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The Earth is spinning faster than ever and it's making our days shorter

5:54am August 04, 2022

The shortest day ever recorded was June 29, and it was shorter than a typical 24 hours by 1.59 milliseconds. Some scientists say its climate change, others say maybe it's because of earthquakes.

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'How Fast Did T. rex Run?' and other questions about dinosaurs examined in new book

3:44pm August 03, 2022

by Barbara J. King

British paleontologist David Hone set out to write a book that stresses what isn't yet known about dinosaurs — as much as what is known.

An Arctic shark found in Belize has researchers pondering deep sea discoveries

5:29pm August 02, 2022

The Greenland shark can live for centuries and is typically found in cold arctic waters. One found in the warmer waters of Belize has researchers rethinking how widespread the marine species could be.

Why the American Dream is more attainable in some cities than others

6:30am August 01, 2022

by Greg Rosalsky

A blockbuster new study reveals a key factor explaining rates of upward mobility.

An illustration of Qikiqtania wakei (center) in the water with its larger cousin, Tiktaalik roseae.

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This fish evolved to walk on land — then said 'nope' and went back to the water

5:01am July 31, 2022

by Kai McNamee

In a move reflective of a viral meme, a new study shows that an ancient fish really did evolve to walk out of the water, only to then go back to the sea.

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Mauna Kea is considered sacred to Native Hawaiians. It also happens to be ideal for observatories.

On a stunning Hawaiian mountain, the fight over telescopes is nearing a peaceful end

5:00am July 31, 2022

by GUILLERMO MOLERO

Mauna Kea is considered sacred to Native Hawaiians. It also happens to be ideal for space observatories. Now, a long running fight over the mountain's future may be coming to an end.

Researchers found that lunar pits and caves reach stable temperatures, making them potentially suitable for human life.

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Parts of the moon have stable temperatures fit for humans, researchers find

3:48pm July 30, 2022

by Shauneen Miranda

Researchers discovered that lunar pits and caves could provide stable temperatures around 63 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to new possibilities for experiments and life there.

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A lot of predictions were made about COVID's social impact. How did they hold up?

9:20am July 30, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon asks Wharton School management professor Ethan Mollick about research into pandemic predictions and how to make the people around you happy.

Dr. Peace shows off one of the delta-8 products, highlighting the specific aspects of the packaging that have the potential to confuse consumers.

States look to regulate weed alternatives like delta-8 as sales explode

7:26am July 30, 2022

by Ben Paviour

Delta-8 is a hemp product designed to get users high, but misleading labels or added chemicals have caused people to get sick. And a lack of federal regulation or guidance has states stepping in.

Kyle Planck, who has recovered from a painful case of monkeypox, has joined advocacy groups and pleaded with elected officials to make the antiviral pills TPOXX more available.

Getting monkeypox treatment is easier, but still daunting and confusing

5:01am July 30, 2022

by Pien Huang

Though doctors and advocates have helped speed up access to the antiviral pills – of which the U.S. has enough to treat 1.7 million people – health providers are few and forms are still required.