The name “atmospheric storm” may sound airy and ethereal, but these storms are massive, fast-moving, hard-hitting storms that can hit a freight train. Since December,
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Molar activity on Venus spotted in radar images, scientists say
This computer-generated 3D model of Venus’ surface shows the summit of Mount Maat. A new study found one of the volcano’s vents became larger and
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Two scientists show how people can be transported from Chaco Canyon?
As the morning sun dips through the trees, Rodger Kram prepares for the marathon. But not the race before, as it was running. Kram, a
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Scientists have provided a richer insect brain than ever before
The wiring of an insect’s brain no longer contains much uncharted territory. All the nerve cells — and almost all the connections between them —
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Toothed whales use ‘vocal fry’ to catch food, scientists say
A new study has found that toothed whales can make a variety of vocalizations, even somewhat similar to the human “vocal fry” due to the
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Scientists fly in the snow to explore the mysteries of the winter storm
A P-3 research plane leaving its hangar at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Patrick Black/NASA hide caption toggle caption Patrick Black/NASA A P-3 research
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These scientists have created a collection of surprising figures based on chaos theory
Dilated / The chaotic 3D printed bronze figures represent the first step in the transformation from chaos to manufacturable forms. F. Bertacchini/PS Pantano/E. Bilotta A
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Common antidepressants cause emotional ‘dullness’ – scientists have finally figured out why
A new study explains the reason for the emotional dullness that affects about half of people who take SSRIs, a family of common antidepressants. Research
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Scientists identify potential new benefits of statins beyond lowering cholesterol
Statins are a class of drugs that lower blood cholesterol levels. They work by blocking an enzyme in the liver responsible for the production of
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The True Scale of Global Warming Has Been Concealed, Scientists Warn
Windstorms have been sweeping dust from Earth’s deserts into our atmosphere ever since the mid-1800s. New data suggests this uptick is masking up to 8
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