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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Humans in the Spotlight: A Year of Connection and Discovery

Imagine a place where you can learn about what makes us human. Boston's Museum of Science is doing just that with a new program called "Being Human. " This program will look at how we're all connected. It won't just be about science. This includes mental and physical health. It's a

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Hidden Worlds: The Surprising Truth About Galactic Maps

Imagine traveling through space and suddenly realizing your galactic map is outdated or missing essential information. This isn't just a plot twist in a science fiction saga like Star Wars. It's actually quite realistic. In the universe of Star Wars, characters often face this problem and i

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Real-Look of Plesiosaurs: Ancient Sea Monsters Revealed

Ever wondered what ancient sea monsters looked like? Plesiosaurs, with their long necks and powerful tails, have always sparked curiosity. While scientists have known a lot about their bones for over two centuries, the outer appearance has been a mystery. Now, researchers dive into an exciting disc

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Feb 06 2025BUSINESS

Who's New in Salesforce's Top Leadership?

Salesforce has a fresh face in their top leadership. Robin Washington, a seasoned financial executive, will be joining the software giant. They have to fill two big shoes as Washington will be taking over the roles of President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer. She will be replacin

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Realism over Ideals: The Path for Scientific Progress

In recent times, the federal government is expected to move towards a pragmatic approach in handling scientific matters. This shift aims to restore public confidence in government policies, which are rooted in science. The trust in government, especially science-based directives, has plummeted and h

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

What's the Story?

Did you know that when people talk about changes, they can be all over the map in terms of what to see required? So, Imagine trying to sort out different ways to understand and deal with change. Guess what? It is the Iceberg Model of Change. It basically splits up ways that people see change in

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Diving Mystery: How Old is the First Aquatic Bird?

Imagine this - a fossil that could rewrite the story of bird evolution. It all began on a chilly, blustery Antarctic island. In 1993, on the Antarctic Peninsula, scientists found a fossilized skeleton of an aquatic bird. Named Vegavis iaai, this find has sparked a flurry of debate. It is all becau

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Dreams and Dystopias: Where People Imagining Different Futures

Imagine waking up to a world where things you imagined as a child are a part of reality! Scientists are now looking at how this power of imagination might influence the future. If sci-fi stories and films can make us laugh and think, maybe they can help us figure out what kind of future we want.

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Zapping Spinal Cords: A Step Forward for Muscle-Wasting Diseases

Researchers have found a way to improve mobility in people with a muscle-wasting genetic disease by using a spinal cord stimulator. This is a big deal! Spinal Muscular Atrophy or SMA, was once a condition without any hope of improvement. SMA is a tough disease. It slowly destroys muscle cel

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Mixing Soaps: The Science of Bubbles and Beyond

So, picture this: scientists have been playing around with different kinds of soaps, or surfactants, to see how they mix and interact. They looked at a special kind of soap called a trimeric surfactant. The soap was mixed with different combinations of other soaps that had varying hydrophobic tail l

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