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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New Award for Science Documentaries at Copenhagen Festival

Imagine a film that mixes science and art in an exciting way. That's what the new Sandbox Films Science Pitch Prize is all about! This prize, announced by Sandbox Films and the CPH:DOX festival in Copenhagen, will give $25,000 to the best science documentary project pitched at the CPH:FORUM event. T

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Ticks on the Rise: Help Scientists Study Them!

Scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are collecting ticks to learn more about these pesky creatures and the diseases they carry. So far, over 5,000 ticks have been submitted by the public through a research study called TICK Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS). This time of year, you

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

The Celtics' Preseason Trip: Battling Jet Lag with Science

Imagine flying halfway around the world for just a couple of games. That's what the Boston Celtics are doing, and it's not just about playing basketball. They're also dealing with a big challenge: jet lag. To help, the team has a secret weapon: science. The players are being told how much to sleep,

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal

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Oct 06 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 2: A Space Adventure in Slow Motion

Ever wondered how long a spacecraft can last? NASA's Voyager 2 is a great example. Launched in 1977, it's still going strong, but things are changing. NASA has turned off one of its science instruments to save power. Why? The plutonium power supply is slowly running out. This isn't the end for Voyag

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

RiffTrax Joins Forces With Nebula: A Comedy-Filled Partnership

Imagine watching a movie and having experts crack hilarious jokes about it in real time. That's what RiffTrax offers, and now they're teaming up with the indie streamer Nebula to bring their unique brand of comedy to even more screens. This partnership isn't just about funny commentary; it's also a

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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

The Changing World of Vaccines: Why Words Make a Difference

Imagine you’re reading a dictionary, and suddenly you notice that the definition of “vaccine” has changed. It might seem like a small thing, but it’s actually quite important. In 2021, both Merriam-Webster and the CDC updated their definitions for "vaccination" and "vaccine." Why is this significant

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Oct 03 2024SCIENCE

A Giant Telescope Model Brings Cosmic Wonders to Campus

Ever wondered what it feels like to stand under a massive telescope mirror? Well, you don't have to travel far anymore. The Hobby-Eberly telescope model from McDonald Observatory has found a new home at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on campus. This isn't just any model; it's 7% of the

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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Roadmap to the Future

The House of Representatives recently passed a NASA authorization bill, aimed at guiding the agency's human spaceflight and science programs. On a 366-21 vote, the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024 cleared the House, exceeding the required threshold for approval. The bill is significant because it en

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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

Microscope Magic: A Science-Ready Gift for Curious Minds

Imagine gifting your young ones the power to explore the microscopic world, just like their favorite sci-fi heroes. The PalliPartners compound biological microscope is an excellent choice for students, kids, and enthusiasts alike. With its 4X, 10X, and 40X objective lenses, this research-grade micro

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