We love to tell dogs what to do, but we rarely consider whether they understand what we’re saying. Pet owners assume their dogs comprehend commands like sit, stay, or heel— even play dead and make me Instagram famous, for that matter — but without the ability to … Discuss
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A Chinese city has hatched a plan to launch an artificial moon into space within the next two years, according to a new report. Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province, has proposed a plan to launch an artificial moon, or illumination satellite, into … Discuss
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Inside a miniature tomb, in the middle of what used to be a sprawling Roman villa, is the body of a 10-year-old child who died more than 1,500 years ago. The skeleton is on its side, its mouth agape and stuffed with a limestone rock about the size of a … Discuss
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Everyone’s DNA sequence is unique. But for those who wish to maintain their genetic privacy, it may not be unique enough. A new study argues that more than half of Americans could be identified by name if all you had to start with was a sample of their … Discuss
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Scientists are exploring the possibility of a smaller moon going around a larger moon, and there are some truly adorable names being kicked around. One name being considered is “moonmoon,” according to New Scientist. No known moons have a moonmoon, but Sean … Discuss
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Last year’s Great American Eclipse drew hundreds of millions of eyes to the sky. But while people across the country “oohed” and “aahed” at the phenomenon, it appears the bees went silent. So found a new study that monitored the acoustic activity of … Discuss
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The fundamentals of ballet haven’t changed all that much since its invention in 15th-century Italy. Yet the popular image of this deeply traditional medium has been largely defined by the talents of one thoroughly modern artist: Hilaire-Germain-Edgar … Discuss
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A household cure for declines in the bee population, from a mushroom retailer named Paul Stamets who realized mushrooms may hold an antiviral power for the insects, could be in wide use by next year, giving hope in a struggle to save the vital species. The … Discuss
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Mysterious “ghost” radio emissions have been spotted by researchers, some that have lasted for 25 years, only to fade away and then return. While the “ghost” emissions could be extremely common, the cause is still unknown, according to experts. University of … Discuss
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As a specialist in Alzheimer’s prevention, Jessica Langbaum knows that exercising her mental muscles can help keep her brain sharp. But Langbaum, who holds a doctorate in psychiatric epidemiology, has no formal mental fitness program. She doesn’t do … Discuss
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