Among all primates, humans are unique for their smooth, nearly hairless skin. That difference has long puzzled evolutionary biologists. Our closest relatives, from chimpanzees to orangutans, remain covered in thick fur, yet somewhere in our…
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Satellites Capture the Hidden World Beneath Antarctica’s Ice
The majority of Antarctica is covered in a thick sheet of ice, but what lies beneath its frozen surface has largely remained a mystery. A rare look at the subglacial landscape of the frozen continent reveals unprecedented details…
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Liquid gears could challenge 5,000 years of mechanical engineering – TechSpot
- Liquid gears could challenge 5,000 years of mechanical engineering TechSpot
- Fluid gears rotate without teeth, offering new mechanical flexibility Phys.org
- US scientists invent water-driven gears for robots and machines that resist wear
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Artemis 2 update: NASA to wheel historic, 11 million-pound rocket to the launch pad this weekend
NASA’s first mission to take humans to the moon in half a century is creeping ever closer.
The space agency has announced that the rollout of its Artemis 2 Space Launch System rocket and Orion Module will begin Saturday (Jan. 17) no earlier than…
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Scientists Figured Out a Standard Measure For Cannabis Use : ScienceAlert
A new study led by researchers from the University of Bath in the UK suggests a standard unit for measuring cannabis potency, similar to how we quantify alcohol consumption with standard drinks, could help people manage their intake and…
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RFK, Jr., shifts focus to questioning whether cell phones are safe. Here’s what the science says
January 16, 2026
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RFK, Jr., shifts focus to questioning whether cell phones are safe. Here’s what the science says
The possible health effects of radiofrequency waves emitted by cell phones has been a subject of…
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Scientists Uncover Hidden Earthquake Threat Lurking Beneath Northern California’s Fault Zone
Beneath the bustling cities and rugged landscapes of Northern California, a hidden and potentially dangerous world of seismic activity has been silently unfolding for years. The region, known for its unpredictable and powerful earthquakes, has…
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It’s so cold in Florida that iguanas might rain from the skies
January 16, 2026
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It’s so cold in Florida that iguanas might rain from the skies
Florida’s iguanas are an introduced species, and they aren’t used to the chilly temperatures the state is currently…
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NASA’s historic Artemis II moon mission is almost ready to launch
January 15, 2026
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NASA’s historic Artemis II moon mission is almost ready to launch
On Friday NASA laid out the time line for Artemis II, humanity’s first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years
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New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica’s ice sheet
WASHINGTON — Scientists have devised the most detailed map to date of the terrain hidden below the vast ice sheet blanketing Antarctica, uncovering an exuberant landscape of mountains, canyons, valleys and plains while discerning for the…
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