Our usual understanding of sleep starts with the brain and ends with the mattress, yet new evidence points to a far smaller arena. Two hundredths of a millimeter below the surface of a nerve cell, the mitochondria may be counting the minutes we…
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Best time to see Delta Aquariids and Capricornids
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids are both peaking this week, giving Oklahoma skywatchers a chance to catch a few shooting stars before dawn.
When and Where to Watch
Both showers are expected to peak overnight Tuesday into early…
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Heatstroke and Extreme Heat Exposure Leads to Chronic Health Effects on Kidneys, Heart and Brain
Heatstroke and Extreme Heat can Hurt Health in the Long-Term, Too
The immediate harms of extreme heat are well documented, but a growing body of research suggests that heatstroke may have long-term health effects throughout the body
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James Webb Space Telescope finds giant, lonely exoplanets can build their own planetary friends without a parent star
Our parochial view of planets orbiting a central star — so familiar because it is the layout seen in the solar system — could be irrevocably shattered by new research that suggests giant, free-floating planets could form their own planetary…
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My husband surprised our kids with a puppy. But he didn’t tell me first, and now it’s a real problem.
Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here.
Dear Care and Feeding,
My husband “Park” has put me in an impossible position. One of his coworkers breeds…
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NASA’s Voyager Probes Uncover a Scorching 50,000‑Degree “Wall of Fire” at the Edge of the Solar System
In June 2025, data from NASA’s Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 confirmed a dramatic finding: a region at the edge of the heliosphere with temperatures between 30,000 and 50,000 kelvin. Often described as a “wall of fire,” this boundary—known as…
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A Study Reveals That The End Of The World Could Come Sooner Than Expected
Imagine a future where everything—from distant galaxies to everyday objects and living beings—gradually disappears into nothingness. That moment might seem beyond comprehension, yet new scientific research indicates that the end of the…
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Chinese Scientist Claims “We Mapped 27 Million Cosmic Objects in One Shot” as AI Space Tool Sparks Tensions Over Tech Dominance and Data Secrecy
IN A NUTSHELL - ? Scientists in China have developed an AI model that has successfully classified over 27 million cosmic objects, marking a significant advancement in astronomy.
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Why the Tsunami from Russia’s Earthquake Wasn’t as Large as Feared
Why the Russian Earthquake Didn’t Cause a Huge Tsunami
Russia’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake spawned serious tsunami warnings, but waves have been moderate so far. Here’s the geological reason why
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Why Dungeons and Dragons Is Good for Your Brain
Why Dungeons and Dragons Is Good for Your Brain
Researchers and therapists explore the mental health benefits of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.
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