Listen to some of NASA's most famous recordings from the outer Solar System and space does not sound silent at all. Jupiter whistles, crackles and roars. Saturn produces eerie rising tones. Earth's magnetosphere can generate noises that res...
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There is a place in the South Pacific where the horizon contains nothing but water and the nearest scraps of land are roughly 2,688 kilometers away. No island marks the spot. There is no lig...
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The first message sent across the network that would become a crucial ancestor of the modern Internet was not profound, poetic or even complete. It consisted of two lowercase letters: lo.Tha...
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Astronomy has a reputation for expensive telescopes, complicated star charts and distant objects visible only through professional instruments. Yet some of the sky's most memorable events re...
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No doors. No locks. No fear. In Shani Shingnapur, India, people sleep peacefully with their homes wide open. Why? They believe a divine force protects them. This real village defies crime...
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Conclave, the new Pope is elected: it is Robert Francis Prevost. His name will be Leone XIV Habemus Papam! These two Latin words echo across the Vatican every time a new leader of th...
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Is the Earth Flat? It might seem like a question from the past, but in recent years the idea of a flat Earth has resurfaced in online communities and conspiracy circles. So, let’s address...
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How Did Life Begin on Earth? How life began on Earth is one of the most fascinating and elusive questions in science. We know that life has existed on this planet for over 3.5 billion yea...
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"Hey, so why is everyone talking about 'seasonal recipes'? What's so special about them?" Great question! Basically, when we talk about "seasonal recipes," we're referring to those dishes...
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"Okay, so I know spring is supposed to be all flowers and sunshine, but why is the weather so crazy? One day it's warm, the next it's freezing! What's the deal with spring weather?" That'...
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