Gravitational waves were predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity in 1916, and now, almost exactly 100 years later, the faint ripples across space-time have been found. The advanced Laser Interferometric Gravitational-wave ...
Astronomy
Feb 11, 2016
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We're told diamonds—and their value—are forever.
Social Sciences
Feb 11, 2016
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A study at Oregon State University has concluded that significant outbreaks of viruses may be associated with coral bleaching events, especially as a result of multiple environmental stresses.
Environment
Feb 11, 2016
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Fighting ants, giant solider termites, and foraging worker ants recently discovered in 100-million-year-old amber provide direct evidence for advanced social behavior in ancient ants and termites—two groups that are immensely ...
Archaeology
Feb 11, 2016
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It took a century, but the theory from Albert Einstein handwritten neatly on paper that is now yellowing has finally been vindicated.
General Physics
Feb 11, 2016
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Online dating services are now hip with young adults, but not always for dating.
Internet
Feb 11, 2016
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Black holes are the subject of much fascination, not just in science but also in popular media. For example, the 2014 movie "Interstellar" portrays a fast-rotating, supermassive black hole, into which the protagonist falls ...
General Physics
Feb 11, 2016
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The wave that made history snuck up on them. David Shoemaker will never forget the date—September 14, 2015—when he woke up to a message alerting him that an underground detector had spotted a 1.3-billion-year-old ripple ...
General Physics
Feb 11, 2016
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Human Rights Watch on Friday urged Indonesian President Jokowi Widodo to protect gay and lesbian rights, a day after his government told instant messaging apps to remove stickers featuring same-sex couples in the latest high-profile ...
Other
Feb 11, 2016
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Toxins from harmful algae are present in Alaskan marine food webs in high enough concentrations to be detected in marine mammals such as whales, walruses, sea lions, seals, porpoises and sea otters, according to new research ...
Environment
Feb 11, 2016
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