A Chinese government-backed team plans to summit Mount Everest this week at a time when the world's tallest peak has been closed to commercial climbers.
Environment
May 17, 2020
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We live in a time of unprecedented access to information. And in this era of sheltering-in-place around the nation and the globe, the desire for news may be higher than ever—at least for some people. But do we really want ...
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2020
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High wind delayed Northrop Grumman's supply run to the International Space Station on Friday.
Space Exploration
Feb 15, 2020
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein tells the tale of a monster created by an obsessed scientist. Since its inception in 1816, the story has haunted scientists, warning against the worst excesses of scientific misadventure and technological ...
Other
Jan 24, 2020
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Estimates of tree hollows—which form the houses of several endangered species in northern Australia—are much too high, researchers at Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory have found.
Plants & Animals
Jan 10, 2020
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Australians using online dating apps understand the risks involved and are sharing new skills for pursuing safe interactions, an Australia-wide report has found.
Social Sciences
Dec 10, 2019
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Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear or 'ghost gear' contributes substantially to global marine pollution responsible for wide-reaching environmental and socioeconomic impacts.
Plants & Animals
Sep 19, 2019
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Ever wonder why there's so much bad news out there? Maybe it's because people find bad news more interesting than good news.
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2019
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Strictly Come Dancing, the TV show which pairs celebrities with professional dancers to compete in a ballroom dancing competition, has apparently been the cause of a number of divorces, break-ups, and scandals. This "Strictly ...
Social Sciences
Sep 2, 2019
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A new Portland State University study suggests that bullying bosses aren't just bad for employee morale and well-being—they can also be bad for workplace safety.
Economics & Business
Jul 29, 2019
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