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World: Livescience.com: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: zaterdag 7 oktober 2023 22:09:52)
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What is an attosecond — and why did this year's Nobel Prize in physics depend upon them?
A billion billion attoseconds just passed while you read this. Why is such a tiny timeframe crucial to this year's Nobel physics prize winners? Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000
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Mercury is still shrinking after billions of years, and scientists can see its 'wrinkles'
The smallest planet in our solar system is getting smaller as heat escapes its core and fresh cracks open on its surface, new research finds. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000
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'Exceedingly rare' horse bridle discovered in melting ice in Norway could date to Viking Age
Archaeologists in Norway have discovered a horseshoe and bridle that could be from the Viking Age. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:31 +0000
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Mangrove leaf slug: The solar-powered mollusk that gobbles up sunlight then goes months without eating
This frilly slug lives in the mangroves of southeastern Asia and Australia, lounging in shallow pools of water and scraping up algae from which it gains the ability to photosynthesize. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000
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Why do so many baby animals have spots?
Youngsters often hunker down to hide from predators, and spots can provide excellent camouflage. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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9,500-year-old baskets and 6,200-year-old shoes discovered in Spanish bat cave
Radiocarbon dating of woven baskets and sandals found in a cave in Spain make them the oldest artifacts of their kind found in southern Europe. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:14:09 +0000
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Ozempic-like meds linked to higher risk of pancreatitis, 'stomach paralysis' than other weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic come with a higher risk of severe GI issues than a different common weight-loss drug does. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:58:29 +0000
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Astronomers want you to watch the Oct. 14 'ring of fire' eclipse with a disco ball. No, seriously.
You can't stare at the sun, so how do you watch an eclipse? By reflecting it off of a disco ball, a team of astronomers suggests. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:54:18 +0000
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Why do freckles come out in the sun?
Freckles can reappear or become darker after sun exposure and then fade in less-sunny seasons. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:59:02 +0000
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Orcas are harassing and playing with baby porpoises in deadly game that has lasted 60 years
Scientists may have finally figured out why a population of orcas in the Salish Sea have been tossing porpoises around and taking them into their mouths without eating them. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:52:16 +0000
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