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A Rare Meteorite Encounter Captured on Video

January 16, 2025

Last summer, something incredible happened near Joe Velaidum's home in Marshfield, Canada. While out for a walk with his dogs, a tiny delay saved him from a close encounter with a meteorite. He had stopped to move a dog leash, which was unusual. Little did he know, a space rock was headed his way. T

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Robots in Spine Surgery: Spotlight on Seattle Science Foundation

January 16, 2025

In recent years, robots have become common helpers in spine surgery. Doctors use them to make operations more precise and safer. The 7th and 8th Annual Seattle Science Foundation (SSF) Robotics Courses gathered experts to talk about and show off the latest robotics and surgery techniques. These incl

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Hubble's Budget Woes: What's at Stake?

January 16, 2025

The Hubble Space Telescope, a staple in astronomy for nearly 35 years, is facing significant budget cuts. NASA's proposed budget for upcoming years has prompted the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) to consider major changes. The institute, which handles Hubble's science operations, might ha

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Science Trust: How to Rebuild It?

January 13, 2025

Science is losing people's trust, and it's a big problem. A doctor once saw a kid have a seizure right after getting a vaccine. The mom was scared, even though the vaccine wasn't the cause. This shows how trust is key when it comes to things like vaccines. Recently, someone who thinks vaccines are b

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The Oldest Science Journal Turns 360: A Look at Philosophical Transactions

January 10, 2025

Did you know that the world's first science journal is still going strong? That's right! Philosophical Transactions is celebrating a whopping 360 years of sharing scientific discoveries. This journal started its journey way back in 1665, when the world was a very different place. It was founded by t

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Bill Nye Gets Top U. S. Honor for Science Education

January 9, 2025

On January 4, 2025, Bill Nye, known for his fun approach to teaching science, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House. This highest civilian honor in the U. S. recognizes individuals for making significant contributions to the country and the world. Bil

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Sci-Hub: A Mixed Blessing for Free Research Access

January 8, 2025

You know what happens when you mix science, money, and the internet? You get Sci-Hub, a site that shares research papers for free. Sounds great, right? Well, it's not all sunshine and roses. Most scientific papers are locked behind paywalls, which can be a real bummer for researchers who don't have

politics

Bill Nye: Science Hero or Political Figure?

January 7, 2025

You might know Bill Nye as the "Science Guy, " but now he's in the spotlight for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The thing is, Bill Nye isn't a scientist by profession. Sure, he has a degree in mechanical engineering, but that doesn't make him an expert in every topic he discusses.

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Art and Science: A Unique Exhibit on Los Angeles' York Boulevard

January 5, 2025

On York Boulevard in Los Angeles, an unusual sight hangs on a dark wall: a blurred image of a black hole, accompanied by a pair of headphones playing echoes of its cosmic siblings' collisions. This isn't your typical black hole image; it's part of an art exhibit at the OXY ARTS gallery. The black ho

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The Mistaken Spatula Scare: A Lesson in Scientific Missteps

January 4, 2025

Have you heard about the black plastic spatula scare? It was a big deal for a while, but it turns out the warning might not have been justified. Researchers said these spatulas could have toxic contaminants from recycled materials. But then someone noticed a huge math error, and it turned out the co