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July 2, 2020

Researchers Examine Plants Brought Back to Life From 32,000-Year-Old Seeds

Thanks to the work of squirrels, researchers in Siberia were able to grow viable Silene stenophylla plants from 32,000-year-old seeds. This incredible event, which happened in 2012, is still having a dramatic event on the scientific community and now Austrian researchers are trying to sequence the plant’s DNA to find out how it was able to survive so long.

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July 1, 2020

NASA Shares Spectacular 10-Year Time-Lapse Video of the Sun

We’ve seen some impressive timelapses, but nothing compares to what NASA has just released.

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June 30, 2020

Microbiologist Does Simple Demonstration to Show How Face Masks Are Effective

Sometimes having a visual is the best way to understand something. This is particularly true when it comes to science.

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June 29, 2020

Are Face Masks Dangerous? Scientists Debunk Some Common Myths

As people around the world adjust to wearing face masks, particularly in countries like the United States where it wasn’t common practice, some questions have popped up regarding their safety. So perhaps it’s time to learn a bit more about how face masks actually work. As different memes and Facebook posts claiming that face masks can reduce your oxygen intake and increase your inhalation of carbon dioxide circulate, it’s worth clearing up misconceptions.

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June 27, 2020

The Best Milky Way Photographers of the Year Show the Beauty of Our Galaxy

Travel and photography blog Capture the Atlas is known for its spectacular imagery and it particularly loves to share how...

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June 22, 2020

Tortoise Credited With Saving His Species Finally Goes Home to Retire

One tortoise who has dedicated his life to helping his species is finally getting a rest.

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Watch How People React to Seeing the Moon Through a High-Powered Telescope

Seeing the Moon in the night sky is nothing new. You’ve undoubtedly witnessed Earth’s satellite countless times, but have you ever really looked at it? When you watch Wylie Overstreet and Alex Gorosh’s short film entitled A New View of the Moon, you’ll get the sense that maybe you don’t know it as well as you think you do.

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June 18, 2020

People Are Sharing Visually Appealing Photos of the Life Cycles of Berries

We all know that nature is beautiful, but if you ever needed a reminder, just check out Twitter.

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June 18, 2020

Rare “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse Will Grace the Sky This Weekend

We’ve all heard of a solar eclipse, but do you know what an annular solar eclipse is?

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June 18, 2020

Cargo Ship Officer Captures Stunning Shots of the Milky Way in the Middle of the Ocean

By day, Santiago Olay works as a deck officer on a large cargo ship. But by night, he explores his passion for photography by taking incredible images of the sky. Combatting vibrations and movement, Olay has perfected a setup that allows him to come away with beautiful photos of the Milky Way.

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June 11, 2020

Massive Colony of Green Sea Turtles Migrating to Nesting Grounds Captured on Video

Technology has the incredible ability to make jobs easier for some people, particularly for scientists.

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June 3, 2020

Stuffed Dinosaur on Historic SpaceX Launch Serves a More Important Purpose Than You Think

When NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley were launched toward the ISS on Saturday, they weren’t alone.

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