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December 19, 2022

Counselors Are Urged To Take the Death of Their Clients’ Pets More Seriously

For many people, their pets are their world. The love they feel for their dog, cat, rabbit, lizard—any domesticated living creature they care for—is boundless. That's precisely why losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. However, this type of bereavement is rarely taken as seriously in professional and social settings.

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December 17, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Releases Stunning New Shot of the Pillars of Creation

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (Webb)

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December 15, 2022

New Zealand Passes Law That Bans Cigarettes for Future Generations

Around the world, governments and health organizations have come up with regulations and campaigns to deter the use of cigarettes,...

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December 13, 2022

NASA’s Artemis I Mission Ends Successfully With Splashdown of Orion Capsule

NASA's Artemis I mission has come to an end, putting mankind one step closer to a historic return to the Moon—and the eventual exploration of Mars. After a successful launch back in November, this crew-less mission had a duration of 25.5 days in which the Orion spaceship ran a series of in-orbit tests to help ensure its safety.

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December 13, 2022

American Scientists Set to Announce Major Breakthrough with Nuclear Fusion

The Department of Energy is expected to announce today that researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California have...

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December 9, 2022

Fossil of Ancient Giant Sea Turtle the Size of a Rhino Discovered in Spain

Sea turtles are an ancient animal. Their relatives have roamed Earth’s waters for millions of years.

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November 27, 2022

14 Famous Astronomers That Any Lover of the Cosmos Needs To Know

Since the beginning of recorded history, our universe has provoked questions and sparked curiosity. Nebulae, planets, galaxies, asteroids, black holes—the list of fascinating celestial objects goes on and on. And while there are still many mysteries of our universe that remain unexplained, thanks to the work of famous astronomers throughout history we've discovered many answers about the stars.

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November 27, 2022

Gorgeous Coffee Table Book Celebrates Over 500 Years of Science Illustration

Science and art have walked hand in hand for centuries and nothing shows this better than a new book published...

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November 25, 2022

Fascinating Illustrations Show Size Difference Between Prehistoric Animals and Modern Descendants

Growing up next to a zoo, Roman Uchytel always had a passion for animals.

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November 21, 2022

Scientists Use DNA To Reconstruct Face of 19th-Century Man Accused of Being a Vampire

The history of New England is steeped in folklore and superstition. While many people are familiar with the Salem witch trials of the late 17th century, which led to mass hysteria and nearly 20 people being hanged, another lesser-known panic swept the area 100 years later.

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