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August 8, 2025

The Big and Bright Sturgeon Moon Is Due To Light up the Night Sky This Weekend

This weekend is your chance to see the last full moon of summer 2025. The August full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will crest on Saturday, August 9, reaching peak illumination at 3:55 a.m. EST. “Sturgeon Moon” is one of several names given to the full moons, each representing the natural changes that occur during the corresponding month.

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August 7, 2025

Millions of People Are Watching This Scientist-Led Livestream of Deep Sea Creatures

The most popular live stream in Argentina is not of a gamer, an influencer, or even a newscast.

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August 4, 2025

Discover the Two-Shift Sleep Cycle of the Middle Ages That Might Actually Be Healthier for Us

Today, sleeping around eight hours a night is the norm, but this routine wasn’t always the case.

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July 31, 2025

World’s Richest Woman Opens Medical School With Free Tuition To Help Underserved Communities

A new medical school has opened in the United States. And while it could stand out because of its notable founder, what makes it truly special is its approach to health and education. Alice Walton, currently considered the richest woman in the world, opened the school in her home state of Arkansas, and will cover the tuition for the first five graduating classes. The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM)

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July 30, 2025

Baby Boy Breaks Records After Being Born From a 30-Year-Old Embryo

It’s estimated that there are over 1.

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July 23, 2025

New Study Reveals the “Sweet Spot” of Steps You Need To Take Every Day To Stay Healthy

Over the last few years, walking 10,000 steps a day has become a popular goal among those aiming for a...

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July 23, 2025

Largest Martian Meteorite Ever Found on Earth Sells for $4.3M at Auction

Mars may be about 140 million miles away from Earth, but a piece of the Red Planet was discovered a little closer to home. In November 2023, a 54-pound and nearly 15-inch-long meteorite known as NWA 16788 was unearthed in the Sahara Desert in Nigeria’s Agadez region, joining the list of about 400 other Martian rocks found on Earth.

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July 23, 2025

Scientists Have Developed a Gel That Boosts Coral Reef Settlement by 20 Times

According to scientists at UC San Diego, coral larvae can be picky about where they attach and settle down.

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July 18, 2025

Cute Bioluminescent Marsupial Is a Standout Finalist of Tasmania’s Science Photography Prize

Tasmania’s Beaker Street Festival, a weeklong celebration of science and art, has announced the 12 finalists of its photography contest.

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July 17, 2025

Japanese Scientists May Have Found a Way To Eliminate Chromosome Linked to Down Syndrome

Every year, about 5,700 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States, making it the most common chromosomal abnormality. The genetic condition is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, also called trisomy 21, resulting in developmental, physical, and cognitive differences, including everything from hearing loss and congenital heart defects to learning and speech difficulties.

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