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Day: May 8, 2017

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Why Does Mars Have Such a Thin Atmosphere?

Posted on May 8, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 593 views

A Coronal Mass Ejection means that the corona, a layer of the sun, explodes, ejecting particles into space. Supernova cosmic rays or…

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    Does genetic information evolve like technology does?

    Posted on May 8, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 370 views

    From chemistry to biology to social networks, specific shared principles should guide how information is organized and how it cycles through…

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      Popular over-the-counter sleep aid may help with cancer treatment side effects

      Posted on May 8, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra 220 views

      An over-the-counter hormone supplement called melatonin, typically made from animal pineal glands or synthesized in a laboratory, was tested…

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        Mysterious, Unusual Intergalactic Radio Signal Found

        Posted on May 8, 2017October 24, 2022 by CrystalRiley 226 views

        Radio astronomers working with a radio dish telescope detected something a bit unusual. They were seeing a very fast radio burst, faster and…

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