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Gravitational Waves from A Neutron Star Merger Shake the Earth and Astrophysics

Posted on October 19, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

Big News! Astrophysics receives a gift. Interferometers at LIGO and Virgo detected gravitational waves coming from two neutron stars…

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    Can We Teach a Computer to Be Creative?

    Posted on October 18, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    Creativity is no small task. We do our best to cultivate and cherish the imagination of young children, and struggle to maintain those…

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      The Sleeping Giant in a Small Town

      Posted on October 16, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Astronomers have uncovered a supermassive black hole, weighing 17 billion suns, in the middle of nowhere. This nearly record-breaking…

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        Two Black Holes Made a Mega Black Hole!

        Posted on October 11, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

        1.76 billion light years away, two black holes smashed into one another, bearing one huge black hole the size of 53 suns. The explosion from…

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          Can Science Help You Become the Ultimate Cook?

          Posted on September 27, 2017June 25, 2025 by SanjoySom

          You just came back from a romantic night out at your favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, as luck would have it, the meal tasted a little…

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            Chasing Alien Worlds with a Flying Telescope

            Posted on September 27, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

            The airborne Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a flying observatory aboard a modified Boeing 747 that takes…

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              Which Workouts Burn the Most Calories?

              Posted on September 20, 2017June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

              In addition to good diet, exercise is a cornerstone to a healthy lifestyle. Even a short walk during your lunch break can do wonders for…

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                Writing the Alphabet of Life

                Posted on September 20, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                When studying the origin of life on Earth, scientists must rely on past data, physical laws, and models  instead of direct observations.…

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                  Pesticide exposure is harmful for queen bees

                  Posted on September 11, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Bees are important pollinators for plants not only in our home gardens, but in productive agricultural fields and natural environments…

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                    Infants Got Talent!

                    Posted on August 29, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    According to the results of a study by researchers from the University of Washington, babies can perceive pitch better than adults, despite…

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