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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 17, 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, 2017October 24, 2022 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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                Sunscreen: Hero for Humans, Villain for Marine Life?

                Posted on August 22, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Have you ever spent extra time at the store trying to decide which sunscreen to purchase? We try to protect ourselves from the Sun’s…

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                  The Genetic Origins of the Water Bear, Earth’s Most Resilient Organism

                  Posted on August 17, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                  No living organism can survive in the dead of space, right? The unlikely exception: water bears. Also known by their scientific name,…

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                    Would a Self-Driving Car Kill You If it Had the Chance?

                    Posted on August 7, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

                    What started out as a study of ethical decision making for self-driving cars turned into a study of human psychology. How do we decide, when…

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