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Can the moon influence human health? Surprising new research suggests it might.

Can the moon influence human health? Surprising new research suggests it might.

The 11 most astonishing scientific discoveries of 2023

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The 11 most astonishing scientific discoveries of 2023

The 11 most astonishing scientific discoveries of 2023

Colossal gravitational waves found for the first time

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Colossal gravitational waves found for the first time

Colossal gravitational waves found for the first time

Tonga’s volcano triggered most intense lightning ever seen

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Tonga’s volcano triggered most intense lightning ever seen

Tonga’s volcano triggered most intense lightning ever seen

In space, flames become otherworldly

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In space, flames become otherworldly

In space, flames become otherworldly

Mysterious cosmic object swallowed by black hole baffles astronomers

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Mysterious cosmic object swallowed by black hole baffles astronomers

Mysterious cosmic object swallowed by black hole baffles astronomers

Astronomers probably just saw a black hole swallow a dead star

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Astronomers probably just saw a black hole swallow a dead star

Astronomers probably just saw a black hole swallow a dead star

Extreme black hole vindicates Einstein (again)

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Extreme black hole vindicates Einstein (again)

Extreme black hole vindicates Einstein (again)

Huge mystery blob found under the moon's far side

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Starstruck

Huge mystery blob found under the moon's far side

Huge mystery blob found under the moon's far side

What are gravitational waves?

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What are gravitational waves?

What are gravitational waves?

Europe's most active volcano is sliding into the sea

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Europe's most active volcano is sliding into the sea

Europe's most active volcano is sliding into the sea

Thousands of Black Holes May Lurk at the Galaxy's Center

Thousands of Black Holes May Lurk at the Galaxy's Center

Thousands of Black Holes May Lurk at the Galaxy's Center

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