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Pet cow shows cattle are smarter than humans think
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Maggots, an Efficient Source of Protein, May Become Next Superfood for Humans
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Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Jan. 5, 2026: The moon met which bright star in the night sky this week?
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New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight
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Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks
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How Earth's orbit might help us find oil reserves within the planet
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Sun erupts with powerful X-class flare as huge CME races toward Earth, impact possible within 24 hours
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Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades
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2026 stargazing: Eclipses, meteor showers and supermoons
2026 will leave stargazers spoiled for sights in the sky, with four eclipse events, multiple meteor showers and several supermoons....
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An oncologist was shocked to learn she had breast cancer. She had no symptoms and thought she was low-risk.
Dr. Sue Hwang, a radiation oncologist, said her own experience with breast cancer helped her see vulnerability as a strength instead of a weakness. Tim Brown Oncologist Sue Hwang was diagnosed with br...
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