Northern Alberta’s boreal forest shows a surprising resiliency to human intrusion, but University of Alberta…
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Scale of volcanic eruptions appears to hinge on first 10 seconds of bubble growth in magma
New research suggests the difference between a small or large volcanic eruption depends on the…
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The DORKBOT Rises
DORKBOT, also known as NgrBot, is not a new threat. In fact, it was seen…
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The DORKBOT Rises
DORKBOT, also known as NgrBot, is not a new threat. In fact, it was seen…
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Blue Origin tests rocket engine thrust chamber
NASA’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP) partner Blue Origin has successfully fired the thrust chamber assembly…
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Curiosity rover’s second scoop discarded, third scoop of Martian soil commanded
Commands will be sent to Curiosity today instructing the rover to collect a third scoop…
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A long and winding road: Cassini celebrates 15 years
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft celebrates 15 years of uninterrupted drive time, earning it a place among…
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Evidence does not support three-strikes law as crime deterrent, California study finds
Contrary to what police, politicians and the public believe, research by a University of California,…
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Researchers set sights on new era in neuroprotection
A research team has identified a set of experimental drugs called LRRK2 inhibitors that may…
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Patients tell how magnetic therapy lifted their depression
Three patients who have suffered periodic major depression tell how their lives have been transformed…