An artificially colored view of Jupiter as seen in ultraviolet light. In addition to the Great Red Spot, which appears blue, another oval feature can be seen in the brown haze at Jupiter’s south pole. The oval, an area of concentrated haze, is possibly the result of mixing generated by a vortex higher up in...
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How a unique puppy kindergarten lab put the science into dog training
Life Most dogs aren’t bred to feel at ease in our homes, but scientists studying puppy cognition have found ways you can help yours adapt By Colin Barras Facebook / Meta Twitter / X icon Linkedin Reddit Email Sophie Gamand “Oreo was my best friend growing up,” says Brian Hare. If Hare wanted to hone...
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Why aren’t we crushed by the weight of Earth’s atmosphere?
Air gets thinner the higher you go in elevation, but air still weighs heavily on us all the time. (Image credit: Oscar Wong via Getty Images) Miles of air cover Earth. The boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space , the Kármán line, is about 62 miles (100 kilometers) above the planet’s surface. However, about...
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White Streaks on Your Laundry? These Tips Will Help
Laundry day is supposed to be a way to get a fresh start. You load everything into the machines, get them washed, and start new for the week. For many, the process is therapeutic. Well, that’s until you’re met with white streaks across the laundry that was supposed to be “clean.” White streaks across your...
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5 Simple Ways to Make Art More Accessible in the Digital Age
Art has the power to connect people, evoke emotions, and inspire change. However, access to art has historically been limited by barriers such as geography, finances, physical disabilities, and a lack of representation. The digital age offers unique tools to break down these barriers, making art more inclusive and accessible to a broader audience. Here...
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How to Embrace Digital Tools Without Losing Artistic Authenticity
In an age where digital tools dominate the creative landscape, artists often grapple with a critical question: how can one harness the power of technology while staying true to their artistic essence? The answer lies in striking a delicate balance between innovation and authenticity. Here’s how you can embrace digital tools without compromising your unique...
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Rocket Lab signs 1st customer for its powerful new Neutron rocket. But who is it?
Illustration of Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket in space. (Image credit: Rocket Lab) Rocket Lab is targeting mid-2025 for the debut of its partially reusable Neutron rocket, with commercial launches to start in 2026. The company anticipates building from one Neutron flight in 2025 to three in 2026 and then five in 2027, Rocket Lab founder...
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Why can’t we just launch all of Earth’s garbage into the sun?
An image of the Sun from June 20, 2013, at 11:15 p.m. EDT. Credit: NASA/Goddard/SDO After seeing Elon Musk send thousands upon thousands of satellites into low-Earth orbit, it’s only natural to wonder, why can’t we launch all our junk into space, too? Or even straight into the sun? ( You asked. We answered.)...
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This AI-generated grandma thwarts scammers with long stories about her cat
An AI-generated rendition of the “Daisy” AI bores a scammer with descriptions of her fictional cat. Credit: O2 Scammers worldwide are making off big. Last year alone, the Federal Trade Commission estimates US consumers lost a record $10 billion due to fraud, a 14% increase from just one year prior. More and more, scammers are...
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New discovery enables gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, other disorders
Gene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there is a big problem: size. The genes that are dysfunctional in muscular dystrophies are often extremely large, and current delivery methods can’t courier such substantial genetic loads into the body. A new technology, dubbed “StitchR,” surmounts this obstacle by...