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We May Be Looking for Planet Nine in the Wrong Place
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Google Earth adds time lapse video to depict climate change
The feature was created from 24 million satellite images taken every year from 1984 to 2020 and provided by NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey and the European Union.
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Weak Spot in Magnetic Field May Be Linked to Remains From Ancient Planet
Our planet's magnetic field, which protects it from solar radiation, has a weak spot that scientists say is growing year after year. AmazeLab's Johana Restrepo has more.
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The Complex and Puzzling History of Bananas Explained
Plaque from the teeth of ancient island societies show how bananas were spread across the Pacific.
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Are Bumblebees Just as Smart as Humans?
Bumblebees have been found to share a complex cognitive ability with humans.
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This Is The Main Reason Whales Migrate to the Tropics
Whales embark on some of the longest migrations on Earth. Scientists have debated why they go the long distance... is it to forage or give birth? Now, new research suggests they go there to maintain healthy skin.
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches capsule to edge of space as it prepares to launch humans
The New Shepard rocket landed vertically seven minutes after liftoff, and company officials say they're “very close” to launching people.
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Facebook and Instagram users could soon hide one of social media's biggest pressure points
Instagram, which Facebook owns, will soon allow a small group of random users to decide whether or not they want to see the number of likes their posts.
Amaze Lab
Astronomers Are One Step Closer To Figuring Out How Black Holes Feed and Grow
They're some of the biggest objects in the universe and we know so little about them.
Amaze Lab
What Exactly Is Hidden Under the Surface of Mars?
In analyzing Martian meteorites here on Earth, researchers discovered that the dry and dusty Red Planet may have at least two water sources hidden below its crust.
Amaze Lab
Cats Always Land on Their Feet! There's Actually Science Behind That
Ever wondered how cats always stick their landing? Here's the science behind it, however, please don't try this at home with your furry pal.
Amaze Lab
Is It Possible For an Opera Singer to Break Glass with Their Voice?
In movies, opera singers can shatter a wine glass using just their vocal cords, but it's apparently a lot harder than it looks.
Nation World
Google Earth adds time lapse video to depict climate change
The feature was created from 24 million satellite images taken every year from 1984 to 2020 and provided by NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey and the European Union.
Amaze Lab
Weak Spot in Magnetic Field May Be Linked to Remains From Ancient Planet
Our planet's magnetic field, which protects it from solar radiation, has a weak spot that scientists say is growing year after year. AmazeLab's Johana Restrepo has more.
Amaze Lab
The Complex and Puzzling History of Bananas Explained
Plaque from the teeth of ancient island societies show how bananas were spread across the Pacific.
Amaze Lab
Are Bumblebees Just as Smart as Humans?
Bumblebees have been found to share a complex cognitive ability with humans.
Amaze Lab
This Is The Main Reason Whales Migrate to the Tropics
Whales embark on some of the longest migrations on Earth. Scientists have debated why they go the long distance... is it to forage or give birth? Now, new research suggests they go there to maintain healthy skin.
Nation World
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches capsule to edge of space as it prepares to launch humans
The New Shepard rocket landed vertically seven minutes after liftoff, and company officials say they're “very close” to launching people.
Nation World
Facebook and Instagram users could soon hide one of social media's biggest pressure points
Instagram, which Facebook owns, will soon allow a small group of random users to decide whether or not they want to see the number of likes their posts.
Amaze Lab
Astronomers Are One Step Closer To Figuring Out How Black Holes Feed and Grow
They're some of the biggest objects in the universe and we know so little about them.
Amaze Lab
What Exactly Is Hidden Under the Surface of Mars?
In analyzing Martian meteorites here on Earth, researchers discovered that the dry and dusty Red Planet may have at least two water sources hidden below its crust.
Amaze Lab
Cats Always Land on Their Feet! There's Actually Science Behind That
Ever wondered how cats always stick their landing? Here's the science behind it, however, please don't try this at home with your furry pal.
Amaze Lab
Is It Possible For an Opera Singer to Break Glass with Their Voice?
In movies, opera singers can shatter a wine glass using just their vocal cords, but it's apparently a lot harder than it looks.
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