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Betelgeuse being dimmer does not mean supernova likely

12th - Higher Ed
Astronomers from Villanova University recently published an article noting that Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion has been significantly dimmer in recent months, leading some to speculate it could go supernova.
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The second attempt to find Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton’s sunken ship will begin next month

12th - Higher Ed
An expedition to find the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance will set sail to search the depths of Antarctica’s Weddell Sea next month.
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New Airbus prototype explained

12th - Higher Ed
Airbus unveiled a prototype for a new aircraft called MAVERICK at the Singapore Airshow on February 11.
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Children murdered, turned into mummies for aristocrats

12th - Higher Ed
Archaeologists in Peru have recently been finding the bodies of hundreds of children who were alive and kicking until they were turned into mummies.
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Toyota unveils plans for futuristic city in Japan

12th - Higher Ed
Danish architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group has been commissioned by Toyota to build a prototype futuristic city called Woven City at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan.
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Researchers track Otzi the Iceman’s last journey using moss

12th - Higher Ed
Frozen plant species buried with Otzi the Iceman has allowed scientists to trace the unusual route he took before his death.
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Ancient settlement destroyed by comet, research suggests

12th - Higher Ed
Impact from a comet around 12,800 years ago is believed to have wiped out a human settlement, according to new research published in Scientific Reports.
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LED fishing nets could save turtles and dolphins

12th - Higher Ed
Researchers have found that LED lights on fishing nets decrease the number of critically endangered species caught in them.
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NASA to use lasers for space communication

12th - Higher Ed
NASA has announced that it is building a new satellite dish as part of the Deep Space Network that would be able to communicate with far away robotic spacecrafts.
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Hydrogen-powered flying taxi produces zero emissions

12th - Higher Ed
Massachusetts-based Alaka’i Technologies has developed a hydrogen-powered air vehicle called Skai that uses six rotors and performs vertical takeoffs and landings.
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Study finds dietary supplements may contain harmful drugs

12th - Higher Ed
A total of 776 over-the-counter dietary supplements were found to contain potentially harmful drugs.
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Origins and Styles of Anime

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Anime is an abbreviation of the word 'animation'. Outside of Japan though, anime has come to mean a style of Japanese illustration and artwork. Explore the vibrant characters, colorful graphics, and fantastical themes that make the anime...
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Exploring Virtual Reality

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Virtual reality is a technology that immerses users in believable, interactive, and computer-generated 3D worlds. Virtual reality allows individuals to fully explore and engage with these alternate realities, making them feel as though...
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Exploring the World of Animation

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Animation is an optical illusion that happens when a series of still images pass rapidly, creating the illusion of motion. Learn about the history of the art and how it has evolved from hand-drawn animation to stop motion and computer...
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Tattoo needles leave behind metal particles that spread to lymph nodes, study finds

12th - Higher Ed
A new study has found that tattoo needles deposit metal particles such as nickel and chromium into the skin during the tattooing process.
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U.S. preparing against cyber attacks for 2020 elections

12th - Higher Ed
The U.S. government is increasing its efforts to protect election databases and electoral systems from hackers in the run-up to next year’s presidential elections, Reuters reports.
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Architects propose self-sustainable vertical city of the future

12th - Higher Ed
Luca Curci Architects have proposed ‘Vertical City’, a project involving a zero energy building to house 25,000 people.
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New gene editing tool corrects genetic mutations more precisely

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new method of editing DNA which combines CRISPR-Cas9 with a reverse transcriptase enzyme.
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Exploring the World of 3D Graphics

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn about the origins of three dimensional images and some techniques animators use to bring 2D images to life, from the first 3D graphics produced in the 1960s to their use in animation and film. Understand the process of creating 3D...
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The History of Memes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Did you know that memes have been around longer than the internet? However, the internet and social media have made memes an integral part of communication and culture around the world. Learn about the significance and impact of memes in...
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Hackers target United Nations networks

12th - Higher Ed
Leaked documents from the United Nations reveal that the body's networks had been compromised by hackers last year.
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How humpback whales hunt down tiny fish

12th - Higher Ed
New research has found that the rorqual whale species, particularly humpback whales, are able to use stealth and deception to prey on tiny fish.
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Sustainable green towers constructed in central Taiwan

12th - Higher Ed
Singaporean architectural firm WOHA has designed a sustainable, mixed-use building called Sky Green, in Taichung, Taiwan.
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NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration program

12th - Higher Ed
NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration program first proposed in 2015 consists of three phases.