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Ingenious 'Row-bot' Devours Microbes From Polluted Water To Fuel Itself
Access to clean water is something many of us take for granted. However, for millions of people living in developing nations, it is a scarce commodity. According to the World Health Organization 3.4...
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Video Of The Week - WestJet's Christmas 'Miracles' Continue
WestJet Airlines began the tradition of delighting unsuspecting passengers with well-deserved Christmas cheer in 2012, when they surprised weary travelers with free iPods. In 2013, the Canadian Airline...
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Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Plans To Build His Very Own 'Jarvis'
It is the beginning of a new year. This means that most of us have a lengthy list of goals laid out for the next 365 days. Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg is no exception. While his past...
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Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Every year on the third Monday of January, Americans celebrate the life and legacy of the extraordinary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). It is thanks to the vision and courage of this tireless...
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Video Of The Week - Giant Panda Cub Bei Bei Makes His Public Debut
On January 16, hundreds of panda lovers lined up outside the gates of the National Zoo in Washington D.C. to be the first to get a glimpse at Bei Bei. While the cute panda cub that was born on August...
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Mastered The 114 Elements Of The Periodic Table? Here Are Four More!
On December 30, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry announced that elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 are now approved to join the prestigious periodic table. Their addition completes...
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The Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan
Thanks to strict regulations imposed by the US Environmental and Protection Agency, clean tap water is something Americans take for granted. But such is not the case for the residents of Flint,...
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Caltech Scientists Find Evidence Of A Massive Ninth Planet In Our Solar System
When Pluto was demoted to dwarf status in 2006 we were left with a mere eight planets in our solar system. Now Planetary Astronomy Professor Mike Brown, the researcher responsible for 'killing' Pluto...
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Guess What? There Are Twelve Kinds Of Rainbows!
Remember ROY.G. BIV (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet), the mnemonic that helped you to memorize the order and colors of the rainbow? Well, you can forget it because as it turns out,...
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The Quest To Find A Solution To Clean Space Junk Continues
When humans began Space exploration about 55 years ago, they had no intention of leaving behind equipment that had served its purpose. It could after all, easily fall to Earth and harm innocent...
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US Presidential Race Kicks Off With The Iowa Caucus
On Monday, February 1, the residents of Iowa became the first in the nation to vote for the candidate they believe is most suited to be the nominee for the upcoming Presidential elections. The record...
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Get Ready To Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday AKA Super Eating Sunday
Ask any American what he/she is doing on Sunday, February 7 and the answer is likely to be either hosting or attending a Super Bowl Party. For those that need a refresher, Super Bowl is the grand...
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Let's Go Bananas! It's The Year Of The Fire Monkey!
On Monday, February 8, millions of people across the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year. Also known as Spring Festival, it marks the beginning of the year 4714 and is the longest and most...
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Can Spider-Man Exist In Real-Life? Depends On Which Researcher You Believe!
In mid-January, scientists from University of Cambridge's Department of Zoology released some heart-breaking news for Spider-Man fans. The researchers said that the web-slinging hero could never exist...
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Valentine's Day — Good For The Heart And The Economy
Valentine's Day is one of those rare holidays that is enjoyed by almost everyone in the world. After all, what's not to like about a day when loved ones get to shower each other with cards, flowers,...
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Researchers Believe That Socialization Helps Spread Beneficial Gut Bacteria
All our lives, we have been repeatedly warned by our elders to avoid excessive social contact for fear of contracting harmful germs and bacteria. Turns out that it may not be all bad. A recently...
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Wish To Build The Perfect Snowman? Pull Out Your Ruler!
News flash: Everyone's favorite snowman, the adorable Olaf from Disney's animated film Frozen is not perfect! At least, that's what Dr. Hind, a mathematician at England's Nottingham Trent University...
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Will This Palm Oil Alternative Save Orangutans From Extinction?
Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world. It is found in a variety of products ranging from vitamins to chocolate, bread, laundry detergent and even biofuel. The oil is popular...
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Adjust Your Calendars - February 2016 Has 29 Days!
Here is some good news for those that need an extra day to catch up on sleep or to finish an assignment — 2016 is a leap year. This event that occurs every four years means that instead of the standard...
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Marty Mcfly's Hoverboard May Finally Be A Reality
Just like Harry Potter's invisibility cloak, Marty Mcfly's hoverboard, featured in "Back to the Future" Part II and III, has captured the imagination of both fans and scientists. But despite numerous...
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