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Ancient human footprints found in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park tell an intimate story about what life was like during the Ice Age–and reveal surprising new evidence about when humans arrived in North America. 🧵⬇️

Ice Age Footprints

Ancient footprints provide new evidence of humans and extinct giant beasts of the Ice Age.

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How do you keep microbes from Earth from contaminating Mars? This NASA scientist, who worked on the Perseverance mission, explains: #CountdowntoMars #Mars2020

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Scientists dated the ancient human footprints found at White Sands National Park using long-buried seeds. The technique, called radiocarbon dating, showed that the footprints were created between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago.

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The footprints suggest that humans were in North America as long as 23,000 years ago—long before previous estimates of 16,000 years.

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The fanged, cat-sized deer relative—also known as the Vietnam mouse-deer—was last spotted in 1990, when researchers acquired a dead specimen from a hunter.

Feast your eyes on the first-ever photos of a silver-backed chevrotain in the wild | NOVA | PBS

The images confirm the species, which has been “lost” to science for 29 years, is alive and well in its native Vietnam.

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Can psychedelics heal the mind? Early research suggests that psychedelic-assisted therapy may help people recover from depression, addiction, PTSD, and more.🧵

Can Psychedelics Cure? | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

Can psychedelic drugs treat mental health disorders such as PTSD, alcoholism and depression?Official Website: https://to.pbs.org/3ENn7sR | #NOVAPBSHallucinog...

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Having the potential to send not a handful of astronauts to the Moon or Mars, but dozens and then hundreds, "Starship represents a radical departure for NASA and human exploration." via @arstechnica

NASA’s bold bet on Starship for the Moon may change spaceflight forever

“It is transformational to degrees no one today can understand.”…

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At the height of the last Ice Age, ancient humans may have already been in North America–a new discovery that shows humans may have once crossed paths with now-extinct beasts like enormous mammoths and giant ground sloths.

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Indigenous peoples have long believed their ancestors were in America earlier than scientists thought. “Now we have the evidence,” says Joe Watkins, archaeologist and member of the Choctaw Nation. “It [puts] our footprints firmly into the past here.”

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is about to begin its million-mile journey. Here's what to expect from the largest, most technologically advanced, and most expensive space telescope ever created.

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Stream “Rise of the Mammals,” timed to @ScienceMagazine ’s announcement of @DenverMuseumNS ’s discovery of life on Earth after the #asteroid , on @PBS NOW: A NOVA production by @TangledBankHHMI for @wgbh #RiseoftheMammalsPBS

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No link w/ autism—not to mercury, thimerosal, or any vaccines—has been found. http://t.co/mbHIdZRTBv #vaccinesNOVA http://t.co/aBvVH3Tw10

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Some psychedelics may actually change the way brain regions talk to each other. “It’s like reprogramming the operating system of a computer. You’re getting down to very basic, code-level changes,” says Dr. Roland Griffiths.

Can Psychedelics Cure?

Psychedelics are unlocking new ways to treat conditions like addiction and depression.

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NASA's Cassini explored Saturn and its rings, storms, and moons for 13 years. Here are the spacecraft's final moments. Tune in or stream "The Planets: Saturn" tomorrow night at 9/8c on @PBS :

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One theory is that a brain region called the claustrum acts like a switchboard in the brain, possibly explaining why psychedelics can help reset rigid behaviors and thought patterns. Here’s how it works:

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Spend any time around a baby and you're likely to hear some babbling. Now, new research shows baby bats can babble too, @NPR reports. 🦇

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Bill Anders was looking for a spot to land on the moon when he saw the Earth appear over the horizon. Many consider the resulting photo, “Earthrise,” to be one of the most important photos of the 20th century. Here's why: via @newscientist

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Dark chocolate can dramatically improve memory skills that people lose with age. http://t.co/v0AITjQhCL #NOVAnext http://t.co/TvWQJauEeu

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Researchers expose longstanding discrimination against women in science. Tune in or stream "Picture a Scientist" TONIGHT at 9/8c on @PBS :

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Watch a spectacular superstorm take shape in Wyoming: http://t.co/zyhmsV3uze via @NPR

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Here's what to expect from @NASAWebb , the largest, most technologically advanced, and most expensive space telescope ever built. "Ultimate Space Telescope" premieres WED JULY 13 at 9/8c on PBS:

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#Didyouknow some shark species can walk? (Nine known species, that is.) via @NatGeo

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BREAKING: California’s @xercessociety for Invertebrate Conservation announced today that volunteers counted nearly 250,000 Western monarchs in California in 2021. Ecologists weigh in on the news.

Western monarch populations grew over 100-fold in 2021. Why?

The beloved butterflies had fallen to critical levels in recent years. Experts weigh in on what might be causing their remarkable return.

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Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician and trailblazer in the quest for racial equality, died today at age 101. via @NASA #blackhistorymonth

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Scientists both see and “hear” a dramatic cosmic explosion for the first time. #GravitationalWaves

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Meet the charismatic slime mold Physarum, which can learn, make decisions, and go through mazes without a brain, and the researchers studying it. Tune in or stream "Secret Mind of Slime" tonight at 9/8c on @PBS :

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. @NASA 's latest image of Pluto is absolutely stunning. #NewHorizons #PlutoFlyBy http://t.co/dM5orrkZGD

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Strange particles observed by an experiment in Antarctica could be evidence of an alternative reality where everything is upside down, @newscientist reports: In a mirror universe, time may run backward from the Big Bang:

We may have spotted a parallel universe going backwards in time

Strange particles observed by an experiment in Antarctica could be evidence of an alternative reality where everything is upside down

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Things confirmed today: black holes exist, black holes collide, #LIGO works, grav. waves exist, general relativity works. ~ @MIT 's Nergis M.

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This visualization uses Washington D.C.'s National Mall to show the scale of human coal consumption—and how much CO2 it adds to our atmosphere. Stream "Can We Cool the Planet?" online or on the @PBS Video app now:

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Neutrinos could help unlock one of the biggest mysteries in physics today. See how scientists in Antarctica are catching these particles from billions of light-years away:

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The idea that psychedelics can heal isn’t new. Indigenous peoples around the world have used plant-based psychedelics for thousands of years. “To me, peyote is a very intimate, medicinal herb.” - Adrian Primeaux, Yankton Sioux Tribe

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Kizzmekia Corbett ( @KizzyPhD ), a viral immunologist at the National Institutes of Health, discusses the search for a COVID-19 vaccine and the vital role RNA plays in the process. #BlackInImmunoWeek

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See the world through the eyes of nature’s fastest animal—the peregrine falcon. "World's Fastest Animal" premieres on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 9/8c on @PBS :

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. @BillNye speaks with Project Investigator Alan Stern at @JHUAPL #NewHorizons headquarters. http://t.co/D5shzxkk2A

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Black holes are mind-blowing. Discover the FOUR types of black holes that exist in the cosmos. | Don't miss "Black Hole Apocalypse," airing this Wednesday, January 10 at 9/8c on @PBS :

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Breaking news: A team of scientists announced today that they had found a large body of liquid water beneath the southern ice caps of Mars.

Miles of Water Found on Mars. Could It Support Life?

It might be a breakthrough discovery in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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The results are comparable to what’s been seen in dogs, researchers say.

Study finds kittens bond with their human caregivers like babies do | NOVA | PBS

They’re not as aloof as some think.

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The first photo of a total solar eclipse was taken in 1851. Here it is. via @SPACEdotcom #EclipsePBS #Eclipse2017

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BREAKING: Particle physics uncovers huge chamber in Egypt's Great Pyramid. #NOVAnext

Cosmic-Ray Muons Reveal Hidden Void in the Great Pyramid

The gaping hole could help answer questions about how the ancient wonder was built.

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Relive the eclipse in 10 stunning seconds. #EclipsePBS Credits: Jay Pasachoff, Ron Dantowitz, Williams College Eclipse Expedition

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Christian Cooper, board member of the New York City Audubon, hands out yearbook-style superlatives to numerous bird species and shares some of his memorable birding encounters.

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8 years

Hear why theoretical physicist Jim Gates says #ThankYouScience & don't forget to check out our Kickstarter campaign:

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Buzz Aldrin standing on the moon, 49 years ago today.

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. @NASAPersevere landed on Mars on Thursday. Here's what its team of @NASAJPL researchers say it'll be doing on the red planet:

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On July 20, 1969 — exactly 50 years ago — Neil Armstrong became the first person to step onto the moon. via @sciam

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Fossilized feces remains indicate that herbivorous dinosaurs living in the North may have eaten rotten wood—and the insects living in it—to survive winter.

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Engineers are using origami to design drugs, micro-robots, and more. "The Origami Revolution" airs 2/15 @ 9/8c @PBS :

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“When I was young, I thought it was all about tedious computations," mathematician Rebecca Goldin said. "In contrast, math is playful, colorful, and conceptual.” via @scifri

The Women Taking Math To The Next Dimension

Three mathematicians share their favorite puzzles, explain why math is like a dragon, and give tips for young women entering the field.

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Niagara Falls, frozen over and bathed in neon lights: http://t.co/dz9M3fAgUA http://t.co/tNg29Hq3qv

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A vaccine developed by the University of Oxford appears safe and caused individuals to make both coronavirus-fighting antibodies and T-cells. Now, larger trials are under way. via @BBCNews

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We can now edit the human genome with a tool called CRISPR. But how far should we go? Tune in or stream "Human Nature" on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8/7c on @PBS :

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Physicists at the Laboratory for Underground Nuclear Astrophysics in Italy have re-created a nuclear reaction that happened between two and three minutes after the Big Bang. via @WIRED

Physicists Pin Down the Nuclear Reaction Just After the Big Bang

The newly measured rate of a key nuclear fusion process that forged the first atomic nuclei matches the picture of the universe 380,000 years later.

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Physicists have long known that the universe is made from two kinds of particles: fermions and bosons. Now, they've discovered the first examples of a third particle kingdom. via @QuantaMagazine

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BREAKING: Gravitational waves found in 1.3 billion year old black hole collision. #NOVAnext

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New research shows that sharks use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate the seas. Read how some birds may use quantum entanglement to "read" Earth's magnetic field during their harrowing migrations (from 2019):

A bird’s eye view of quantum entanglement | NOVA | PBS

Scientists have long wondered how birds “read” Earth’s magnetic field to navigate. Some think entangled particles in birds’ eyes play a role.

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What has @NASA ’s James Webb Space Telescope revealed so far? Discover what scientists are learning about some of astronomy’s biggest questions. “New Eye on the Universe” airs Wednesday Feb 22 on @PBS .

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"There's been too much focus on the number of tests, and not enough focus on whether they're being done in the right way, on the right people, with the right actions taken when they come back," former CDC head Dr. Tom Frieden says. via @NewsHour

U.S. must collect this data in order to contain pandemic, former CDC director says

More than 1,000 U.S. deaths from COVID-19 were reported Tuesday. As many states struggle with outbreaks, Dr. Tom Frieden, former head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the...

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Brandon Taylor's success story as a writer "underscores what science lost when Brandon walked away from a graduate biochemistry program in 2016." via @NPR

Science Is For Everyone — Until It's Not : Short Wave

Encore episode. Brandon Taylor's story has a happy ending. Today he's a successful writer whose debut novel 'Real Life' received glowing reviews earlier this year. But his success only underscores...

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“If I could show that the climate problem was wrong, it would be fantastic. I would become the most famous scientist in the world…That’s just the way science works: Conspiracy is impossible.” —ecologist Stephen Pacala #WeatherMachinePBS

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The last remaining master animal-skin parchment maker in the world demonstrates how paper was made in medieval Europe (and why it wasn’t for vegetarians). Stream "A to Z: How Writing Changed the World" to learn more:

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Thousands of ancient footprints stretch for miles across New Mexico's White Sands National Park, revealing surprising new evidence about early humans and the extinct giant beasts of the Ice Age. "Ice Age Footprints" premieres WED MAY 25 at 9/8c on @PBS :

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"He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years," wrote Stephen Hawking's children. "His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world." via @guardian

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Need a little cosmic perspective? @neiltyson , author of "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry," shares his views on our place in the universe.

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Widespread discrimination against women in science exists. Chemist @DrRubidium discusses the additional challenges for those with intersectional identities. Tune in or stream "Picture a Scientist" tonight at 9/8c on @PBS to learn more:

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Many consider “Earthrise,” taken by astronaut Bill Anders, to be one of the most important photos of the 20th century. Wishing everyone a wonderful Earth Day! How will you be celebrating?

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NASA’s DART mission is 'on track for an impact' with an asteroid 7 million miles away from Earth, @SPACEdotcom reports: If all goes according to plan, the DART spacecraft will make contact this Monday. Learn more about the mission:

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We can now edit the human genome with a tool called CRISPR. But how far should we go? Tune in or stream NOVA's feature film "Human Nature" on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 9/8c on @PBS to find out:

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If you're happy, your dog knows. He can see it in your eyes. #NOVAnext

Dogs Can Tell the Difference Between Happy and Angry Faces

The official website for NOVA. NOVA is the most-watched prime time science series on American television, reaching an average of five million viewers weekly.

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In the past 24 hours, 60 tons of cosmic dust have fallen to Earth. http://t.co/XbEwPQlAGo #NOVAnext http://t.co/M53avdfo7b

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We're thrilled to announce NOVA's 50th anniversary!! #NOVA50

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"Science should be looked upon as something that helps us understand our role in the universe." RIP Vera Rubin, discoverer of dark matter

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#OnThisDay in 1969, millions of people watched as Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became the first humans to ever walk on the moon.

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Eating meat may have paved the way for today's 6,500 spoken languages. #NOVAnext

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Meet Mary Anning, a self-taught fossil hunter whose remarkable discoveries paved the way for modern paleontology. #InternationalWomensDay via @LiveScience

Mary Anning: Life and discoveries of the first female paleontologist

Her discoveries shocked the scientific establishment, so why didn't she get credit?

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Deep in the desert, a massive fossil unlocks what life was like over 40 million years ago—when the prehistoric whale could walk. Follow scientists as they unearth clues about whales' evolutionary past. Join us for “When Whales Could Walk” NOW on YouTube:

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Researchers expose longstanding discrimination against women in science. Tune in or stream "Picture a Scientist" on Wednesday, April 14 at 9/8c on @PBS :

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See the full story of how scientists unearthed this discovery—and what the footprints reveal about ancient human life.

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. @ravenscimaven , who brought us the science fact check behind the City Girls’ “pneumonia pink diamonds” bar, is here to stay in STEM. via @gizmodo

Raven the Science Maven Has a Message for Aspiring STEM Workers: Be Your Unapologetic Self

Diversity has always been an issue in STEM. Although a 2018 Pew report found that women make up half of the U.S. workforce in STEM occupations, it also

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Astronaut Mark Kelly (who you may recognize from NASA’s trailblazing Twins Study) won the election by a margin of 52.63 percent and could possibly take office as soon as the end of the month. via @SPACEdotcom

With Senate win, Mark Kelly becomes 4th astronaut elected to Congress

"Now the work starts," he says.

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That means humans were here at the height of the last Ice Age, a time when now-extinct beasts roamed the continent. The footprints show that humans may have crossed paths with enormous mammoths and giant ground sloths.

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The very first episode of NOVA aired 50 years ago today! What's your favorite episode of all time? #NOVA50

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NASA Goddard researcher @EarthToLola shoots lasers at trees in order to measure how much carbon forests store. Stream "Can We Cool the Planet?" online or on the @PBS Video app to learn more:

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Striking new fossils paint a picture of life right before the asteroid impact. "Dinosaur Apocalypse: The New Evidence," hour one of a two-hour special, premieres on WED MAY 11 at 9/8c on @PBS :

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The James Webb Space Telescope released its first full-color images this week, peering deeper into the universe than ever before. But what did it take to get there? Learn how @NASAWebb engineers built the most complex machine ever launched into space🧵

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Twenty-seven years ago, a group of physicists made an accidental discovery that flipped mathematics on its head. via @QuantaMagazine

Mathematicians Explore Mirror Link Between Two Geometric Worlds | Quanta Magazine

Decades after physicists happened upon a stunning mathematical coincidence, researchers are getting close to understanding the link between two seemingly unrelated geometric universes.

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We can now edit the human genome with a tool called CRISPR. But how far should we go? Tune in or stream "Human Nature" tomorrow night (9/9) at 8/7c on @PBS to learn more:

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. @Pontifex said today that technology can help combat climate change. He's right. http://t.co/zBVfKPveqf #NOVAnext http://t.co/DSDZaF9es7

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New year, new energy. Discover how a breakthrough in nuclear fusion could pave the way for new, clean energy sources in the future.

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RT @Slate : The 17 equations that changed the course of history: http://t.co/uZQq7NYa29 http://t.co/YVsPd7AY9T

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For the first time, two intrepid pilots fly a solar-powered airplane around the world. Don't miss "The Impossible Flight," premiering January 31, 2018 at 9/8c on @PBS :

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There is no proof of an association between MMR vaccination rates in young children and increased autism occurrence.

Vaccines—Calling the Shots

Examine the science behind vaccinations, the return of preventable diseases, and the risks of opting out.

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Birds do it. Dolphins do it. Even educated seals do it. A recent study shows seals can copy vowel noises and match melodies, mimicking human speech perhaps better than any other mammal. (from 2019)

‘Talking’ seals mimic sounds from human speech, and validate a Boston legend | NOVA | PBS

In the late 1970s, a harbor seal named Hoover began catcalling passersby at the New England Aquarium in a thick Maine accent. A new study confirms seals’ uncanny ability to copy human speech.

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Archaeologists have discovered a rare, intact, and 8,000-year-old statue of a woman in Turkey. via @arstechnica

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