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Something ‘Impossible’ Slammed Into Earth in 2023, and Scientists Have a Wild New Theory About It

The truth will depend on whether future detectors catch more neutrinos like this one.

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By Luis Prada
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And, it’s free!

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Why Scientists Just Shot Lasers at Charles Darwin’s Priceless Specimens

Museums around the world hold more than 100 million fluid-preserved specimens, many of which are too fragile or dangerous to open.

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Gaming

Blizzard Explains Why Hearthstone Isn’t Available on Consoles (Yet)

Blizzard is interested in a Hearthstone port to consoles, but wants to make sure that the experience is fully optimized if it happens.

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Everything We Know About the Butterfly Scientists Just Grew in Space

The butterfly hatched while aboard the station and then lived in orbit, adapting to microgravity with seemingly no trouble.

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