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These 1,397 Asteroids Are Pretty Darn Close to Earth, But NASA’s Not Worried

Nearly every potential impact event in the next century qualifies as having “no likely consequences”

$100 Million And 20 Years of Work May Not Be Enough to Save the Iberian Lynx

Of course, the Iberian lynx isn’t the only species whose existence will likely be threatening by the affects of climate change

A Conference Call, Drones And a Foiled Plot: A Guide to the Confusion in Yemen

The past few days have seen a burst of activity in Yemen. What’s going on?

A toucan in Costa Rica’s La Pumas Zoo – soon to be released?

Costa Rica Is Going to Close Its Zoos And Release the Animals Into the Wild

But if Costa Rica expects its zoo animals to survive life outside of captivity for long, some very careful planning and preparation is in order

Farah and Bolt mimic one another’s classic poses

Could Usain Bolt Lose This Race?

Bolt has accepted Farah’s challenge, and the two will race for charity. What Bolt might not realize is that this might be a race he could actually lose

How to Survive the Shark Attack That Is Never Going to Happen To You

No, seriously, you are not going to be attacked by a shark

London’s lovely fatberg

A 16-Ton Ball of Lard Was Just Found in a London Sewer

Don’t flush cooking grease, okay?

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Talking Robot to Keep Japanese Astronaut Company at the ISS

The conversationalist robot Kirobo has just been launched into the abyss, and is scheduled to arrive at the International Space Station by August 9

Many marine creatures, including whale sharks, are expect to move closer to the planet’s poles as the ocean waters warm because of climate change.

Climate Change Is Sending Marine Life to the Poles in Search of Colder Waters

As the world warms because of climate change, marine animals are moving for the colder waters near the poles

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These People Build Real, Life-Sized, WALL-E Robots

Forget stuffed animal replicas or little plastic figurines, this team just made a real, life-sized Wall-E Robot

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Energy Innovation

Oil May Finally Be Hitting Its Peak

Oil consumption may be nearing its peak

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Why Are Norway’s Moose Balding?

Moose are some of the most majestic creatures around, and now they’re going bald

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Science Confirms: People Making Embarrassing Purchases Add Other Items to Their Cart

You don’t need a magazine or soda, but they serve to drown out the embarrassment you feel over your intended purchase

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When Life Knocks You Down, It Takes About Two Years to Get Back Up

It can take years to recover from a big loss, like being fired or having a marriage fall apart

Miss Leslie’s 1864 Advice to Ladies: Never Say Slump, Stoop Or Mayhap

This book will advise women on everything from “conduct in the street” to “deportment at a hotel” to “incorrect words” to “obligations to gentlemen”

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These Heroic Scientists Turned Used Coffee Grounds Into Booze

A new 40% spirit is made from coffee grounds

In 1916, Georgia Tech Beat Cumberland College, 222 to 0

The story of the game is a bit more delicious than just an insane beat down. It involves revenge, baseball, clerical errors and thousands of dollars

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Web Scammers Are Trying to Scare You Into Paying Fines for Illegal Downloads

Computer criminals freeze your computer and pose as FBI agents demanding a ransom for all of your illegal downloads

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The Brains of People With Walking Corpse Syndrome Might Actually Be Shutting Down

People with Walking Corps Syndrome, also called Cotard’s syndrome, feel as though they are dead

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Meet the Man Who Trains Thailand’s Elephant Orchestra

Though the band is broken up, the sounds of the elephants will never grow old

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