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How microplastics are likely helping to heat up the planet - The Washington Post
science 2026/05/04 18:39:26

How microplastics are likely helping to heat up the planet - The Washington Post

A new study indicates that minuscule pieces of plastic — particularly ones of various colors — are contributing to heating the atmosphere.

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Portion of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on a collision course with the moon - Yahoo
science 2026/05/04 18:25:03

Portion of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on a collision course with the moon - Yahoo

An independent astronomer predicts a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s upper stage will crash into the moon on Aug. 5, 2026, after orbiting Earth for a year.

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Symmetry says these crystal vibrations can never mix, but an exotic quantum phase rewrites the rules - Phys.org
science 2026/05/04 17:20:26

Symmetry says these crystal vibrations can never mix, but an exotic quantum phase rewrites the rules - Phys.org

Symmetry is one of the most fundamental principles in nature. It describes the rules that make an object look unchanged after a rotation, reflection, or other transformations. In materials, symmetry governs how atoms and electrons are arranged, and how they m…

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Scientists Discover Scorpions’ Sting Fortified with Metal - Ground News
science 2026/05/04 17:17:00

Scientists Discover Scorpions’ Sting Fortified with Metal - Ground News

Different hunting patterns seem to dictate different distributions of metal.

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Rewriting Dinosaur Evolution: Scientists Unearth Remarkable 150-Million-Year-Old Stegosaur Skull - SciTechDaily
science 2026/05/04 17:09:47

Rewriting Dinosaur Evolution: Scientists Unearth Remarkable 150-Million-Year-Old Stegosaur Skull - SciTechDaily

A newly discovered stegosaur skull from Spain is offering rare insight into the anatomy and evolution of one of Europe’s most iconic dinosaurs.

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Scientists Just Found a Nearly Complete 16-Centimeter Fossil Near a Dinosaur Nest - The Daily Galaxy
science 2026/05/04 16:47:00

Scientists Just Found a Nearly Complete 16-Centimeter Fossil Near a Dinosaur Nest - The Daily Galaxy

A fossil no bigger than your hand has just emerged from a site dominated by giant predators. Scientists weren’t expecting much from it, yet this tiny discovery is beginning to reveal details that had remained out of reach until now.

The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
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