An academic in Australia has set off a firestorm Down Under with claims that the Aussie accent resulted from early…
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Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts freezing temperatures, more snow
CONCORD, N.H. – Just when you thought you had gotten over last winter, be warned: The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts…
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Solar storm could allow parts of the US to see polar auroras
WASHINGTON – A severe solar storm slammed Earth on Monday afternoon, increasing the chances of fluctuations in the power grid…
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NASA delays space station spacewalk by day because of suit issue, 1st in series over next week
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A series of upcoming spacewalks at the International Space Station will begin a day late. The…
Read MoreNASA’s Dawn spacecraft prepares to get up close and personal with dwarf planet Ceres
PASADENA, Calif. – A NASA spacecraft is preparing to rendezvous with the largest object in the asteroid belt located between…
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Polar Bear Goes Hunting for Climate-Gate Scientist at Copenhagen Summit
To a chorus of boos, a man dressed as a polar bear entered Copenhagen’s main conference center Tuesday and began…
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Scientists Fight Effort to Redefine Time
They oughta call them the Time Bandits. Everyone knows leap years occur every four years. But thanks to science’s ability…
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Hurricane Season Promises a Rough Ride, Weather Agency Says
Despite a slow start, the Atlantic hurricane season still looks to be a doozy. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency…
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The Jumanji effect? Extra warm winter playing havoc with hibernating animals
Ravenous black bears scurrying through trash cans for dinner, mosquitoes swarming in the early grass, amorous deer behaving like, well,…
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Clutter-clearing apps, just in time for spring cleaning
Spring reminds us to hit refresh and clear out the clutter in our lives. So load your smartphone with these…
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