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/ 5 months agoThe science behind splashdown − an aerospace engineer explains how NASA and SpaceX get spacecraft safely back on Earth
Safely landing a spacecraft that’s falling from the sky very quickly is easier said than done.
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/ 5 months agoPope Francis may have surprised many by inviting comedians to the Vatican, but the value of humor has deep roots in Catholic tradition
Catholic theologians and monastics have always encouraged humor, emphasizing its power to heal and bring cultures together.
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/ 5 months agoHow the surrealists used randomness as a catalyst for creative expression
A century ago, the French writer and poet André Breton penned his ‘Manifesto of Surrealism,’ launching an art movement known for...
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/ 5 months agoWhat people say today about the first televised presidential debate, between Nixon and JFK, doesn’t match first reactions in 1960
While people now reflect on how or whether Nixon’s sweaty, haggard appearance during the debate cost him the election, the view...
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/ 5 months agoHail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large
An atmospheric scientist explains how hail forms and how this extreme weather phenomenon may be changing, with tips on how to...
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/ 5 months agoFor many Olympic medalists, silver stings more than bronze
Researchers used AI to analyze photos of Olympic medalists and found that bronze medalists appeared happier than silver medalists. A cognitive...
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/ 5 months agoCollege may not be the ‘great equalizer’ − luck and hiring practices also play a role, a sociologist explains
A new study finds that hiring practices, not a bachelor’s degree, may be the ‘great equalizer’ of opportunity for some soon-to-be...
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/ 5 months agoDiplomacy, sanctions and soft power have failed to deter Iran’s anti-West agenda − could a new Iranian president change that?
On June 28, Iranians will pick a new president. Relations with the West have been a key campaign issue.
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/ 5 months agoService dogs can reduce the severity of PTSD for veterans – new research
These dogs are trained to try to interrupt panic attacks and provide deep calming pressure to the people they’re matched with.
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/ 5 months agoMore women in venture capital doesn’t mean more funding for female-led businesses, new research suggests − here’s why
Changing a culture is hard to do.
