One of the greatest mysteries in physics could be solved by a mattress-like axion field that permeates space and time.
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A New Theory to Explain the Higgs Mass
Organ Banking: From Impossible to Slightly Less Impossible
If organs can be protected and kept from degradation for longer, they could be banked for when patients really need a transplant.
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Absurd Creature of the Week: This Bug Is Big as a Gerbil. Fortunately It Loves Carrots
Giant weta, for their monstrous size, are actually quite sweet. Not like cuddly sweet, though you’re welcome to try, but sweet nonetheless.
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How Will NASA Land Big Payloads on Mars? Inflatable Donuts
NASA will test the Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator. What makes this landing system different from other landings?
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A Better Way for California to Water Its Farms
There's a limit to how much produce farmers can eke out of the soil with the water that CA Governor Jerry Brown has given them to work with. Or maybe there isn't.
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Researchers Are Finally Studying the Other Chemical in Pot
The THC in weed gets you high, but the compound CBD might have all kinds of important medical uses.
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Is It Really Better to Eat Vegetarian in a Drought?
We can't tell you exactly what to eat during the drought, but this video should help you make the choice for yourself.
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The Big Problem With Outlawing Gender Conversion Therapies
Can we respect the expressions of gender-crossing children without being so “affirming” of their declarations that we accidentally steer them to a transgender path they might otherwise not want or need to take?
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Science Says American Pharoah Won’t Win the Triple Crown
Horses need more than two weeks to recover from a tough race. That's why it's so hard for one to win the Triple Crown.
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