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NASA’s icy moon Clipper mission gets stamp of approval
Jupiter's frigid but water-rich moon might be getting a close-up view.
Computers can now read handwriting with 98% accuracy
New research in Tunisia is teaching computers how to read your handwriting.
A nuclear war between the US and Russia would devastate the climate, simulation shows
It would result in a 10-year-long nuclear winter that would be devastating for life on Earth.
Urban parks make people ‘as happy as Christmas’ — at least on Twitter
People who visit an urban park use happier language and express less negativity on Twitter for up to four hours.
World’s largest electric vehicle fully recharges itself
A huge e;ectroc mining truck never has to be plugged in thanks to regenerative braking.
Why victim blaming is so common in sexual harassment — study sheds light on perpetrator empathy
Men's empathy for other men is likely at play, the new study suggests.
MDMA reduces alcoholism relapse, new study shows
The treatment is not only safe, but appears to be more effective than existing options.
We might have found the first black hole to eat a neutron star
Until the final results are published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, take them with a grain of salt.
Deep diamonds hint at Earth’s primordial magma
The magma has remained in place since dawn of our planet.
Having children makes you happier — after they moved out
Despite what folk knowledge says, most parents are actually less happy than their childless peers -- but that doesn't apply at an older age.
Spitzer confirms: no atmosphere on nearby exoplanet
Christened LHS 3844b, the exoplanet is 1.3 times larger than our planet and orbits its star in 11 hours.
The moon is actually brighter than the sun — in gamma rays
The findings raise serious health concerns when it comes to putting astronauts on the moon.
Should doctors accept unvaccinated children as patients?
What do you think doctors should do in this situation?
Scientists make an 18-atom ring of pure carbon
It might pave the way for molecular-sized transistors.
Natural testosterone promotes moral behavior, supplements promote utilitarian choices
"The current work challenges some dominant hypotheses about the effects of testosterone on moral judgments."
Wearing a bike helmet makes your brain feel safer — even when you’re not in danger
"It is stunning to observe how suggestions can influence brain activity," the authors say.
Cat allergies could soon be over thanks to a new vaccine
According to the research, the vaccine was “well-tolerated without any overt toxicity”.
NASA goes to Iceland to prepare for Mars mission
This is not the first time Iceland is used as a training ground for NASA missions.
