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04-18-2024
April's ‘Pink Moon’ signifies the reemergence of life 
Since the 1930s, the Old Farmers' Almanac has been publishing names for the full moons, drawing from what were termed “Indian” names that have since become widely recognized and utilized. The full moon of April is often called the Pink Moon, a name attributed to the herb moss pink or creeping phlox - also known as moss phlox, mountain phlox, and creeping phlox - which is native to the eastern United States and one of spring's earliest widespread flowers.  Other names for this April moon include the...
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06-09-2023
Chronic stress causes the brain to crave comfort food
In moments of intense stress, many of us fall into...
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06-09-2023
Gradual release of rescued primates into the wild is highly effective
Each year, rescue centers release animals into the wild, assuming...
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06-09-2023
Seaweed farming could boost food security, slow climate change
A new study led by Tufts University has found that...
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06-09-2023
Climate change has caused more severe turbulence on airplanes
Tens of thousands of aircrafts face severe turbulence each year,...
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06-08-2023
Forecasters warn of weather chaos as El Niño arrives early
El Niño has arrived. The last month has seen an...
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06-08-2023
Taurine: Natural anti-aging supplement may hold the key to a longer life
In a breakthrough study led by Columbia researchers and involving...
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06-08-2023
Astronauts get brain damage from space travel that often never heals
The final frontier of space travel unveils a new mystery...
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06-08-2023
Scientists beg the public to "wake up" as greenhouse gas emissions reach another all-time high
The stark escalation of human-induced global warming from greenhouse gas...
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06-08-2023
Mom was right: Eating carrots and colorful veggies really can improve your eyesight
Top athletes know that nutrition, which includes eating carrots, is...
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06-08-2023
NYC air quality hits catastrophic low as Canadian wildfires rage
As smoke from the nearly 400 wildfires currently blazing in...
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06-08-2023
Octopuses adapt to seasonal temperatures by rewiring their brains
In the grand tapestry of life, the octopus, with its...
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06-08-2023
World Oceans Day 2023: The tides they are a changin'
From the microscopic phytoplankton that produce about half of the...
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