Of strawberry jelly and earthquakes: Space station investigation studies colloids
If you think your strawberry jelly is unrelated to earthquakes, think again.
Space Exploration
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Aftershocks of 1959 earthquake rocked Yellowstone in 2017-18
On Aug. 17, 1959, back when Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, the U.S. had yet to send a human to space and the nation's flag sported 49 stars, Yellowstone National Park shook violently for about 30 seconds. The shock was ...
Earth Sciences
May 23, 2019
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The politics of ugly buildings
In 1984, when the British government was planning to build a flashy modernist addition to the National Gallery in London, Prince Charles offered a dissenting view. The proposed extension, he said, resembled "a monstrous carbuncle ...
Political science
May 23, 2019
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Marching for climate change may sway people's beliefs and actions
Americans have a long tradition of taking to the streets to protest or to advocate for things they believe in. New research suggests that when it comes to climate change, these marches may indeed have a positive effect on ...
Environment
May 23, 2019
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Researchers create soft, flexible materials with enhanced properties
A team of polymer chemists and engineers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new methodology that can be used to create a class of stretchable polymer composites with enhanced electrical and thermal properties. ...
Nanomaterials
May 23, 2019
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Breakup isn't the answer, Facebook's Zuckerberg says
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday rejected the idea of breaking up the social media giant as off-target, saying it could hamper the fight against deceit and harmful online content.
Internet
May 23, 2019
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NASA unveils schedule for 'Artemis' 2024 Moon mission
NASA on Thursday unveiled the calendar for the "Artemis" program that will return astronauts to the Moon for the first time in half a century, including eight scheduled launches and a mini-station in lunar orbit by 2024.
Space Exploration
May 23, 2019
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Apple to host WWDC developers event with first peek at new iOS on June 3
Fans of the iPhone and other Apple products can mark their calendars for details on the tech giant's next iOS update.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 23, 2019
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T-Mobile says it will match the special discounts making you reluctant to leave its rivals
T-Mobile is about to offer a fresh sweetener for prospective customers reluctant to leave AT&T, Verizon or Sprint because they are grandfathered into a corporate, affiliate, senior, military or other special discount they ...
Telecom
May 23, 2019
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New York subway riders will be able to tap and pay the fare starting May 31
New Yorkers routinely grumble about overcrowded subways and having to wait on long lines to purchase or refill their Metro Cards.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 23, 2019
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