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A rare ‘parade’ of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week

A rare ‘parade’ of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week

This phenomenon known as a “planet parade,” will feature Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all present at the same time along a line in the night sky on Friday, NASA says.
by Chandelis Duster

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Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role. They say the evolution of this singular ability has been key to our survival. A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language.
by The Associated Press

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Sen. Ted Cruz’s list of ’woke’ science includes self-driving cars and solar eclipses

Sen. Ted Cruz’s list of ’woke’ science includes self-driving cars and solar eclipses

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of “woke DEI” studies. Researchers say that’s misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.
by Jonathan Lambert

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