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The eclipse gives astronomy clubs an opportunity to shine

The eclipse gives astronomy clubs an opportunity to shine

From Texas to Maine, they're teaching people how to enjoy the spectacle safely. Some will hand out glasses or answer questions at events. Others plan to take their own advice — and get outta town.
by Scott Neuman

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What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

College students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day. The holiday is on Thursday, March 14 since 3/14 correlates to the first three digits of the infinite number.
by The Associated Press

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A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study finds

A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study finds

At a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test can detect 83 percent of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it the test would be another screening tool for early detection.
by Allison Aubrey

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For April's eclipse, going from 'meh' to 'OMG' might mean just driving across town

For April's eclipse, going from 'meh' to 'OMG' might mean just driving across town

Lots of urban areas will be either in or adjacent to the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8. Experts advise getting into this path, as even a 99% partial eclipse is nothing like a total one.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Scientists take a step closer to resurrecting the woolly mammoth

Scientists take a step closer to resurrecting the woolly mammoth

Scientists at a biotech company say they have created a key stem cell for Asian elephants that could help save the endangered species and become a steppingstone for bringing back the woolly mammoth.
by Rob Stein

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NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is talking nonsense. Its friends on Earth are worried

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is talking nonsense. Its friends on Earth are worried

Voyager 1 has been traveling through space since 1977, and some scientists hoped it could keep sending back science data for 50 years. But a serious glitch has put that milestone in jeopardy.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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This diet swap can cut your carbon footprint and boost longevity

This diet swap can cut your carbon footprint and boost longevity

A new study finds swapping half of your typical red meat intake for plant protein, reduces your diet-related carbon footprint by 25 percent and may also your boost lifespan.
by Allison Aubrey

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