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Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

Snapped last month by the Gemini South telescope, the aptly named Butterfly Nebula is 2,500 to 3,800 light-years away. At the heart of this bipolar nebula is a white dwarf star that cast aside its outer layers of gas long ago.
by The Associated Press

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The CDC has backtracked long-held vaccine guidance; Minnesota public health expert responds

The CDC has backtracked long-held vaccine guidance; Minnesota public health expert responds

Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, is worried the CDC’s new messaging could have a chilling effect on vaccination rates.
by Molly Castle Work

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Scientists pull ancient RNA from a woolly mammoth's body

Scientists pull ancient RNA from a woolly mammoth's body

Scientists have extracted the oldest RNA molecules out of a woolly mammoth, gaining a snapshot into the processes at work in the extinct mammal's body just before it died.
by Ari Daniel

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How to spot November's supermoon, the closest of the year

How to spot November's supermoon, the closest of the year

The closest supermoon of the year is approaching in November. It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter.
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Why Minnesota bird flu cases are spiking

Why Minnesota bird flu cases are spiking

Bird flu cases are on the rise nationwide. Minnesota alone has seen outbreaks affecting nearly 600,000 birds in commercially farmed flocks. Here’s what that means.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier

NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier

Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players' health.
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A list of this year’s Nobel Prize winners

A list of this year’s Nobel Prize winners

The announcement Monday that three laureates will share the Nobel memorial prize in economics for explaining innovation-driven growth brings this year’s Nobel awards to a close.
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