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Environmental ScienceNuclear War Smoke would Wreck the Ozone Layer and Change the Climate According to new research, the massive columns of smoke produced by a nuclear war would alter the world’s climate for years and devastate the ozone…
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AstronomyThe Most Convenient Meteor Shower of the Year – The Draconids – Peaks Tonight Grab a blanket and head outside, since the first meteor shower of the season will peak tonight. Every year, the Draconids are visible from roughly…
TechnologyMeet Robin, the Robot That Makes Sick Children in Hospitals Feel Better Robots are popular among children. In addition, robots in hospitals can help ailing children. Robin, a robot companion, has been tested in an Armenian pediatric…
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AstronomyLegendary Captain Kirk Actor William Shatner Will Fly To Space with Blue Origin William Shatner — Star Trek’s Captain Kirk – will rocket into space next week aboard the next Blue Origin spaceflight, according to reports. While it…