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People Could Make Smallpox from Scratch in a Lab, Scientists Warn

Jul 17 2017

People Could Make Smallpox from Scratch in a Lab, Scientists WarnScientists have re-created a relative of the smallpox virus in a lab, from scratch.

Apollo Astronauts Reflect on US Moon Missions

Jul 17 2017

Apollo Astronauts Reflect on US Moon MissionsApollo astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, Michael Collins and Walt Cunningham reflected on the U.S.

7,500 Pounds of 'Eels' Cover Oregon Road with Slime (Here's Why)

Jul 17 2017

7,500 Pounds of 'Eels' Cover Oregon Road with Slime (Here's Why)A truck carrying a bunch of slime eels recently crashed on the highway in Oregon, releasing a mind-boggling amount of slime and fo

Japan’s space camera drone on the ISS is a floating ball of cuteness

Jul 17 2017

Japan’s space camera drone on the ISS is a floating ball of cutenessJapan’s space agency has for the first time released photos and videos taken on the Internation

What’s so awe-inspiring about solar eclipses, in one paragraph

Jul 17 2017

What’s so awe-inspiring about solar eclipses, in one paragraphIt’s a rare celestial event, and a great excuse to step outside in the summer and get a glimpse of

Newquay is go!

Jul 17 2017

World Land Speed record holder Andy Green looks forward to the first, low-speed runs of the Bloodhound supersonic car.

Duped by Photoshop: People Are Bad at Spotting Fake Photos

Jul 17 2017

A new study shows why so many people can be fooled by doctored images.

Scientists marvel at creatures' 'precise' body clock

Jul 17 2017

Scientists studied zooplankton found in a Scottish loch to better understand their behaviour.