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NASA delays satellite launch to replace damaged antenna

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Лип 27 2017

NASA delays satellite launch to replace damaged antennaNASA has delayed the launch of a communications satellite by more than two weeks to replace a damaged antenna


The Evil Eye: A Closer Look

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Лип 27 2017

The evil eye is a specific type of magical curse. It is believed to cause harm, illness and even death.

DOJ argues sexual orientation not covered by anti-discrimination laws

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Лип 27 2017
  1. DOJ argues sexual orientation not covered by anti-discrimination laws  The Hill

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  2. Newfound Dino Looks Like the Creepy Love Child of a Turkey and an Ostrich

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    Лип 27 2017

    A farmer has discovered the remains of a dinosaur that could have passed for the ostrich-like cassowary in its day, sporting the flightless bird's head crest and long thunder thighs, indicating it could run quickly, just like its modern-day lookalike.

    Empirical Evidence: A Definition

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    Лип 27 2017

    Empirical evidence is information that is acquired by observation or experimentation.

    Iran claims launch of satellite-carrying rocket into space

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    Лип 27 2017

    Iran claims launch of satellite-carrying rocket into spaceIranian state TV says Iran has successfully launched a satellite-carrying rocket into space


    Would You Drink This Mummified-Toe Cocktail?

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    Лип 27 2017

    The notorious "Sourtoe Cocktail" — a shot of alcohol containing a dehydrated human toe — is a bizarre tradition at the Downtown Hotel's Sourdough Saloon, in Dawson City, Yukon Territory.

    Stepping away from the lab

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    Лип 27 2017

    This event is online
    Thu, 27 Jul 2017, 12:45 – 13:30

    Are you a physics PhD or postdoc who knows a career in academia isn’t for you, but you are unsure what to do next? Then this webinar is for you. 

    Aimed at female early-career researchers who want to stay in physics, but move outside academia. It will focus on the what employers look for and how to apply this criteria to your applications.

    Register for the webinar




    Astronauts gear up for space with tough Russian training

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    Лип 27 2017

    Astronauts gear up for space with tough Russian trainingWearing helmets weighing 100 kilos, spinning in a centrifuge and exercising while weightless: Russian cosmonauts and astro

    Orca Calf Dies at SeaWorld: Why Killer Whales Get Sick in Captivity

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    Лип 27 2017

    Dozens of killer whales have died in captivity, including the 3-month-old orca named Kyara that just died at SeaWorld. So why do these marine mammals seem to fare so poorly?