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space.com — A small space rock crashed into the Martian surface recently, producing a fresh crater that researchers estimate is 49 feet to 53 feet (15 to 16 meters) wide. The dramatic feature is clearly visible in a newly released image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). The spacecraft has been ima…

sciencealert.com — In the distant past of the northern British Isles, ancient humans didn't always dwell on dry land. Across Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, the foundations of thousands of mysterious artificial islands survive to this day: called crannogs, these strange structures were built long ago by prehistoric hand…

foxnews.com — The world record for the largest underwater cleanup was broken over the weekend by 633 divers in South Florida. The divers scooped up trash from the ocean floor Saturday near a fishing pier at Deerfield Beach, the Sun-Sentinel reported. The newspaper added that the divers had to be in the water for…

mashable.com — Congratulations on making it to another season of sweating. Your reward? A few months of sweltering heat. Whether you're the kind of person who lives for the summer or the kind who retreats to their couch, you'll definitely want to stock up on some survival gear. Ok, so "survival" might be a bit of…

sciencealert.com — Many comparisons have been made between humans and dolphins, those sleek mammals of the sea. Now scientists have found another point of similarity between us and our cetacean cousins: Like us, dolphins make friends based on mutual interests. In the case of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursi…

ladbible.com — If you're struggling to lose weight or save some money, this nifty little gadget could be the answer to your prayers. Amazon is now selling the Pavlok bracelet that promises to help you sort your life out, whether your issue is spending too much time on the internet, biting your nails or oversleepi…

phys.org — A team of researchers from Jülich in cooperation with the University of Magdeburg has developed a new method to measure the electric potentials of a sample at atomic accuracy. Using conventional methods, it was virtually impossible until now to quantitatively record the electric potentials that occu…

commondreams.org — "The numbers needing relocation will grow, the costs are going up, and people's lives and cultural practices will be impacted." The climate crisis is rapidly warming the Arctic, and the effects are being felt from Alaska to Greenland. The northernmost point on the planet is heating up more quickly…

ladbible.com — Still not booked this year's summer getaway? Look no further, you're going to Portugal my friend. Or at least you will be once you've read this article anyway. That's because anyone that likes wine (and who doesn't) will be drawn to this little delight in Douro where guests can stay in an oversized…

space.com — It looks like Starfleet is literally embedded on the planet next door: A dune in the shape of the famous logo from "Star Trek" appears prominently in a new picture from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). Even Captain Kirk himself (actor William Shatner) has weighed in. Full Article >>