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“The Earth May Not Be as Extraordinary as We Think”: Study Finds Earthlike Planets Are Common, but Not So for ‘Water Worlds’

“The Earth May Not Be as Extraordinary as We Think”: Study Finds Earthlike Planets Are Common, but Not So for ‘Water Worlds’

An international team of scientists studying potential water worlds has determined that although sub-Neptune exoplanets made up of mostly water are likely rare, Earthlike planets may be much more common than previously thought. Led by researchers from ETH Zurich, the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the findings may decrease the …

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Bitter: Despite Rough Water Ahead, Hokies Navigate Calm Seas Against Wofford

Bitter: Despite Rough Water Ahead, Hokies Navigate Calm Seas Against Wofford

Benji Gosnell, Ayden Greene and the Hokies had plenty of good plays to celebrate on Saturday. (Ivan Morozov) Met with the news of Brent Pry’s firing last Sunday, Hokies defensive tackle and senior captain Kelvin Gilliam delivered a message to teammates in the Virginia Tech meeting room that couldn’t be misinterpreted. “I opened up the door and said, ‘You want …

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Turmeric water vs Turmeric milk: When to drink which for maximum benefits |

Turmeric water vs Turmeric milk: When to drink which for maximum benefits |

Turmeric has earned global recognition as a “superfood” thanks to its bioactive compound curcumin, which has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. For centuries, it has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic remedies, used for healing wounds, boosting immunity, supporting digestion, and fighting inflammation.Today, turmeric is consumed in many forms, but two of the simplest and most popular are turmeric water and …

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Chinese Scientists Discover Salt Water Breakthrough That Generates Power From Frozen Waste And Destroys Energy Companies

Chinese Scientists Discover Salt Water Breakthrough That Generates Power From Frozen Waste And Destroys Energy Companies

IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Researchers discover that bending salty ice generates electricity, offering a new clean energy source. 🌊 The process involves microscopic channels of salty water creating a streaming current when ice is bent. 🌍 Ice covers 10% of Earth’s surface, making it a significant untapped resource for sustainable energy. 🔧 Challenges include mechanical fatigue and energy loss, requiring …

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Local Officials Waver on Water Fluoridation in Michigan, Where It Started — ProPublica

Local Officials Waver on Water Fluoridation in Michigan, Where It Started — ProPublica

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Momentum for Skeptics: Fluoridation has long been heralded as a public health triumph, but skeptics increasingly hold sway in government. Public Left in the Dark: Customer notice requirements are patchy, so people may not know about …

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‘The water then pushed him’

‘The water then pushed him’

An Italian scientist conducting research on the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska fell into a stream of meltwater and then plunged into a shaft in the ice.  “The water then pushed him into a moulin, which is a vertical shaft in a glacier where meltwater funnels down,” Alaska Department of Public Safety spokesperson Tess Williams told NBC News in an email. …

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Neither chemicals nor additives: sparkling water keeps your flowers fresh twice as long

Neither chemicals nor additives: sparkling water keeps your flowers fresh twice as long

If you thought the secret to prolonging the life of your gorgeous bouquets required some kind of mad floral scientist’s toolkit—special powders, mystery chemicals, or that cryptic sachet that comes with supermarket flowers—think again. For Claire Delon, a florist in the heart of Lyon, the game-changing solution was already sitting in her fridge. That’s right: sparkling water. How a Soda …

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