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Inside the World’s Biggest Neutrino Detector

Inside the World’s Biggest Neutrino Detector

Neutrinos are strange little things. This tiny, enigmatic particle with no charge exists in virtually every corner of the universe, but without powerfully sensitive, sophisticated instruments, physicists would have no way of knowing they exist. In fact, trillions are passing through you every second. Physicists devise all sorts of ways to coax neutrinos into the detection range. But IceCube—which celebrates …

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The World’s Only Hybrid Elephant Whose Short Life Still Haunts Science

The World’s Only Hybrid Elephant Whose Short Life Still Haunts Science

In July 1978, a quiet corner of the Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom became the setting for a biological first. Researchers and zoo staff documented the birth of Motty, the only confirmed hybrid between an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and an Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). According to the Guinness World Records, no other case has been verified in the …

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Tim Benz: Cam Heyward sounds like he’s trying to live in 2 worlds at once

Tim Benz: Cam Heyward sounds like he’s trying to live in 2 worlds at once

For most of his career, Cameron Heyward has been viewed as the consummate Pittsburgh Steelers good guy. A team captain. A Walter Payton Man of the Year. A good teammate. A leader. An All-Pro. Mr. Consistent. He’s also the guy who once famously said of Aaron Rodgers’ protracted decision-making process, “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you …

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I’m a physicist who studies fossils, and I recently discovered preserved blood vessels in the world’s largest T. rex

I’m a physicist who studies fossils, and I recently discovered preserved blood vessels in the world’s largest T. rex

Despite the fact that much of the current research in paleontology focuses on trying to find traces of organic remains in fossils, dinosaur DNA has unfortunately never been recovered. A lot of what we know about dinosaurs comes from preserved bones and teeth that are dug out of the ground. These hard tissues alone, however, are limited in the information …

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US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he signed the executive order for the extension, and that “all other elements of the Agreement will remain the same.” Beijing …

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Lithium Market Soars as CATL Shuts One of World’s Top Mines

Lithium Market Soars as CATL Shuts One of World’s Top Mines

(Bloomberg) — Lithium prices and stocks spiked on Monday after battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. halted operations at a major mine in China, spurring speculation that Beijing might move to suspend other projects as it tackles overcapacity across the economy. Most Read from Bloomberg Tianqi Lithium Corp. jumped as much as 19% in Hong Kong, while Ganfeng Lithium …

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Pictures: World’s largest cruise ship arrives at Port Canaveral – Orlando Sentinel

Pictures: World’s largest cruise ship arrives at Port Canaveral  Orlando Sentinel Star of the Seas arrives at Port Canaveral  Florida Today One of the world’s largest cruise ships arrives at Port Canaveral  WESH Star of the Seas Arrives in Port Canaveral  Cruise Industry News World’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s ‘Star of the Seas,’ arrives at Port Canaveral for first time  FOX 35 Orlando Source …

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ASUS Launches World’s First 4K WOLED Gaming Monitors In The Strix OLED XG32U Series, Bringing Dual-Mode Configurations With Up To 480Hz Refresh Rate

ASUS Launches World’s First 4K WOLED Gaming Monitors In The Strix OLED XG32U Series, Bringing Dual-Mode Configurations With Up To 480Hz Refresh Rate

ASUS has announced the availability of two of its newest high-end WOLED gaming monitors that offer dual modes for enthusiasts. ASUS Officially Launches ROG Strix XG32UCWMG and XG32UCWG, Bringing 4K and FHD Resolutions On WOLED Panels The popular hardware and peripheral manufacturer, ASUS, has released two new high-end gaming monitors in its OLED lineup, bringing the world’s first 4K WOLED …

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