A spate of shark attacks off Hawaii raises old fears about the predators of the oceans. But humans are much more dangerous.
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The Science Of Awesome
If you see something beautiful, you’re more likely to think that there is a higher power at work.
What is it about awe?
Scientists recently tested the power of awe and found that people who had recently viewed something spectacular or unexplainable were more likely to attribute its beauty to a non-specified “designer” as …
Forget ‘Panda Cam’, an HD Stream of Earth Is Coming Soon
International space station to install high-definition cameras
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Do Chimps Have Human Rights? This Lawsuit Says Yes
Using arguments taken from antislavery efforts, a new lawsuit seeks to give chimpanzees the basic right to freedom
Window on Infinity, Thanksgiving Edition: Pictures From Space
The cosmos are lit up year round, but as the Holiday season begins, they’re offering an especially splashy mix—from a daredevil comet to a box-like supernova to a spectacular portrait of Saturn, with a tiny Earth lurking in the …
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Despite Metro-North Crash, Riding the Rails Is Safer Than Riding a Car
A fatal train crash north of New York City raises fears about the safety of rail travel. But a look at the numbers shows that trains remain much safer than cars
More Clues to Life in the Oceans — on an Alien Moon, That Is
Computer models of Earth’s oceans shed new light on the biological possibilities in Europa’s underground waters
China’s First Moon Rover Blasts Off to Space
The Jade Rabbit is expected to land on the moon in mid-December
Glitches Keep SpaceX Rocket Grounded
Second delay in three days
Hands Off Our Lunar Landing Sites? Not So Fast
A new paper argues against the wisdom of the U.S. declaring sovereignty over parts of the moon