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A new plan to absorb carbon dioxide from the ocean to fight global warming may be effective, but it is also controversial. Also, a paralyzed man that can stand again after receiving a stem cell treatment. Plus, on This Day in History, the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island nuclear power plant.
Oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide could be key in fighting global warming | AP News
Paralyzed man can stand again after receiving stem cell treatment in Japan | ZME Science
Three Mile Island - Accident, Nuclear & Meltdown | HISTORY
Nuclear power | Definition, Issues, & Facts | Britannica
Closing to reopening: What’s the status of Three Mile Island nuclear plant? MSN via PennLive
Is Three Mile Island Still Radioactive and Is It Operating Today? - Newsweek
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A new drug shows signs of delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease and a surprising skeleton discovery could rewrite our history of the pyramids. Plus, On This Day in History, the first cherry blossom trees are planted in Washington D.C.
Anti-amyloid drug shows signs of preventing Alzheimer's dementia | ScienceDaily
Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it | AP News
Strange skeleton discovery could rewrite our history of the pyramids | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Japanese cherry trees planted along the Potomac | March 27, 1912 | HISTORY
Mrs. Taft and the Cherry Blossoms - White House Historical Association
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On this Weird Wednesday episode; A pregnant Egyptian mummy that wasn’t actually pregnant, a new video game has led to the closing of Japanese shrines, and the missing river otters that are enjoying their freedom. Plus, on This Day in History, Dr. Jonas Salk and the introduction of the polio vaccine
'Pregnant' ancient Egyptian mummy with 'cancer' actually wasn't pregnant and didn't have cancer, new study finds | Live Science
New study debunks claims of pregnancy and cancer in ‘Mysterious Lady’ mummy | Archaeology News Online Magazine
Assassin's Creed Shadows draws attention of Japan's Prime Minister, who says "defacing a shrine is out of the question" in real life, but politicians acknowledge "freedom of expression must be respected" in the game | GamesRadar+
Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Facing Legal Action Due To Shrine Destruction
Japanese Shrine Featured In 'Ghost Of Tsushima' Announces Full Tourism Ban After An "Unacceptable Act Of Disrespect Was Committed By Foreigners"
Amid Assassin's Creed Shadows' controversies, shrine popularized by Ghost of Tsushima bans all tourists after "unforgivable act of disrespect" | GamesRadar+
NEW Zoo Reports Escaped River Otters
River otter duo escapes to explore snowy Green Bay: NEW Zoo watches and waits for their return | WFRV
TDIH: History of Salk
TDIH: The New Yorker Who Tamed Polio
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Why we can’t remember our lives as babies and a groundbreaking gene therapy cures a 21-year-old of his sickle cell anemia. On This Day in History, the discovery of Saturn’s moon Titan.
Why Can’t We Remember Our Lives as Babies? Our Earliest Memories May Still be There | ZME Science
Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Cures 21-year-old of His Sickle Cell Anemia: ‘I’m not in pain anymore' | Good News Network
Titan: Exploration - NASA Science
On This Day In History: Christiaan Huygens Discovers Saturn's Largest Moon Titan - On Mar 25, 1655 - Ancient Pages
Huygens's Contributions to Astronomy | EBSCO Research Starters
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Scientists are working on soft wiggly robots using artificial muscles and can we harvest energy from Earth’s rotation? Some physicists think they found a way to do it. On This Day in History, Elvis Presley joins the Army.
Artificial muscle flexes in multiple directions, offering a path to soft, wiggly robots | ScienceDaily
Artificial muscle flexes in multiple directions, offering a path to soft, wiggly robots | TechXplore
Physicists Think They’ve Found a Way to Harvest Energy from Earth’s Rotation — And It Might Be Just Crazy Enough to Work | ZME Science
Elvis Presley is inducted into the U.S. Army | March 24, 1958 | HISTORY
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The James Webb Telescope captures the first direct images of carbon dioxide in exoplanet atmospheres and bacteria that makes biodegradable plastic. Plus, on This Day in History, Alcatraz Prison closes its doors.
Webb telescope captures its first direct images of carbon dioxide outside solar system | ScienceDaily
James Webb Space Telescope Snaps The First Images of an Exoplanet with Possible Life-Giving CO₂ - The Debrief
JWST-TST High Contrast: Living on the Wedge, or, NIRCam Bar Coronagraphy Reveals CO2 in the HR 8799 and 51 Eri Exoplanets' Atmospheres - IOPscience
Scientists Just Engineered Bacteria That Make Biodegradable Plastic
TDIH: History.com: Alcatraz
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Saturn has taken a definitive lead in the moon race as over 100 new moons have been discovered and you have heard of black holes, but the theoretical white hole could revolutionize our understanding of the universe. Plus, on This Day in History, the alarm clock that caused a near-riot.
128 New Moons Found Orbiting Saturn in Mindblowing Discovery : ScienceAlert
Over 100 new moons discovered in Saturn's orbit: What to know | USA Today
Space Scientists Discover 128 New Moons Orbiting Saturn | Physics and Astronomy - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | The University of Iowa
Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionize our understanding of the universe
“The Clock that Caused a Near-Riot" | Westclox Museum
The Alarm Clock Doc
The Westclox Fiber Case Waralarm – ClockInfo.com
Westclox Waralarm Alarm Clock Style Series
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The first brown bear to undergo brain surgery wakes from hibernation, 380-million-year-old fossils tossed into the dump over an unpaid bill, and the Mary Molone statue in Dublin may be moved to stop people from “violating” it. Plus, on This Day in History, the standard time act of 1918.
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A breakthrough neuroprosthetic-robot system restores movement in spinal cord injury patients and one-third of US bird species populations are declining. On This Day in History, the largest art heist in US is committed at artwork valued at $500 million is stolen.
Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysis | ScienceDaily
US bird populations continue alarming decline | ScienceDaily
History’s Biggest Art Heist | HISTORY
Five Things to Know About the Gardner Museum Heist—the Biggest Art Theft in Modern History | Smithsonian
March 18, 1990: The Largest Art Heist In History - This Day of History
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Lego is updating how they manufacture their tires to make them more eco-friendly and global sea levels rose more than expected in 2024. On This Day in History, we look back at the Pulitzer Prize winning photograph “Burst of Joy” and the truth behind the happy photo.
Lego, the World’s Largest (and Smallest) Tire Manufacturer, Makes a Major Eco-Friendly Upgrade | ZME Science
Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, according to NASA analysis - ABC News
NASA Analysis Shows Unexpected Amount of Sea Level Rise in 2024 - NASA
NASA dropped a new report. It's a wake-up call. | Mashable
Thwaites Glacier | Size, Potential Collapse, & Facts | Britannica
Burst of Joy: The sad story behind the iconic picture, 1973 - Rare Historical Photos
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A paralyzed man is able to move a robotic arm using only his thoughts with the help of AI and how the brain cannabinoid receptor is linked to stress. Plus, on This Day in History, we take a look at the Gold Standard Act.
Paralyzed Man Moved a Robotic Arm Using Only His Thoughts Thanks to AI. It Kept Working for Months | ZME Science
Brain Receptors For Cannabis Could Be Why Some People Are More Resilient : ScienceAlert
Brain Cannabinoid Receptor Linked With Stress Resilience in Mice Astocyte endocannabinoid receptor and BBB linked with stress resilience | GEN
Astrocytic cannabinoid receptor 1 promotes resilience by dampening stress-induced blood–brain barrier alterations | Nature Neuroscience
What Is the Gold Standard? History and Collapse | Investopedia
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How Psilocybin might help repair brain damage from mild head trauma and an ancient fortress is discover is Spain during the construction of a solar plant. Plus, on This Day in History, the crazy story of how the Grapefruit League got its name.
Psilocybin Shows Promise in Repairing Brain Damage from Mild Head Trauma | ZME Science
Construction Workers Were Building a Solar Plant—and Uncovered a 5,000-Year-Old Fortress | Popular Mechanics
Construction crew discovers ancient fortress while building solar plant | USA Solar Cell
Wilbert Robinson caught grapefruit from a plane | MLB.com
This Day In Sports: Wilbert Robinson Tries To Catch A Low-Flying Grapefruit - ESPN - SportsCenter.com- ESPN
On This Date in Sports March 13, 1915: Catch the Grapefruit | Barstool Sports
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The importance of sleep for all ages and the health benefits a good night's sleep provides, the interesting rivalry game that takes place in England, and a long flight diverted due to bathroom misconduct. Plus, on This Day in History, FDR’s first “fireside chat” during the Great Depression.
Quality sleep speeds up kids' concussion recovery - UPI.com
Poor sleep drives high blood pressure In teens, study indicates - UPI.com
Sleepy nurses vulnerable to common cold, other infections - UPI.com
Royal Shrovetide is a wild ancient version of soccer still played today | AP News
Down'Ards win Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football game | BBC
Air India confirms Chicago plane returned due to clogged toilets | BBC
Air India asks passengers to stop flushing clothes down plane toilets - UPI.com
Clogged toilets are the latest among Air India’s bizarre troubles – NBC Chicago
FDR broadcasts first 'fireside chat' during the Great Depression | March 12, 1933 | HISTORY
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At 3.7 billion miles away, a “3-body problem” is discovered in the Kuiper Belt which could rewrite history. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the quiz show scandals of the 1950s.
Hubble Telescope discovers a new '3-body problem' puzzle among Kuiper Belt asteroids (video) | Space
3.7 Billion Miles Away: Hubble Uncovers a Hidden Trio That Could Rewrite Kuiper Belt History | SciTechDaily
Beyond Point Masses. IV. Trans-Neptunian Object Altjira Is Likely a Hierarchical Triple Discovered through Non-Keplerian Motion - IOPscience
Quiz Show Scandals | Television Academy Interviews
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DARPA looks to advance maritime warfare by launching a zero-crew warship and in the process of bringing back the woolly mammoth, scientists first create a woolly mouse - and it is adorable. On This Day in History, the Senate votes to amend the constitution to change the voting age to 18.
US launches first-ever 240-ton ship that needs zero crew to operate | Interesting Engineering
No sailors in sight: DARPA launches warship designed 'from the ground up' to be truly unmanned - Breaking Defense
Serco, DARPA Launch NOMARS USX-1 Defiant - Naval News
In the quest for resurrecting the woolly mammoth, scientists first make "woolly mice" | ZME Science
Scientists trying to bring back the woolly mammoth create a woolly mouse | Science, Climate & Tech News | Sky News
The 26th Amendment | History.com
Senate votes to lower voting age to 18, March 10, 1971 - POLITICO
1971 Detail, Voting Age Changed with 26th Amendment, U.S. Timeline, 1970-1979 - America's Best History
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The Virtual Reality device that could allow us to taste food and drinks remotely. Plus, on This Day in History, the residents of Bikini Atoll are relocated to make way for US atomic bomb testing.
New device lets you taste food in virtual reality | Popular Science
A New VR Device Lets You Taste Coffee and Cake Remotely Without Taking a Bite | ZME Science
Scientists create ‘e-Taste’ device that could add flavour to virtual reality experiences | Science | The Guardian
A sensor-actuator–coupled gustatory interface chemically connecting virtual and real environments for remote tasting | Science Advances
7 Surprising Facts about the Nuclear Bomb Tests at Bikini Atoll | HISTORY
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“Blue Ghost” lands on the moon and is already sending data back, earth’s biggest iceberg runs aground – what are the implications? And on This Day in History, the first major public malware scare in history.
See the Striking New Images From the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Now the Second Private Spacecraft to Touch Down on the Moon | Smithsonian
Sunrise on the moon! Private Blue Ghost lander captures amazing shot after historic lunar touchdown (photo) | Space
Blue Ghost Begins Surface Operations, Captures Descent Video, Sunrise - NASA
A23a: World's biggest iceberg runs aground off remote island | BBC
World’s Largest Iceberg Runs Aground - Videos from The Weather Channel
The Michelangelo Virus, 25 Years Later | Trend Micro (US)
What Is the Michelangelo Virus? A Piece of Cybersecurity History
IT History: 1992, Michelangelo Virus: Big Threat, Little Damage | CIO
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On today’s Weird Wednesday episode, an ancient Greek gold crown is found under a man’s bed, a giant goldfish is recovered in Pennsylvania, and the world has a new official “smallest park”. Plus, on This Day in History, the holiday that was declared to prevent bank collapses during the Great Depression.
Rare Ancient Greek gold crown was kept for decades in box of newspapers under bed | Daily Mail Online
Ancient Greek Crown of Pure Gold Found in Box Under Man's Bed - GreekReporter.com
Look: 'Megalodon' goldfish found in Pennsylvania waterway - UPI.com
‘Call me Megalodon’: Wildlife officials have goldfish warning – NBC10 Philadelphia
Goldfish, facts and photos | National Geographic
Japan: The world’s smallest park is the size of four pieces of paper | CNN
World’s smallest park: Japanese town dethrones Oregon for title – NBC Chicago
Japanese park covering just 2 1/2 square feet is officially world's smallest - UPI.com
Bank Holiday of 1933 | Federal Reserve History
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How extreme heat can actually make you age faster and a fossil discovery is reshaping Australia’s dinosaur hierarchy. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the evolution of the fax machine.
Ancient Australia Had a Dinosaur Predator Ecosystem Unlike Anything Else on Earth | ZME Science
Evolutionary and paleobiogeographic implications of new carcharodontosaurian, megaraptorid, and unenlagiine theropod remains from the upper Lower Cretaceous of Victoria, southeast Australia
Extreme Heat Can Accelerate Aging, New Research Finds : ScienceAlert
Heatwaves could age humans faster: New study shows long-term health risks | Business Today/MSN
Ambient outdoor heat and accelerated epigenetic aging among older adults in the US | Science Advances
Alexander Bain and the First Fax | ThoughtCo
Fax Machine: History of the Fax Machine
Today in Engineering History: First Radio Fax Sent Across Continent - Electrical Engineering News and Products
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The walking and jumping robot inspired by the springtail insect. We also look at the two key times in your life where you will age the most. On This Day in History, John Dillinger breaks out of prison using only a wooden gun.
A springtail-like jumping robot | ScienceDaily
A springtail-like jumping robot | YouTube Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Study Finds Humans Age Faster at 2 Sharp Peaks – Here's When : ScienceAlert
A springtail-inspired multimodal walking-jumping microrobot | Science Robotics
Science Says Your Body Starts 'Breaking Down' Quicker at These 2 Ages | Health.com
Nonlinear dynamics of multi-omics profiles during human aging | Nature Aging
John Dillinger’s wooden gun and death mask preserve notorious moments in his life - The Mob Museum
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