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How warm seas powered two major hurricanes

Hurricanes Matthew and Nicole owed their deadly strength to exceptionally high temperatures in the Caribbean. Extraordinary things have been happening in the Atlantic. It’s rare enough to have one major hurricane

October 17, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Environment

Obama: U.S. “Will Take the Giant Leap to Mars”

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President Barack Obama reveals in a letter that the United States' goal is to send humans to Mars by the 2030s and return them safely to Earth. He expects the country's continued investment in space travel will have positive repercussions in other fields, including energy, medicine, and agriculture.

October 11, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

Scientists Move One Step Closer To Making an Artificial Human Brain

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Research shows that we can create artificial synapses that can allow a machine system to learn and behave like a human brain. The artificial synapses can help to create more immersive devices to make the Internet of Things more complete.

October 11, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

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The Dark Sector of Physics: The Hunt for New Fundamental Particles Is On

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The combined results of several studies have narrowed the potential range where a theoretical subset of particles known as sterile neutrinos could exist. The discovery of these fundamental particles could dramatically alter the Standard Model of particle physics.

October 11, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

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Quantum Physics

Scientists May Have Identified the Protein That Controls Aging

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Two biochemists have discovered a link between a protein called carbonic anhydrase and aging in the brains and muscle cells of mice. While still in the early stages of development, their research could lead to treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

October 11, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

Sixth Senses in the Animal World [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Much of the animal kingdom doesn't have the luxury--or the ability--to sustain themselves using the five senses alone. To combat this, a handful of animals have developed special organs and receptors

October 11, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

Scientists Just Launched a Breakthrough Initiative to Find Intelligent Alien Life

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The National Astronomical Observatories of China have partnered with Breakthrough Initiative to find alien life, bringing the largest radio telescope in the world with them — the 488 meter (1,600 foot) FAST telescope. The FAST observatory will seek out extraterrestrial life with the world's other largest radio telescopes, including the Green Bank Telescope in the U.S. and the Parkes Observatory in Australia.

October 16, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

Hyperloop One Just Received Millions to Make Superfast Transport a Reality

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Claiming to reach speeds of up to 1,200km/h (800 mph), Elon Musk’s hyperloop is a rapid train-like concept as controversial as any out there. It’s practically unproven engineering and legal obstacles leave

October 16, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

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Technology

Limitless Energy: MIT Set a New Record for Nuclear Fusion

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MIT researchers using the Alcator C-Mod reactor have achieved a new nuclear fusion pressure record of more than 2 atmospheres of pressure. The Alcator C-Mod is set to retire after over 23 years of use but its nuclear fusion experiments have brought us closer to nearly unlimited clean energy.

October 16, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

This Carbon-Free Supercapacitor Could Revolutionize Electric Vehicles

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MIT researchers have used a new supercapacitor material with a massive surface area that outperforms previous carbon-based models. The supercapacitor could create longer lasting rechargeable battery tech and replenish electric vehicle batteries quicker while lasting longer than today's carbon-based designs.

October 16, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
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