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Scientists reverse brain aging in fruit flies! What does that mean for humans? The European Space Agency’s new telescope, Euclid, provides us with stunning images of the “Dark Side” of the Universe. And on 'This Day in History'; the crash landing of NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 and Boris Pasternak’s refusal to accept his Nobel Prize
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Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein
See the first piece of what promises to be the largest 3D map of the universe | CNN
Why Boris Pasternak Rejected His Nobel Prize
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Using AI, researchers develop DNA ‘switches’ to precisely control gene activity in specific cell types and the Yellowstone “Landscape of Fear” hypothesis is being questioned. Plus, on This Day in History, fingerprints are used in an investigation for the first time.
Researchers flip genes on and off with AI-designed DNA switches | ScienceDaily
Predation, not fear of wolves, keeps elk from denuding Yellowstone | Science | AAAS
From a fair to fingerprinting: Here's the history behind how we identify suspects | abc10.com
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Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, treasure hunters in the UK are rewarded in a big way, and on 'This Day in History', the first international, six-day bike-race & the great wood ban of Amsterdam
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Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, say researchers
Trove of ancient silver coins unearthed by metal detectorists sells for $5.6 million - CBS News
The History of the Six Day Races
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On today's episode, we examine how mega-buildings/structures are now slowing the earth’s spin! Plus, how electro-agriculture could help plants grow without photosynthesis, and what that means for the future. Plus, on 'This Day in History'; the first photo of earth taken from space using a rocket commandeered from Nazi Germany.
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Mega-buildings are now slowing Earth’s spin. Here’s what that means for the planet
The 2011 Japan Earthquake Rocks the Earth
NASA Details Earthquake Effects on the Earth
'Electro-agriculture' may help plants grow in the dark | Popular Science (popsci.com)
A Movie Camera in a V-2 Rocket Takes the First Photograph of the Earth from Space
PRESS RELEASE (1946): Navy to Probe Upper Atmosphere
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Scientific research reveals the "correct" way to throw a frisbee. Plus, Weird Wednesday has a quick goodbye, a shoe smeller, and a special side order that toppled a drug operation. And on TDIH, we look back at the first modern nose job.
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You've been throwing a frisbee all wrong, new study finds
Weird Weds: New Zealand airport wants you to hug goodbye faster | AP News
Weird Weds: Greek man convicted of causing disturbance by entering neighbors' properties to smell their shoes | AP News
Weird Weds: German police say pizza order No. 40 came with a side of cocaine | AP News
Weird Weds: Champion cleared of cheating with a metal chestnut at the World Conker Championships | AP News
TDIH: Britain's first nose job
TDIH: Joseph Constantine Carpue and the Revival of Rhinoplasty
TDIH: Joseph Constantine Carpue and the Bicentennial of the Birth of Modern Plastic Surgery
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It has been revealed that the first brown dwarf ever discovered is actually twins and we look at what happened to Earth when a meteorite four times the size of Mount Everest hit our planet. Plus, on This Day in History, Yahoo makes a purchase to offer free email to their customers.
‘It’s twin’ twist: Astronomers solve 29-year-old brown dwarf mystery (msn.com)
It's twins! Mystery of famed brown dwarf solved | ScienceDaily
First Brown Dwarf Discovered is Actually Twins | AMNH
The cool brown dwarf Gliese 229 B is a close binary | Nature
What happened when a meteorite the size of four Mount Everests hit Earth? | ScienceDaily
Yahoo buys Four11 for free email - CNET
The history of Yahoo, and how it went from phenom to has-been - Fast Company
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Could future astronauts use asteroids for food? It might be possible, we'll explain how. The Tasmanian Tiger might be resurrected. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the first transatlantic radiotelephone message.
Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say | Live Science
Could Future Astronauts Dine on Asteroids? (popularmechanics.com)
How we can mine asteroids for space food | International Journal of Astrobiology | Cambridge Core
Telephone History: First Transatlantic Speech Transmission | TIME
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The National Weather Service makes changes to their Winter Advisories and the origin of most meteorites is revealed. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the solution to burnt toast.
There won’t be any wind chill warnings in Wisconsin this winter (wbay.com)
Why you’ll no longer see ‘Wind Chill Warnings’ this winter (msn.com)
Understanding Cold Weather Alerts
The origin of most meteorites finally revealed | ScienceDaily
The Demise of Burnt Toast: The Invention of the Pop-up Toaster - Hennepin History Museum
Loop Back: World's First Pop-Up Toaster - North Loop Neighborhood Association
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A new wearable armband might help stroke victims with flexibility in their arms and the latest new drink trend - "Dirty Soda" - we’ll explain what that is. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the London Beer Flood that claimed several lives and spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons on the streets of London.
New Wearable Cuff 'Rewires' Brains of Stroke Patients by Stimulating Nerves (goodnewsnetwork.org)
What is a "dirty soda"? The latest drink trend and its health impact, explained. - CBS News
NASA launches spacecraft to gauge if Jupiter's moon Europa can host life (msn.com)
The London Beer Flood of 1814 (historic-uk.com)
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The decision-making processes in fungi - you heard that right! Weird Wednesday has an Mt Everest discovery 100 years later, a wife-carrying competition, and controversy in the Conkers Championship…we’ll explain. And on This Day in History, the start of Disney Cartoons.
Do fungi recognize shapes? | ScienceDaily
Everest climber Irvine's foot believed found after 100 years (bbc.com)
Wife-carrying championship victory brings beer, cash | AP News
Conkers controversy: World tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut | AP News
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