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Could the Year of the Dragon bring the baby boom that Asia needs? Maybe.

In some parts of Asia, the Year of the Dragon, which starts Saturday, is considered an auspicious year to be born. Some hope that could mitigate low birth rates.

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Why are we so polarized? Science has the answer

Joel Achenbach, reporter for The Washington Post, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why our emotions are getting the better of us when it comes to discussing politics.

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St. Petersburg Science Festival aims to boost STEM field

The festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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Einstein on the run: how the world’s greatest scientist hid from Nazis in a Norfolk hut

The physicist’s refuge from assassins on a British heath changed the course of history, as a new docudrama shows

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'Ice printing' tiny sculptures could help scientists engineer blood vessels

A technique for printing 3D structures from ice could be used to help make artificial veins and arteries.

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Scientists warn of current ‘tipping point’ in Atlantic Ocean; ‘significant’ effects on climate

A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents may be approaching collapse — which would have a big impact on the global climate, scientists say

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Ancient Human Artifact Was Made With Extraterrestrial Material, Scientists Say

Spanish researchers have discovered that two 3,000-year-old iron artifacts were made from meteorite iron.

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Censorship controversy ensnares the Hugo Awards for Science Fiction and Fantasy novels

The Hugo Awards have been a staple in the world of science fiction and fantasy for the last 71 years, since its founding in 1953. Notable authors that have won their prize for Best Novel include Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. Le Guin and J.K. Rowling.

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Fragments of Asteroid With Mystery Origin Are Found Outside Berlin

Astronomers tracked the entry of a small space rock into Earth’s atmosphere, and then meteorite hunters made an unexpected discovery.

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Is copper magnetic?

The reason for copper's unique properties comes down to the configuration of its electrons.

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Launched on International Day For Girls and Women in Science, will SWATI break old habits?

The latest acronym – and initiative – to address gender gap in science and technology has many positives, including acknowledging equity is not just a women’s issue. But such initiatives in the past have fallen short

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024: Why it is celebrated on February 11

The 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly's main theme is: “Women and Girls in Science Leadership, a New Era for Sustainability” and the subtheme is “Think Science ... Think Peace”

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DHEC to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will celebrate its ninth International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Sunday. According to DHEC, the

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Is Iceland entering a new volcanic era?

Scientists think eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula could continue for decades or even centuries.

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Memory Loss Requires Careful Diagnosis, Scientists Say

A federal investigator said that President Biden had “poor memory” and “diminished faculties.” But such a diagnosis would require close medical assessment, experts said.

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