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Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice they say is at least 1.2 […]

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Stargazers’ delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution in New Mexico win praise

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stargazers’ delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution in New Mexico win praise

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates for limits on indiscriminate outdoor lighting that obscures night skies worldwide are recognizing efforts by an oil and natural gas developer to reduce scattered light in New Mexico. DarkSky […]

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How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the […]

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The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating […]

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TikTok’s fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national security

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on TikTok’s fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national security

WASHINGTON (AP) — In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok, a wildly popular digital […]

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Who has the only speaking part in Mel Brooks' "Silent Movie"?

The only person with a spoken line in Mel Brooks' 1976 film Silent Movie is the legendary mime artist Marcel Marceau, who utters a single word, "Non" (No). While the movie uses intertitles for most dialogue, Marceau's brief, whispered "non" breaks the silent convention, adding to the film's comedic meta-commentary. 

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Which city is known as the Windy City?

The city known as the "Windy City" is Chicago, a nickname stemming from both its breezy lakefront and, more famously, its politicians being perceived as "full of hot air" by rivals in the late 1800s. While the term originated from newspaper rivalry, it stuck due to both the literal winds off Lake Michigan and the city's boastful reputation. 

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What is most likely to occur when your diaphragm goes into spasms?

When your diaphragm spasms, the most common and noticeable result is hiccups, the sudden "hic" sound from vocal cords snapping shut, but it can also cause sharp chest/abdominal pain (a side stitch) from strenuous activity, shortness of breath, tightness, indigestion, or persistent coughing, indicating irritation or overuse, with prolonged issues signaling a need for medical attention. 

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What large US city is located near Lake Mead?

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What is the study of the Sun called?

The scientific study of the Sun is broadly called Heliophysics, which covers the Sun and its influence on the solar system, while the specific study of its internal physics and atmosphere is often called Solar Physics, a branch of astrophysics. A key technique within this field is helioseismology, which studies solar sound waves to understand the Sun's interior, much like seismology studies earthquakes. 

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