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In 2022, the eruption and collapse of an underwater volcano in Tonga caused a devastating tsunami that killed four people, disrupted seafloor ecosystems and damaged critical seafloor telecommunications cables. It was one of the most powerful volcanic events this century.
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Taboo words usually derail our focus, slowing down cognitive tasks. However, new research reveals a surprising twist: when profanity is funny, it becomes significantly less distracting, highlighting a…
You might think the length of a day never varies—exactly 24 hours. You'd be wrong, at least if you count days in milliseconds, as physicists do.
HOUSTON — Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says he's been dreaming of going to space for a long time — and assuming everything goes to plan, he could fulfil that goal next week.
A new survey from the University of Exeter and the University of Surrey reveals broad public support for policies to protect and restore nature in the U.K.
