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For many, dolls creep us out. Their lifelike - but not quite human - aspect can trigger the uncanny valley effect. Hear more from scientists about this effect. The post Why do dolls creep us out? It’s the uncanny valley effect first appeared on EarthSky .
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As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz rattles markets and drives oil prices higher, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War offers a historical reminder.
Elevated CO₂ cut coralline algae coverage from 25% to 4% in a 10-month Hawaii experiment, potentially weakening reef growth and stability.
A Jackson County, W.Va., couple is facing multiple charges after an investigation into the alleged physical and emotional abuse of three children.
Once thought extinct, black-footed ferrets were saved after 18 were captured in Wyoming. More than 4,500 have since been released, but only about 300 remain.
Chile stays an observer in the US-led anti-cartel coalition while spokesman Arenas says Congress must take part, and executive sources say it will not sign yet.
