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Astronomers Detect a Mysterious Radio Signal Coming From the Direction of a Dead Star—And It Repeats Every 22 Minutes

A long-period radio transient has been discovered 4,000 light-years away, and its behavior does not match any known astr...

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The World's Loneliest Library Checks Out Zero Books but Hosts Weekly Cat Yoga

A small-town library in rural Wyoming has not lent a book in three years, but its basement yoga classes—featuring resc...

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Crows Have Been Observed Holding Funerals for Their Dead—And Then Investigating the Cause

New research shows that American crows not only gather around dead flockmates but also perform distinct behaviors sugges...

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Mathematicians Prove That the Best Way to Cut a Sandwich Is Not What You Think

A new theorem reveals that the 'ham sandwich cut' can be performed with any odd number of components—and that the midp...

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In New Zealand, a Parrot Has Learned to Mimic the Sound of a Dial-Up Modem—And Uses It to Haunt Office Workers

A kea named Nigel has discovered that the screech of a 1990s internet connection sends humans running, so he now deploys...

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Unlucky Fisherman Catches Same Legendary Carp Three Times in Six Weeks

A British angler has developed an unlikely rivalry with a 40-pound common carp nicknamed 'Triple Threat,' landing the fi...

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Tokyo's Oldest Soba Shop Survived Earthquakes, Firebombs, and Pandemics—But TikTok Almost Killed It

A 340-year-old noodle shop faced ruin after a viral video attracted crowds the tiny establishment could not handle, lead...

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A 12-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Discovered a Mayan City While Browsing Google Maps

By noticing unusual color variations in satellite imagery, a Canadian middle school student identified a settlement that...

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