Scientists Think They Know What Causes Mars's Planet-Encompassing Dust Storms

Seasonal dust storms are well-known on Mars, and they can sometimes cover the entire planet. The dust storms got so intense in June 2018 that they hid most of the planet's surface, prompting NASA to lose touch with Opportunity, which proved catastrophic for the world-record-breaking rover.

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This Illusion, New to Science, Is Strong Enough to Trick Our Reflexes

The highly dynamic, new "expanding hole" optical illusion can be perceived by 86% of people. The illusion is so good at deceiving the brain, it causes pupillary dilation as though we are walking into a darkened room.

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NASA still “pushing” for a Russian cosmonaut to fly on next SpaceX mission

"I think it's the right thing to do."

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Research may reveal why people can suddenly become frail in their 70s

Scientists discover ‘catastrophic’ change in blood cell composition, raising prospect of new therapies to slow ageing process

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The Most Successful People Do Not Give the Best Advice

A recent study by Levari et al. from Harvard University and the University of Virginia questions the assumptions that the best performers (e.g., most successful authors, singers, chess players, business people) give the best advice. The research, published in the May issue of Psychological Science, is summarized below.

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James Webb Space Telescope will release its 1st science-quality images July 12

It will be the day we've all been waiting for.

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The Most Successful People Do Not Give the Best Advice

Researchers examine the relationship between advice quality and performance.

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