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Here’s why people care less as more people die and how that impacts the COVID-19 pandemic

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Psychic Numbing: What makes people care?

As the number of people in a tragedy increases, our brains become desensitized and our empathy decreases. Psychologist Paul Slovic explains what makes us care more.
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Good News for NASA's Mars Mole! It's Officially 'Dug In'

'The scraping was a complete success! The scrape was much more effective than expected and the sand filled the pit almost completely. The Mole is now covered, but there is only a thin layer of sand on the back cap,' said DLR scientific director Tilman Spohn in a recent update.
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Bizarre 'Terror Crocodiles' Munched on Dinosaurs with Teeth the Size of Bananas

Almost everything was on the menu for Deinosuchus, the monstrous 'terror crocodile' that roamed Earth about 75 to 82 million years ago.
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Scientists Are Showing Us How They Can Control the Weather

The science of generating snow finally has strong evidence that it works.
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Brave Butterflies Land on Crocodiles For a Drink...of Their Tears

Most living things on Earth wouldn't approach a crocodile, but butterflies and bees have no fear. The beautiful insects tap into the tears' valuable resource.
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The Brain Might Start Eating Itself After Chronic Sleep Deprivation

Not getting enough sleep at night? Feeling groggy might not be the only downside.
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Scientists Record Rare 'Boomerang' Earthquake Under the Atlantic Ocean

Only a handful of 'boomerang' earthquakes have been recorded, and now, scientists have tracked one in the ocean for the first time.
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Psychic Numbing: Why we stop caring

Research shows we are willing to go to great lengths to save one life but become indifferent as the number of lives at risk increases.
Environment

Oregon group paddles 187 miles on Willamette for river conservation

Willamette Riverkeeper had to scale back its annual fundraiser during COVID-19, but still aims to raise $187,000 to protect the river.
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Tiny Robots Inspired by Corals Can Remove Contaminant Particles From Water

Researchers say not only could the artificial aquatic polyp improve corals' survival, but it could also be used in medical devices.
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Hubble Captures Peculiar Galaxy Creating a Ring of Stellar Wildfire

There's a method behind the madness for this strangely-shaped galaxy known as NGC 1614, which is ablaze with activity .

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Cooler next couple of days, but heat is on the way for the weekend

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NHL Players' Association chief says `so far so good' as league sees 0 positive coronavirus tests

Timbers beat Orlando 2-1 to claim MLS is Back championship

Calm night of Portland protests ends with no arrests, no reports of violence or vandalism

NHL Players' Association chief says `so far so good' as league sees 0 positive coronavirus tests

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Here’s why people care less as more people die and how that impacts the COVID-19 pandemic

Psychic Numbing: What makes people care?

Good News for NASA's Mars Mole! It's Officially 'Dug In'

Bizarre 'Terror Crocodiles' Munched on Dinosaurs with Teeth the Size of Bananas

Scientists Are Showing Us How They Can Control the Weather

Brave Butterflies Land on Crocodiles For a Drink...of Their Tears

The Brain Might Start Eating Itself After Chronic Sleep Deprivation

Scientists Record Rare 'Boomerang' Earthquake Under the Atlantic Ocean

Psychic Numbing: Why we stop caring

Oregon group paddles 187 miles on Willamette for river conservation

Tiny Robots Inspired by Corals Can Remove Contaminant Particles From Water

Hubble Captures Peculiar Galaxy Creating a Ring of Stellar Wildfire

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