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Researchers Uncover How Burmese Pythons Swallow Enormous Prey

Burmese pythons are voracious eaters. The mighty predators — which reach over 18 feet in length and 200 pounds (90.7 kg) in weight — can swallow prey as large as a deer. Researchers previously believed that the reptiles' massive heads and bodies allowed them to achieve this incredible feat. Now, a new study asserts it is the size of the python's "gape" — how wide it can open its mouth — that determines the size of animal it can swallow....

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Researchers Uncover How Burmese Pythons Swallow Enormous Prey

Meteorite Crash Reveals Huge Chunks Of Ice On Mars

On December 24, 2021, NASA's InSight lander recorded a magnitude four quake on Mars. At first, scientists had no idea what had caused the tremor. However, that changed in February 2022 when the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted a new crater on the Red Planet's surface. Researchers connected the dots from both missions and realized that a meteoroid had struck Mars....

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Meteorite Crash Reveals Huge Chunks Of Ice On Mars

Sun Flashes A Goofy "Smile" For Halloween

The Sun is getting excited about Halloween as well! On October 26, 2022, NASA's Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO) caught the fiery star sporting a cheerful "smile." However, don't be fooled by the friendly "jack-o'-lantern" look. It could trigger a mild solar storm on Earth on October 29, 2022....

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Sun Flashes A Goofy "Smile" For Halloween
WATER!: Why every drop counts and how you can start making waves to protect it (National Geographic Kids)

WATER!: Why every drop counts and how you can start making waves to protect it (National Geographic Kids)

By Gerry, Lisa

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Every living thing on Earth needs water. But our planet is facing some serious water problems. Fortunately, there is hope! And that’s where this book comes in. By learning the ins and outs of important water issues and making small but powerful changes in our daily life, your students can help protect the water that connects us all on our beautiful blue planet.
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Robotic Sleeves Could Help Children With Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in children. The condition, which affects about 1 in 345 children, can make daily activities like walking, eating, or even lifting a cup difficult. A team of researchers from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) hopes to alleviate the daily struggles with robotic clothing that will allow kids with cerebral palsy to better control their arm movements....

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Robotic Sleeves Could Help Children With Cerebral Palsy

Fossils Of Terrifying Monster Sea Lizard Found in Morocco

Researchers from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom have uncovered the fossil of a new mosasaur species that ruled the seas during the Cretaceous period. The ferocious marine lizard was an apex predator that thrived in the waters of Morocco at the same time T. rex was on land. The scientist named the creature Thalassotitan atrox (T. atrox) from the Greek words "Thalassa" and "titan," meaning "sea giant." The species name atrox translates to "cruel" or "merciless."...

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Fossils Of Terrifying Monster Sea Lizard Found in Morocco

The Mystery Behind Saturn's Rings May Have Finally Been Solved

The origin of Saturn's beautiful rings and the reason for the planet's unusually large 27 degree-tilt on its axis has puzzled astronomers for decades. Scientists had initially believed that the rings had been a part of the planet since its formation billions of years ago. However, recent research indicates that the planet acquired them sometime between 100 and 200 million years ago....

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The Mystery Behind Saturn's Rings May Have Finally Been Solved

NASA's DART Spacecraft Successfully Crashes Into An Asteroid

On September 26, 2022, NASA's golf cart-sized DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft intentionally crashed into a distant asteroid. The spectacular collision, observed by telescopes worldwide, was NASA's first practical attempt to alter the path of an asteroid. The $325 million mission was part of the space agency's overall planetary defense strategy to protect Earth from the impact of an errant space rock....

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NASA's DART Spacecraft Successfully Crashes Into An Asteroid