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Despite its controversial remake of the 1968 original, the Planet of the Apes film series remains essential viewing for fans of sci-fi and dystopian cinema. Here's our ranked list of all Planet of the Apes films, including the classic '70s sequels, the much-loved reboot, and the upcoming
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The Boston Red Sox find themselves in a unique situation at the midway point of the MLB season. After a disappointing 2023 season, there was a lot of skepticism surrounding the team's prospects this year. The Red Sox have a chance to make the postseason despite these doubts.
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The largest review to date of transgender health and gender dysphoria concludes that gender dysphoria in childhood does not predict lifelong experience. The review also concludes that puberty blockers don't merely 'buy time', but may change the trajectory of psychosexual and gender identity development, and that
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The quote of the week comes from J. Robert Oppenheimer, speaking truth to power nearly 60 years ago. This week's news roundup discusses the lecture given by Dr. Judith Curry to the Global Warming Policy Foundation and her views on the intersection of science and policy in the
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Sweetgreen, known for its salads and healthier offerings, has added steak to its menu for the first time ever, marking the company's first foray into red meat. The new protein option, caramelized garlic steak, debuted on Tuesday as part of three set entrées and can also be customized
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Susan Backlinie, the actress who famously played the victim of the shark attack in the 1975 film Jaws, passed away on Saturday morning at her home in southern California. Backlinie's husband told TMZ that the actress died of a heart attack at the age of 77, and that
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ornithologist @LambertStrether shares a captivating bird song he encountered in northern Peru, capturing the experience through sound and imagery "Songs near dawn from a bird moving low and hidden in dense roadside dry scrub." Listeners of Bird Song of the Day are in for a treat today with
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Title: A Solemn Memorial of Conquest: A Critical Look at 'Conquest of Space' and Its Place in the History of Science Fiction Cinema Introduction Science fiction cinema has long been a captivating medium for exploring space exploration and imagining futuristic civilizations. The 1955 film "Conquest of Space&
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"The Week That Was: 2024 05-04 (May 4, 2024) Brought to You by SEPP (www.SEPP.org) The Science and Environmental Policy Project Quote of the Week: 'Mathematics is the Language of Science' - Attributed to Galileo. He believed that the book of nature (natural philosophy (physical
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Netflix is adding a slew of new television shows and films to its streaming platform in May 2022. Throughout the month, you may watch new episodes of established Netflix original series like The Witcher and Stranger Things, as well as fresh episodes of reality shows like Married at First Sight.
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NASA's New Tool Identifies Space Debris Risk Around The Globe Washington, DC - NASA has developed a new tool to identify areas around the globe where the risk of space debris collisions is highest. The tool, called the Space Debris Risk Assessment Map, uses data on space object
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Francis Ford Coppola is a legendary American filmmaker whose career has spanned decades and brought audiences some of the most iconic and beloved movies of all time. He was born on April 7, 1939, in Queens, New York, to Carmine Coppola, a composer, and Maria Coppola. Coppola's interest
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Introduction Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital abnormality in infants and the leading cause of infant mortality. Improvements in detection and diagnosis in the foetal period would greatly improve the support and service provision for families when the infant is born, developing early preventative interventions, and putting
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Senate races in swing states indicate precarious position for Republicans The former president is leading the incumbent in polls in seven swing states, but in five of those states' Senate races, the leading Republican candidate is behind the Democrat. This demonstrates that Democrats are gaining ground in pivotal races,
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Katharine Hepburn, one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, won four Oscars and appeared in over 20 films and television shows over a career that spanned 80 years. She was known for her fierce independence and for playing strong, spirited characters with a hidden vulnerability. Born May 12, 1907,
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Jupiter's Northern Lights are even more spectacular than scientists thought Scientists at NASA were awestruck after seeing the images captured of Jupiter's northern lights. The space agency's Juno spacecraft captured the images, which depict vivid swirls of color reminiscent of aerial portraits of Earth&
