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Some of the most remarkable advances in modern medicine have their origins in space technology. During a mission the physical condition of astronauts is constantly being monitored by tiny light-weight sensors glued to the body; each contains a miniature transmitter.

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How the moon was formed and how it helps us/ why we need it.

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Two eight legged beasties and one helluva hopper have hit the headlines recently in the British media.

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A program being established by NASA will eventually cover and area 10 million times larger than that investigated so far. Using specially designed equipment, it will focus on some 1,000 carefully chosen sun-type stars. The hope is to detect radio signals. The equipment will also scan the entire sky over a wide range of frequencies. Although each point will be observed for only few seconds, the survey will increase the probability that all potential sites for intelligent life have been examined.

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Here’s a list of the top five deadliest hurricanes and how many lives they’ve claimed.

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Everything about the element “Fluorine”.

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The Japanese corporation Denso-Wave created QR code in 1994. More than a decade later, the code is gaining popularity in advertising and art around the world.

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The Great Lakes of the U.S. don’t come by their name by accident. The unique five-lake system boasts a fascinating history and other unusual claims to fame.