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What are some fascinating science stories?

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Recent science stories include the discovery of thriving ecosystems under Antarctic ice, the cryogenic preservation of humans and pets in Australia, ancient city finds in Peru, extreme climate events in Texas, and astronauts conducting cutting-edge research on the ISS.

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Life finds a way, even under the Antarctic ice shelf
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The Weather Channel
1 day ago
Life finds a way, even under the Antarctic ice shelf

Scientists found ecosystems teeming with giant sea spiders, octopuses, ice fish, corals, and possibly dozens of new species beneath the Antarctic ice shelf.

Woman's body cryogenically frozen
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10 News First
2 days ago
Woman's body cryogenically frozen

A Victorian woman became the second person in the Southern Hemisphere to undergo cryogenic preservation, and the facility now offers the procedure for pets.

CNN speaks with astronauts aboard the International Space Station
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CNN
2 days ago
CNN speaks with astronauts aboard the International Space Station

Astronauts aboard the ISS conduct DNA research and protein structure experiments to help develop treatments for diseases like cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's.

How climate change could have impacted the Texas floods
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CBS News
3 days ago
How climate change could have impacted the Texas floods

Experts link the Texas flash floods to climate change, noting that a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, leading to heavier and more sudden rainfall.

Climate scientist explains what made the Texas floods so extreme
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CBS News
4 days ago
Climate scientist explains what made the Texas floods so extreme

A climate scientist explained that a combination of moist air, remnants of a tropical storm, and an unstable atmosphere led to record-breaking rainfall in Texas.

Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city
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France 24
4 days ago
Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city

Archaeologists uncovered a 3,500-year-old city in Peru, revealing monumental structures and artifacts that shed light on ancient civilizations.

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