This is what happens when you turn machine learning loose on the cosmos.
A machine learning technique called a neural network has identified two new exoplanets in our galaxy, NASA scientists and a Google engineer announced today.
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Artificial intelligence just discovered two new exoplanets
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Is hand sanitizer bad for my microbiome?
Don't lose your good bacteria just because someone sneezed.
Because it kills both good and bad bacteria, hand sanitizer should be used sparingly, and only in situations that truly warrant it.
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Road salt is actually pretty terrible for the planet
Could beets be the solution?
Rock salt helps keep roads safe when winter storms hit, reducing winter road accidents. But it can also have serious, negative effects on aquatic ecosystems.
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How to build a structurally sound gingerbread house
Never fret about collapsing candy walls again.
We created the sturdiest gingerbread house in all the land using the tastiest scientific principles we have.
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California's wildfires are affecting the oceans—and these researchers are the first to study it
A research trip planned long before the fires took hold takes on new importance.
Scientists want to study the effect of smoke and ash on the organisms in the Santa Barbara Channel.
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Corals grow in patterns, even if we can’t always see them
There’s a method to the reef madness.
New research suggests that while corals can look totally random, there's a real method to all that reef madness.
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China is betting big on electromagnetic railguns and catapults
Just as the U.S. Navy is pulling away from the technology.
China has been making under-radar advances in railguns and other electromagnetic technologies. It's particularly notable considering the U.S. Navy has recently reduced…
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11 lies you may have heard about net neutrality
Talking about net neutrality is hard when there's misinformation everywhere.
Let's talk about some of the big net neutrality talking points.
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Fund a Kickstarter without losing your money—or your mind
Bring your common sense to crowdfunding.
You want to fund an amazing tech Kickstarter. But how can you be sure they'll deliver on their promises? We'll help you sort the best from the best-to-avoid.
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Gear to make your kitchen more like a laboratory
Bring scientific precision to your cooking.
Normal kitchen gadgets are fine and all, but you know that cooking—like baking—is a science. Treat it that way.
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Yes, monkeys are having sex with deer. Why would they do that?
It isn’t the first time two wildly different species have gotten a little wild.
The deer don't get anything sexual out of the pelvic thrusting, but they get something else in return.
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Sony 1000Xm2 headphone review: fantastic and a little finicky
One of the best noise-cancelling options on the market gets an update.
Sony's adaptive noise-canceling headphones are great for business travelers who love bass.
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Interstellar visitor doesn’t appear to be an alien ship, does appear to be covered in organic gunk
With an icy heart.
It’s only been two months since astronomers first spotted the long, thin object called 'Oumuamua hurtling through space.
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Cell phones aren’t a public health risk, no matter what California says
This "possible carcinogen" isn't going to give you cancer.
The problem with a government body issuing guidelines on how to avoid something is that it gives the impression that the thing should be avoided.
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How to actually get noticed on social media
Promote your work like a pro.
Social networks can be a fantastic way of promoting your business or hobby. But you need to use them the right way. Here's how to drum up attention online.
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New York City isn't ready for the catastrophic floods in its future
We're running out of time to figure this out.
New York City’s fate depends on our ability to figure out how serious floods will be in the coming years and how we can afford to fight them.
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10 gift ideas that don't take up any space
For a clutter-free celebration.
Not everyone wants to tear into a giant elaborately-wrapped box. If you have friends who eschew clutter, try giving one of these gifts that take up zero room.
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Four ways natural history museums can skew reality
Science museums aren't always entirely scientific.
Museums are a product of their own history, and that of the societies they are embedded in. They are not apolitical, and they are not entirely scientific.
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If you're sad you're not Bitcoin rich, it's because your brain is wired for regret
"A broad theme of the human condition is that we’re pretty good at interpreting the world in self-serving ways."
If you're sad because you don't have fat Bitcoin stacks, blame your brain.
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21 science books that make excellent gifts
For the friend who would like a Sci, hold the Fi.
Books to tickle your science funnybone.
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