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Newly discovered owl frowns on your shenanigans
This owl, Ninox Spilocephala, is one of 10 new species of owl just discovered in the Philippines. (Researchers found them using recording equipment that can distinguish subtle distinctions between different species’ hoots.) More importantly, though, he has scary human eyes, hates you, and was clearly born to be a meme.
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Farmers are dealing with corn shortages by feeding cows candy instead
If you worry about the fact that cows eat so much corn, you might be happy to know that cows are now eating expired candy.
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Of nerds and words: Why everybody must read Joe Romm’s new book
Anyone who cares about why science doesn't get through to the public should read "Language Intelligence."
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An idea for something to do this weekend
Almost 40 percent of Americans don't walk more than 10 minutes a week. Come on, America, take a walk!
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Deadly Salmonella outbreak in Kentucky linked to cantaloupe
Wash your melons, gang.
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Lower river levels threaten New Orleans water supply
But, on the plus side: a lower Missouri River also exposed a sunken boat. So, you know. Not all bad.
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Baby octopi look like cartoon characters
Did you have any idea that baby octopi (octopuses? Octopodes? I’ve actually seen a surprising amount of debate about this) were so goshdarn adorable? The top one even has little anime eyelashes!
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‘Crash test cow’ video is like a low-budget Mythbusters
Farmers are often injured or even killed when cows crash into gates, which then slam, crush, or pinch any unlucky human standing behind them. So scientists at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization developed a hinged gate which blah blah blah the point is CRASH TEST COW.
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Impress all your air-breathing friends with a car that runs on air
Look, down on the ground! It’s an orange mole with no face! It’s a Weeble that says "air" on the side! It’s an M&M with wheels! No, it’s an Airpod -- a car that runs on compressed air.
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Dallas will spray pesticides to quash West Nile outbreak
Residents have expressed concern, but spraying in other areas has not caused major problems.
