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What Is Coronavirus?

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There are many types of coronaviruses. But more than a year has passed since a new strain — SARS-CoV-2 — emerged in China and rapidly spread across the globe, infecting more than 90 million and killing more than 2 million. What has — and hasn't — changed since then?

Monkeypox Confirmed in the U.S. and Europe. What You Need to Know

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What in the world is monkeypox, and should Americans be worried about another contagious virus spreading across the U.S. and Europe?

Epidemiologists Are the 'Disease Detectives' Protecting Public Health

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Who do you call when there's a new disease outbreak? An epidemiologist. These disease detectives investigate the who, what, why, when and where of epidemics worldwide.

12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction

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For generations science fiction writers have helped to shape the future with their imaginations. In his classic novel From the Earth to the Moon, Jules Verne wrote a fictional account of traveling to space nearly a century before it actually happened. What’s more, radar, geostationary satellites, and powerful computers that fit in your pocket were all […] The post 12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction appeared first on Goliath.

How James Bond Works

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With his dry wit and impeccable style, James Bond has been defying death in service of Queen and country for more than 50 years. Learn about his origins, allies, enemies and domination of the espionage thriller.

5 Profound Quotes From Russian Novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Dostoevsky created some of the greatest novels ever written, full of psychological and religious insight. Here are five quotes that will stay with you, even if you've never finished one of his books.

How Long Can Viruses Live on Surfaces?

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Viruses need hosts to replicate and reproduce. So if a virus has no host, how long can it survive? It depends on a lot of factors.

Inside "Twilight"

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"Twilight" is the story of a teenage girl and her first love, who also happens to be a vampire. Go inside "Twilight."

Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate

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The term “science fiction” gives writers an outlet to break the rules a bit and tell stories that revolve around scientific theories and concerns without necessarily having to worry about accuracy. Indeed, there have been many sci-fi movies that totally ignore how science works (we’ve even compiled a list of the worst offenders), which is fine […] The post Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate appeared first on Goliath.

Inside Yellowstone's 'Zone of Death' Crimes Can't Be Prosecuted

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A small area of West Yellowstone National Park has no residents, which opens it up to a strange loophole: lawlessness. Find out more at HowStuffWorks.

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