Diamond planets could be born from carbon-rich worlds – just add water

Perhaps on other planets, diamonds are as common and boring as rocks. Astronomers suggest that some planets might actually be largely made of diamonds, and now a team has calculated how such a planet could form and how it would be structured.

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How 10-minute massages can boost the body’s stress-fighting system

The idea alone of a massage might do wonders for some people’s stress levels, but a new study has delved into the physiological details of how these short and sweet treatments can kick the body’s relaxation systems into gear.

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CDC study suggests restaurants are high-risk COVID-19 infection hotspots

A new CDC study has found restaurant dining to be the most commonly shared activity amongst a number of adults with COVID-19. The CDC study suggests eating at a restaurant is an especially high-risk activity during this ongoing pandemic.

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Growing gold nanoparticles inside tumors can help kill cancer

Gold has shown promise in fighting cancer in many studies, and now researchers have found a way to grow gold nanoparticles inside cancer cells within 30 minutes. From there, the gold can help with imaging and even be heated up to kill the tumors.

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WWF report details 68 percent drop in wildlife numbers since 1970

Drawing on extensive analysis of species populations around the world, a new report from the WWF reveals an average decline of 68 percent in vertebrate species numbers between 1970 and 2016, a decline the authors describe as "catastrophic."

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Nigeria’s NIGCOMSAT-1R to deliver African aviation safety service

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The African aviation safety agency says it has picked Nigeria’s NIGCOMSAT-1R satellite to boost the airspace safety of airlines in the region.

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Minister on the impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s Digital Economy

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Isa Ali Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, assesses COVID-19 impact on Nigeria’s digital economy and post-pandemic strategies to move the nation forward. COVID-19 needs no introduction; it has radically transformed the way we do everything. Our vocabulary has changed, social distancing, palliative and stay safe are some of the terms that become part […]

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As schools reopen, officials reflect on first months of coronavirus device lending programs

School districts across the United States had varying experiences with trying to get devices to every child at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Image: SeventyFour, Getty Images/iStockPhoto More for…

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Construction company used IoT platform to cut time and cost from Camp Fire cleanup project

Goodfellow Bros coordinated 500 dump trucks and six hazardous waste dumps to clear debris from California's Camp Fire. Image: Metamorworks/Getty Images/iStock This year's devastating West Coast fire season continues with…

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