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Northrop Grumman test fires first stage of Sentinel nuclear missile

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first full-scale static test fire of the first-stage solid-rocket motor for the LGM-35A Sentinel that will replace the US Air Force's Minuteman III nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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Oral pill cuts bad cholesterol by 60% in phase 2 clinical trial

High cholesterol levels are a common and potentially deadly health problem, but a new drug could help more people manage the condition. An experimental pill has been shown to reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol by 60% in a phase 2 clinical trial.

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Kids of LGBT parents not developmentally disadvantaged, study suggests

Compared to children raised by heterosexual parents, being raised by same-sex parents doesn’t appear to be a determinant in childhood development, according to a new international study. In fact, it may even have some advantages.

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Track adds serious off-grid power to gnarly off-road camper trailer

Track Tvan trailers are some of the most rugged towable micro-campers on the planet. Now Track has enhanced the series' off-grid capability by multiplying lithium battery capacity and solar charging to create the all-new Tvan Lightning.

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Urtopia unveils sweet-looking, lower-priced Chord ebike

A couple of years ago we first heard about the Urtopia, a carbon fiber ebike made by a startup of the same name. Well, the company has just announced its lower-priced Chord ebike, which is less fancy but perhaps better-looking than its predecessor.

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Study suggests a mix of trees works best for cleaning air in cities

We all know that trees help clean the air in cities, but which trees do so best? According to new research conducted in Sweden, a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees will give you the most bang for your buck.

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