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Shouldn’t the Oscars Have Happened by Now?

Social media loves an anniversary, and, earlier today, I kept seeing commemorations of something that happened exactly 12 years ago: The “Oscar selfie” featuring host Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts and all the rest was snapped on March 2. Now, this may sound

Why did Kuwait shoot down 3 US F-15s?

Three US F-15E fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on Sunday, March 1, by Kuwaiti air defense systems. No deaths were reported. While an accidental shootdown can happen at any time in a complex warfighting environment, shooting down three F-15s suggests the Kuwaiti air

Biodiversity at risk in Colombia's tropical dry forests

A study of changes to the habitats of more than 700 species reveals massive biodiversity loss—but also possibilities for restoration. "There is a lot of talk about deforestation and biodiversity loss in the Amazon, but even here in Colombia there is much less said about the

Eye-tracking study explores fear of spiders

Whether it's a sudden dash across the garage or silhouette in a backyard web, spiders evoke fear in many people. But researchers don't have a clear picture of why, exactly, this phobia is so common. An interdisciplinary team at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using