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Koichi Wakata Becomes First Japanese Commander of International Space Station
Koichi Wakata became the first Japanese citizen to become commander of the International Space Station today, replacing former commander Oleg Kotov. [BBC]
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What Would Travel Inside of a Black Hole Be Like?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel through a black hole? Well, if you have ever wondered what that experience would be like, VSauce has the answer for you. See you on the event horizon! [Vsauce]
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Brazilian Scientists Genetically Modifying Mosquitoes in Effort to Eliminate Dengue Fever
Scientists in Brazil are genetically modifying mosquitoes in order to eliminate them in the wild. While extreme, it is hoped this method will contain dengue fever, a deadly disease that afflicts 22,000 of Brazilians annually. Especially hard hit are Brazil’s rural poor who have limited access to quality health care. [Los Angeles Times]
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When she’s gone, she’ll go with a bang.
How the sun is going to explode in the far future and what will happen to the solar system as a result. Good stuff.
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