Antarctic scientists face breathalyzer tests due to alcohol-fueled fighting and ‘indecent exposure’

Breathalyzers could be used to curb alcohol abuse among scientists at US bases in Antarctica following “unpredictable behavior” caused by excess drinking, including fights and indecent exposure. Officials from the National Science Foundation told an audit of healthy and safety at the two US-run bases — McMurdo Station and the South Pole — that drinking has led to “unpredictable behavior […]

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ARE STARS REALLY EATING PLANETS?

ARE STARS REALLY EATING PLANETS?

Astronomers have found that Tabby’s Star has been at it again – going through a dimming phase.  Tabby’s star is located in the constellation Cygnus which is about 1600 light years away.  Researchers have come up with the explanation that this star at one time ate a planet which is causing it to flicker.  Some also think that its possibly […]

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