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The legendary crustacean uses a hammer-like appendage made of ceramic and polymer to deliver its punishing blow.
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Nick Hague, the NASA astronaut onboard the Soyuz rocket that failed after takeoff last week, recounts his experience inside the capsule.
Researchers used people's Facebook data and their medical records to detect early symptoms of a mental health problem.
It’s a lot easier for regulators to understand the need for new frameworks that allow innovations like drones, when every flight could potentially save a life.
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