Researchers in Antarctica developed a strange accent after being isolated for 6 months

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A research station is being visited by a dozen or so people in yellow jackets.
A stock image shows a base in Antartica. This base Argentina's Almirante Brown, in Paradise Harbour, and is unrelated to the story.

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A historic Texas ranch on the market for $180 million has been devastated by wildfires, owners say

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In this handout photo provided by the Texas A&M Forest Service, smoke billows over a road during the Smokehouse Creek fire on February 27, 2024, in the Texas panhandle.
In this handout photo provided by the Texas A&M Forest Service, smoke billows over a road during the Smokehouse Creek fire on February 27, 2024, in the Texas panhandle.

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Russia's fear of putting its planes in danger may be the very thing getting them shot down, experts say

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A member of the Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces walks beside the blue remnants of a Ukrainian jet with rubble and a house behind him
Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces inspect the remains of a Russian Sukhoi Su-34 in Chernihiv, Ukraine, April 6, 2022

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A frog was found with mushroom sprouting from its side, leaving scientists baffled

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A Rao's Intermediate Golden-backed frog is shown with a mushroom sprouting out of its side on 19 June 2023

Maliye, C. C. ., & Y.T., L. (2024) Reptiles & Amphibians. https://doi.org/10.17161/randa.v31i1.20966. CC BY-NC 4.0

British politicians think they have a plan to combat Andrew Tate's influence in schools. It's doomed to fail.

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Anti-feminist influencer Andrew Tate, under house arrest for rape and human trafficking charges, has millions of fans.

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German chancellor appeared to suggest that British and French soldiers have helped Ukraine fire 'deep-strike' missiles at Russian targets, report says

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses a joint press conference with Ireland's Prime Minister following talks at the Chancellery in Berlin on February 22, 2022. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seen in Berlin on February 22, 2022.

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Video shows a Russian soldier surrendering by following written instructions dropped from a drone

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Drone surrender
"If you want to live, follow the bird across the field," reads a note dropped by a drone to a surrendering Russian soldier.

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North Korea's twice-failed spy satellite is now up and running, aerospace experts say

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A rocket is seen mid-launch, with flame and a cloud of smoke at its base, and two pylons either side against a dark background.

AIs are more accurate at math if you ask them to respond as if they are a Star Trek character — and we're not sure why

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George Takei holds up his hands in a Vulcan salute, while smiling and posing in from of a Star Trek poster
Cast member George Takei attends an event to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Star Trek: The Original Series in Los Angeles, California, in 2021.

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Russian troops are said to be gathering in large groups, allowing them to be targeted by drones and taken out by missiles: ISW

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M142 HIMARS launches a rocket on Russian position on December 29, 2023 in Unspecified, Ukraine.

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