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In the New Zealand Herald, Sarah Daniell poses 12 questions to Vicki Hyde, spokeswoman for the NZ Skeptics Society, just […]
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A New Zealand scientist has been awarded a prestigious medal in recognition of his furthering the work of Albert Einstein. […]
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The shooting of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has left many wondering how […]
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Only seven sleeps left until Christmas — or just four more sleeps until the End of the World — depending […]
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