This rocket engine breaks a law of physics. But a NASA test says it works anyway.; Sexist men have psychological problems; Dear Science: What’s the best way to cook a turkey?; With Trump, Gingrich and GOP calling the shots, NASA may go back to the moon; We really need to figure out how to stop a killer asteroid, scientists say; Stephen Hawking just gave humanity a due date for finding another planet; Pluto’s icy heart may hide an underground ocean;
 
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This rocket engine breaks a law of physics. But a NASA test says it works anyway.
Scientists are extremely skeptical of the fuel-less “EM drive,” but the new study suggests it may not be complete poppycock.
 
Sexist men have psychological problems
Men who value having power over women are more likely to suffer from mental health problems — and are less likely to seek help.
 
Dear Science: What’s the best way to cook a turkey?
The secret is to turn your sphere of turkey meat into a sensible slab by spatchcocking — trust us.
 
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With Trump, Gingrich and GOP calling the shots, NASA may go back to the moon
The moon is a red destination, an asteroid is a blue destination.
 
We really need to figure out how to stop a killer asteroid, scientists say
More than 100 scientists rallied in support of a mission that would test whether a space craft could deflect an asteroid by crashing into it.
 
Stephen Hawking just gave humanity a due date for finding another planet
The theoretical physicist says the threats to humanity are manifold — and "escaping beyond our fragile planet" is urgent.
 
Pluto’s icy heart may hide an underground ocean
Two new studies suggest that the ice-filled basin in Pluto's “heart” caused it to wobble and its poles to wander.
 
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