Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Ink droplets in motion snag top prize in Nikon Small World contest
“Ole Bielfeldt’s winning image embodies what makes Nikon Small World so powerful: the intersection of microscope imaging, ingenuity, and artistry,” said Eric Flem, a spokesperson for Nikon Instruments. “By using a…
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Tom Skerritt Dead: ‘Alien’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ Star Was 93
Tom Skerritt, the American screen actor who was first billed in Ridley Scott’s horror classic “Alien” (1979) and sustained a career spanning more than seven decades, died Wednesday of natural causes, according to a statement from his…
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Iran’s Ghalibaf to visit India for BRICS Forum
New Delhi: Iranian Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will visit India for the two-day BRICS Parliamentary Forum beginning October 26. His visit assumes significance as he is the key negotiator from the Iranian side…
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Bavuma can’t watch Smith’s silly shot as Boland shows Australian batters how it’s done — quick hits from South Africa
Temba Bavuma turns his back as Steve Smith throws his wicket away, while nightwatchman Scott Boland shows the batters how it’s done as the Aussies go down in Gqeberha.As it happened: Australia falls to defeat in final sessionScorecardHere are the…
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Britain’s North Sea gas field to produce 6% of domestic gas supply
U.S. British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner discusses Britain’s approval of North Sea gas production, President Donald Trump’s influence, European immigration and Prince Harry’s hopes for a royal family reconciliation. Britain’s newly…
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet expands with new stores in 7 states
Financial influencer Taylor Price joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to break down how shifting your mindset can help Americans grow wealth and achieve the American Dream. Discount chain Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is expanding its footprint with a wave of…
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Two Disks in One: How Accretion Disks Drive Black Hole Jets
Astrophysical jets from supermassive black holes are awe-inspiring phenomena. These jets, made of ionized gas, extend for millions of parsecs, and can reach relativistic speeds. They can alter their galactic surroundings, affecting the…
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Is getting a wedding band from Quince a bad idea? ‘It’s a third of the price.’
“I am slightly anxious about purchasing something so big.”
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Judge curbs Trump administration’s noncitizen voting probes
A federal judge restricted DHS investigations into suspected noncitizen voting in nine states, citing concerns that the agency’s tactics could intimidate eligible voters.Why it matters: With the midterms less than two weeks away, the ruling…
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Elena Kagan says Supreme Court rulings are destabilizing democracy
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan made the case that recent rulings from the conservative-majority high court are destabilizing democracy, suggesting that it isn’t working “as well as it should.”The…
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