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New research says moms who are affectionate will raise kids who are conscientious and open adults. Here's why that is and what experts think of the findings.

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Researchers’ detection of two gases, phosphine and ammonia, in the clouds of Venus raises speculation about possible life forms in the planet’s atmosphere.

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Researchers’ detection of two gases, phosphine and ammonia, in the clouds of Venus raises speculation about possible life forms in the planet’s atmosphere.