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The “first-of-its-kind” archeological find is being reburied despite the fact that researchers haven’t finished studying it.
By probing the Universe on atomic scales and smaller, we can reveal the entirety of the Standard Model, and with it, the quantum Universe.
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It could make enough drinking water for a family of four.
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For people with hard-to-treat depression, a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can provide relief.
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Flexible organic circuits might someday hook right into your head.
What do you call it when the Earth shakes for three decades?
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Space planes could radically lower the cost of spaceflight.
A volley of new insights reignites the debate over whether our choices are ever truly our own.
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Forgetfulness isn’t always a “glitch” in our memories; it can be a tool to help us make sense of the present and plan for the future.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.
Certain cancers are striking earlier than they used to.
New tech is a double-edged sword. Integration can be expensive and perilous: Mess up the adoption and jobs are on the line.