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The U.S., China, and Russia are in a “vaccine race” that treats a global challenge like a winner-take-all game.
A far-ranging conversation about telescopes, what they do, and who they impact. When most of us think of astronomy, we think about two types of scientists: the observers who point their […]
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Positive, romantic thoughts could produce positive, romantic outcomes while dating.
New research conducted on mice suggests repeated heavy drinking causes synaptic dysfunctions that lead to anxiety.
Students who think the world is just cheat less, but they need to experience justice to feel that way.
This could change how researchers approach vaccine development.
Researchers from the University of Toronto published a new map of cancer cells’ genetic defenses against treatment.
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The number of people with dementia is expected to triple by 2060.
The images and our best computer models don’t agree.
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Scientists have found evidence of hot springs near sites where ancient hominids settled, long before the control of fire.
The electric car manufacturer says updates to its battery design and manufacturing process will help lower production costs.
Well preserved coffins hint towards more discoveries in a famed necropolis.
Astronomers spot an object heading into Earth orbit.
From cryonics to time travel, here are some of the (highly speculative) methods that might someday be used to bring people back to life.
Archaeology clues us in on the dangers of letting viruses hang around.
I’m not saying it’s not aliens, but it’s not aliens. When it comes to life in the Universe, we still have no definitive answer to the biggest question of all, “are […]
Are you mentally exhausted? Here’s how to tell (and what to do about it).
People remember when governments lie to them and it lowers their satisfaction in government officials.
UNC School of Medicine researchers identified the amino acid responsible for the trip.
We may be different in many ways, but the cosmic story is the same for each of us. In all the Universe, you won’t find another planet identical to Earth. Planet […]
A team of researchers have discovered the brain rhythmic activity that can split us from reality.
Innovators don’t ignore risk; they are just better able to analyze it in uncertain situations.
If you want flexibility, transparency, and decent health policies, it seems like working in tech pays off.
A team at the University of Basel discovered a connection between antidepressants and REM sleep.
Remarkable ‘fan art’ commemorates 50th anniversary of legendary guitar player’s passing.