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Hubble has been operational for nearly 30 years, and still produces the most spectacular images of all. Here are this year’s best. Hubble, astronomy’s revolutionary observatory, narrowly survived last year’s gyroscope […]
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Superpowerful lasers for next-generation technologies are closer to existence.
An international study finds the vast majority of 15-year-olds can’t tell when they’re being manipulated.
Are the concentration benefits just a marketing ploy?
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In science, breakthroughs don’t always begin with a ‘eureka’ moment. Sometimes, the true story is absolutely unbelievable. When it comes to our Universe’s origin story, many competing ideas once thrived. […]
Baby Yoda merch is on the way, but these Star Wars gifts are available right now.
America is polarized, but not as much as you might think.
Embracing signs of age might be the road to a longer life after all.
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It’s economists vs. climate scientists in this facet of the climate change debate.
The academic performance of American schoolchildren hasn’t budged in two decades, despite billions of dollars in increased funding.
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The encyclopedia offers more “reliable” information than Wikipedia, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Veterinarians are concerned. Consumers appear not to be.
Let’s not kid ourselves: Coral reefs are in serious danger. But numerous ambitious projects are underway with the goal of keeping these ecosystems alive.
From anti-gravity pens to cool model kits, these space-themed gifts will make any star gazer very happy.
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How will Harris’ departure affect the remaining 15 candidates in the Democratic field?
In a recent interview, a former Boeing quality manager cited numerous safety concerns in the 787 Dreamliner.
The British capital’s love affair with buckets and nuggets, explained
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If it holds up, it would revolutionize physics and be a slam-dunk Nobel Prize. Here’s why that’s unlikely to be the case. Every so often, an experiment comes along in physics […]
Learn where your ancestors are from, the breed of your rescue dog, and if your home is safe with these easy at-home kits.
Researchers discover that not only can anxiety prevent you from sleeping, but not getting a good night’s sleep might also cause anxiety.