Why batteries come in so many sizes and shapes
The reason batteries come in so many types has as much to do with history as innovation.
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Brain scans of Philly jazz musicians reveal secrets to reaching creative flow
Neuroscientists analyzed the brain waves of 32 jazz guitarists as they improvised to chords and rhythms. Their findings…
April 5, 2024
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In 1877, a stained-glass window depicted Jesus as Black for the first time − a scholar of visual ima
A stained-glass window, which shows Jesus as a Black man for the first time, tells a story not only of race but of gender,…
April 5, 2024
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During the 2024 eclipse, biologists like us want to find out how birds will respond to darkness in t
Since an eclipse only lasts a few minutes, you need more than just a handful of scientists running around collecting data…
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For some Christians, a solar eclipse signals the second coming of Christ
A scholar of early Christian literature writes that religious theories around celestial events are part of a larger human…
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Climate engineering carries serious national security risks − countries facing extreme heat may try
The big question: Would climate engineering like sending reflective particles into the stratosphere or brightening clouds…
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Philadelphia’s minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009 – here’s why efforts to raise
Voters, city council and even local business leaders have tried to raise the city’s minimum wage, but face pushback from…
April 4, 2024
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Online child safety laws could help or hurt – 2 pediatricians explain what’s likely to work and what
Congress is considering bills to protect kids online. Some of what’s in those bills could help, but some elements could…
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What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why
An elite athlete’s metabolism mostly looks different from a patient with COVID-19 − but their occasional similarities…
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Would you sit on a jury to review government regulations? Citizen oversight panels could make this p
People love to hate bureaucracy, but regulatory agencies play key roles in modern society. Conservatives want to cut back…
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Why rural white Americans’ resentment is a threat to democracy
Rural white people have long held disproportionate power in US politics. But polls suggest their commitments to the American…
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Israeli strike on World Central Kitchen aid convoy shows growing danger of humanitarian work in conf
Aid workers used to be considered off-limits in conflicts. The deaths of 7 aid workers in Gaza show that’s not the case…
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Growing quickly helped the earliest dinosaurs and other ancient reptiles flourish in the aftermath o
By examining fossilized bone tissue, a new study finds rapid growth was an asset for survivors of the Great Dying 250 million…
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Even hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving
Technology has made driving safer in many ways, but also provided more opportunities for drivers to distract themselves.
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Nex Benedict’s suicide coincides with a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ laws – and some people’s misunderstandin
As states and local school boards in some places continue to pass anti-LGBTQ+ rights legislation and policies, hate crimes…
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Military personnel swear allegiance to the Constitution and serve the American people – not one lead
Members of the military take an oath before service, but it’s to the Constitution, not a specific person. West Point professors…
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A century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain
Some scientists theorize that artificial intelligence may be able to deduce thoughts from EEGs.
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Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they…
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Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists,
To truly appreciate the track, it’s important to go beyond the long shadow of the Beatles’ version.
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