Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time
To most accurately measure mountain peaks, Eric Gilbertson lugs equipment all the way to the top.
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Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies – an astronomer explain
Most of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy. The majority of everything else is dispersed throughout…
December 4, 2025
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Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research
A new tool lets researchers get a handle on how social media algorithms affect emotions and polarization.
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People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research
Your hands aren’t just accessories to your words. They’re one of the most powerful tools you have to make your ideas…
December 4, 2025
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Facing myriad global pressures, Iran intensifies outreach to African partners for critical needs
Iran has sought to bolster its economic and security relationships on the continent after a punishing year both at home…
December 4, 2025
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Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game
How much did Zohran Mamdani’s old-fashioned ground game contribute to his victory in the New York mayor’s race?
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Declaration of Independence’s promises ring out today as loudly as they did for Lincoln, FDR and thr
Americans have looked to the Declaration of Independence when they sought to remedy contemporary problems and create new…
December 4, 2025
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The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety
Priced out of ‘safe,’ more and more Americans are moving to flood plains and fire zones.
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FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder v
The agency’s plan to change the well-established process for safety testing vaccines is not realistic.
December 3, 2025
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The marketing genius of Spotify Wrapped
Spotify has hit a marketing sweet spot: Users feel compelled to share their annual listening habits and, in doing so, advertise…
December 3, 2025
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Lasting peace in Ukraine may hinge on independent monitors – yet Trump’s 28-point plan barely mentio
Building in safeguards, including third-party monitoring, can increase the chances of a successful peace by almost a third,…
December 3, 2025
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A hard year for federal workers offers a real-time lesson in resilience
During a year of extraordinary uncertainty, workers built resilient networks within and across boundaries and distance.…
December 3, 2025
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What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand
Rising electricity demand has researchers exploring a wide range of methods to generate more power, including a type of…
December 3, 2025
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Why one theologian’s advice for a bitterly divided nation holds true today
Sebastian Castellio penned one of the first arguments for religious freedom – but it went unheeded for centuries.
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Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly
A privacy researcher breaks down how your phone reveals your location, how that data is collected and sold, and how the…
December 3, 2025
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Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris in an already crowded orbi
Google’s Project Suncatcher would need sophisticated collision avoidance capabilities to navigate a junk-filled landscape.
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Federal funding cuts are only one problem facing America’s colleges and universities
Amid federal funding cuts, the enrollment of both domestic and foreign students is falling at American colleges and universities.
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