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The Swift Observatory passed a milestone: 1 million snapshots of the universe. These exquisite and revealing pictures have…
A standard element of international humanitarian law since 1899 should guide countries as they consider banning lethal autonomous…
For several billion people mosquitoes are more than a nuisance--they transmit deadly diseases. Now genetic modification…
Helium lifts balloons and makes our voices squeak. But its supply on Earth is finite and is critical for modern industrial…
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Nineteen months in, Trump has nominated a candidate to fill the empty science adviser position. History demonstrates that…
A geologist explains the basics about these elements, which are crucial for modern electronics.
Hundreds of US cities have red light cameras to try to catch traffic violations and prevent accidents. But research shows…
An evolutionary biologist visits the remote jungle mountaintop where a little-known naturalist wrote his insightful paper…
As retro video games become more popular, research suggests players could be looking for nostalgia – and the psychological…
When you engage in recreational gambling, you're not simply playing against the odds – you're battling an enemy…
The most common explanation for obesity is overeating calorie-rich foods and a sedentary lifestyle. But new studies suggest…
While they may talk about 'free speech,' businesses make decisions about their content based on a very different…
The tasks of fatherhood are changing, but society's expectations haven't caught up. Many dads use online discussion…
Technological professionals are the first, and last, lines of defense against the misuse of technology.
Power utilities' cybersecurity practices may be effective, but need to evolve over time. And all companies operating…
Basic research can be easy to mock as pointless and wasteful of resources. But it's very often the foundation for future…
How do brains convert experiences into memories? New research explores the chain of events by focusing on what genes shift…
What's the connection between kids making paper snowflakes and wearable devices that stretch and bend with your body?…