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Franklin advanced a scientific – not supernatural – understanding of astronomical events such as eclipses. His satirical…
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In a new study, psychologists observed young children in real time figuring out how not to tell the truth.
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Major airports around the world will see more frequent flight restrictions in the coming decades because of increasingly…
How do malware analysts examine software that's designed to wreak havoc with computers? By using tools that watch software's…
Let's say you want the perfect mix of friends and strangers at your next party. Mathematicians have been working on…
A new data management system can give emergency responders a fast lane on the internet to help speed rescue efforts after…
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July 30 marks the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. How can computer scientists help combat this…
Researchers who hold the world record for storing and retrieving data in DNA explain how the building blocks of life can…
A new evolutionary perspective on what's been a medical paradox: Why does the body use inflammation to regulate aspects…
Research dollars don't stay locked up in academia and government labs. R&D collaborations with the private sector…
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Political and community leaders must act now to preserve the American middle class and adapt the US economy for the 21st…