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Plants changed the atmosphere, built soil and created ecosystems that allowed animals like us to thrive. But first they…
The hunt for a mythicized fossil hot spot took a team of researchers on a journey through the Sahara Desert.
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In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing…
As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.
Concerns about shortages of interceptor missiles in the conflict between the US and Iran highlight the challenges of defending…
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the…
People and computers perceive the world differently, which can lead AI to make mistakes no human would. Researchers are…
Petrochemicals derived from oil and fossil fuels underlie the production of many consumer goods − and many you wouldn’t…
Anthropic’s Claude is helping the US military choose targets to strike in Iran, but responsibility for the accuracy, strategy…
Gold and platinum are found in space, created when two stars collide. Astrophysicists can even trace this process further…
The ancient Greek word phronesis means practical wisdom. It’s about choosing the right action at the right time for the…
It makes sense for companies and organizations to outsource key internet services, but with those services in the hands…
Critical minerals are found in several forms in the ocean, from potato-size nodules to brine pools. They are also in some…
The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling…
From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure…