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Stem cells used to partially repair damaged hearts
When we developed the ability to convert various cells into a stem cell, it held…
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This mantis shrimp-inspired robotic arm can crack an egg
This isn't the first time scientists have looked to the mantis shrimp as an inspiration…
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Science at risk: The funding pause is more damaging than you might think
Lest any of these worries seem extreme, we'll note that the new administration has labeled…
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Climate change set the table for Los Angeles wildfires
Taken together, the results all indicate climate change plays a major role, and the researchers…
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Trump executive order calls for a next-generation missile defense shield
One of the new Trump administration's first national security directives aims to defend against missile…
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A telltale toilet reveals “lost” site shown in Bayeux Tapestry
Seats of power The Bayeux Tapestry, showing King Harold riding to Bosham, where he attends…
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US‘s wind and solar will generate more power than coal in 2024
We can expect next year's numbers to also show a large growth in solar production,…
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Complexity physics finds crucial tipping points in chess games
For his analysis, Barthelemy chose to represent chess as a decision tree in which each…
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Researchers optimize simulations of molecules on quantum computers
The net result is a much faster operation involving far fewer gates. That's important because…
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Rocket Report: Did China’s reusable rocket work?; DOT may review SpaceX fines
A timely launch for Rocket Lab. A dedicated flight of Rocket Lab's Electron launcher will soon…