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Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements
An illustration of an asteroid orbiting through space. Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesFor centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines....
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Cancer has many faces − 5 counterintuitive ways scientists are approaching...
Cancer cells don't follow the typical rules that allow a multicellular collective to function.Dr. Cecil Fox/National Cancer InstituteHow researchers conceptualize a disease informs how they treat it....
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Friendship research is getting an update – and that's key for dealing with...
Despite stereotypes to the contrary, men can prefer close, one-on-one friendships.Westend61 via Getty ImagesThe benefits of friendship go far beyond having someone to confide in or spend time with – it...
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Secure attachment to both parents − not just mothers − boosts children’s...
Strong, supportive relationships with moms, dads and nonparental caregivers are all vital.skynesher/E+ via Getty ImagesImagine a sudden rustle in the tall grass. A ripple of alarm passes through the...
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NASA's robotic prospectors are helping scientists understand what asteroids...
Mining an asteroid probably won't look exactly like mining does on Earth, but some principles will stay the same. posteriori/iStock via Getty ImagesThe cars, cellphones, computers and televisions that...
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Modern medicine has its scientific roots in the Middle Ages − how the logic...
This 15th-century medical manuscript shows different colors of urine alongside the ailments they signify.Cambridge University Library, CC BY-NCNothing calls to mind nonsensical treatments and bizarre...
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Biden administration executive order tackles AI risks, but lack of privacy...
The Biden administration rolled out an executive order on AI that contains a mix of rules, guidelines and priorities.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe comprehensive, even sweeping, set of guidelines for...
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Biden's executive order puts civil rights in the middle of the AI regulation...
Vice President Kamala Harris held a meeting with civil rights leaders and consumer protection experts about the societal impact of AI on July 12, 2023.Mandel NGAN/AFP via Getty ImagesOn Oct. 4, 2022,...
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Vampire viruses prey on other viruses to replicate themselves − and may hold...
The satellite virus MiniFlayer (purple) infects cells by attaching itself to the neck of its helper virus, MindFlayer (gray). Tagide deCarvalho, CC BY-SAHave you ever wondered whether the virus that...
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It's not just about facts: Democrats and Republicans have sharply different...
Your political leanings go a long way to determine whether you think it's a good or bad idea to take down misinformation.Johner Images via Getty ImagesMisinformation is a key global threat, but...
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What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird...
Owl chronotypes function better at night, while lark chronotypes are more energized in the morning.The Photo Matrix/Moment, nomis_g/iStock via Getty Images PlusTiming is everything. For early risers...
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Your mental dictionary is part of what makes you unique − here's how your...
Your brain processes letters, words, sounds, semantics and grammar at breakneck speed.StudioM1/iStock via Getty Images PlusThe days of having a dictionary on your bookshelf are numbered. But that’s OK,...
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Engineered 'living materials' could help clean up water pollution one day
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a new 'living' material.David Baillot/UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, CC BY-NC-NDWater pollution is a growing concern...
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Want a healthier lawn? Instead of bagging fall leaves, take the lazy way out...
Autumn is the season to gaze at gorgeous leaves of gold, yellow and orange as they flutter from the trees and fall on our yards – but then, of course, comes the tedious task of raking them up and...
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How animals get their skin patterns is a matter of physics – new research...
Color patterns seen in fish and other animals evolved to serve various purposes.Lagunatic Photo/iStock via Getty Images PlusPatterns on animal skin, such as zebra stripes and poison frog color patches,...
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Exposing plants to an unusual chemical early on may bolster their growth and...
'Priming' plants by exposing them to certain chemicals while they're seeds can affect their growth later in life. AP Photo/Gerry BroomeJust like any other organism, plants can get stressed. Usually...
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People dig deeper to fact-check social media posts when paired with someone...
Joining up with someone who holds a different perspective influences your take on online posts.Frazao Studio Latino/E+ via Getty ImagesPeople fact-checked social media posts more carefully and were...
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Specialized training programs using sensory augmentation devices could...
Astronauts prepare to leave the International Space Station.NASA via APWhen landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their...
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Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior − a neuroscientist...
Animal nervous systems may lose their adaptive edge with climate change.PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesHuman-driven climate change is increasingly shaping the Earth’s living environments....
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Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind...
If traveling into the past is possible, one way to do it might be sending people through tunnels in space.by raggio5 via PixabayCurious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question...
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