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Oxygen collisions reveal how quark–gluon matter approaches equilibrium
High-energy nuclear collisions recreate extreme conditions similar to those in the early universe, producing quark–gluon plasma (QGP), a hot
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Examining discretion in revenue recognition under ASC 606
New research by SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) assistant professor of accounting Dr. Angelica Castro examines how changes to account
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Deep underground, SuperCDMS begins hunting light dark matter with 24 cryogenic crystals
In the hunt for one of nature's most elusive substances—dark matter, which makes up 85% of all matter in the universe—scientists are going t
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NASA Johnson pilots chase moon's shadow for eclipse science
During the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse over Europe, scientists aimed to study a long-standing mystery: why the sun's outer atmosphere, the c
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First observation of optical Magnus effect could sharpen quantum computer control
Table tennis professionals are true masters at redirecting fast-moving projectiles. Putting a targeted spin on a serve can make the little w
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Pilot study finds lockable pouches help reduce smartphone use in schools
Smartphone use during the school day dropped significantly across eight Northern Ireland secondary schools. Teachers reported clear behavior
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How a 'psychic' horse named Clever Hans changed the way we do science
Do you sometimes wish that you had telepathic or other supernormal powers? About 100 years ago, some of the greatest minds in philosophy tho
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Mars rovers give scientists a ground‑level view of the red planet—peek inside their NASA control room
Lights blink on as I enter the Rover Operations Center at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, at 7:30 a.m. I'm the fir
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When the dust settles: Field experiments measure how everyday activity resuspends hazardous particles
Being prepared for an emergency is key to keeping people safe. This means more than just having supplies such as food, water and first-aid k
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Ancient 'theatrophobia' mirrors concerns that social media blurs reality for children
Banning children under 16 from social media was one of Keir Starmer's last acts as prime minister before he stepped down in July 2026. Follo
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Ancient DNA reveals cacao was consumed in present-day Georgia 1,000 years ago
One of the world's favorite sweet treats, chocolate, may have been enjoyed in eastern North America much earlier than previously thought, ab
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NASA's Webb telescope rules out two new Dyson sphere candidates
The latest Swedish-led search for technosignatures in the form of Dyson spheres has again come up empty-handed. The two latest stellar candi
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Degraded DNA reveals two extinct Galapagos giant tortoise lineages
Using a new combination of computational tools to analyze ancient DNA, Yale researchers have discovered two ancient, extinct giant tortoise
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AI can complement traditional weather models by offering guidance on tropical cyclones several days before they form
A new study examining tropical cyclone forecasts in the Atlantic Ocean suggests that artificial intelligence could provide valuable addition
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Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, a
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Planting fake customer reviews hurts businesses big time, study finds
The capital of any business comes in (at least) two categories. There's the kind that has a price—land, cash holdings, etc.—and a less tangi
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AI helps uncover oyster DNA changes linked to climate resilience
While a colleague traveled along the East Coast from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico collecting oysters, Northeastern University bioinformatics
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Venus's mysterious clouds may hide an exceptionally strong light absorber
Venus appears pale yellow in visible light, but ultraviolet images reveal dramatic dark and bright patterns moving with the planet's upper s
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New clues about how space travel may affect women's health
As space missions become longer and ambitions for deep-space travel grow, scientists are working to understand how life beyond Earth may aff
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School phone bans are working in Toronto elementary schools—and failing in high schools
Concerns that phones and social media are harming student learning and youth mental health have pushed school systems across Canada and the
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Tomatoes get flavor boost from green bin compost
Commercially farmed tomatoes taste sweeter when food and garden waste compost is added to their soil, a University of Queensland study has f
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Geomimicry offers a new framework for engineering sustainable materials
When engineers look to nature for inspiration, they often turn to living systems. The flight of birds has influenced aircraft design, gecko
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Two decades of fieldwork produce the first complete guide to the native reptiles of the Turks and Caicos Islands
A researcher from the University of North Carolina Asheville has published the first comprehensive checklist of the native terrestrial repti
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Species discoveries reveal emerging biodiversity hotspots worldwide
We share our planet with millions of plants and animals. This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing everything from
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