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Recent developments in science and technology include a novel synthetic biomolecule that degrades disease-causing proteins, a Supreme Court ruling on telecom companies selling user data, and record-breaking quasar winds near a supermassive black hole.
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New Research Highlights Rising Unemployment Among Black Californians, Breakthroughs in Pollination, and Concerns Over Focus Apps and Bison Conservation
Insights into Russian propaganda resistance, rare wild goats, and fossil discoveries
This week saw a mix of developments that impact our digital security, conservation efforts, and even our personal relationships with technology.
In recent weeks, scientists have made significant breakthroughs in various fields, shedding light on the intricacies of the natural world and paving the way for innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.
Recent discoveries and innovations in space telescopes, sustainable materials, and quantum computing
Earth's Complex Systems Unveiled: From Ancient Pineapples to Thawing Permafrost Uncovering the intricate relationships between species, sustainable innovations, and the planet's deep memory A recent flurry of scientific discoveries
The Earth's deep memory is thawing with the Arctic permafrost, degrading records of our ancient world.
The past week has seen significant developments across the globe, spanning health crises, scientific breakthroughs, and major tech news.
This week saw a mix of alarming environmental news, fascinating scientific discoveries, and calls for educational reforms.
From climate change to pollution and violence, new studies offer insights and solutions
From ancient megafauna hunting to the rise of hospital superbugs, and from cosmic dust to anti-war petitions
Recent discoveries in lipid molecules, mRNA packaging, and climate-friendly crops
Researchers make strides in understanding friction, multicellularity, natural products, and Lepidoptera
From ultra-thin films to AI image generators and digital hotlines, innovation is driving progress
From combustion waves to social media firestorms, researchers develop new models and tools to anticipate and mitigate unpredictable events
Human influence on the environment is affecting species' survival, behavior, and diversity, with far-reaching consequences for ecosystems worldwide.
Breakthroughs in Enzyme Identification, Moon's Magnetism, Mosquito Evolution, Social Behavior, and Cosmic Mapping
New discoveries, debates, and dilemmas in the world of science and health
A leaked document reveals that science may not be the top priority on the next Mars mission, while researchers make headway in using peanut waste to create high-quality graphene and tackle industry's bubble problem.
NASA's Mars sample return project stalls, ceding momentum to China's space program
Off-roading banned on 2,200 miles of Mojave trails, while Big Bear eagles await new chick
New research reveals that people drawn to conspiracy theories often have a strong drive to identify patterns and make sense of chaotic events, rather than poor reasoning.
New solid-state technology promises faster, safer, and more efficient energy storage