Technology
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Thoreau the scientist – how environmental research informed ‘Walden’ and later works
The steam locomotive chugged its way toward Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Aug. 15, 1859. On board was an impatient young scientist…
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You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2‑step process that takes some effort
Picture Gigi, having a chat with her boss, when the meeting takes a sharp turn. Gigi’s boss tells her that…
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Button‑pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing
The nonprofit ARC Prize Foundation on May 1, 2026, released the results of a new benchmark: a test of an…
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Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story
Fingerprinting transformed police investigations by making it possible to place a suspect at a crime scene with physical evidence. Similarly,…
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Why Do Leaves Change Color in Autumn?
Every year, without fail, something extraordinary happens. The world’s trees — green all summer long — suddenly burst into flames…
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Teens aren’t as disengaged as you may think: What adults get wrong about adolescents’ civic contributions
A teenager scrolls through their phone at the dinner table, barely looks up and answers questions with one-word replies. For…
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Conspiracy theorists are building AI interfaces to the Epstein files – and presenting their views as data analysis
Jeffrey Epstein’s death on Aug. 10, 2019, sparked a flurry of conspiracy theories, and the release of Epstein’s purported suicide…
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How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route?
When was the last time you paid attention to your commute? And I don’t mean a couple of feet in…
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How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions
In Baltimore on Oct. 20, 2025, a 17-year-old student named Taki Allen was sitting outside his high school after football…
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Delta‑8, delta‑9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart
Hemp products have exploded across the United States, even in the majority of states where recreational marijuana remains illegal. This…
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Why did Tyrannosaurus rex have such short arms?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to…
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How Do Vaccines Work?
Imagine training your body’s army to defeat an enemy before the enemy ever shows up. That’s exactly what a vaccine…
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Amazon Launches Great Summer Sale 2026 Featuring Major Discounts on Apple Devices
The Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 is set to launch tonight, promising enticing discounts on a range of Apple products.…
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CMF Watch 3 Pro Debuts in India Featuring GPS, ChatGPT Integration, and 13-Day Battery Life
CMF has officially launched the CMF Watch 3 Pro in India, marking a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the CMF…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 May Feature Lighter Design and Enhanced Hinge Technology: Report
Samsung is gearing up for the anticipated launch of its Galaxy Z Flip 8, expected this summer, with recent leaks…
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