Science

NASA’s Hubble, New Horizons team up for a simultaneous look at Uranus

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and New Horizons spacecraft simultaneously set their sights on Uranus recently, allowing scientists to make a…

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New 3D printing technique creates unique objects quickly and with less waste

Multimaterial 3D printing enables makers to fabricate customized devices with multiple colors and varied textures. But the process can be…

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Researchers identify signs tied to more severe cases of RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization in young children due to respiratory complications such as bronchiolitis…

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Scientists cut harmful pollution from hydrogen engines

Hydrogen-burning internal combustion engines offer great promise in the fight against climate change because they are powerful without emitting any…

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It could take over 40 years for PFAS to leave groundwater

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, known commonly as PFAS, could take over 40 years to flush out of contaminated groundwater in…

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Do people with MS have an increased risk of cancer?

A new study has found some cancers to be slightly more frequent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in…

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In studying the mating rituals of fruit flies, scientists may have learned something about how brains evolve

Male fruit flies have several tricks for finding a mate, from sensing pheromones in the dark to relying on visual…

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In double breakthrough, mathematician solves two long-standing problems

A Rutgers University-New Brunswick professor who has devoted his career to resolving the mysteries of higher mathematics has solved two…

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A matter of taste: Electronic tongue reveals AI ‘inner thoughts’

A recently developed electronic tongue is capable of identifying differences in similar liquids, such as milk with varying water content;…

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Will AI tools revolutionize public health? Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue

As tools powered by artificial intelligence increasingly make their way into health care, the latest research from UC Santa Cruz…

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