Science

Scientists want to quarantine alien life on the Moon before it reaches Earth

A new policy paper argues that a future NASA base on the moon should include a specialized biocontainment facility designed…

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AI just supercharged the race to find room temperature superconductors

Machine learning is giving scientists a powerful new way to search for superconductors, materials that conduct electricity with zero resistance.…

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Engineers solved an airflow mystery hidden nearly a mile underground

Running a facility deep beneath Earth's surface requires constant control of two essential elements: air and water. Workers in underground…

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Scientists solve a 30-year rye pollen mystery that could transform cancer research

Nearly 30 years ago, researchers discovered two unusual molecules in rye pollen that appeared to slow tumor growth in animal…

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Astronomers witness the birth of a magnetar for the first time

Astronomers have, for the first time, observed the birth of a magnetar, an extremely magnetic, rapidly spinning type of neutron…

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Quantum mechanics once baffled scientists. Now it’s changing the world

For much of the early 20th century, quantum mechanics was one of the most puzzling ideas in science. The theory…

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Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

A good night's sleep does far more than leave you feeling refreshed. It also triggers the release of growth hormone,…

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Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells

Modern weight loss medications have transformed obesity treatment, helping many people lose significant amounts of weight. But these drugs often…

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Scientists stunned as bumble bees solve a classic intelligence test

Bumble bees have demonstrated an impressive ability that scientists once believed was limited to humans and other animals with much…

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A strange LIGO signal could reveal the missing link behind dark matter

Primordial black holes have remained one of astronomy's most intriguing ideas for decades. Now, researchers at the University of Miami…

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