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UC San Diego researchers use carbon monoxide to activate cancer drugs

Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a drug-delivery system that uses carbon monoxide produced by tumor cells to activate chemotherapy agents within those cells, effectively killing cancer while...

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NASA's Dawn reveals water ice conceals salt deposits on Ceres

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Archaeologists uncover bronze foot of Roman emperor in Scotland

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association issues new stuttering treatment guidelines

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Brain-IT AI converts brain scans into images, aiding cognitive research.

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Stanford researchers identify brain differences in children with dyscalculia

Stanford researchers found that children with developmental dyscalculia exhibit distinct brain differences that affect their problem-solving strategies, such as slower adaptability to task difficulty. This...

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AI proves Erdős discrepancy problem, reshaping future of mathematics

In 2026, AI successfully proved the Erdős discrepancy problem, a feat that had stumped mathematicians for decades, demonstrating the potential of AI in advanced mathematics. This breakthrough raises concerns...

Scientific American · 1 day ago · 2 min read

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NASA moves space shuttle Endeavour to California Science Center for exhibit

NASA's space shuttle Endeavour was moved to the California Science Center on Sept. 21, 2012, after its final flight, marking the end of an era in human spaceflight. The exhibit aims to inspire future...

NASA · 1 day ago · 1 min read

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A team of astronomers from the University of California, Berkeley, the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics and the Harvard‑Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics has unveiled a new supercomputer simulation...

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Scientists reveal tectonic shifts caused Grand Canyon's billion-year rock loss

Scientists have determined that the Grand Canyon is missing over a billion years of rock layers due to tectonic shifts and erosion. This discovery enhances our understanding of the canyon's geological history...

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Deep-sea mining targets metal-rich nodules that previously appeared lifeless actually host diverse ecosystems. This discovery challenges industry plans to extract cobalt and nickel, prompting calls for...

Scientific American · 2 days ago · 2 min read

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Astronomers discover potential supermassive neutron star 9,000 light-years away

Astronomers have identified a potentially rare supermassive neutron star about 9,000 light-years away, detected by its gravitational influence on nearby stars. If confirmed, this discovery could significantly...

Scientific American · 2 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA's Roman Space Telescope to deliver sharper images, double mission duration

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will provide images 30% sharper than expected and operate for up to ten years, doubling its initial mission duration. These improvements will enhance astronomical...

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Lord Kelvin's thermodynamics estimates Earth's age, sparking 19th-century debate

In the 19th century, thermodynamics prompted scientists like Lord Kelvin to estimate Earth's age at 20 to 40 million years, challenging biblical interpretations of creation. This debate laid the foundation for...

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Chinese fossils reveal ancient armored amphibian adapted to marine life

Fossils of a 237-million-year-old armored amphibian discovered in China suggest that some ancient amphibians adapted to marine environments, challenging the view that they were primarily terrestrial or...

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Léa Bouffaut develops fiber-optic method to monitor whale communication

Léa Bouffaut has created a method for monitoring whale communication using fiber-optic cables on the ocean floor, eliminating the need for traditional underwater microphones. This technique could greatly...

Phys.org · 3 days ago · 1 min read

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NASA welcomes Expedition 74 astronauts home after 200-day mission

NASA will welcome home the Expedition 74 crew at Space Center Houston on Sunday after their record-setting 200-day mission aboard the International Space Station. The ceremony, open to the public and...

NASA · 3 days ago · 2 min read

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Researchers at the University of Newbridge announced a breakthrough that could change how milk is preserved. The team has created an electrical method to concentrate milk into a powder without using heat.

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NASA's Curiosity rover recharges batteries for future Mars explorations

NASA's Curiosity rover is currently recharging its batteries during sols 5060 to 5062 to ensure it remains operational for future explorations on Mars. This strategic pause allows the team to analyze...

NASA · 4 days ago · 1 min read

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CERN scientists confirm rare B meson decay after 40 years of research

CERN scientists have detected the rare decay of a neutral B meson into two muons, occurring once in ten billion decays, confirming predictions of the Standard Model. This discovery, based on data from 2015 to...

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NASA's Perseverance rover discovers ruby crystals in Jezero Crater

NASA’s Perseverance rover has found ruby crystals on Mars, indicating significant geological processes in the Jezero Crater. This discovery enhances our understanding of Mars' history and could inform future...

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Researchers find pink noise boosts brain waste clearance during sleep

Researchers found that bursts of pink noise during deep sleep increase cerebrospinal fluid flow by 20%, which may help clear harmful brain waste and enhance memory performance. This discovery is significant as...

Scientific American · 4 days ago · 2 min read

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