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Awe-inspiring advances in science and technology from Scientific American.

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  • How a fusion start-up could help maintain the U.S. nuclear arsenal #Science #FusionEnergy #Nuclear

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    Oct 20, 2026

  • Our love-hate relationship with social media #SocialMedia #Psychology #Technology

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    Oct 20, 2026

  • The provocative new theory that could explain aging and disease #Science #Health #Research

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    Oct 20, 2026

  • Why we probably live in a quantum multiverse #Science #Physics #Cosmology

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    Oct 20, 2026

  • Inside the bold, quixotic quest to store planet-warming carbon in the ocean #ClimateChange #Ocean #Science

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    Oct 20, 2026

  • Can AI predict whether you'll die from cancer from just an image of your face? #AI #HealthTech #CancerResearch

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    Oct 19, 2026

  • Japan's mission to collect rocks from Mars' moon Phobos achieves liftoff #Space #Science #Exploration

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    Oct 19, 2026

  • Alarm grows over Russian satellite's provocative approach to U.S.-owned satellite #Space #NationalSecurity #Technology

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    Oct 19, 2026

  • How what we see and hear feed together to help us understand emotions #Science #Neuroscience #Perception

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    Oct 19, 2026

  • The first mission to sample Mars's moons launches today #Space #Mars #Science

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    Oct 19, 2026

  • Biohackers say this supplement lets you drink coffee at night. No one knows if it's safe #Science #Health #Biohacking

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    Oct 19, 2026

  • The mechanics of honeybee stingers, microplastic health risks and new findings on postmenopausal ovaries #Science #Health #Environment

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    Oct 19, 2026

  • Plants move to get away from their decaying brethren #Science #Biology #Nature

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    Oct 17, 2026

  • Here's what scientists think about Theranos a decade after it imploded #Science #Technology #Business

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    Oct 16, 2026

  • Everything you need to know about flu season 2026 #Health #Science #Medicine

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    Oct 16, 2026

  • 5 ways to make Halloween decorations friendlier to wildlife #Halloween #Wildlife #Conservation

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    Oct 16, 2026

  • How many planets could fit in the solar system? #Science #Space #Astronomy

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    Oct 16, 2026

  • Are you addicted to your phone? What scientists say about screen time and social media #Science #Tech #DigitalWellbeing

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    Oct 16, 2026

  • Google's quantum Willow chip may be able to grow 'magic states' #QuantumComputing #Science #Technology

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    Oct 15, 2026

  • Scientists discover an ancient shipwreck dating to when the Great Pyramid was built #Archaeology #History #AncientEgypt

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    Oct 15, 2026

  • Can AI break encryption? OpenAI's new math has cryptographers divided #AI #Cybersecurity #Cryptography

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    Oct 15, 2026

  • Scientists vote to end leap seconds, redefining how the world keeps time #Science #Time #Technology

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    Oct 15, 2026

  • What would it take to terraform Mars? Erika DeBenedictis has ideas #Space #Mars #Terraforming

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    Oct 15, 2026

  • Anthropic's AI worm research raises new fears about smart device security #AI #Security #Tech

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    Oct 15, 2026

  • Honeybees deemphasize potential 'misinformation' in their waggle dances #Science #Insects #Behavior

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    Oct 15, 2026

  • New 'First Proof' exam reveals how AI-powered math is a pay-to-play sport #AI #Education #Math

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • NIH appears to shut down public comments on science peer-review rule change ahead of schedule #Science #Policy #Research

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • Microplastics are linked to inflammation--scientists might have finally worked out why #Science #Environment #Health

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • Stunning video reveals the year-round dance of the sun's corona #Space #Astronomy #Science

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • How a year of extreme weather and a 'Super El Niño' will affect fall foliage #Science #Weather #Environment

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • An ancient Chinese math puzzle shows how to win at cards, horse races and gerrymandering #Math #Strategy #Games

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • Climate scientists issue a sobering diagnosis about Earth's 'vital signs' #ClimateChange #Science #Environment

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • Amateur astronomer harnesses AI to find a possible hidden exoplanet #Astronomy #AI #Space

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • Claude just found a CRISPR-like DNA pattern, but even Anthropic's scientists aren't sure what it does #Science #AI #Genetics

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • Are Blue Zones real? One researcher finds the data deeply flawed #Science #Health #Research

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    Oct 14, 2026

  • Hurricane Isaias shows 'it only takes one' to wreak havoc after historically calm Atlantic hurricane season #Science #Weather #Environment

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    Oct 13, 2026

  • Latest Trump administration proposal to change NIH research grant system draws scientists' ire #Science #Research #Policy

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    Oct 13, 2026

  • The mathematical secret behind why rose petals curl #Science #Math #Nature

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