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According to research supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, gene duplications being selected over evolutionary time — not the…
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Scientists have discovered the most distant and therefore oldest blazar ever seen. Labeled J0410–0139, the blazar is at the center of a galaxy 12.9…
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3D model of a human heart
A new artificial intelligence-based method quickly solves complex math equations used broadly across many industries — and it's faster running on a…
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colorful web of wispy gas filaments
Scientists have presented a new way to detect permanent distortions in the fabric of space-time predicted to be caused by certain supernovae…
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Portable, smart health diagnostic using paper-based sensors
When individuals experience acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, time is precious. Detection and diagnosis of a heart attack…
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Group picture of National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation ceremony
President Joe Biden revealed the newest honorees of the recipients of the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and…
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landscape of snow covered mountains
When air temperatures drop to 0 degrees Celsius or below, cold fog can form and disguise a landscape, posing challenges for drivers and pilots. Cold…
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ALVIN Pilot
The Wood Holes Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently announced the newest human-occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin pilot, Kaitlyn Beardshear.  …
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lightning strike in the sky
A new study supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation found an uptick in intense summer rainfalls inundating the central and eastern United…
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