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Virtual power plants make energy use greener

Virtual power plants make energy use greener

In recent years, China's power load has continued to grow, and extreme weathers...

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Discovering the universe from our own backyards

Discovering the universe from our own backyards

When I was a college student, I worked at the Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory...

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Why Einstein must be wrong: In search of the theory of gravity

Why Einstein must be wrong: In search of the theory of gravity

Einstein’s theory of gravity — general relativity — has been very successful for...

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Five golden rules for effective science communication – perspectives from a documentary maker

Five golden rules for effective science communication – perspectives from a documentary maker

Over the past three years, people from all walks of life have learned a great deal...

China powers up recycling of decommissioned wind, solar equipment

China powers up recycling of decommissioned wind, solar equipment

China's new energy industry is steadily growing. The renewable energy industry,...

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Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand

From the aroma of fresh-cut grass to the smell of a loved one, you encounter scents...

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Chandrayaan-3’s measurements of sulfur open the doors for lunar science and exploration

Chandrayaan-3’s measurements of sulfur open the doors for lunar science and exploration

In an exciting milestone for lunar scientists around the globe, India’s Chandrayaan-3...

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Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US − a microbiologist explains how to protect yourself

Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US − a microbiologist explains how to protect yourself

Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a...

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Ministry of Transport Hosts Successful 'Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations' Conference and Exhibition

Ministry of Transport Hosts Successful 'Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations' Conference and Exhibition

This conference took place on September 17-18 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention...

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Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time on May 30, 2023,...

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This course uses ‘climate fiction’ to teach about the perils that a warming planet faces

This course uses ‘climate fiction’ to teach about the perils that a warming planet faces

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting...

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Pigs with human brain cells and biological chips: how lab-grown hybrid lifeforms bamboozle scientific ethics

Pigs with human brain cells and biological chips: how lab-grown hybrid lifeforms bamboozle scientific ethics

Earlier this month, scientists at the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health...

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Dopamine is a brain chemical famously linked to mood and pleasure

Dopamine is a brain chemical famously linked to mood and pleasure

but researchers have found multiple types of dopamine neurons with different functions

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Heating and cooling space habitats isn’t easy – one engineering team is developing a lighter, more efficient solution

Heating and cooling space habitats isn’t easy – one engineering team is developing a lighter, more efficient solution

China, India and the U.S. have all achieved landing on the Moon in the 2020s

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Can at-home DNA tests predict how you’ll respond to your medications? Pharmacists explain the risks and benefits of pharmacogenetic testing

Can at-home DNA tests predict how you’ll respond to your medications? Pharmacists explain the risks and benefits of pharmacogenetic testing

Have you ever wondered why certain medications don’t seem to work as well for you...

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NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial

NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial

NASA’s independent study team released its highly anticipated report on UFOs on...

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