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Science
Seeing what the naked eye can’t − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight
The microscope is an iconic symbol of the life sciences – and for good reason. From...
NASA’s Psyche mission to a metal world may reveal the mysteries of Earth’s interior
French novelist Jules Verne delighted 19th-century readers with the tantalizing...
Identifying fire victims through DNA analysis can be challenging − a geneticist explains what forensics is learning from archaeology
Fire devastates communities and families, and it makes identification of victims...
The bubbly chemistry behind carbonated beverages
Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling...
Arithmetic has a biological origin – it’s an expression in symbols of the ‘deep structure’ of our perception
Everyone knows that arithmetic is true: 2 + 2 = 4. But surprisingly, we don’t know...
We could soon be getting energy from solar power harvested in space
The idea of space-based solar power (SBSP) – using satellites to collect energy...
Science experiments traditionally only used male mice – here’s why that’s a problem for women’s health
If you have ever taken a medicine, then you have benefited from research in animals....
The science of why you can remember song lyrics from years ago
Why is it that many people can’t remember where they put their car keys most mornings,...
Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure
If you have curly hair, you know that every day is a new adventure. What will my...
Heritage algorithms combine the rigors of science with the infinite possibilities of art and design
The model of democracy in the 1920s is sometimes called “the melting pot” – the...
A brief illustrated guide to ‘scissors congruence’ − an ancient geometric idea that’s still fueling cutting-edge mathematical research
In math class, you probably learned how to compute the area of lots of different...
Looking back toward cosmic dawn − astronomers confirm the faintest galaxy ever seen
The universe we live in is a transparent one, where light from stars and galaxies...
Virtual reality has negative side effects – new research shows that can be a problem in the workplace
Some employers are excited about swapping out computer monitors for virtual reality...
Researchers dig deep underground in hopes of finally observing dark matter
Physicists like me don’t fully understand what makes up about 83% of the matter...
How climate change is causing a communication breakdown in the animal world
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The world needs hundreds of thousands more offshore wind turbines – where will they all go?
To reach net zero, the world may need as many 200,000 offshore wind turbines generating...