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This hidden mineral is crumbling thousands of home foundations across New England. “It’s like your house was diagnosed with cancer”
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The Math Behind Why Mexico’s Cartel War is a Never-Ending Nightmare
Cartels are Mexico's fifth largest employer. They are recruiting faster than the government can arrest them.
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Why Are Humans the Only Species to Cry Emotional Tears?
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Not too hot, not too cold. What’s the ideal room temperature?
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Loneliness makes you more prone to disease. Interacting with friends and family can help
Social isolation and loneliness are more than personal struggles—they're global public health crises.
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Why Winter Smells So Fresh: The Science Behind the Seasonal Aroma
Ever noticed how winter air smells so uniquely crisp and fresh? It’s not just your imagination.
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What Turkey’s Cats Teach Us About Human-Animal Relationships
On a visit to feline-friendly Turkey, an anthropologist considers what long-standing practices of caring for cats reveal about human societies.
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Scientists Achieve Quantum Teleportation Using Existing Internet Cables
Researchers demonstrate quantum teleportation over internet traffic, paving the way for secure applications.
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9 in 10 new cars sold in Norway in 2024 were electric
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This Radar System Can Detect Hidden Moisture in Your Walls
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The surprising link between your pupils and how your brain stores memories at night
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Japan is using AI to combat anime and manga piracy
Japan’s anime industry is a multibillion-dollar cultural powerhouse, but piracy poses a massive challenge.
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Underwater volcano off Oregon coast on the verge of eruption in 2025
Scientists anticipate the submarine volcano will erupt before the end of 2025.
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