A 100-year-old theory might explain what’s wrong with quantum mechanics
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What Bugonia reveals about the real search for aliens
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Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time
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What Zootopia 2 gets right about the science of snakes
At its core, Zootopia 2 is a defense of snakes. The Oscar-nominated sequel to Zootopia centers on an…
Spaceflight supercharges viruses’ ability to infect bacteria
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How does early pregnancy lower breast cancer risk? Odd cells could offer clues
Suspicious cells build up in mice that haven’t given birth, a new study finds. They could help explain…
When the pressure’s off, this superconductor appears to break records
A sudden release of pressure allowed a copper-based compound to superconduct at the highest temperature yet for atmospheric…
Lakes are growing in Alaska. That’s not entirely a bad thing
The St. Elias Mountains in southeast Alaska are dotted with over 100 lakes where glaciers crumble into milky,…
Tree tops sparkle with electricity during thunderstorms
Thunderstorms may bring more than rain and gloom. The same forces that cause thunder and lightning also make…
‘Smart underwear’ measures how often humans fart
Everybody farts. The question is how often? And how much gas is too much gas to pass? Those…