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Will a robot take my job? Researcher says this view is overly pessimistic
With the impact of industrial robots on the U.S. labor markets in the past two decades,…
A reconstruction of prehistoric temperatures for some of the oldest archaeological sites in North America
Scientists often look to the past for clues about how Earth’s landscapes might shift under a…
'Taffy Galaxies' collide, leave behind bridge of star-forming material
Galaxy collisions are transformative events, largely responsible for driving the evolution of the universe. The mixing…
The death of open access mega-journals?
The entire scientific publishing world is currently undergoing a massive stress test of quantity vs. quality,…
Most of world's salt marshes likely to be underwater by 2100, study concludes
Cape Cod’s salt marshes are as iconic as they are important. These beautiful, low-lying wetlands are…
NASA, Boeing aiming for July launch of Starliner space capsule
The first crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner space capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) will…
Rare pink diamond worth $35 mn set for auction in New York
A rare, vividly rosy-purple diamond, called the Eternal Pink and valued at $35 million, is set…
How the gut creates a cozy home for beneficial microbiome species
The digestive tract of fruit flies remodels itself to accommodate beneficial microbiome species and maintain long-term…
Names Fiona, Ian removed from UN's hurricane roster
The death and destruction caused by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian last year has prompted the UN…