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Scientists are expressing surprise after discovering a solar system 30 light-years away from Earth that defies…

Microplastics: Premium teabags leak billions of particles – study

The WHO says microplastics in drinking water do not appear to pose a health risk at…

SpaceX Squares Off Against Homeowners Near Texas Launch Facility

There are several dozen houses within a few miles of SpaceX’s launch facility in Texas. The…

PIA23437: Moon Shadow

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WWV Centennial Celebration and Special Event Kick Off this Weekend

The culmination of months of planning will come to a head this weekend as the WWV…

Pay, flexibility, advancement: They all matter for workers' health and safety, study shows

The terms and conditions of your employment—including your pay, hours, schedule flexibility and job security—influence your…

New California lab seeks cure to deadly citrus disease

In a lab southeast of Los Angeles, researchers are opening a new front in the yearslong…

Discovery in gallium nitride a key enabler of energy efficient electronics

Gallium nitride, a semiconductor that revolutionized energy-efficient LED lighting, could also transform electronics and wireless communication,…

Virtual human hand simulation holds promise for prosthetics

Animating human hands has long been considered one of the most challenging problems in computer graphics.…

Preserving old bones with modern technology

Anthropologists are out to change the way that scientists study old bones damage-free. Click…