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Quantum Physics

Quantum mechanics was born 100 years ago. Physicists are celebrating

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Planetary Science

The moon’s two grand canyons formed in less than 10 minutes

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Health & Medicine

Toxic dangers lurk in LA, even in homes that didn’t burn

By Tina Hesman Saey14 hours ago

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Life

A new book explores the evolutionary romance between plants and animals

By Alka Tripathy-Lang15 hours ago

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Health & Medicine

Plastic shards permeate human brains

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Health & Medicine

Welcome to The Deep End, a new podcast about brain implants and depression

By Laura SandersFebruary 3, 2025

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An African strontium map sheds light on the origins of enslaved people

By Katherine KorneiFebruary 3, 2025

Spotlight on Health

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Better male birth control is on the horizon

Men have two birth control options: condoms and vasectomies. Why has it taken so long to develop more contraceptives?

By Fred SchwallerJanuary 30, 2025
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