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Bowhead Whales Live Long Lives. Do They Hold the Key to Human Longevity?
In a study published this week in the journal Nature, researchers found that the key to the whales’ lifespans is a ...
Taking some time to step away from your phone and learn a new skill, or to nourish your body and brain, is a great way to ...
As a wave of proposed social media bans for young people sweeps the globe, more than half of young users actively seek their ...
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These Mysterious ‘Decorations’ in Spiderwebs Might Help Spiders Better Locate Their Prey
Researchers used computer models to simulate if and how these features influence prey affect vibrations of orb-weavers' webs ...
Microplastics aren’t just floating in the ocean; they’re turning up in what we eat and drink. Studies show that everyday ...
Adolescence is full of messy, meaningful friendships. As AI offers frictionless alternatives, teens need adults to help them ...
Unesco has endorsed banning smartphones from schools. Now, more countries are rolling out bans on smartphone use for students ...
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Soft, flexible material performs complex calculations, paves way for smart robots
Soft elastic material uses energy-free floppy modes to perform and reprogram calculations, enabling smarter robots and ...
A new eye implant paired with smart glasses is giving blind patients with dry AMD the chance to regain their reading vision.
Study finds children retain trust in scientists despite negative TV portrayals, with the effect limited if villains aren't labeled as scientists.
At Edhec Business School in France, for instance, citations are not only monitored but tied directly to career progression. “Citation counts are one of the criteria used in academic promotions, for ...
When students entered Tsinghua University in Beijing this year, one of the first representatives they met wasn’t a person.
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