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/ 3 months agoA Mars rock analysis tool proved its mettle on a chance find from Arizona
On Mars, the Perseverance rover found a spotted rock that could bear signs of ancient life. On Earth, a researcher used...
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/ 3 months agoA cold today helps keep the COVID away
A recent cold appears to be a defense against COVID-19 and a partial explanation for kids’ tendency toward milder coronavirus infections.Read...
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/ 3 months agoA newborn planet munches on gas and dust surrounding its host star
In a first, astronomers imaged a baby planet within a gap in the disk of material around a star, confirming predictions...
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/ 3 months agoA bioengineered protein may someday treat carbon monoxide poisoning
Mice treated with the protein, which is found in bacteria, quickly eliminated carbon monoxide from their body in their pee.Read More
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/ 4 months agoHorses may have become rideable with the help of a genetic mutation
To make horses rideable during domestication, people may have inadvertently targeted a mutation in horses to strengthen their backs and their...
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/ 4 months agoRiver turbulence can push toxic pollutants into the air
Levels of hydrogen sulfide gas soared near a raging section of the Tijuana River in San Diego, exposing residents to potentially...
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/ 4 months agoIt’s been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Is the U.S. better prepared?
Hurricane forecasts have improved since Katrina, but risks from climate change and budget cuts loom.Read More
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/ 4 months agoHow much energy does your AI prompt use? It depends
AI models such as ChatGPT consume serious power. Experts break down where that energy goes, and what you can do to...
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/ 4 months agoA broad-spectrum antiviral takes aim at 6 deadly viruses in the lab
Scientists report that targeting sugars on virus surfaces stopped multiple infections, though the approach needs much refinement before human trials.Read More
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/ 4 months agoWhat makes chocolate taste so good? It’s the microbes
Beans matter, but microbes may be the real secret to fine chocolate flavor. Scientists are building starter cultures that may improve...


