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The Unspoken Risks Of Quantum Computing Could Come Back To Bite Us
Quantum technology is coming fast — but is humanity prepared for it?
What Secrets 385 Meteorites Tell Us About The Interior Of Mars
Some 385 stones, meteorites found on Earth, provide valuable insights into Mars' geological history and volcanic activity.
The Promise and Peril of AI Health and Wellness Coaches
Artificial intelligence is creeping in on the wellness industry. Should we be worried?
Can Virtual Reality Help Folks With Body Image Disturbance?
The authors of a new paper explore a novel high-tech way to tackle dissatisfaction with body image.
Astronauts Say Food In Space Just Tastes Worse — But Why?
Astronauts often report that the joy of eating is lost in space. Food that tastes fabulous on Earth may become bland and boring in orbit
This Relatively Simple Device Completely Transformed Neuroscience
100 years ago, the way we saw the brain was about to change forever.
Australian Fossilized Amber Reveals A 42 Million Year-Old Secret
Amber is fossilized tree resin. Unlike traditional fossils found on land or in the sea, amber can preserve ancient life forms in incredible detail.
Our Favorite Comfort Foods May One Day Help Us Tap Into Lost Memories
Eating and drinking certain things from your past may be important for your mood and mental health.
Forgotten, Half-Century Old Film Photographs Reveal A Hidden Truth About Antartica’s Glaciers
1,000 film photographs of Antarctica from the 1960s helped scientists reconstruct what five glaciers were like decades before the Larsen B Ice Shelf collapsed.
What You Need To Know About FLiRT And FLuQE, The Latest COVID Variants
All eyes are on Australia and this year’s severe cold and flu season.
Ancient DNA Just Confirmed A Long-Held Theory About Australia’s Most Controversial Species
Dingo bones predating the European invasion of Australia’s east and west coasts reveal unanswered questions about the species.
Two Tornado Scientists Spill The Unsettling Truth About Storm Chasing
What Hollywood gets right — and very wrong — about storm chasers.
Astronomers Believe A Star Is About To Explode 3000 Light Years From Earth — Here’s How to See It
T CrB is usually much too faint to be seen. But once every 80 years or so, it brightly erupts.
The Number One Way To Beat A Heat Wave Is A Biological Function We Take For Granted
Gonna make you sweat.
Are The Benefits Of Psychedelics Overblown? Here’s One Compelling Case Against The Hype
Psychedelics have been billed as the next big thing in mental health. But are we getting ahead of ourselves?
Still Never Got Covid-19? The Reason Is Not What You Think
Understanding why some people never get sick has significant implications for future treatments and vaccine development.
This Big Problem With Fast Fashion Is Really Easy To Fix — Without Losing Style Points
More sustainable fashion truly isn’t hard to come by.
The 3.2 Million-Year-Old Lucy Fossil Reveals A Forgotten Truth About Humans
Technological advancements in genetic analysis suggest that Lucy may have been naked, or at least much more thinly veiled.
There's A Lot More Meaning In Baby Babble Than You Might Think
Baby isn’t just babbling — they’re communicating, or at least trying to.
100 Years Ago, One Astronomer Massively Expanded Our Understanding Of the Universe
Astronomers, maybe more than anyone, appreciate what an island of perfection our Earth is.
