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Dec 20 • 5 months ago

The evolution of expendability: Why some ants traded armor for numbers

Ants with lots of workers tend to put less energy into making them armored. ...

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Dec 19 • 5 months ago

Trump’s energy secretary orders a Washington state coal plant to remain open

Chris Wright declared an energy “emergency” in the Pacific Northwest. ...

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Dec 19 • 5 months ago

Parasites plagued Roman soldiers at Hadrian’s Wall

They were infected by roundworm, whipworm, and microscopic protozoans called Giardia duodenalis. ...

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Dec 19 • 5 months ago

These are the flying discs the government wants you to know about

DiskSat's design offers "a power-to-weight ratio unmatched by traditional aluminum satellites." ...

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Dec 18 • 5 months ago

Does swearing make you stronger? Science says yes.

"A calorie-neutral, drug-free, low-cost, readily available tool for when we need a boost in performance.” ...

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Dec 18 • 5 months ago

NASA will soon find out if the Perseverance rover can really persevere on Mars

Engineers at JPL are certifying the Perseverance rover to drive up to 100 kilometers. ...

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Dec 17 • 5 months ago

Trump admin threatens to break up major climate research center

Major research institution dismissed as a source of "climate alarmism." ...

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Dec 17 • 5 months ago

The $4.3 billion space telescope Trump tried to cancel is now complete

"We're going to be making 3D movies of what is going on in the Milky Way galaxy." ...

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Dec 16 • 5 months ago

Utah leaders hinder efforts to develop solar energy supply

Solar power accounts for two-thirds of the new projects waiting to connect to the state’s power grid. ...

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Dec 13 • 5 months ago

Investors commit quarter-billion dollars to startup designing “Giga” satellites

"If we build these platforms well, we get to ask new questions about what's possible in orbit." ...

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Dec 13 • 5 months ago

Sharks and rays gain landmark protections as nations move to curb international trade

Gov'ts agree to ban or restrict international trade in shark meat, fins, and other products. ...

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Dec 12 • 5 months ago

Scientists built an AI co-pilot for prosthetic bionic hands

Managing each finger separately can, with the right sensors, ease control issues. ...

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