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These products are sure to inspire anyone who loves the work of engineer and inventor, Nikola Tesla.
Researchers discovered a mysterious quantum effect that breaks a 60-year-old physics theorem.
A new children's program may help displaced Syrian children find stability and belonging in their new communities.
Two house mouse subspecies meet again in a hybrid zone strangely reminiscent of the Iron Curtain
"For decades, a national anti-cruelty law was a dream for animal protectionists. Today, it is a reality."
If you've ever had an affinity for machines or just wanted to know how to fix faulty household gadgets on your own, then learning the basics of electrical engineering might be up your alley.
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Scientists are expert observers. Because of this, they can help us develop a keener view of the world — the cosmos.
Observations have been ruined; scientific satellites with the right-of-way have had to alter course. Here’s a how-to guide to doing better. In any field of business or industry, the prevailing rule […]
A gift guide of the hottest educational toys for your budding scientist, engineer, or mathematician.
The move reflects a broader nationwide effort to lower prices of the life-saving drug.
Why campuses are becoming polarized — and what we can do about it.
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As this map of Bouguer's gravity anomaly shows, the pull of the earth varies considerably by region.
Can changing who delivers your electricity to you solve a slew of problems?
Mycologist Paul Stamets believes they should be.
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Reliability and innovation are the twin pillars of survival for any business. But it’s the rare company that’s willing and able to commit to rediscovering the leading edge on a […]