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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 […]
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Nearly anything political is now branded with a catchy hashtag.
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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Deepfakes are "neither intrinsically good nor evil."
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 […]
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If you want to be an innovation powerhouse, then you have to marry purpose with boldness.
In physics, anything that isn’t forbidden must occur. So why don’t the strong interactions violate CP-symmetry? If you ask a physicist what the biggest unsolved problem facing the field today […]
Since the late 1800s, what we know has advanced light years ahead.
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Bill Bryson's new book, "The Body: A Guide For Occupants," provides important (and funny) lessons in anatomy, neuroscience, physiology, biology, and more.
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