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Nano 3D metallic parts turn out to be surprisingly strong despite defects
- Mar 17, 2026
Scientists at Caltech have figured out how to precisely engineer tiny three-dimensional (3D) metallic pieces with nanoscale dimensions. The process ca...
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Proof-of-concept quantum battery shows faster charging as it gets larger
- Mar 17, 2026
Australian scientists have made a significant leap forward in energy storage technology with the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery. Simil...
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From dust to planets: Parabolic flight reveal a turbulent path
- Mar 17, 2026
How does fine dust aggregate into building blocks that ultimately form entire planets like our Earth? A research team led by the University of Bern, w...
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Sunscreen produces persistent free radicals when exposed to light, study finds
- Mar 17, 2026
Research from the Department of Environmental Health Sciences explores how common sunscreen ingredients behave under light exposure. Led by associate...
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How humans took over the planet: The role of cultural evolution
- Mar 17, 2026
Humans really do rule the world. We took over fast and far, more than any other wild vertebrates. We inhabit nearly every corner of the world, and can...
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The autonomy of universities in the U.S. falls far behind peer group, analysis finds
- Mar 17, 2026
Academic freedom continues to decline worldwide. Over the last decade, it has declined in 50 countries, while only nine countries have registered impr...
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Carbon nanotube 'black paint' absorbs terahertz radiation to cut 6G interference
- Mar 17, 2026
Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, have created an important building block for future 6G commu...
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Bacterium that may protect against long COVID identified
- Mar 17, 2026
According to WHO, approximately 6% of the worldwide population who contract COVID-19—some 400 million people—go on to develop a long-lasting form of t...
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Graphene sensors stay stable in liquids, boosting sensitivity up to 20 times
- Mar 17, 2026
Accurately measuring small shifts in biological markers, like proteins and neurotransmitters, or harmful chemicals in the water supply, can identify c...
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Bow and arrow arrived about 1,400 years ago across western North America, study finds
- Mar 17, 2026
A study clarifies the date of an important technological milestone: the adoption of the bow and arrow in western North America. The replacement of old...
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What's in your lipstick and water? New test flags hidden mutagens
- Mar 17, 2026
Substances capable of mutating human genetic material—altering and permanently damaging it—are present in many everyday products. Researchers at Justu...
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'Conflict entrepreneurs': Examining divisive political rhetoric and the pursuit of celebrity by politicians
- Mar 17, 2026
American politics is increasingly characterized by high levels of polarization and divisive rhetoric, despite stated preferences among voters for civi...