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Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in quantum physics by using a quantum computer to simulate key features of a… READ MORE

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Scientists in China have made a Soft Robotic Exosuit that uses Soft Robotic Exosuit artificial muscles instead of regular motors… READ MORE

Scientists have found out more about the rock that hit the Earth 66 million years ago. This rock caused a… READ MORE

Blood transfusions save a lot of lives in both veterinary medicine. It is hard to have enough blood. Human blood… READ MORE

Scientists are worried that some of the world’s single-cell biology databases do not accurately show what the global population is… READ MORE

Astronomers took a look at the unusual Type Ia supernova known as SN 2023vjh. They found details that could help… READ MORE

A team of astronomers from around the world has taken a look at the unusual supernova SN 2023vjh. They found… READ MORE

Live sporting events do much more than entertain fans—they may also strengthen social bonds and improve emotional well-being. A new… READ MORE

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances called “forever chemicals,” are really bad for the Earth. These chemicals are used in things like… READ MORE

Artificial intelligence has changed a lot over the last few years. We have language models like ChatGPT, Gemini and other… READ MORE

Quantum computers are really machines that can solve problems that regular computers cannot. They can help us design medicines and… READ MORE

Mosquitoes have been a problem for people for a very long time. They spread diseases like dengue, malaria, Zika and… READ MORE

For a time scientists have thought that the Epstein-Barr virus plays a big role in multiple sclerosis, a disease that… READ MORE

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have created a kind of glue that is really strong and flexible yet it… READ MORE

Depression is a common mental health problem that affects millions of people every year. After doing a lot of research… READ MORE

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