How did life begin on Earth? While scientists have theories, they don't yet fully understand the precise chemical steps that led to biology, or when the first primitive life forms appeared.
Astrobiology
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It might seem worlds away from the Earth we know. But can "Star Trek" teach us anything about the economics of our own society?
Economics & Business
Dec 29, 2025
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As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet. Not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a ...
General Physics
Dec 29, 2025
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The game of cricket is believed to have originated in rural England sometime in the 16th or 17th century.
Other
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Properties that remain unchanged when materials are stretched or bent, which are broadly referred to as topological properties, can contribute to the emergence of unusual physical effects in specific systems.
The millions of species humans share the world with are valuable in their own right. When one species is lost, it has a ripple effect throughout the ecosystems it existed within.
Ecology
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Unfortunately, many women and girls know all too well what it means to be victims of verbal harassment. They are familiar with its emotional and psychological impact. What about men? What would they feel if they were in the ...
Social Sciences
Dec 29, 2025
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Encapsulated microbubbles (EMBs), tiny gas-filled bubbles coated in lipid or protein shells, play a central role in biomedical ultrasound. When exposed to ultrasound waves, EMBs contract, resulting in oscillations that enhance ...
Soft Matter
Dec 29, 2025
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Even most rocket scientists would rather avoid hard math when they don't have to do it. So when it comes to figuring out orbits in complex three-body systems, like those in cis-lunar space, which is between Earth and the ...
Space Exploration
Dec 29, 2025
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For many of us, listening to music is simply part of the driving routine—as ordinary as wearing a seatbelt. We build playlists for road trips, pick songs to stay awake, and even turn the volume up when traffic gets stressful.
Social Sciences
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