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Texas hunkers down as Hurricane Beryl approaches

Beryl strengthened to a hurricane before hitting the southern US state of Texas on Monday, where some residents were evacuated over warnings of flooding and power outages.

California fires spread in July 4 weekend heat wave

California firefighters battled multiple blazes in record heat Friday, with a new fire breaking out near the famous Yosemite National Park even as a larger inferno further north came under control.

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New study augments distribution and reproduction data for little-known female Oceania fantail rays
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A new approach to realize quantum mechanical squeezing
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Engineers develop advanced optical computing method for multiplexed data processing and encryption
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Researchers realize time reversal through input-output indefiniteness
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Applying the art of origami to advance 3D bioprinting
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Researchers predict new phase in neutron stars that favors 'nuclear pasta'
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Scientists sustainably create peptide-based medicines, pave way for greener cancer treatments
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To boost ocean research, some scientists are turning to superyachts
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