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The World Health Organization estimates 600 million people a year already suffer from foodborne illnesses.
By Jess Thomson published
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By Jack Murtagh published
A breakthrough in Hilbert's sixth problem is a major step in grounding physics in math
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Astronomers have stumbled upon yet another ghostly galaxy that appears to be devoid of dark matter, the elusive stuff that makes up most of the material universe.
By Ben Turner published
Why matter dominates over antimatter in our universe has long been a major cosmic mystery to physicists. A new finding by the world's largest particle collider has revealed a clue.
By Ben Turner published
The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.
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