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A knot and a graph representing the problems that the artificial intelligence program DeepMind tackled.

DeepMind cracks 'knot' conjecture that bedeviled mathematicians for decades

By Stephanie Pappas published 6 December 21

The artificial intelligence company DeepMind has teamed up with mathematicians to generate new conjectures in pure mathematics.

What is a Faraday cage?

By Jonathan O'Callaghan published 3 December 21

Reference Faraday cages are protective enclosures that prevent electromagnetic radiation from entering.

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As Pac-man-shaped Xenobot “parents” move around their environment, they collect loose stem cells in their “mouths” that, over time, aggregate to create “offspring” Xenobots that develop to look just like their creators.

Pac-Man-shaped blobs become world's first self-replicating biological robots

By Stephanie Pappas published 2 December 21

Biological robots made from frog cells can self-replicate like no other organism, by moving around raw materials to build more of themselves.

Here's a look at the best binoculars deals.

Binoculars deals: Magnificent savings on Celestron, Nikon, Bushnell and more

By Jeanna Bryner published 1 December 21

These amazing binoculars deals will have you stargazing and sightseeing for less.

This Cyber Monday exercise bike deal will save you on the Schwinn IC4 exercise bike.

Save $200 on this Schwinn IC4 spin bike for Cyber Monday

By Live Science Staff published 30 November 21

Deals This exercise bike deal will save you $200 at Best Buy on this amazing spin bike.

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Best science kit deals 2021

By Jeanna Bryner published 29 November 21

Deal Find the perfect science kit deals for your child this holiday season.

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Check out our best binoculars for kids for 2021. Here, a young boy is shown close-up holding a set of binoculars up to his eyes.

Best binoculars for kids 2021

By TJ Fink published 29 November 21

Here's out list of the best binoculars for kids so you can find the perfect pair.

Here's a look at the best microscopes for kids. Shown here, a girl looking through a microscope.

Best microscopes for kids 2021

By Timothy Williamson, TJ Fink published 29 November 21

Perfect for every skill level and budget, these are the best microscopes for kids right now.

Best Osmo deals 2021: Save on educational fun

By Jeanna Bryner published 29 November 21

Don’t miss out on these Osmo deals for a fantastic STEM gift for any child

Check out our roundup of the best slime kit deals. Here, a child plays with slime with their hands.

Save on these Slime Kit deals

By Kimberly Hickok published 27 November 21

This roundup of the best slime kit deals has something for all of the kids in your life.

A laser-induced fusion reaction taking place inside the world's biggest laser at the National Ignition Facility's target chamber.

The world's biggest laser: Function, fusion power and solving a supernova

By Andrew May published 24 November 21

Reference There’s a giant laser in California that’s all about space and national defence, but it’s not a sci-fi super-weapon – it’s an amazing research tool for scientists

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Who invented the lightbulb?

By Elizabeth Palermo, Callum McKelvie published 23 November 21

Reference Though Thomas Edison credited as the man who invented the lightbulb, this revolutionary technology was in fact developed by several inventors.

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The Hera mission will arrive at Didymos two years after DART's impact.

NASA's DART mission has a sequel. How Europe's HERA will explore an asteroid impact aftermath.

By Tereza Pultarova published 22 November 21

The Hera mission will follow NASA's DART asteroid-deflecting spacecraft to the binary space rock Didymos and detail the aftermath of DART's collision with the smaller of the two asteroids.

Mathematical formulas on green background. Mathematics is at the heart of science and our daily lives.

What is mathematics?

By Elaine J. Hom, Jonathan Gordon published 11 November 21

Reference Mathematics is the science that deals with the logic of shape, quantity and arrangement. It's all around us.

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A photo of Kevin Warwick using his cyborg implant to control a robot hand over the internet.

Who was the first cyborg?

By Patrick Pester published 10 November 21

Fictional cyborgs have appeared in science fiction since the 1920s, but who was the first human to fuse with technology and become a real-life cyborg?

What's the world's longest bridge?

By Katharine Gammon, Ailsa Harvey published 27 October 21

Reference Explore the incredible engineering behind the longest bridges in the world

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China test-fired a massive new solid-fueled rocket motor on Oct. 19, 2021.

China just test-fired a massive solid-fueled rocket

By Andrew Jones published 25 October 21

China has test fired a huge new solid rocket motor, creating more propulsion options for the country’s growing space activities.

Genetic engineering, Cripsr concept art.

What is CRISPR?

By Aparna Vidyasagar, Nicoletta Lanese published 21 October 21

CRISPR is a simple yet powerful tool for editing genomes. It allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function.

Representatives from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences sit in front of a screen displaying the winners of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry..

Nobel Prize in chemistry given to duo whose method solves 'mirror-image problem' in chemistry

By Ben Turner published 6 October 21

Their solution allows scientists to select the 'chirality' of the molecule they are building

William Shatner is ready for your questions.

William Shatner 'AI' will chat with you about the 'Star Trek' actor's life

By Mindy Weisberger published 6 October 21

Conversational video technology enables AI-powered back-and-forth between viewers and prerecorded responses.