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The Origins of the 'OMG Particle'

August 14, 2018 | Article

Right now, as you read this very text, your DNA is getting sliced up by tiny, invisible bullets.
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The Universe Is Expanding. But Astrophysicists Aren't Sure How Fast.

August 07, 2018 | Article

The universe's rate of expansion is in dispute, and we may need new physics to solve it.
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Here's What We Know About CRISPR Safety

August 05, 2018 | Article

The gene-altering technique called CRISPR has enormous potential to improve our health, treat diseases, improve the quality and quantity of our food supplies, and tackle environmental pollution. But how safe is it?
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Sorry Elon Musk, Colonizing Mars Is Unlikely. And It's a Bad Idea, Space Scientist Says

August 04, 2018 | Article

We have learned that there could be life beneath Mars’ surface and that it may be impossible to terraform its surface.
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Hackers Target 3rd Dimension of Cyberspace: Users' Minds

July 31, 2018 | Article

The Russian attacks on the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the country's continuing election-related hacking have happened across all three dimensions of cyberspace – physical, informational and cognitive.
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Why Do Paper Cuts Hurt So Much?

July 31, 2018 | Article

Consider, for a moment, the paper cut. It happens suddenly and entirely unexpectedly, usually just as you are finally getting somewhere on that task you had been putting off.
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Death-Defying Lizards Fly Off Sticks During Leaf-Blower Wind Experiment

July 26, 2018 | Article

Only the strongest survive.
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How Old Is My Pet in Dog Years or Cat Years?

July 24, 2018 | Article

"Just how old do you think my dog is in dog years?" is a question I hear on a regular basis. People love to anthropomorphize pets, attributing human characteristics to them.
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What's Behind 'Weeping' Virgin Mary Statues?

July 23, 2018 | Article

To understand why a weeping statue would be religiously meaningful, it's first important to appreciate the connection between miracles and the Virgin Mary.
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Can Elon Musk Fix Flint's Water Problems?

July 18, 2018 | Article

The Michigan community of Flint has become a byword for lead poisoning. Elon Musk recently entered the fray.
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