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Science on the ballot. Next week in Science, November 1, 2024.

For our US-based audience, there’s really only one thing to pay attention to- the election. Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump hold contrasting views on various issues, but neither has spoken much about science. However, their policies could significantly impact the research community, particularly in areas like climate change, public health, and technology competition […]

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Society

When Darkness Rises: The Age-Old Vampire Legends of Romania

Imagine walking through a quiet village in Romania at dusk. The air grows cold, and the villagers whisper stories of the dead, tales so old they seem woven into the fabric of the land. These are no ordinary stories; they speak of vampires, creatures that defy death, rising from their graves to wreak havoc on […]

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Psychology

The Ghosting Effect: The Hidden Emotional Toll on Relationships

Imagine investing your time, emotions, and energy into a relationship, only to have the other person suddenly vanish—no explanation, no closure, just silence. For many, this is an all-too-familiar scenario. It’s called ghosting, and while the term may be relatively new, the emotional turmoil it creates is anything but. Ghosting is when someone abruptly cuts […]

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Astronomy

Robots and Black Holes: What the connection?

Imagine a robot—a small, wheeled vehicle—able to simulate the movement of planets around a black hole. At first glance, it seems impossible that a machine on Earth could replicate the intense, otherworldly dynamics of spacetime, where even light bends to the will of gravity. But that’s exactly what a group of scientists has done. Using […]

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AI and particle accelerators

Imagine you’re in a room where a particle accelerator—one of the most complex machines humans have ever built—is quietly humming. It’s a machine capable of propelling particles to nearly the speed of light, unlocking mysteries of the universe that were once thought to be out of reach. But running these massive, high-precision machines is no […]

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Astronomy

Sunquakes: The Solar Phenomenon That Shakes the Cosmos

When you think of earthquakes, you likely picture scenes of rumbling ground, cracking buildings, and chaos. Now, imagine something like that happening on the Sun—giant, invisible waves shaking the surface of our star. These solar quakes, or “sunquakes,” may not topple buildings, but they provide groundbreaking insights into the Sun’s mysterious processes, and understanding them […]

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Computing

How a 5-Nanosecond Breakthrough is Changing Quantum Computing

Imagine a world where computers operate on the edge of reality, using the peculiar rules of quantum mechanics to perform calculations millions of times faster than the best supercomputers today. That future, though distant, is inching closer, thanks to the latest innovation in superconducting qubits—a core technology in quantum computing. What’s the big deal? Researchers […]

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Next Week in Science, October 25, 2024

What do we have in store? Could it be a lot of spooking Halloween stories? And Halloween science? Well, you’ve have be checking us out to be sure. Unlock Science Secrets Discover revolutionary research and innovative discoveries with ‘This Week in Science’! Designed for educators and science lovers, our free weekly newsletter offers insights that […]

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Biology

Nighttime Lights and Alzheimer’s: The Surprising Link You Need to Know

Imagine a world where the soft glow of streetlights, the distant hum of city lamps, and even the security lighting in your neighborhood could be silently impacting your brain. While light pollution has been known to affect wildlife and disrupt sleep patterns, new research suggests it could be influencing something even more alarming: Alzheimer’s disease […]

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It’s Mole Day! Getting to know Avagadro’s Number

Have you ever wondered how many tiny particles exist in the smallest grain of sand or the breath of air you just inhaled? The world of atoms and molecules is vast yet incredibly tiny. That’s where Avogadro’s number comes into play—it’s the key to understanding how countless invisible particles make up everything around us. Whether […]

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