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Advancements in Quantum Computing Applications in 2025

Quantum computing has long been heralded as the next frontier in computational power, promising to revolutionize industries by solving complex problems beyond the reach of classical computers. In 2025, we are witnessing significant strides in quantum computing applications, marking a pivotal moment in technology and science. Quantum Computing in Healthcare One of the most promising […]

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Chemistry

Boom, Sparkle… Cough? The Toxic Truth About Fireworks

If you would like to listen to a banger while reading this July 4th article, may I suggest this? Every July 4th, the night sky erupts in a dazzling display of light and color. Kids point upward in awe. Dogs tremble under beds. And for many of us, the lingering haze is just part of […]

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Science News Update, July 4, 2025

We’re still trying to figure out what the US budget means for research funding. Short answer — not good! Here’s the top news themes of the week. Scientists Warn US Will Lose a Generation of Talent The ongoing discussion reflects significant concerns about massive budget cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National […]

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AI

When Research Stalls at the Finish Line

We are living in a golden age of data and discovery (though I confess it sometimes doesn’t feel like that). Biomedical science, public health research, and behavioral data are being produced at unprecedented rates. But with this explosion of information comes a growing gap: while knowledge increases, our ability to translate it into practice struggles […]

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Astronomy

Are These 7 Stars Signs of Alien Megastructures?

A team of astronomers sifted through data on five million stars to search for signs of alien megastructures, Dyson spheres, built to harvest starlight. They found seven promising candidates that defy easy explanation. Could this be our first glimpse of extraterrestrial engineering? Let’s get one thing straight: no, scientists haven’t found aliens. But they might […]

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AI

One Token = 4.4 Bytes: Why That’s a Problem for AI

Picture this: You’ve built a brilliant AI system, poured billions into training it, and it’s almost fluent in human language—except it keeps tripping over typos, emojis, and basic math. Why? The culprit is a little-known process baked into every major model: tokenization. For most of us, tokenization isn’t even on the radar. It’s the process […]

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Environment

It’s a Heat Wave

For those in the Northeast US, it’s a heat wave. But what causes these? What Causes Heat Waves Heat waves are prolonged periods of excessively hot weather that arise from several interacting factors: What People Can Do About It Research and public health studies provide several strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of heat waves: […]

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News

What’s Next in Science? June 20, 2025

So we’ve been making a ton of changes, so be sure to browse the site to see. We’ve also been doing a lot of refine of our methods to makes sure the best and most relevant stuff gets in front of you. With that in mind, here’s what’s coming up next week! Colorectal cancer cell […]

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Transforming Lives: Health, Policy, and Innovation, June 16, 2025

Urgent: Stay Ahead in Science Innovation! Join thousands of science enthusiasts and professionals staying at the forefront of discovery. Subscribe for free and help sustain our self-funded delivery of essential insights every week. 🚨 Act now—share this blog to strengthen our reach and impact! Isolation methods of exosomes derived from dental stem cells Mesenchymal stem […]

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