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Can US Measles Outbreaks Be Stopped?

The US almost lost its measles elimination status once. Lessons from that episode suggest it will be more difficult to avoid doing...

The Structure of Ice in Space Is Neither Order nor Chaos—It’s...

Long thought to be completely disordered, space ice appears to have some crystallized regions, new research suggests.

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For Algorithms, Memory Is a Far More Powerful Resource...

One computer scientist’s “stunning” proof is the first progress in 50 years on one of the most famous questions in computer science.

Everything We Know About the Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS

A team of astronomers recently discovered the traveling space object, just the third of its kind to pass through our solar system.

How to Watch the Southern Delta Aquariids and Perseids...

In July and August two spectacular meteor showers will arrive in quick succession. Here’s everything you need to know to watch them...

How to Use Clean Energy Tax Credits Before They Disappear

There are just a few weeks left to tap federal programs that make purchasing an EV, heat pump, or solar panels more affordable.

Cloning Came to Polo. Then Things Got Truly Uncivilized

A polo legend and a businessman joined forces to copy the player’s greatest horse. But with a single clone worth $800,000, some technologies...

Scientists Succeed in Reversing Parkinson’s Symptoms in...

The findings of two recent studies give hope that the disease could one day be reversed in humans—but experts warn that this complex...

Dr. ChatGPT Will See You Now

Patients and doctors are turning to AI for diagnoses and treatment recommendations, often with stellar results, but problems arise...

A Giant Planet and a Small Star Are Shaking Up Conventional...

A giant gas planet comparable in size to Saturn exists around a small red dwarf star. The discovery is beyond the scope of conventional...