A cyberterrorism charge in Pakistan connected to riots in the UK illustrates how authorities are reaching across borders to tackle disinformation, but bringing overseas suspects to justice won’t always be possible ​A cyberterrorism charge in Pakistan connected to riots in the UK illustrates how authorities are reaching across borders to tackle disinformation, but bringing overseas …

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A new variant of mpox is surging in Central Africa, raising concerns about how quickly it could spread further afield ​A new variant of mpox is surging in Central Africa, raising concerns about how quickly it could spread further afield A new variant of mpox is surging in Central Africa, raising concerns about how quickly it …

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A monument in southern Spain that dates to between 3600 and 3800 BC appears to have been built with an understanding of geology and physics ​A monument in southern Spain that dates to between 3600 and 3800 BC appears to have been built with an understanding of geology and physics A monument in southern Spain that …

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The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted six strange worlds the size of planets that formed like stars – and the smallest may be building its own miniature solar system ​The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted six strange worlds the size of planets that formed like stars – and the smallest may be building …

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A single ytterbium atom, cooled down to extreme temperatures and manipulated with laser beams, could reveal how gravity affects quantum objects ​A single ytterbium atom, cooled down to extreme temperatures and manipulated with laser beams, could reveal how gravity affects quantum objects A single ytterbium atom, cooled down to extreme temperatures and manipulated with laser beams, …

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Last week, the U.S. National Science Foundation made major strides in research, innovation and conservation, marked by key announcements and engagement with the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). On August 20… ​Last week, the U.S. National Science Foundation made major strides in research, innovation and conservation, marked by key announcements and engagement …

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Hurricane Beryl hit Houston, Texas, on Sunday, July 7, causing death and injury and leaving more than two million people suffering power outages and structural and environmental damages estimated at $3.3 billion. To aid in the relief effort, local… ​Hurricane Beryl hit Houston, Texas, on Sunday, July 7, causing death and injury and leaving more …

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An AI-powered model found that approaching intersections more slowly could lower yearly US carbon emissions by up to around 123 million tonnes ​An AI-powered model found that approaching intersections more slowly could lower yearly US carbon emissions by up to around 123 million tonnes An AI-powered model found that approaching intersections more slowly could lower yearly …

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Researchers identified two brain networks that help us anticipate and identify transitions in music – and these networks look different in musicians and non-musicians ​Researchers identified two brain networks that help us anticipate and identify transitions in music – and these networks look different in musicians and non-musicians Researchers identified two brain networks that help us …

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