Follow-up observations by Webb confirm GRB 250702B is most energetic cosmic explosion ever recorded

Considering the immense size of the universe, it's no surprise that space still holds plenty of secrets for us. Recently, ...

Twisting sound: Scientists discover a new way to control mechanical vibrations in metamaterial

Scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have discovered a way to control ...
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Matthew J. Guberman-Pfeffer studies the physics that makes biochemistry work

When Matthew J. Guberman-Pfeffer started working toward his undergraduate degree in 2007, he planned to study political science, and he selected chemistry as an elective. Guberman-Pfeffer has low ...

Inside the long-shot megaproject that aims to solve our energy worries forever

The race is on to harness the near-infinite power of nuclear fusion—by building a star on Earth. And scientists are closer ...
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The pros and cons of digital IDs - and do we need them?

Fans of digital ID cards argue that they will speed the UK into a digital future by giving everyone a way to prove who they are. What's confusing about this argument is that we can do that already. We ...