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The Thwaites Glacier, often called the “doomsday glacier,” is a massive ice structure in West Antarctica that scientists are closely monitoring due to its potential to dramatically raise sea levels. Thwaites, which
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The European physics laboratory CERN is planning to build the most powerful particle accelerator the world has ever seen—a megacollider that would dwarf its current flagship facility, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
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A new United Nations report paints a grim picture of the profound toll Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has taken on the country’s children over the past three years. The report, released today
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In an alarming deviation from the tenets of justice, the Attorney General’s Department—entrusted with safeguarding the rule of law—now finds itself embroiled in an egregious controversy. The reprehensible conduct of an Additional
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A new phenomenon, termed “animal-methods bias,” is impacting early-career researchers, especially those working in fields where animal models are not always necessary. This bias is causing a growing concern among researchers who
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SRI International has introduced a groundbreaking hyperspectral imager that promises to enhance situational awareness across both defense and civilian sectors. Known for its compact size, low cost, and high performance, this new
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Europe’s leading military powers, including the UK, France, Germany, and Nordic countries, are engaged in informal discussions to assume greater responsibility for continental defense, anticipating a potential shift away from U.S. support
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The illicit oil trade in Libya, fueled by heavily subsidized fuels being smuggled abroad, is sustaining the country’s rival political factions. The practice has created a steady revenue stream for armed groups,
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