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global warming won't kill us anymore. but it will make us suffer

Humanity won't collapse from climate change thanks to the steps we've already taken. But we will still be in serious trouble if we don't do more.
global warming won't kill us anymore. but it will make us suffer

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why we need to talk more about geothermal energy

A new energy startup wants to use lasers to make geothermal energy more accessible across the world. We should be rooting for their success.
why we need to talk more about geothermal energy

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how artificial intelligence is helping to crack fusion

Researchers trying to give the world a nearly limitless source of clean energy are getting a hand from an AI trained to fight against 100+ million degree plasma.
how artificial intelligence is helping to crack fusion

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how to quantum entangle a tardigrade for viral headlines

Websites were abuzz about quantum entangled tardigrades, making readers wonder what exactly does that mean and why you would do it.
how to quantum entangle a tardigrade for viral headlines

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the three good things you missed as the world was ending

Yes, it seemed like the world was still falling apart in 2021, but there is still some very good news.
the three good things you missed as the world was ending

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did a scientist accidentally create a warp bubble? not exactly.

No, we didn't create a microscopic warp bubble. But we may be getting closer and closer to actually doing it.
did a scientist accidentally create a warp bubble? not exactly.

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why your genes rarely determine your fate

The question of nature vs. nurture may never be settled when it comes to humans.
why your genes rarely determine your fate

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when, why, and how popular science lies to you

When science, the media, and short-sighted metrics meet, the end result is often long on flash and short on facts.
when, why, and how popular science lies to you

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to save society, should we talk to strangers?

New research says that talking to strangers has a lot of mental benefits. And they may just help us out of the societal mess we're in today.
to save society, should we talk to strangers?

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just how old is human civilization, exactly?

Many of us are taught that civilization started around 5,000 years ago, even though we know it's actually much older. But just how old is it really?
just how old is human civilization, exactly?

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how to cool things to absolute zero using only a laser

We're used to lasers being either death beams, or harmless little points of light. But we also use lasers to cool matter to absolute zero and probe the limits of physics.
how to cool things to absolute zero using only a laser

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is emotional intelligence the secret to defeating fake news?

Mastering your emotions and understanding what others feel and why can make you more resistant to fake news and social media hoaxes.
is emotional intelligence the secret to defeating fake news?

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how matter might have won the race to dominate the universe

The universe may be the way it is today because the physics of matter and antimatter work just a bit differently...
how matter might have won the race to dominate the universe

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do we finally know what makes us conscious?

One of the biggest questions about the human mind is how it creates consciousness. We may finally have an answer.
do we finally know what makes us conscious?

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yes, the wealthy really think they pulled themselves up by their bootstraps

Researchers found that not only do those with money and power think they're smarter, they're likely to exaggerate their upward mobility.
yes, the wealthy really think they pulled themselves up by their bootstraps

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