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A four-legged ‘Robodog’ is patrolling the Large Hadron Collider
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- The European Organization for Nuclear Research has developed a four-legged, dog-inspired robot, CERNquadbot, to navigate the hazardous and cramped areas of the Large Hadron Collider in the Swiss city of Geneva.
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Cookies are finally dying. But what comes next?
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- Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies, starting with around 1% of global Chrome browser users. This move could significantly disrupt the online economy and affect advertisers' ability to collect sensitive user information.
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What would happen if everyone stopped eating meat tomorrow?
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- The global consumption of meat, particularly in industrialized countries like the U.S., contributes significantly to climate change. Scientists are urging people to reduce meat consumption or abstain altogether to lower animal agriculture's climate pollution, which accounts for 15% of the planet's greenhouse gas emissions.
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Do you never feel FOMO? Time to meet its twin, JOMO.
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Introverts coined the term JOMO, or the joy of missing out, to normalize a love of solitude. But a new study suggests that those who miss out too much have higher levels of social anxiety.
Personal growth2 min read - Popular Science
Engineers finally peeked inside a deep neural network
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Scientists used well-worn mathematical analysis to examine deep neural networks—notoriously enigmatic artificial intelligence—and found some some very human calculations. Popular Science reports.
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Lion’s mane mushroom shows promise in boosting brain cell growth
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Lion's mane mushrooms have long featured in traditional Chinese medicine, but now Popular Science reports researchers have discovered an active compound inside the fungi that could enhance memory.
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Why it matters that humans and nature are growing apart
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Environmental psychologists believe interactions between humans and nature can shape pro-environmental behaviours. Popular Science introduces us to research which explores such ideas.
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Polio survivors in the US still struggle with the aftershocks of the disease decades later
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The vaccines may have ended the terror of the disease in the 1940s, but for those who still struggle with symptoms decades later, the pain is ongoing. Popular Science reports on post-polio syndrome.
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Only 4 people have been able to solve this 1934 mystery puzzle. Can AI do better?
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A British literary whodunit from the 1930s has been repopularized through TikTok, and now group are trying to use an AI platform to help readers crack the code. Popular Science has the breakdown.
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Dark matter, Jupiter’s moons, and more: What to expect from space exploration in 2023
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The 2020s have seen a space launch boom with the James Webb Space Telescope and NASA's massive Space Launch System Moon rocket. Popular Science looks at what is to come in space science for 2023.
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This ancient language puzzle was impossible to solve—until a PhD student cracked the code
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Solving this 2,500-year-old linguistic algorithm from India could allow scholars to decode millions of Sanskrit texts—and access lost wisdom. Popular Science describes the student's "eureka moment."
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For better sleep, borrow the bedtime routine of a toddler
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We've all looked into hacks for a better night's sleep. Popular Science says we're overlooking an obvious answer: "There are millions of tiny advisors ready to serve as top-notch sleep role models."
Personal growth3 min read - Popular Science
What successful forest restoration looks like
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Over 400 million hectares of forest have been lost since 1990. Popular Science reports on the impact this has had on the earth and what reforestation efforts look like across the globe.
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To save coral reefs, color the larvae
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Popular Science explains scientists work with coloring larvae. A cost-effective solution that may save our reefs.
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9 ways to be a better conversationalist
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Most people engage in conversations every day, but are you doing it right? Popular Science provides some useful tips on the best ways to converse.
Personal growth6 min read - Popular Science
The tortoise, the myth, the legend: Jonathan turns 190
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The extraordinary reptile, estimated to have hatched in 1832, has celebrated in style. Popular Science looks at the history of what is thought to be the oldest chelonian ever.
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How worried should we be about solar flares and space weather?
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Did you know that a natural activity taking place on the Sun can render your electronics devices useless? This Popular Science explainer stresses on the need to understand space weather better.
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Companies pledge to reduce plastic waste, but the burden falls to you
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Popular Science analyzes how businesses are lining their pockets by passing the costs of plastic reduction on to us.
Climate2 min read - Popular Science
We're only 8 years away from stronger El Niño and La Niña events
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Popular Science explains the rare triple-dip La Niña we are seeing this year will likely impact the opposite weather system El Niño too due to climate change.
Climate3 min read - Popular Science
Gigantic fossils hint at super-sized 7,000-pound sea turtle
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A hiker found bone fragments of the colossal creature that weighed as much as a hippo and once swam in the ocean off Spain. Popular Science has the impressive details.
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