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/ 3 weeks agoMirror life is a scientific fantasy leading to a dangerous reality − a synthetic biologist explains how mirror bacteria could conquer life on Earth
Synthetic cells that look just like natural cells but are chemically reversed could outcompete other living organisms − with dire consequences...
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/ 3 weeks agoLegal fight against AI-generated child pornography is complicated – a legal scholar explains why, and how the law could catch up
US law tries to strike a balance between free speech and protecting people from harm. When it comes to child pornography,...
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/ 3 weeks agoNOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it
NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather...
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/ 3 weeks agoWhy are migrants dying trying to cross into the US? These are the 3 main risks they face
Drowning, blunt force trauma and exposure to extreme weather are among the risks that migrants face making the dangerous journey across...
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/ 3 weeks agoHow opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
After nearly a decade of annual upticks in overdose deaths, the city saw a drop in 2023, the latest data available....
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/ 3 weeks agoWhether Christians should prioritize care for migrants as much as for fellow citizens has been debated for centuries
A scholar of religion and migration writes about the long-standing tensions among Christians regarding their moral obligations to those more or...
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/ 3 weeks agoRural Americans don’t live as long as those in cities − new research
The study shows rates for smoking, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease are comparatively higher in rural areas, leading...
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/ 3 weeks agoArt and science illuminate the same subtle proportions in tree branches
Artists and scientists explore how we subconsciously perceive subtle proportions in trees.
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/ 3 weeks agoIf FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be left to build...
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/ 3 weeks agoWhy the price of your favorite chocolate will likely continue to rise
Aridity is silently spreading through many of the world’s cocoa-producing regions. There are steps we can take to save them.
