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Technology
Take a Tour of The Tiny, Wonderful World of Microfluidics
ScienceAlert - ALBERT FOLCH
When you think of micro- or nanotechnology, you likely think of small electronics like your phone, a tiny robot or a microchip. But COVID-19 tests – …
1 hour ago
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Climate
Human Impact on Earth Is Shrinking an Entire Layer of The Atmosphere, Scientists Warn
ScienceAlert - Tessa Koumoundouros
Our world is hugged by complex layers of gases that make up the atmosphere. They protect and nurture all life as we know it. Now, we're shrinking an …
2 hours ago
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Titanium
'Titanium Bubbles' May Explain Why Stars Explode Despite Running Out of Fuel
ScienceAlert - PAUL M. SUTTER
If you're a fan of titanium, you should head to the nearest supernova. You'll get more than enough of it. And its presence can help astronomers …
5 hours ago
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Artificial Intelligence
Our Weird Dreams May Help Us Make Sense of Reality, AI-Inspired Theory Suggests
ScienceAlert - Mike McRae
There you are, sitting front row of Miss Ryan's English class in your underwear, when in walks Chris Hemsworth holding a saxophone in one hand and a …
7 hours ago
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Sleep
Is It Possible to Get Too Much Sleep? Here's What Scientists Think
ScienceAlert - EVA HAMRUD
Sleep has a major impact on our health and wellbeing. Busy lifestyles often make it difficult to sleep as much as we would like to. Not sleeping …
19 hours ago