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Why we probably live in a quantum multiverse
The once-fringe quantum Many Worlds theory now seems much more likely
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2026-10-20 10:00:00
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Scientific American
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We’re addicted to social media. How do we get sober?
How doctors, scientists and “anonymous” programs are working to free people from their phones
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2026-10-20 10:00:00
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Scientific American
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Inside the bold, quixotic quest to store planet-warming carbon in the ocean
These start-ups are trying to suck CO2 from the air and stash in the sea. Is it working?
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2026-10-20 10:00:00
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Scientific American
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The provocative new theory that could explain aging and disease
Could disruptions in the flow of energy through mitochondria cause everything from type 2 diabetes to Alzheimer’s?
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2026-10-20 10:00:00
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Scientific American
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Scientists find a way to fight Alzheimer’s brain damage without removing toxic tau
Scientists have found a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In mice, the treatment preserved roughly 40% more tissue in memory centers and improved memory, even without removing harmful tau protein buildup.
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2026-10-20 09:52:35
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ScienceDaily
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The roots of AI fear in the West are cultural, not technological
Popular conceptions of AI differ drastically between the US and China. Columnist Annalee Newitz dives into the cultural, religious and sci-fi factors driving our impressions of its power
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2026-10-20 08:00:00
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New Scientist
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NASA reveals 16 stunning galaxies hiding cosmic chaos
NASA's stunning new gallery of 16 galaxies reveals colossal black hole jets, explosive star formation, and spectacular cosmic collisions through the combined power of Chandra, James Webb, Hubble, and other telescopes. These extraordinary images expose the hidden forces shaping galaxies across the universe and offer clues about the Milky Way's own past and future.
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2026-10-20 06:17:55
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Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and cancer survival
A surprising clinical trial suggests that taking vitamin C daily could improve survival in people with precancerous blood disorders and early-stage blood cancers. Patients receiving the supplement had fewer adverse events and showed a promising survival advantage, raising hopes that a common vitamin could help protect against leukemia-related complications.
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2026-10-20 04:21:35
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Synthetic public opinion polling: AI personas don't always change their minds like real voters do
A voter surveyed in October may give a different answer by January. An AI persona might not, depending on how it's built.
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2026-10-20 03:40:01
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Phys.org
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Scientists reach the ultimate quantum limit on a surface
Scientists have achieved a quantum breakthrough by creating an ultra-clean surface where individual molecules can maintain their delicate quantum properties at the fundamental limit. The discovery could unlock unprecedented control over molecules and help drive the next generation of quantum technologies.
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2026-10-20 03:02:41
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NZ's climate in 'uncharted territory,' with more extreme weather events ahead
Much is being made of a record-strength El Niño event that could well spell a drier, windier summer for the north and east of New Zealand. But, as a major new assessment shows, it is forming against a backdrop of warming that's pushed the country's climate into "uncharted territory."
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2026-10-20 03:00:01
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Phys.org
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NASA solves a strange mystery hidden inside asteroid Bennu’s boulders
NASA scientists have finally uncovered why asteroid Bennu loses heat so quickly despite being covered in massive boulders. Samples returned to Earth reveal that its rocks are filled with hidden cracks, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for years.
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2026-10-20 02:23:00
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ScienceDaily