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Now That Trump’s Tariffs Have Been Ruled Illegal, Will Tech Prices Lower?
It's official: Most of President Trump's tariffs are illegal. The Supreme Court struck down the president's signature economic orders on Friday in a...
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We’ve spotted the strongest microwave laser in the known universe
Astronomers have spotted a laser-like beam of microwaves produced by two galaxies smashing together, which is the brightest and...
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Ultra-processed foods could be making you age faster
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Rumors Suggest Apple and Meta Are Betting Big on AI Wearables
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New fossils may settle debate over mysterious sail-backed spinosaurs
Were the mysterious dinosaurs known as spinosaurs excellent swimmers that could dive to catch prey? Or were they “hell...
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Microbe with the smallest genome yet pushes the boundaries of life
Symbiotic bacteria living inside insect cells have the smallest genomes known for any organism. The findings further muddy the...
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Bridging science and society in the emerging bioeconomy
Biology has long been used in agriculture, medicine, and materials. The 21st century has brought increased investment...
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Spruce trees stumped (sigh) when it comes to predicting eclipses
Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you...
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What to read this week: The Laws of Thought by Tom Griffiths
The Laws of ThoughtTom Griffiths, William Collins (UK) Macmillan (US)
FOR nearly 70 years, cognitive researchers have been fighting a...
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The maths quirk that can cheer you up if you’re feeling unpopular
Your friends are likely to have more friends than you do. Don’t worry, it’s nothing personal. It’s just about...
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Trump demands that Iran promise never to build a nuclear weapon in State of the Union address
President Trump pressed the Iranian government to reach a deal on its nuclear program during...