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World’s 1st graphene semiconductor could power future quantum...
Scientists overcame a limitation in graphene to harness the material as a working semiconductor at terahertz frequencies with 10 times...
Why does poop smell bad?
And for medical purposes, how stinky is too stinky?
5 stories making science news this week: A T. rex saga...
Jan. 7, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained...
Why do cats throw up so much?
What you think is cat vomit may actually be something else, like a fur ball or regurgitation.
Space photo of the week: An eerie look at Io, the most...
In our favorite space image of the week, NASA's Juno spacecraft got an unprecedented look at Jupiter's volcanic moon Io from just...
How 10 animals evolved their iconic features
Why are whales so big? Why are giraffe's necks so long? Here are the origins of 10 iconic features in the animal kingdom.
Why does the moon sometimes have a 'halo'?
The moon's halo is always 22 degrees wide in the night sky when it appears. So what causes it?
2nd tuberculosis outbreak linked to bone grafts in the...
Following two recent outbreaks, health officials have issued new guidance around how to screen donated tissues for tuberculosis.
