A breakthrough experiment has shed new light on one of astrophysics’ biggest mysteries: the origin of rare proton-rich elements. For the first time, scientists directly measured a key reaction that ...

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Google is once again testing how artificial intelligence can reshape the way users interact with information online – this time by altering one of the most fundamental elements of search: headlines.

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A 17-year-old whiz kid whose Irvine home was at the center of an FBI and hazmat squad probe last week said the search was all because of his science experiment. Federal authorities said they were ...

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Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies ...

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The 1980s were full of bright colors, big hair, and catchy music, but they also gave us child stars who became famous on TV and in movies. These young actors made people laugh, cry, and cheer, but ...