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Israeli views of Biden, the U.S. and diplomacy in resolving the conflict
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I’m an astrophysicist mapping the universe with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory − clear, sharp photos help me study energetic black holes
When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs…
8% of EU enterprises used AI technologies in 2023
In 2023, 8% of enterprises in the EU with 10 or more employees used Artificial…
Why did primates evolve such big brains? First study of its kind says it wasn’t for finding food
Thanks to our large brains, humans and non-human primates are smarter than most mammals. But…
It’s hard to find fossil skin, but a rare discovery reveals clues about the evolution from water to land
Fossilized skin and other soft tissues are exceedingly rare, and it is only under special…