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A look inside the cyberwar between Israel and Hamas reveals the civilian toll
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The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak and could be the best this century – here’s how to catch it
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Animal behavior research is getting better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in – but there’s still room to improve
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41% of people employed as scientists and engineers are women
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China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together
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To make AI safe, governments must regulate data collection
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