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While self-driving vehicles are being deployed in numerous cities globally, persistent controversies continue to challenge…
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Nearly half of all cancer patients undergo radiation therapy as part of their care. Ionizing…
How scientists are helping plants get the most out of photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the starting point for almost every food chain, sustaining most life on Earth.…
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In Australia, dog ownership often goes hand-in-hand with a love for the great outdoors. Whether…
Your guide to the southern sky in 2024
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The two US missions set to open a new era of commercial lunar exploration
Two commercial spacecraft are scheduled to launch to the Moon early in 2024 under a…
AI can now attend a meeting and write code for you – here’s why you should be cautious
Microsoft recently launched a new version of all of its software with the addition of…
Want to buy a home telescope? Tips from a professional astronomer to help you choose
While the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope…