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Sensing with levitated nanoparticles has so far been limited by the precision of position measurements. Now, researchers at ...

Telescope readings in two near-infrared bands reveal cosmic bursts that vary in brightness and duration. ...

Beyond smoking, medical experts reveal surprising everyday factors that may increase your lung cancer risk, from household ...

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Russia's Rosatom is developing a plasma electric rocket engine that could drastically reduce travel time to Mars, potentially making the journey in 30 to 60 days.

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New observations made by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed a chaotic and perpetual light show occurring at the galaxy’s center, revealing phenomena that defy current models.

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