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Katya Poltorak

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Health

Why do people self-harm? The mind-body divide might hold some clues

Ken Duffy stands in dim blue light as handwritten equations, geometric diagrams and streaks of light are projected over him and the dark background.
Science & Technology

AI is solving math problems that stumped humans. What comes next?

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Science & Technology

Love sloths? A little space can make a big difference

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Health

What does a healthy brain look like? Turns out it's all relative.

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University News

How do you clean a giant ship? This student builds robots for the job

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Health

Could a molecular ZIP code unlock treatments for untreatable diseases?

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Science & Technology

Boston’s rats are talking. Scientists are listening with AI

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Science & Technology

AI turns bodycam footage into text. Can it keep the speakers straight?

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Health

PFAS may raise blood pressure during pregnancy. Who is at risk?

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Science & Technology

A spider in disguise puts wildlife travel habits in the spotlight

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Science & Technology

This AI-powered chip can offer a deeper look at faulty brain activity

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Science & Technology

This cat is new to science. What does it take to identify a species?