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You’ve heard of a leap year, but what about a leap second? A physicist explains what is messing with the Earth’s rotation

by Cody Mello-Klein
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European regulators are cracking down on Alphabet, Apple and Meta. Will that have an impact on how their products work around the world?

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by Cesareo Contreras
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Shooting victims are ‘calling’ members of Congress. Is it OK to use AI to clone your child’s voice to deliver a political message?

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by Cesareo Contreras
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Could supersonic flights be the next big thing in air travel? This flight expert isn’t so sure

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Forced labor in the clothing industry is rampant and hidden. This AI-powered search platform can expose it.

by Schuyler Velasco
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Parrots love playing tablet games. That’s helping researchers understand them.

by Schuyler Velasco
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Cybersecurity attacks have the potential to infiltrate medical devices and cripple health care, Northeastern expert warns

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by Cesareo Contreras
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What is a nova outburst? Astrophysicist explains science behind the once-in-a-lifetime event that will light up the sky this year

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Being queen is all in this termite’s head. Really

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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What will the once-in-a-generation total solar eclipse on April 8 look like?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
Two people in a boat wearing life jackets remove an unexploded ordnance from a lake.

Why unexploded ordnances pose physical — and environmental — risks

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Can you get electrocuted by an electric vehicle?

by Alena Kuzub