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Nobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter lectures on the expanding universe
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Widespread Misuse of Crowd-Control Weapons by Law Enforcement
Open-source investigation documents many incidents of misuse and injuries across 16 U.S.
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When We Talk to AI, What Are We Talking To?
NYU professor gives the inaugural Sarah Douglas Lecture on Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence at UC Berkeley.
July 8, 2026
Researchers Shed New Light on Ancient Concrete’s Extraordinary Durability
New findings reveal how carbonation could help explain Roman concrete’s longevity over thousands of years.