AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient – and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets
In the rapidly evolving field of space exploration, propulsion technology stands as a pivotal element that determines the success of…
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Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science
Pennsylvania's rich and diverse ecosystem is home to a wide variety of wild mushrooms, both edible and poisonous, making the…
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Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation
On November 20, 2025, the Trump administration unveiled a contentious 28-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine,…
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Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA
Recent research has revealed that the relationship between modern dogs and wolves is more complex than previously understood, challenging long-held…
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Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education
In the ongoing debate surrounding the value of higher education, particularly in the context of state legislatures and Congress, the…
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Automated systems decide which homeless Philadelphians get housing and who stays on the street – often in ways that feel arbitrary to those waiting
In Philadelphia, the issue of homelessness remains a pressing concern, with thousands of individuals living in shelters or on the…
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Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams
In the contemporary workplace, the idea that one should "find a job you love, and you'll never work a day…
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Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
In a compelling new study, scientists have delved into the intricate relationship between melting Antarctic ice sheets and their impact…
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When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe
In early 2025, scientists utilizing NASA's James Webb Space Telescope made a groundbreaking discovery: three astronomical objects that could potentially…
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The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up
**The ChatGPT Effect: Transforming Information Retrieval and User Behavior** In just three years since its launch, ChatGPT has fundamentally reshaped…
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