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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Iowa's Push to Stop Weather Tweaking: What's the Deal?

Iowa is thinking about making it illegal to mess with the weather. This isn't just about stopping rain dances or wishing for sunshine. It's about controlling things like cloud seeding, where people try to make it rain by throwing tiny particles into the air. The idea is to stop anyone from changing

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Jan 27 2026SCIENCE

Walking on the Moon: A New Challenge for Astronauts

Walking on the Moon is not like floating in space. On the Moon, astronauts use their legs to move around. This puts more pressure on their knees, hips, and other leg muscles. It might be better for the body to use legs instead of arms for movement. Humans are built to walk and run long distances. So

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

Fixing Body Parts On-The-Spot: The Future of Medical 3D Printing

The human body is a complex machine. When it breaks down, fixing it can be a long and difficult process. But what if doctors could just print out a new part right where it's needed? That's the idea behind in-situ bioprinting. It's like having a tiny 3D printer that can create new tissue or even orga

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Jan 25 2026SCIENCE

The Challenger Disaster: A Lesson in Listening

The Challenger disaster, which happened 40 years ago, is a stark reminder of the importance of listening to experts. The story begins with Bob Ebeling, an engineer at Morton Thiokol, who was deeply troubled by the idea of launching the space shuttle in cold weather. He and other engineers had data s

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Jan 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Yamaha's Unlikely Journey: From Pianos to Powerhouses

Yamaha, a name often linked to music, has a surprising history in the automotive world. The company, which started as a piano maker, has quietly made a significant impact on car engines. Yamaha's expertise in creating resonant sounds for musical instruments translated well into building powerful and

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Jan 24 2026EDUCATION

A Look Back at 30 Years of Innovation in Materials Science

Thirty years ago, something big happened in the world of science. The School of Materials Science and Engineering at South China University of Technology opened its doors. This was a big deal because it meant more people could study how things are made and how to make them better. Over the years, t

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Jan 23 2026SCIENCE

Plants Fight Back: How Arabidopsis Uses Special Chemicals to Stop Bacteria

Plants have clever ways to protect themselves. When bacteria attack, they make special chemicals called hydroxycinnamoyl tyramine conjugates. These chemicals can hurt the bacteria, strengthen the plant's walls, and send signals to prepare for more stress. Scientists wanted to understand how these c

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Jan 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Audeze's New LCD-5s: A Leap in Sound and Style

Audeze has just dropped their latest headphones, the LCD-5s, at NAMM 2026. These aren't just any headphones; they're packed with Audeze's fancy SLAM tech. This tech gives the headphones a deep, lifelike bass and a super accurate midrange. On top of that, they look sleek with a new design. The LCD-5

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Jan 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Battery Power: A Smart Coating for Better Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Lithium-sulfur batteries are seen as a big deal for the future of energy storage. They can hold a lot of energy and are lightweight. But there are some big problems holding them back. One issue is the shuttle effect, where tiny particles move around and cause damage. Another problem is the growth of

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Jan 20 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Efficiency in a Custom-Made Enzyme for Vitamin D Production

Scientists have been working on making a special enzyme better at producing a form of vitamin D. This enzyme is a mix of different parts, like a custom-made tool. The usual way to improve such enzymes is to tweak small parts here and there. But this time, the team took a bigger picture approach. Th

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