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    Among mammals, males aren’t usually bigger than females
    
    By Jonathan LambertApril 16, 2024
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    A new type of immune cell may cause lifelong allergies
    
    By Tina Hesman SaeyApril 12, 2024
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    What the weird world of protists can teach us about life on Earth
    
    By Susan MiliusApril 11, 2024
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    A new type of immune cell may cause lifelong allergies
    
    By Tina Hesman SaeyApril 12, 2024
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    You’re too distracted. Here’s why that matters and what to do about it
    
    By Alison Pearce StevensApril 4, 2024
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    Explainer: What is autism?
    
    By Payal DharApril 1, 2024
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    Turning jeans blue with sunlight might help the environment
    
    By Helen BradshawApril 17, 2024
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    Scientists Say: Supercontinent
    
    By Katie Grace CarpenterApril 15, 2024
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    Experiment: Can plants stop soil erosion?
    
    By Science BuddiesApril 5, 2024
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    Explainer: What is the solar cycle?
    
    By Adam MannApril 8, 2024
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    Scientists Say: Corona
    
    By Maria TemmingApril 8, 2024
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    Get ready for the 2024 total solar eclipse
    
    By James R. RiordonMarch 7, 2024
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    ‘Jailbreaks’ bring out the evil side of chatbots
    
    By Kathryn Hulick10 hours ago
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    How to design artificial intelligence that acts nice — and only nice
    
    By Kathryn Hulick10 hours ago
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    A new tool could guard against deepfake voice scams
    
    By Kathryn HulickApril 15, 2024

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