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When we think of powerful magnets used in particle accelerators or for NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance), we often envision bulky machines, sometimes the size of buildings. But in an extraordinary ...

Some of the most extreme explosions in the universe are Type I superluminous supernovae. “They are one of the brightest ...

How AI‑powered “smart home” technologies could improve safety and ease caregiver burden for people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia ...