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An invisible force has long eluded detection within the halls of the world’s most famous particle accelerator—until now.

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The promise of so-called “quantum advantage” is simple. By harnessing the counterintuitive rules of quantum mechanics, ...

A species of mayfly previously thought to be extinct because of how rare it is has now reappeared in Thailand.

Normally, younger rocks are deposited above older ones, forming predictable geologic layers. In the North Sea, this process ...

Scientists have discovered hundreds of giant sand bodies beneath the North Sea that appear to defy fundamental geological ...

Found in the ancient city of Caracol, the tomb contained a rare jade mask, ceramics, and jewelry often linked to the Maya ...

Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for ...