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Decoding da Vinci
Discover the science behind Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces—and Mona Lisa's iconic smile.
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GameStop, Reddit, and the Rise of Risky Trades
Investing in stock call options is extremely risky.
High-Risk High-Rise
Can skyscrapers be made safer, more efficient, and livable in our rapidly growing cities?
Could tiny sensors keep methane out of our atmosphere—and homes?
Methane is a greenhouse gas 86 times as potent as carbon dioxide. What if we could see methane emissions in real time?
Search Engine Breakdown
Two leading researchers investigate racial bias built into widely used search engines.
Could plastic made from bacteria guts help solve our waste crisis?
Bioplastics called PHAs grow like beer and biodegrade like wood. And they may be able to help with our plastic waste problem.
Why Misinformation Matters
The spread of misinformation is influencing human behavior.
Half Sisters Unite Thanks to DNA Testing
In 2018, June Smith takes a consumer DNA test, hoping to solve a longstanding mystery.
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