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Apr 9, 2024 • 5min
Why the East Coast Earthquake Covered So Much Ground
Friday morning's earthquake was felt from New York City all the way to Washington, DC. Blame ancient fault lines and bedrock for the jolt.Read this story here.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 5min
Can You View a Round Solar Eclipse Through a Square Hole?
Here’s a cool way to watch the eclipse—and learn about the weird physics of light while you’re at it.Read this story here.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 7min
‘In 24 Hours, You’ll Have Your Pills:’ American Women Are Traveling to Mexico for Abortions
Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, more women have been crossing the border to Mexico for abortion medications and procedures.Read this story here.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 4min
How to View April’s Total Solar Eclipse, Online and In Person
Here’s some advice for safely experiencing the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada.Read this story here.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 7min
This Bag of Cells Could Grow New Livers Inside of People
Donor livers are in short supply for transplants. A startup is attempting to grow new ones in people instead.Read this story here.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 8min
Meet the Designer Behind Neuralink’s Surgical Robot
Afshin Mehin has helped design some of the most futuristic neurotech devices.Read this story here.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 7min
The Next Heat Pump Frontier? NYC Apartment Windows
New heat pumps easily fit over window sills, meaning they could replace clunky apartment air-conditioning units.Read this story here.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 6min
The Real Reason Why Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree.Read this story here.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 5min
The Next Generation of Cancer Drugs Will Be Made in Space
Injectable immunotherapy drugs can be made, in theory, but gravity prevents them from crystallizing correctly. A startup thinks the solution could be right above us.Read this story here.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 9min
Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed so Quickly
Steel structures aren’t as strong as you might think—and the immense power of a container ship shouldn’t be underestimated.Read this story here.
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