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How CoreWeave Went From Crypto Mining to Wall Street’s A.I. Bellwether
CoreWeave, which provides computing power for A.I., was founded by three Bitcoin enthusiasts. The company is now set to make the first prominent A.I. initial public offering. Read More
Read More »Physicists Bend Time Inside a Diamond, Creating a Brand-New Phase of Matter
Physicists at Washington University have forged ahead in the field of quantum mechanics by creating a new phase of matter known as “time crystals” and the even more advanced “time …
Read More »New Study Confirms Antidepressants Work for Anxiety – But the Long-Term Story Is Unwritten
Antidepressants work, at least in the short term, when it comes to treating generalized anxiety disorder. A new Cochrane review of 37 trials and over 12,000 participants confirms their effectiveness …
Read More »The Sky Is Falling – And It’s Leaving Space Junk Stuck in Orbit
Greenhouse gases are doing more than warming our planet — they’re reshaping space itself. As emissions cool and shrink the thermosphere, satellites experience less drag, allowing more space junk to …
Read More »The Hidden Science Behind Water’s Stunning (Or Murky) Colors
Ever wondered why some lakes are bright blue while others are green or brown? The answer lies in the way light interacts with tiny particles, algae, and organic matter. These …
Read More »NASA’s Next Mission Could Finally Solve the Mystery of Our Solar System’s Edge
The heliosphere, a cosmic bubble formed by the Sun, protects our solar system from interstellar threats and influences life’s evolution. Despite its vital role, its true shape remains a puzzle, …
Read More »Exercise in a Pill? Brown Fat Discovery May Extend Lifespan and Boost Fitness
Rutgers researchers found that increased brown fat improves longevity and exercise capacity in mice. They aim to develop a drug that replicates these benefits in humans. Rutgers Health researchers have …
Read More »Elon Musk’s Starlink Expands Across White House Complex
Trump administration officials said the company donated the internet service, saying the gift had been vetted by the lawyer overseeing ethics issues in the White House Counsel’s Office. Read More
Read More »Amazon Rainfall Sparks Tiny Cloud Factories in the Sky
Rainfall triggers bursts of natural nanoparticles, which contribute to cloud formation and additional precipitation over the Amazon rainforest. During the wet season in the Amazon rainforest, heavy afternoon rainfall is …
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