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A constellation of cubesats fitted with special detectors could sniff out nuclear weapons hidden on satellites launched by adversary nations, according to a new study. In 2024, rumors began to swirl in military circles that Russia might be developing a…
Employers typically seek out well-qualified candidates, but a new study by researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management highlights the potential risks associated with workers who feel overqualified for their jobs. When employees saw themselves as overqualified, they…
Some World Cup crowds are more in sync than others, but all have some common features, Northeastern experts say.
Between July 7 and July 17, Venus will put on two evening-sky shows: first passing close to Regulus, the brightest star in Leo the Lion, and then appearing near a waxing crescent moon. Both events are easy to see with…
The American Earth-observation company Vantor maps Earth from space in 3D. The images are available in near-real time, revealing immediate effects of natural disasters and armed conflict. What is more, the images are also absolutely stunning. Vantor, which operates a…
A new study shows that relationships with artificial intelligence (AI) systems can evolve from casual conversations to bonds characterized by emotional intimacy, emotional dependence or experiences similar to a romantic breakup. The study is based on in-depth interviews with 17…
A new mathematical model suggests that social norms may be just as important as economics in determining how the world responds to climate change. The research shows that efforts to reduce emissions in one region can unintentionally influence climate action…
A new report sheds light on an understudied aspect of public school success. Since the 1970s, researchers have found that the most effective public schools tend to be led by highly skilled principals. Less clear, though, is what it takes…
A cynical doctor. A ruthless chemist. An arrogant billionaire. A calculating mafia boss. These are not only some of today’s most iconic fictional characters—they are also the figures that artificial intelligence models found most similar to fictional biographies of people…
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in the clean room at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 26, 2026. (Image credit: NASA/Sydney Rohde (Rocz)) NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is hanging out in the clean room at…