The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles a year ago were among the worst in California’s history. They were exacerbated by persistent drought, a buildup of vegetation and Santa Ana winds which, at times, exceeded 80 mph. The most damaging fires,…
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It's been one year since wildfires devastated Los Angeles. What have we learned?
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From immune evasion to activation: A new cancer vaccine strategy
A research team led by Professor Chen Peng from the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at Peking University has developed a novel cancer immunotherapy strategy that forces tumors to expose themselves to the immune system.
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Small businesses say they aren't planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs—here's why
Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it likely harder for this cohort to find entry-level jobs.
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NVIDIA can now sell AI chips to China as US eases export rules
The U.S. is easing restrictions on advanced AI chip exports to China, opening a path for NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices to seek approval to sell high-performance processors under revised federal rules.
Under new regulations released…
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Towards recycling of fiber composites: More sustainable epoxy thanks to phosphorus
Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are derived from fossil sources. When they end up in the environment, they cause pollution for generations. When incinerated in…
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Robots learn human touch with less data using adaptive motion system
Researchers in Japan have developed an adaptive motion reproduction system that allows robots to generate human-like movements using surprisingly small amounts of training data.
Despite rapid advances in robotic automation, most systems…
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Q&A: Can a routine shingles shot lower risk of dementia?
Research has found the shingles vaccine not only prevents the painful, blistering rash in older people, but also protects the brain.
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Consumer 3D printers power super-resolution imaging optics under $1
Researchers have demonstrated that consumer-grade 3D printers and inexpensive materials can produce advanced optical components capable of super-resolution imaging.
Each custom lens costs less than $1 to make. The work could significantly…
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Brainstem region may drive high blood pressure via nerve connections
Scientists have discovered that a part of the brain may be behind high blood pressure.
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Microsoft pledges water-positive AI data centers, full power payments
Microsoft has unveiled a new initiative aimed at reducing the environmental and economic impact of its expanding U.S. data center footprint, as concerns grow over how artificial intelligence infrastructure affects local communities.
The…
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