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Clocking in 42.02 Tesla, this magnet will hopefully power future discoveries in the field of material science.

A spate of books about evolution followed, as well as full-throated attacks on religion, particularly its creationist aspects ...

People in science are increasingly concerned about how wading into partisan politics may further erode trust in their field.

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Scientists just uncovered the truth behind “Well Man,” and proved he was a lot more than just a poor unfortunate soul.