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How the CIA’s Kryptos Sculpture Gave Up Its Final Secret
Uncovering the CIA’s Kryptos puzzle took three parts math and one part sleuthing
Categories: Astronomy
Google Measures ‘Quantum Echoes’ on Willow Quantum Computer Chip
“Quantum echoes” rippling through Google’s quantum computer chip Willow could lead to advances in molecular chemistry and the physics of black holes
Categories: Astronomy
Zoo Lunch Mishap Reveals Lizards’ Hidden Fire Detector
Australian “sleepy” lizards are not so sleepy when it comes to fire
Categories: Astronomy
Earth’s Falling Reflectivity Means the Planet Is Getting Darker—And Hotter
The planet’s brightness is dimming—changing rainfall, circulation and temperature
Categories: Astronomy
How Word Choice and Effort Make Apologies Sound Genuine, according to Psychologists
The words we choose when apologizing—especially longer, effortful ones—can signal sincerity and make our apologies feel more authentic.
Categories: Astronomy
