Researchers have published a new method of guiding lightning strikes using a laser. And another team of researchers developed a new test that uses dna as bait for respiratory viruses like COVID-19.

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A high-precision experiment is hunting for a forbidden particle flip that could expose new physics hiding in plain sight.

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Archaeologists uncover the first case of deliberate mummification of an Inca child, shedding new light on ancient Andean rituals.

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Researchers say better modeling of multi-ignition fires could help protect firefighters and guide smarter deployments.

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