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Backpack Makes Loads Feel Lighter and Powers Electronics by Harvesting Energy From Walking

Ancient mass production brewery uncovered in Egypt

7 Virus Variants Found in U.S. Carrying the Same Mutation

Unleashing the Potential of the Mind: Controlling Digital Interfaces, Such As Phones, Through Brain Signals

Antarctica: Southern Ocean Cools at the Surface but Warms Up at Depth

W.H.O. Researcher Seeking Coronavirus Origins on His Trip to China

Computer Love: “Couple Simulation” Model Helps Us Dive Into the Mysteries of Mate Selection

Is champagne stronger than non-bubby alcoholic drinks?

MIT Twitter Experiment Shows Clear Self-Selection Into Social Media “Echo Chambers” Due to Political Preferences

'Extraterrestrial crystal ball' hits the auction block at Christie's