Category: 7. SciTech
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Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse
As New York City braces for an extreme heat wave amid the July 4th weekend and World Cup festivities, government officials and local hospitals are ramping up efforts to prevent heat-related illness.
Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) by Thursday, with a heat…
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For The First Time, Scientists Say They’ve Built a Synthetic Cell From Scratch : ScienceAlert
Scientists from the University of Minnesota say they have created the first-ever synthetic cell built entirely from scratch, and seen it go through an entire ‘life’ cycle – including reproduction.
“This is likely the most exciting project I’ve ever worked on,” says synthetic biologist Kate…
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Mexico’s Victory Over Ecuador Made the Ground Shake. Was It an Artificial Earthquake?
The ground literally shook after the two goals that secured Mexico’s victory over Ecuador in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Mexico’s Digital Platform for Early Warning and Comprehensive Risk Management (SASSLA) reported that the fans’ celebrations following goals by Julián…
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