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Researchers from North Carolina State University and Rice University have created a nontoxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment—even in climates as ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida bill is taking aim at paper straws. A bill has been introduced in both the House and Senate that would require jurisdictions with straw laws to allow options other ...

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One of my favorite STEM challenges—hands-on problem-based activities designed to build students’ critical thinking and ...

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For centuries, honey bees have fascinated scientists with their ability to travel long distances, locate food and return unerringly to their hives. Now, a new study has revealed an even more ...

Billions of coffee pods are sold every year. Coffee giant Lavazza is betting that consumers are finally ready for a different ...

The White House announced the winners of its first Presidential AI Challenge, a nationwide competition aimed to spur students and teachers to solve problems in their schools and communities using ...

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