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On-surface synthesis of graphene molecules and their superlattices
Figure shows the transformation from the precursor molecule to the atomically-precise circumcoronene superlattice. (a) The precursor molecule undergoes a cyclodehydrogenation…
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Best Cheap Desktop Computer Deals for February 2021 | Digital Trends
As many laptop deals, MacBook deals, and gaming laptop deals as there are at any given moment, the best desktop…
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AT&T 5G Home Internet: Coverage, Speeds, and Plans | Digital Trends
AT&T doesn’t get much attention when it comes to 5G. T-Mobile was the first to roll out a nationwide network,…
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House Democrats pass Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, sending it to the Senate as minimum wage fight looms
House Democrats approved President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion emergency spending package in a 219-212 vote early on Saturday morning, sending…
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The Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (February 2021) | Digital Trends
Streaming service Disney+ is more than just the home of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars franchise. It’s also…
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Oahu marine protected areas offer limited protection of coral reef herbivorous fishes
A large parrotfish scrapes algae from a Hawaiian reef. Credit: Noam Altman-Kurosaki Marine protected areas (MPAs) around Oʻahu do not…
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Top health officials warn decline in COVID-19 cases is ‘stalling’ and that now is not the time to lift restrictions
COVID-19 daily case numbers had seen sharp declines in recent weeks. Top US health officials said those declines seem to…
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Best iPhone cases for protection and style
Make sure you keep your phone covered and looking good. ( Cristofer Jeschke via Unsplash/) There’s a honeymoon period in…
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The 61 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now (February 2021) | Digital Trends
Your monthly Hulu subscription is income well spent. The streaming giant has become one of the premiere destinations to catch…
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Cerium sidelines silver to make drug precursor
A mild process discovered by Rice University chemists could replace difficult, silver-based catalysis to create valuable fluoroketones, a precursor in…
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Radioactivity in meteorites sheds light on origin of heaviest elements in our solar system
Artist illustration of the formation of the solar system, capturing the moment where radioactive nuclei got incorporated into solids that…
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Phone anxiety is real—and solvable
Much of the anxiety comes from how we think people judge us based on our phone conversations. (Priscilla Du Preez/n/)…
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When using pyrite to understand Earth’s ocean and atmosphere: Think local, not global
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The ocean floor is vast and varied, making up more than 70% of the Earth’s surface.…
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Memory Without a Brain: How a Single Cell Slime Mold Makes Smart Decisions
The slime mold Physarum polycephalum consists of a single biological cell. Microinjection allows to mark the flow in Physarum in…
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‘Explicit instruction’ provides dramatic benefits in learning to read
The ability to read is foundational to education, but prolonged school closures and distance learning due to the pandemic have…
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5G’s Arrival and Its Big Impact on Smart Home Growth | Digital Trends
Now that Verizon has officially launched nationwide coverage for its 5G network — the last of the major carriers to…
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Best 5G Carrier: How to Choose the Right Mobile Plan for You | Digital Trends
In 2021, you no longer have to go out of your way to pick a specific carrier, plan, or phone…
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The Framework Laptop is the latest attempt at a true modular laptop
Something to look forward to: In a sea of laptops that are becoming less upgradeable or repairable every year, a…
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Final Fantasy VII Remake for PS5 adds a Yuffie adventure DLC and graphical enhancements
Editor’s take: Square Enix is adding an episode featuring Yuffie Kisaragi to the Final Fantasy VII remake, but it’s only…
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Smart OLED Tattoos: Engineers Create Light-Emitting Tattoo
OLED tattoo devices. Credit: Barsotti – Italian Institute of Technology Scientists at UCL and the IIT -Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia…
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NASA Investigates an “Old Faithful” Active Galaxy That Erupts Every 114 Days
During a typical year, over a million people visit Yellowstone National Park, where the Old Faithful geyser regularly blasts a jet…
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Readers react to the history of plate tectonics, pandas rolling in poop and more
Shaking up memories A post–World War II data boom clinched the unifying theory of plate tectonics after decades of debate…
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US stocks waver as chaotic bond rout cools and investors find new footing
Traders and workers watch the U.S.-Germany 2014 World Cup soccer match on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange…
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Moiré Patterns Facilitate Discovery of Unexpected New Insulating Phases
Formation of moiré pattern by two honeycomb lattices. Credit: Microwave Nano-Electronics Lab, UC Riverside UC Riverside-led study observed unexpected insulating…
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Pre-Order Outriders and Score $10 in Best Buy Rewards Free | Digital Trends
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. The free demo for Outriders, a…
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A Deadly Torrent of Debris Flows From a Himalayan Mountain
February 21, 2021 The torrent of debris from a mountain in the Himalayas devastated remote valleys in Uttarakhand, India. Sheer,…
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Do Teenage “Tyrants” – Carnivorous Dinosaur Offspring – Explain Lack of Dinosaur Diversity?
New research suggests offspring of enormous carnivorous dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, may have fundamentally re-shaped their communities by out-competing…
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Bernie Sanders says Democrats will try to devise a backdoor to implement a $15 minimum wage after major stimulus setback
A federal minimum wage hike was struck from the stimulus package on Thursday. Sen. Bernie Sanders said Democrats instead will…
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The Best 5g Phone Deals Available for February 2021 | Digital Trends
Now that 5G network coverage is growing across the U.S., it’s about time to start thinking about upgrading to one…
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Verizon outspent every other carrier combined in latest FCC 5G spectrum auction
What just happened? The Federal Communications Commission this week announced the winning bidders as well as the final bid totals…
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Scientists develop laser system that generates random numbers at ultrafast speeds
Professor Wang Qijie, the lead scientist in the development of the laser system, pictured with a prototype. Credit: NTU Singapore…
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Airbnb Boss Reveals Where He’ll Go First When Travel Restarts | Digital Trends
No surprises, it’s been a rough 12 months for Airbnb. As the Covid-19 pandemic took hold last year, the vacation…
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Best heated socks: The absolute warmest socks for cold conditions
No matter what you’re venturing out in, make sure you have your feet covered. (Jasper Guy via Unsplash/) A case…
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Rumor: Samsung will launch an Exynos-powered laptop with Radeon graphics this year
Rumor mill: Samsung and Apple have long been rivals in the smartphone world, but could they also soon have competing…
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Particle Accelerator Physics: Experiment Reveals New Options for Synchrotron Light Sources
The illustration visualizes how modulation of electron bunches via laser is used to produce microbunches that emit laser light. Credit:…
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Getting ahead of climate change
Phases of forecast-based early action efforts: design, operation, evaluation. Credit: Nauman et al. As climate change increases the occurrence of…
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Best ice pick: A versatile winter tool for camping and more
There are a lot of reasons why someone might need an ice pick. (Sara Moezzi via Unsplash/) Whether it’s floating…
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5G Coverage Map: Cities With 5G on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile | Digital Trends
As you read this, 5G is expanding across the U.S. at a considerable rate. And while you may not have…
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Next Generation Optical Fibers With 10,000 Times Lower Backscatter
The latest generation of hollow-core Nested Antiresonant Nodeless Fibers, which have been pioneered in Southampton. Credit: University of Southampton Researchers…
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Compilation of research on PFAS in the environment
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemical compounds and a current, emerging concern to environmental health.…
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We’ve finally figured out why there were no medium-sized dinosaurs
By Riley Black Offspring of enormous carnivorous dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, may have out-competed smaller species UNM Biology Giant,…
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Google uses underwater fibre-optic cable to detect earthquakes
By Priti Parikh Underwater cables carry internet traffic around the world Christoph Burgstedt/Getty Images A 10,000-kilometre-long fibre-optic cable owned by…
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Newly discovered iOS 14 trick makes rearranging apps a snap
Tips and Tricks: If you have ever tried rearranging app icons on your iPhone, you know it can be a…
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Like humans, naked mole-rats have regional accents
The naked mole rat may be weird looking, but they’re surprisingly complex creatures. (Mehgan Murphy/Smithsonian National Zoo/) If you want…
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Target expands Apple partnership, will open mini shops inside stores
What just happened? Target is doubling down on its partnership with Apple through a post-pandemic strategy that includes a store-in-store…
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A new round of stimulus checks could pump $170 billion into US stocks via retail investors, Deutsche Bank says
Retail investors could pump around $170 billion of any upcoming stimulus checks into stocks, Deutsche Bank said. The lender found…
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Does a cold winter mean fewer bugs in the summer?
Mosquitoes are hardier than you might like. (Pixabay/) As freezing temperatures finally lift across the central US, I’ve got a…
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The rise and fall of the mysterious culture that invented civilisation
Proto-cities built from 6200 years ago in eastern Europe upend our ideas about when civilisation began and why people made…
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Gaming Laptop Deals at Best Buy – Alienware, MSI, Asus | Digital Trends
While there’s no shortage of laptop deals from various retailers, gamers should be on the lookout specifically for gaming laptops,…
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Henry Cavill is Commander Shepard? Instagram post hints at secret Mass Effect project
What just happened? Henry Cavill, possibly the world’s most famous PC gamer and Geralt of Rivia himself, could be involved…
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