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  1. Physics

    Here’s how to levitate something without magic

    Levitation may seem like fantasy. But all it takes is a little physics — and sound waves, magnetism or electricity.

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  2. Tech

    Let’s learn about lab-grown meat

    Lab-grown meat may still be several years away from your local grocery. But such alternatives to farmed or free-range meats are on their way.

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  3. Physics

    This microphone picks up sounds by watching them

    This microphone can “hear” by viewing the tiny vibrations made in everyday objects as sound waves strike them.

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  4. Artificial Intelligence

    5 things to remember when talking to a chatbot

    When using ChatGPT or other chatbots, remember your voice matters and watch out for flattery and hallucinations. And for important advice, ask real people.

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  5. Health & Medicine

    A little shape-up helps these pimple patches get a grip

    These zit patches use some innovative geometry to anchor onto skin. This solves one problem that’s hindered other uses of microneedles for drug delivery.

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  6. Tech

    A modified glue gun squirts a material to help heal broken bones

    The handheld printer might someday apply bone-repair patches directly onto fractures — complete with antibiotics to prevent infection.

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  7. Chemistry

    Let’s learn about surprising uses for human waste

    Around the world, scientists are investigating ways to turn poop and pee into fertilizer, fuel and construction materials.

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  8. Artificial Intelligence

    AI shouldn’t be trusted with your mental health, teen finds

    Her research suggests that ChatGPT and similar AI systems are not suitable replacements for human therapists.

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  9. Materials Science

    Spooky! Grooved surface sends ice sailing — no outside push needed

    Boulders that have mysteriously moved across Death Valley’s landscape inspired the work. The new surface can slingshot ice in a chosen direction.

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