California Sober? Scientists Find Smoking Cannabis Reduces Alcohol Consumption in This Specific Situation
Scientists discover that the 'California Sober' approach of replacing alcohol consumption with cannabis is effective under certain conditions
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“It Sounds Impossible, but They Did It”: Students Develop New Tech to Power 3D Holograms Using Quantum Entanglement
A novel microscopic imaging technique developed by Brown University engineers captures 3D images using quantum entanglement.
Mystery Behind Unusual Markings on Mars Has Been Solved—And They Aren’t What Researchers Hoped For
Hope for flowing water on modern-day Mars appears dashed after recent work examined mysterious markings on the red planet's surface.
Lightsails That Can Travel 20% of The Speed of Light Move Closer to Reality
A new method for manufacturing lightsails that can reach up 20% of the speed of light is making the technology look more viable than ever.
Was Mars ‘Rusted’ by Water? Scientists Uncover New Clues to the Red Planet’s Iconic Color
Ancient Martian water may have played a crucial role in shaping the Red Planet’s crimson landscape, new findings suggest.
“Astronomy is Facing an Existential crisis,” Says Researcher Who Solved Radio Telescope Mystery
An American Astronomy team at Brown University found themselves in a mystery when an Australian telescope recorded some perplexing data.
Astrobiologist Makes ‘Improbable’ Find atop Massive Martian Volcanoes
An international research team led by a Brown astrobiologist says they've discovered something 'improbable' atop these Martian volcanoes.
Engineers Invent Strings That Can (Almost) Vibrate Forever
A team of engineers reports they have invented strings that can almost vibrate forever, which could revolutionize nanotechnology.
Space Snowman: Astronomers Try to Unravel a Mysterious Object at the Edge of the Solar System
A team of researchers say they may have finally unraveled the mysteries of a distant space object known affectionately as "Space Snowman."