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Why Do Some Soccer Players Cut the Heels Off Their Cleats?
An image of Portugal forward Pedro Neto’s cleats at the World Cup has reignited a practice among some soccer players: modifying their cleats to relieve heel discomfort.Jorge Garay
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Is an Air-Conditioning Revolution Coming to Europe?
As extreme heat becomes the norm on the continent, the AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.Sabrina Weiss
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Dimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño
As worries about a growing super El Niño mount, new findings suggest a radical solution to mitigating its impacts.Molly Taft
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Mysterious Compound Detected on Pluto and Titan
Something on Pluto and one of Saturn’s moons, Titan, absorbs light in a way unexplained by anything in spectroscopic databases.Jorge Garay
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British Space Startup Launches Longevity Lab Into Orbit
The lab will beam back data to train AI models to predict how proteins behind age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and certain cancers behave.Isabella Ward
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The Science Behind Why Soccer Players at the 2026 World Cup Are Cutting Their Socks
Holes in socks have become a curious sight at this year’s World Cup. The reasons why are a weird mix of biomechanics, perception, and player habits.Jorge Garay
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Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun
A new study suggests that when our star becomes unstable in 5 billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery demise.Simone Valesini
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What if the Universe Isn’t as Uniform as Scientists Think?
A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology.Jorge Garay
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Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Whether a Wildfire Will Burn Down Your Town
Wildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson.Kylie Mohr
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What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course
A large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.Ritsuko Kawai
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There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map
A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.Marta Musso
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Food Preservatives May Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease
Aa large-scale study demonstrates that preservatives widely used in everyday processed foods may exacerbate common health risks.Ritsuko Kawai
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Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico
Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for millions of years.Fernanda González
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3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t
The companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale.Molly Taft
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The FDA Ruled That Zyn Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Safe
Zyn nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and nicotine products remains the best idea.Megan Tomos
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How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV
Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.Aarian Marshall
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Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse
Long hours outdoors, day drinking, and World Cup matches are among the factors raising the risks of heat-related illness, as hot weather spreads across the eastern US.Emily Mullin
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Mexico’s Victory Over Ecuador Made the Ground Shake. Was It an Artificial Earthquake?
Fans’ euphoric reactions to the Mexican national team’s recent victory in the 2026 World Cup caused a series of unusual vibrations that were detected by seismic warning systems.Fernanda González
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Penalty Shootouts: Is the Team That Kicks First More Likely to Win?
Penalty kicks are already proving critical to big wins at this year’s World Cup. But the advantage in penalty kicks has more to do with psychological effects than who kicks first.Jorge Garay
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Drive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics!
Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.Rhett Allain