Science

Vitamin C may fight cancer — but not the way scientists once thought

Linus Pauling was widely mocked for claiming that vitamin C could fight cancer, especially after trials using vitamin C pills showed no...

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Scientists tracked 12 people in Antarctica for 10 months—what happened could shape future Mars missions

A ten-month Antarctic experiment found that astronauts may struggle not only with loneliness but also with spending too much time around the...

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Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why

Earth’s molten iron core unexpectedly reversed direction beneath the Pacific, revealing a dramatic change in the hidden engine that creates our planet’s...

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Scientists find unexpected life on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body

More than 5,000 years after his death, Ötzi the Iceman is still hosting a remarkable mix of ancient and modern microorganisms. Researchers...

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OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400

Additional details about OpenAI’s mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker. In Brief Posted: 3:43 PM PDT...

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Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands

Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting...

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Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world

Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion...

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Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until tomorrow

Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on...

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Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims

Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report. Even...

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