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Science & Medicine

NASA launched the Roman Space Telescope on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, beginning a mission to map billions of galaxies and probe dark energy.

IBM demonstrated a quantum computation with 70 error-corrected logical qubits that classical methods could not reproduce.

A CAR T-cell therapy put six patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis into remission, with three achieving medication-free status.

A 1.4-million-year-old footprint track in Kenya revealed that Paranthropus boisei individuals reached human-like body sizes.

▌Signals

⚡IBM's quantum computer solved a problem in 15 minutes that is classically intractable, meaning it would take a classical computer an impractical amount of time.
"IBM quantum computer solves classically intractable problem in 15 minutes" — Science Daily (all)
⚡A cancer therapy induced remission in patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis.
"A cancer therapy put severe rheumatoid arthritis into remission" — Science Daily (all)
⚡NASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to map the universe and study dark energy and dark matter.
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Paleontology and archaeology

1.4-million-year-old footprints discovered in Kenya indicate a previously unknown large-bodied hominin species.
"1.4-million-year-old footprints reveal a surprisingly large human relative" — Science Daily (all)

Physics and space science

Researchers tested a magnet-powered braking system for spacecraft reentry to improve safety and reusability.
"Magnet-powered braking tested for safer reusable spacecraft reentry" — Phys.org
A theoretical model shows that a spacetime crystal can undergo a phase transition that mimics black hole formation.
"Spacetime crystal can transition into a black hole" — Science Daily (all)
Scientists have detected a large thermal anomaly in the interior of Mars.
"Massive heat anomaly discovered deep inside Mars" — Science Daily (all)

Natural hazards

New research indicates that a future Cascadia subduction zone earthquake could cause more severe shaking in Oregon than previously estimated.
"Next Cascadia megaquake may hit Oregon harder than expected" — Science Daily (all)
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Scientists have detected hundreds of previously unknown seismic events beneath Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier.
"Hundreds of hidden earthquakes found at Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier" — Science Daily (all)

Other

A quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction has been mined for the first time.
"First quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction mined" — Gizmodo
A study on fruit flies found that infection kills gut cells while diet reshapes existing ones.
"Infection kills gut cells, diet reshapes existing ones in fruit fly study" — Phys.org
Study finds use of HEPA air purifiers for one month may improve cognitive function.
"HEPA air purifiers may boost brain function after one month" — Science Daily (all)
A study found that common supplements are as effective as antibiotics in treating severe gum disease.
"Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease" — Science Daily (all)
Researchers propose spirulina as a sustainable source of vitamin B12 to address deficiencies.
"Spirulina offers sustainable solution to vitamin B12 deficiency" — Science Daily (all)
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