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New research suggests some vegetative patients may be experiencing everything. The ethical and philosophical implications will haunt you long after you finish reading.

The Fed might hike rates instead of cutting them. Russia and Iran are the unexpected winners at the Strait of Hormuz. This expert breakdown connects the war to your wallet.

Turbine blades operate hotter than their own melting point. The trick? Growing each one as a single crystal. Materials science at its most mind-bending.

Everyone blamed AI for the Iran school bombing. The actual cause — human decisions made over many years — is more damning than any rogue algorithm.

Someone criticized ICE on Reddit. The government's response: a secret grand jury to find out who they are. The escalation from summons to subpoena is the quiet part said loud.