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Extended cosmic-ray electron spectrum has a break but no other features
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Delayed Big Bang for dark matter could be detected in gravitational waves
Late arrival of dark matter would leave subtle imprint on space–time
Optimization algorithm gives laser fusion a boost
Simulations suggest that iterative technique could increase the energy output of direct-drive inertial confinement fusion
New imaging technique could change how we look at certain objects in space
3D reconstruction technique for polarized radio sources could also reshape views of how radio galaxies form
Millions of smartphones monitor Earth’s ever-changing ionosphere
Crowd-sourced data could improve global navigation satellite systems such as GPS
Electromagnetic waves solve partial differential equations
New photonic technique could boost analogue alternatives to numerical methods
Triboelectric device reduces noise pollution
A fibrous composite foam employs the triboelectric effect and in situ electrical energy dissipation to absorb low-frequency sound waves
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