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Historian Jill Lepore discussed the misinterpretations of science fiction by tech leaders. The U.S. approved a breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug, marking progress in treating an intractable disease. New research revealed that electric rain can corrode metal.
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Scientific American
New research shows that water becomes electrified as it slides down smooth surfaces, leading to corrosion
2026-08-26 15:02 UTC
Scientific American
Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the hardest to treat and most serious forms of cancer
2026-08-26 16:00 UTC
Scientific American
Historian Jill Lepore explains what tech leaders miss in their favorite stories—and why the fight over AI data centers may be where the machine stops
2026-08-26 17:00 UTC