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How pumpkin spice flavor was created in a lab
Thumb study reveals why one ancient human had the upper hand over another
The thumb may prove crucial to understanding Neanderthals and ourselves.
One biological molecule may explain how space affects astronauts' health
This is an unparalleled examination of why astronauts' bodies change in space.
Historic neutrino detection could tell us what the Sun is really made of
Scientists are getting to the core of the matter.
Scientists uncover billions of gallons of hidden fresh water off Hawai'i
Who's thirsty?
Researchers are bugging the deep ocean to save this elusive sea creature
Anyone down there?
This plant literally evolved to avoid humans
Can you spot it in this picture?
Humans get sick diving in the ocean, but here's why dolphins don't
In case you needed another reason to be jealous of dolphins.
Scientists have made a counterintuitive discovery about the Amazon rainforest
This is absolutely not what they expected to find.
Tiny animals provide big Arctic data
This insight will be crucial for conservation.
Key moment in human history reveals our effect on the natural world
"Peat is an important natural archive."
We're drowning in a sea of plastic. A new process could be a life preserver
Before you put your grocery bags into the recycling, read this.
Earth can’t escape this one type of pollution
To reduce pollution pockets, Los Angeles is using A.I. from Google
Nine ways to stop water pollution at home
“If you don’t want to drink it, don’t put it down the drain.”
Biden's surprisingly simple plan to clean up "forever chemicals" could actually work
The federal government may be on the cusp of admitting chemicals that kill us are "hazardous."
Here's why space messes your body up
Because so few people have been to space, little is known about the true extent of space health conditions or what drives them in the body. Until now.
Earth could have been a scorching, Venus-like world save for this one thing
One biological molecule may explain how space affects astronauts' health
This is an unparalleled examination of why astronauts' bodies change in space.
SpaceX Starship: watch incredible static fire ahead of 20-kilometer jump
If SpaceX pulls off this test, it will be a giant leap for the spacefaring company.
Historic neutrino detection could tell us what the Sun is really made of
Scientists are getting to the core of the matter.
3 experiments that prove Einstein’s theory of relativity
Over and over again, nature confirms Einstein's revolutionary theory of relativity
This is how the Apollo mission changed Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be the same without a trip or two to the Moon.
Musk Reads: SpaceX Starlink will get a much-needed feature
Werner Herzog criticizes Musk and SpaceX prepares to break a rocket reusability record. What’s next for Crew Dragon?
Watch the largest Earth-observing satellite ever launch into space
Sentinel-6 is looking out for below.
Scientists want to build a lunar habitat inspired by ancient architecture
A Pantheon for a new age.
SpaceX: how to see Starlink this week in London, New York, Los Angeles
SpaceX's internet connectivity constellation is making its way across the sky.
The astrophysics lab of the future is being built in a garage
The first-of-its-kind lab will help solve some of the biggest mysteries of the universe.
Nature
Vaccinating tigers against a common pet problem could help save them
Scientists could save the Amur tiger from extinction with a vaccine.
Scientists have made a counterintuitive discovery about the Amazon rainforest
This is absolutely not what they expected to find.
Key moment in human history reveals our effect on the natural world
"Peat is an important natural archive."
We're drowning in a sea of plastic. A new process could be a life preserver
Before you put your grocery bags into the recycling, read this.
How pumpkin spice flavor was created in a lab
Thumb study reveals why one ancient human had the upper hand over another
The thumb may prove crucial to understanding Neanderthals and ourselves.
One biological molecule may explain how space affects astronauts' health
This is an unparalleled examination of why astronauts' bodies change in space.
Historic neutrino detection could tell us what the Sun is really made of
Scientists are getting to the core of the matter.
This ancient bird’s big beak breaks new ground in the fossil record
3 experiments that prove Einstein’s theory of relativity
Over and over again, nature confirms Einstein's revolutionary theory of relativity
Dino bones reveal T.Rex’s awkward teen phase
Even tyrant lizards have growth spurts.
This is how the Apollo mission changed Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be the same without a trip or two to the Moon.
This plant literally evolved to avoid humans
Can you spot it in this picture?
Humans get sick diving in the ocean, but here's why dolphins don't
In case you needed another reason to be jealous of dolphins.
Watch the largest Earth-observing satellite ever launch into space
Sentinel-6 is looking out for below.
Scientists want to build a lunar habitat inspired by ancient architecture
A Pantheon for a new age.
