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The Big (Yet Hidden) Consequences of Antarctica's Record...
As the continent rapidly warms, unique communities of tiny animals like water bears are transforming in profound ways.
The Food We'll Eat on the Journey to Mars (Algae Caviar,...
Humans are headed for the cosmos, and we’re taking our appetites with us. What will fill the void when we leave Earth behind?
What Scientists Can Learn From Alien Hunters
The history of the search for extraterrestrial lifeis good way to understand the unintended consequences of fence-building and boundary-setting...
The Secret to Blowing Massive Soap Bubbles
This physicist-approved recipe uses a dash of polymers to create world-record-scale bubbles.
The Universal Law of Turbulence Isn't So Unruly After All
By exploiting randomness, mathematicians have proved an elegant law that underlies the motion of rushing rivers and other chaotic...
What Is a Coronavirus?
The 2019 novel coronavirus is one of the seven members of this family known to infect humans.
Using Crispr to Fight Cancer Shows Promise in First US...
Using genetically-edited cells to supercharge the immune system caused no adverse effects in cancer patients. It's too soon to tell...
Want to Fight Climate Change? Stop Believing These Myths
In Mark Jaccard’s new book, *The Citizen’s Guide to Climate Success,* he argues that the key is to stop obsessing about notions like...
Europe’s Solar Orbiter Begins Its Journey to the Sun
ESA's orbiter will work with NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to unveil the mysteries of our home star and the origin of violent storms that...
A Promising Crispr Trial, Happy-ish Tesla Investors, and...
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