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The New Math Bridge Beyond Fermat’s Last Theorem
Two papers, representing the work of more than a dozen mathematicians, have finally figured out how to connect two realms that were...
The Real Reason Veterinarians Gave a Tiger a Covid-19 Test
It’s hard for humans in New York City to get a test for the coronavirus. So when a Bronx Zoo tiger tested positive for Covid-19, it...
How to Whirl a Squirrel off of a Bird Feeder
In a viral video, a backyard snack bandit gets his just desserts. Next time he'll want to check the physics of circular motion.
Space Photos of the Week: The Super Pink Moon
Our satellite has inspired great writers for centuries. So we've paired these images with verses from literary stargazers—can you...
A New, Plastic-Busting Enzyme Can Break Down Water Bottles
The end result of the reaction is a raw material that can be reused in new products.
Farmworkers 'Can't Pick Strawberries Over Zoom'
Field workers face many risks trying to feed a nation during the pandemic: crowded conditions, a lack of safety protections, and hunger...
Astronaut Mike Massimino on How to Make the Most of This...
We’re all feeling a little cooped up right now. So why not shelter in place like you’re in a space shuttle, orbiting above the Earth?
Modified Sleep Apnea Machines May Ease the Ventilator Crunch
Preparing for surges of Covid-19 patients, health care workers are turning to retrofitted versions of devices that are plentiful and...
Does Vaping Raise Your Risk of Covid-19 Symptoms?
There are no studies yet, but reports showing heightened dangers for tobacco smokers and lung damage from vaping are raising alarms...
The FDA Asks Companies to Stop Selling Ranitidine
The federal agency cites concerns that the widely-used antacid may contain a possibly cancer-causing contaminant called NDMA.
