Biology
Brood Awakening: 17-Year Cicadas Emerge 4 Years Early
Scientists search for the mysterious cause, as millions of hatching bugs loudly buzz the night away
Space
Who Will Build the World's First Commercial Space Station?
Weather
NOAA Forecasts Busy Hurricane Season for Atlantic
Space
Juno Reveals Jupiter's Deep Secrets
Environment
Environment
Creepy Swimmer's Itch Parasite in Northern Lakes Can Scratch Summer Fun
Conservation
Conservation
Highways Could Help Bears and Butterflies
Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Why Is Synaptic Pruning Important for the Developing Brain?
Cognition
Cognition
When Dogs Hear a Growl, They Know What to Do
Evolution
Evolution
Shaking the Dinosaur Family Tree
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Brood Awakening: 17-Year Cicadas Emerge 4 Years Early
Scientists search for the mysterious cause, as millions of hatching bugs loudly buzz the night away
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Diseases with these traits occur throughout the body
Bizarre Star Dims Again, and Astronomers Scramble to Catch It in the Act
A new observing campaign aims to understand a star that some have suggested might even host an alien civilization
How Do the Chemicals in Sunscreen Protect Our Skin from Damage?
Recognition of the risks posed by UV rays has motivated scientists to study what’s going on in our cells when they’re in the sun—and devise modern ways to ward off that damage
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Science and the Trump Presidency
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What to expect for climate change, health care, technology and more under the new administration
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Ladybird beetle wings fold themselves into a tidy package after flight, and now scientists understand how it works.
