
Why Was Afghanistan’s Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake So Devastating?
Famed seismologist Lucy Jones explains how building methods and quake dynamics interact—and what to do about the problem
Famed seismologist Lucy Jones explains how building methods and quake dynamics interact—and what to do about the problem
Similar body odors might determine if two strangers will “click.”
The latest data release from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission is sparking a frenzy of exciting new astrophysics research
An algorithm-aided analysis of satellite images reveals the size, distribution and sources of oil slicks at sea
A new seal’s-eye view shows these specialized hairs in motion at sea
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