
New Maps of Milky Way Are Biggest and Best Yet
The latest data release from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission is sparking a frenzy of exciting new astrophysics research
The latest data release from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission is sparking a frenzy of exciting new astrophysics research
Small nations that have done little to cause global warming stand to suffer immeasurably and are increasingly vocal about receiving compensation
The risks associated with hormonal contraception are lower than the risk of pregnancy itself and comparable to those of other over-the-counter drugs
Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves
The question is not whether we’ll experience such an event; it’s whether we’ll be ready when it strikes
High-profile celebrities have to meet the impossible expectations of being compassionate and competitive while seamlessly projecting a sexual persona
Department of Energy researchers say gasoline might have to be substituted with biofuels to ensure that climate targets are achieved
Images from Japan’s Himawari-8 spacecraft shed light on the red supergiant star’s remarkable fading
The discovery provides a glimmer of hope for the iconic white bears
Juneteenth offers an opportunity to reflect on the wildlife linked to a people’s transformation
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