Earth Could Be a Lens for a Revolutionary Space Telescope
Stationed beyond the moon, the proposed “terrascope” would use our planet’s atmosphere to magnify light from distant objects
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Japanese Whaling Is Not the Greatest Threat to Whale Conservation
Global outrage should focus on North American fishing and shipping industries as well
Two Ebola Drugs Show Promise amid Ongoing Outbreak
People who receive either therapy soon after infection have a 90 percent survival rate, a clinical trial finds
How We Are Wired for Smell
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The Dawn of Self-Consciousness
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Is Guilt Good for Your Health?
Negative feedback helps some people make better health choices, but we need a different approach to motivate others
