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World's Whaling Slaughter Tallied at 3 Million

Commercial hunting wiped out almost 3 million animals in the last century

Under-represented and underserved: Why minority role models matter in STEM

A recent University of Massachusetts Amherst study found having academic contact with female professionals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can have positive influences on students—female students in particular...

Danielle N. Lee

Policy

Experimental Tests of Theology

It’s understandable why some people prefer not to test their beliefs, but evidence-based science teaches us that reality does not go away when you ignore it...

Avi Loeb | Opinion

Evolution

Bonobo Mothers Supervise Their Sons’ Monkey Business

Some wild female bonobos introduce their sons to desirable females—then make sure their relations won’t be interrupted by competing males. Karen Hopkin reports.

Karen Hopkin

Is Sense of Smell Powered by Quantum Vibrations?

Controversial theory gets green light from physicists

JR Minkel

Special Report

Confronting Misinformation

Viral lies, overwhelming uncertainty, and leadership that amplifies falsehoods and fear: no wonder we feel anguished by our information environment. During an election season of great consequence, what would make society less vulnerable to division?...

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Biology

What Is CRISPR, and Why Is It So Important?

This revolutionary gene-editing system has taken science by storm.

June 22, 2021

Evolution

At the Bottom of Lake Huron, an Ancient Mystery Materializes

June 1, 2021

Space & Physics

Decoded: What Are Black Holes?

May 25, 2021

Space & Physics

Experience Seven Minutes of Terror in New Perseverance Mars Rover Landing Video

February 22, 2021

Space & Physics

The Future of Mars Exploration

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