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Lunar Craters Show Spike in Earth-Pummeling Space Rocks
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Resurrecting the Genes of Extinct Plants
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The Anak Krakatau Tsunami, from the Beginning until Now
An extensive collection of links takes us through the dramatic collapse and tsunami, how we can help the survivors, and how we can stay safe
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Chemistry
Pesticides on Our Plates: Is Our Food Safe to Eat?
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Lunar Craters Show Spike in Earth-Pummeling Space Rocks
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Resurrecting the Genes of Extinct Plants
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Viewing This Weekend's Lunar Eclipse
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Has LIGO Seen Galaxy-Warped Gravitational Waves?
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Care about Science? Demand a Better Democracy
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Policy & Ethics
Why a Scientist Is Running for Seattle City Council
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U.S. Astronomers Ponder Science Priorities for the 2020s and Beyond
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6 Strange Facts about the Interstellar Visitor 'Oumuamua
On October 19, 2017, the first interstellar object, ‘Oumuamua, was discovered by the Pan-STARRS survey. The experience was similar to having a surprise guest for dinner show up from another country.
Viewing This Weekend's Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will grace the skies this Sunday, January 20—and it may or may not be red. Christopher Intagliata reports.
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Resurrecting the Genes of Extinct Plants
Scientists at Gingko Bioworks have resurrected the smell of an extinct flower by putting together the pieces of its DNA.
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