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First "Marsquake" Detected on Red Planet
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Talking Black Holes with Astrophysicist Katie Mack
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NASA to Seek Iron-Spewing Volcanoes at Psyche
New research suggests the large metallic asteroid may harbor signs of past “ferrovolcanism” that could help rewrite early chapters of the solar system’s history
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The Hidden Seismic Symphony in Earthquake Signals
Space
Space
First "Marsquake" Detected on Red Planet
Space
Space
Talking Black Holes with Astrophysicist Katie Mack
Evolution
Evolution
River Dolphins Have a Wide Vocal Repertoire
Biology
Biology
Seabird Poop Speeds Up Coral Growth
Cognition
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Honeybees Can Put Two and Two Together
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Policy & Ethics
Where Are the Black Women in STEM Leadership?
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Did a Meteor from Another Star Strike Earth in 2014?
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Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods So Young?
Female puberty is starting earlier and earlier, with worrying consequences for women’s health
SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Explodes During Engine Test
The accident is likely to significantly delay the company’s plans for crewed launches
Scientists Uncover California's Hidden Earthquakes
Nearly two million tiny tremors could help explain the inner workings of key faults
The Mathematics of (Hacking) Passwords
The science and art of password setting and cracking continues to evolve, as does the war between password users and abusers
Making Sense of Quantum Mechanics
Philosopher David Albert thinks there might be a “clear and straightforward” way of thinking about quantum phenomena...
When Lab Experiments Carry Theological Implications
Efforts to create new life-forms—and new universes—will raise profound questions
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Inside the Ant Lab: Mutants and Social Genes
Social insects such as ants and bees often have complex societies, but understanding the genetics behind their social interactions can be difficult due to their complex lifecycles. This lab in New York hopes to investigate the genetics of ant social behavior by focusing on an unusual species: the clonal raider ant...
