Science
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A New View of the Most Explosive Moon in the Solar System
Recent strange activity around Jupiter’s volcanic moon, Io, confused and excited scientists.
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Where is Physics Headed (and How Soon Do We Get There)?
The future belongs to those who prepare for it, as scientists who petition federal agencies like NASA and the Department…
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A ‘Big Night’ for Newts, and for a California Newt Brigade
California is experiencing one of its wettest winters in recent history following a series of atmospheric rivers that hit the…
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Earth’s Inner Core Paused, Then Reversed Its Spin. This Is Fine.
Researchers proposed a model with a 70-year rotation cycle of our planet’s iron heart, and report that we’re in the…
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What Do We Owe Lab Animals?
The standard ethical guidelines encourage minimizing the use of, and harm to, animals used in research. Some experts propose an…
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Unlocking the Genes That Made Whales Into Giants
With names like titanosaurus and giganotosaurus, you’d be forgiven for thinking that dinosaurs were the most massive animals to ever…
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The Toxin That Helps Oyster Mushrooms Devour Worm Flesh
Consider the oyster mushroom. It’s a mild thing, a pert, often creamy-colored whorl of fungus that goes well with thyme…
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10 Mummified Crocodiles Emerge From an Egyptian Tomb
Found beneath an ancient dump, the mummies shed light on ancient Egyptian mummification practices and the many lives of a…
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Can We Talk About How We Talk About the Weather?
When the barometer drops, the hyperbole rises, and meteorologists aren’t happy about it.
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‘Polar Vortex’ Got You Baffled? Try This Extreme-Weather Guide
A handy explanation of some of the newer climatological verbiage.