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How Phantom Limb Tricks Us
New maps of the brain may explain why amputees feel pain in the void -
The Evolution of … Everything
From cells to cellphones, trial and error shapes it all -
Visit the 7 Most Extreme Planets in the Universe
From molten glass rain to oceans of lava, an intergalactic tour of the most terrifying and beautiful climates out there -
Looking for Life’s Source on Ceres
The dwarf planet might have had a hot core and liquid oceans -
The Pleasure of Patterns in Art
The interplay between repetition and variation is central to how we enjoy creative work -
Sugar, the Secret Plant Thermostat
It could help plants grow at temperature extremes -
Origami Fit for the Cosmos
The traditional art of paper folding has long been used in space, but new flower-like patterns could be game-changers -
How Skinks and Honey Badgers Fight Snake Venom
Some animals evolved a remarkably similar trick to survive -
When Our World Was a Wasteland
During the Permian, Earth was without climate guardrails -
Looking at Art on Psychedelics
People took mushrooms, then studied famous paintings. Here’s what happened. -
The Cosmos Is Trying to Kill Us
Airbursts from space may be more common than we thought -
This Mars Probe Went Missing
A space tragedy illuminates the risks of penny pinching
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When the Ocean Floor Came Alive
The first map of the Atlantic seafloor revealed a dynamic world under the waves
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A Rogue New Life Form
A tiny microbe discovered by accident challenges the definition of cellular life
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Wild Orbits Prime Planets for Life
Looking for habitable worlds? Check the ones with extreme swings. -
Making Backpacks for Tiny Fish
A new generation of petite, submersible tracking tags offers a fresh look at the lives of little fishes -
A Beautiful Accident Etched in Crystal
This microscopic garden was a miraculous failure -
This Muppet Is a Memory Device
Developing a high-tech, brain-like memory device led to a “cute surprise”