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Everything We Thought We Knew About How Stardust Spreads Across the Cosmos Is Wrong
An analysis of stardust 180 light-years from Earth had some illuminating lessons
Here’s What Happens to Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank
Parts of it are basically taking a nap
Dry January: What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Alcohol for a Month
Most abstainers continue to drink less after the month is up
Celebrate the New Year With This Cosmic Champagne Cluster
A new look at the cluster offers evidence of a dramatic space crash
The Photos That Shaped Our Understanding of Earth’s Shape
Visual evidence of our planet’s curvature is relatively recent
The Emotional Cost of Parental Burnout
A burned-out parent is a less emotionally real parent
When Canaries Actually Worked in Coal Mines
These feathery gas detectors became beloved pets in the dark depths
Here’s What’s Happening in the Brain When You’re Improvising
It has a surprising cerebral signature
This Robot is Tinier than a Grain of Salt
Engineers had been trying to solve this problem for 40 years
Genetic Ancestry Doesn’t Tell Your Whole Story
If you’re looking for your genetic origin story, your DNA will only take you so far.
You Might Be Misreading Your Dog
Our own emotions may play a major role when gauging Fido’s feelings
Imagine Your Way to a Better Relationship
Picturing positive encounters can make you like a person more
