Bob Grant

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    Earth’s Nastiest Neighbor Was Closer Than We Thought

    The Mars-size object that smashed into our planet and made the moon came from the inner solar system

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    Here’s How Rocks Heal Themselves in Deep Faults

    In Earth’s cracks, slow-motion temblors rumble while the planet repairs itself

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    Human Evolution Insights Found Up a Neanderthal’s Nose

    The face of our sturdy evolutionary cousin comes into focus

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    Kale Isn’t the Superfood You Thought

    But a lab-grown sauce can help

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    These Ants Kill Their Own Queen

    The tale of parasitic species that coerce their victims into committing matricide

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    These Are the THC Derivatives Poised to Go Up In Smoke

    A stopgap spending bill just ended the longest US government shutdown ever, and it may decimate a weed-infused segment of the economy

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    Are Rare Earths Really That Rare?

    Misnomers and international trade

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    The Surprisingly Ancient Origins of Your Dog

    New research shakes up the history of humanity’s best friend

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    The Universe Is a Mirror

    And it’s reflecting back wrinkles

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    An illustration of a group of narwhals swimming together.

    Why Are Narwhals Messing with Hydrophones?

    The unicorns of the ocean might also be the kitties of the sea