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Revisiting the Last Crewed Moon Mission on the Eve of the Next
Soon, astronauts might fly farther from Earth than ever before -
The Strawberry Is a Frankenfruit
New research reveals the genetic history of the cultivated strawberry -
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A planetary scientist explains how we can stalk this smoking wreckage -
What Makes This Weekend’s Blizzard So Brutal
Devastating winter storms like Fern are nothing new, but our warming world plays an increasing role in shaping these events -
Holy @#$%! Half of Parents Ok with Their Kids Swearing
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Tiny Evidence Upends a Controversial Stonehenge Theory
Researchers curious about the monument’s origins stuck their heads in the sand—for good reason -
Space Dust Could Contain Building Blocks of Life
Protein precursors can form in cosmic dust clouds -
The First Person to Get Hit by Space Junk
Decades later, extraterrestrial rubbish is quickly piling up -
What Would Richard Feynman Make of AI Today?
The scientific sage was always suspicious of grand promises delivered before details were understood -
A Closer Look at an Elusive Ancient Plague
Teeth have revealed that victims traveled from far-off homelands -
Motivation Can Profoundly Shape Your Memories
Different moods may determine what details you remember and how you recall them later -
How Giant Kangaroos Moved Across Ancient Australia
Structure of fossil foot and ankle bones was robust enough for occasional hopping
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When Passenger Planes Surpassed the Speed of Sound
We might soon see a revival of these beloved, brisk aircraft in the US
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The Brain Might Not Function Like We Thought It Did
Complex thought may be organized by connection, not anatomy
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The Promiscuous Lives of Beluga Whales
A peek into their private lives reveals mate-switching from season to season
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How Being a Good Dad Makes for Healthier Children
Paternal warmth before the age of 1 can set the tone for the family and influence physical health years later
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Heartworms Might Be Much More Ancient Than We Thought
Understanding their intricate past could be key to future treatments for pups
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Your Voice Gives Away Valuable Personal Information
The privacy risks of always-listening voice control systems—and how to protect against them -
This Fish Really Does Need a Hole in Its Head
It’s a resonating chamber for drumming with its ribs -
The Confabulations of Oliver Sacks
A neurologist reckons with recent revelations about the celebrated doctor and author -
Your Favorite Zoo Animals Are Getting Old
Humans aren’t the only mammal species with aging populations -
Tiny Mars has a Big Impact on Our Climate
New research shows the red planet plays an outsized role in Earth’s climate
