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From Whence Lightning
Researchers may have elucidated the long-mysterious chain of events that gives us bolts from the heavens
The First Lunar Road Trip
In 1971, NASA made history with the first moon cruise—and the relic remains
You Have Never Felt Climate Change Like This
Earth scientist Kate Marvel gets personal about climate science
These “Junk” Proteins May Fuel Adaptation
And they could help some creatures adjust to changing climates
How to Thwart Internet Scams
The workings of our brains render us vulnerable to scamming, but data removal services offer a digital barricade.
Stabbing Starfish to Save the Reefs
Coral decimating crown-of-thorns starfish are increasingly descending on reefs in the Pacific—so divers are fighting back
What We Still Get Wrong About Psychopaths
Many scientists portray psychopathy as a brain disorder, despite a lack of evidence
The Dawn of Bathtub Cosmology
A phenomenon that captured the imaginations of generations of bathers may be key to understanding planetary formation
Marking Time in a Changing World
Climate change is throwing traditional calendars into disarray











