Sealed for 50 Years, Rare Apollo Lunar Sample Will Have Its Opening Day
Set aside since the 70s, the pristine sample container holds clues to the moon's past and future. ...read more
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Serial Killers of Science
Be glad you’ll never get a house call from these doctors, who used their medical training and scientific knowledge for murder. ...read more
Is Maternal Instinct Backed by Science?
It’s complicated, researchers say. ...read more
Emotional Distractions Can Be a Double-edged Sword
Grabbing your phone in a moment of loneliness isn't always a bad thing. But if you’re seeking long-term solutions, learning to process negative feelings is best. ...read more
Meet the AI-Controlled Drone That Flies Faster Than Human Pilots
Scientists created an algorithm that helped the drone find the fastest path for navigating an indoor racetrack — outstripping the times of two professional drone pilots. ...read more
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The Secret Science of Fairy Circles
The cause of the mysterious desert phenomenon has baffled researchers for decades. ...read more
Canadian Mine Waste Is Crossing Borders and Facing International Backlash
For decades, Canadian waterways have carried toxic mine waste through natural ecosystems, into tribal lands and across the U.S. border. A coalition of indigenous leaders and scientists are now calling for international protection. ...read more
Beneath the Surface of the New U.S. Marine Sanctuary
A 962-square-mile section of Lake Michigan was designated a U.S. National Marine Sanctuary in 2021, along the shores of Wisconsin. ...read more
Scientists Scour Sewage for Coronavirus Clues
Wastewater’s gone mainstream. Epidemiologists and public health officials are using Chicago’s labyrinth of century-old sewer lines to track and even predict COVID-19 pandemic trends. ...read more