Falcons, the ‘Top Gun’ of the Skies, Are Helping Farmers Scare Away Pests
Farmers are turning to trained raptors to protect our produce from field pests and foodborne pathogens. ...read more
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Reports of Rising UFO Sightings are Greatly Exaggerated
The pandemic has not sparked a shocking rise in UFO sightings, experts say. But the public is growing increasingly confused by ordinary objects they see in the sky. ...read more
Six Galaxies Trapped in the Web of an Ancient Supermassive Black Hole
Astronomers have discovered a half-dozen galaxies, which formed within the first billion years of the universe, blockading a supermassive black hole. ...read more
Is Rainwater Safe to Drink? Runoff Collected by Volunteers Offers Clues
A citizen science project called Off the Roof tested rainwater runoff collected by volunteers. They found that rainwater can be easily treated, but does often have contaminants similar to what's found in streams and rivers. ...read more
Diet by DNA: Is the Best Way to Eat Written in Your Genes?
Nutrigenomics companies that use genetic data to create personalized eating plans are becoming more popular. But does matching diet to genes really improve one’s health? ...read more
20 Things You Didn’t Know About Wilderness
The great outdoors is good for our overall health, but this precious resource is in danger. ...read more
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How Rabbits Became Our Pets
Rabbits are often misunderstood. But scientists are unraveling new research about our how our bunny companions were domesticated. ...read more
The Real SETI Signal: Not a Message, but a Molecule
The grand discovery of alien life is likely to come in the form of frustratingly subtle chemical clues. ...read more
How We Will Really Find E.T. — Not with a Message, But with a Molecule
The grand discovery of alien life is likely to come in the form of frustratingly subtle chemical clues. ...read more