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Stunning New Images Show Bright Future for Euclid, a Telescope Studying the ‘Dark’ Universe
The latest images from Euclid, a European mission studying dark matter and dark energy, are spectacularly beautiful—and scientifically promising
Stunning New Images Show Bright Future for Euclid, a Telescope Studying the ‘Dark’ Universe
The latest images from Euclid, a European mission studying dark matter and dark energy, are spectacularly beautiful—and scientifically promising
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Huge Blobs of Seaweed Are Choking the Caribbean’s Iconic White Sand Beaches
Lifting the Veil on Near-Death Experiences
Superheavy Elements Are Breaking the Periodic Table
500-Pound Prehistoric Bird Was a ‘Giga-Goose,’ Fossils Reveal
Scientists reveal the face of Australia’s massive, extinct “giga-goose”
New ‘FLiRT’ COVID Variants Could Be Driving an Uptick in Cases. Here’s How to Avoid Them
COVID numbers are low, but some evidence suggests they could be rising. Here’s how to protect yourself this summer, according to experts
COVID’s Six-Foot Rule Made Scientific Sense at the Time
Attacks on Anthony Fauci over guidance on masking and social distancing issued during the COVID pandemic ignore the science on viral spread
H5N1 Bird Flu Isn’t a Human Pandemic—Yet. American Contrariness Could Turn It into One
Americans don’t like being told what to do, and many don’t trust government. These stubborn attitudes might turn H5N1 bird flu into a pandemic
NASA Refuses Hubble Rescue Mission and Trims the Space Telescope’s Science
Failing hardware on NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope may lead to less science, officials say, but the space agency isn’t ready to pursue a private repair mission
Neurodivergent Kids Flourish When They’re Taught How Their Brains Work
When teachers and parents talk to kids about having ADHD, autism or learning disabilities, they set them up for success