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Entomologist William Romoser of Ohio University says NASA images depict insect- and reptile-like creatures on Mars.
A study found alarming changes in the bodies of astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
When it comes new PR disasters, NASA isn’t taking any risks.
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The idea that celestial objects exist within utterly immense cosmic structures is becoming inescapable.
Neil deGrasse Tyson wants to believe. He just needs to see the evidence first.
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Researchers develop a novel method to measure gravity that can get much more information.
Dinosaurs never left Earth, but they still traveled millions of miles through the Milky Way galaxy.
The process of digging into hard questions makes the moment of discovery all the more satisfying.
What can the beauty of autumn’s colors teach us about mortality?
Recognizing the opportunity the future holds can help you better manage the challenges to come.
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When it comes time for humanity to pick a new home, where will we go?
Archetypes of creation and the origin of all things.
A historic NASA probe sends back a treasure-trove of information from billions of miles away.
A new paper claims that scientists might be wildly mistaken about the density — and therefore, the shape — of our universe.
Scientists recently discovered a black hole that’s smaller than previously thought possible.
New forensic evidence and three other theories on London’s most notorious serial killer
Rather than scrubbing the emissions from fossil fuel plants, a new analysis suggests we should simply replace those power plants with renewable alternatives.
An Oxford scientist claims a Nobel-Prize-winning conclusion is wrong.
NASA’s intrepid Curiosity rolls upward into Mars history.
Unnatural Selection and the thrilling, terrifying possibilities of genetic editing.
As many as 200 million people could fall permanently below the high tide line by 2100.
An Oxford scientist’s controversial theory rethinks dark matter and dark energy.
The billionaires are both looking to the stars, but each has a different dream for space colonization.
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The consequences of our climate-cooking habits will burden all future humans.
The achievement is an important milestone in quantum computing, Google’s scientists said.
Scientists from John Hopkins find a material for quantum computing.
Take the circumstances in your life seriously, but not literally. Here’s why.
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A close encounter with cosmologist James Peebles encouraged me in my scientific career.
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