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Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase.

Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted…

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Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower Reach Its Peak

Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can only observe a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your…

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The Dusty Magnets of the Milky Way

Every new generation of eyes sees a new version of our galaxy, the Milky Way. This Impressionistic swirl of color…

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Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data

Consumers have grown accustomed to the prospect that their personal data, such as email addresses, social contacts, browsing history and…

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An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile

When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know it belonged to an…

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Comet Pons-Brooks Is Having Its Last Hurrah

Time is running out for you to spot Pons-Brooks, the devil-horned comet that swoops into view once every 71 years.…

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NASA Searching for New Ideas for Its Mars Rocks Return Mission

The agency will seek new ideas for its Mars Sample Return program, expected to be billions of dollars over budget…

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A Surprising Shadow Was Created by the Total Solar Eclipse

Viewers of last week’s solar eclipse were treated to stunning celestial phenomena up and down the event’s path during totality.…

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What Makes Tiny ‘Water Bears’ So Tough? They Quickly Fix Broken DNA.

New research finds that microscopic tardigrades are remarkably good at repairing their DNA after a huge blast of radiation.

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No ‘Hippie Ape’: Bonobos Are Often Aggressive, Study Finds

Despite their peaceful reputation, bonobos act aggressively more often than their chimpanzee cousins, a new study found.

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