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The Universe Is Teeming With Complex Organic Molecules
Wherever astronomers look, they see life’s raw materials—and hints at answers to one of the great mysteries of science.
The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language
With big cash prizes at stake—and AI supercharging research—interspecies translation is closer than ever. But what, if anything, would...
December Wildfires Are Now a Thing
Expect more fires like the fast-moving one in Malibu, scientists say.
How to Manage Food Anxiety Over the Holidays
The festive period can be stressful, particularly for those who struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns, or an eating disorder....
To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature
Microbes found in green spaces can transfer into your body, increasing bacterial diversity and potentially boosting the strength of...
A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere...
On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun.
This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the...
Oropouche virus has posed little threat outside South America in the past, but land-use change, the climate crisis, and international...
Why Can’t You Switch Seats in an Empty Airplane?
Yes, the weight distribution on an aircraft really does affect how well it flies. Our physics guy explains.
What’s the Winter Solstice? Celebrations, Science, Livestream
Here’s what happens on the longest night of the year—in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth.
NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts...
Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams will now come home in March at the earliest, to allow SpaceX and NASA engineers to complete development...
