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A new treatment could restore some mobility in people paralyzed by strokes
Sitting in an exam room, surrounded by doctors and scientists, Heather Rendulic opened her left hand for the first time since suffering a series...
What has Perseverance found in two years on Mars?
In August 2021 on a lonely crater floor, the newest Mars rover dug into one of its first rocks. The percussive drill attached to...
This robot automatically tucks its limbs to squeeze through spaces
Inspired by how ants move through narrow spaces by shortening their legs, scientists have built a robot that draws in its limbs to navigate...
Greta Thunberg’s new book urges the world to take climate action now
The Climate BookGreta ThunbergPenguin Press, $30 The best shot we have at minimizing the future impacts of climate change is to limit global warming...
Glassy eyes may help young crustaceans hide from predators in plain sight
Fledgling crustaceans have eyes like the sea, a peculiarity that could help them hide from predators. Young shrimp, crab or lobster larvae already rock...
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You’d be forgiven for thinking that depression has a simple explanation. The same mantra — that the mood disorder comes from a chemical imbalance...
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This dinosaur might have used its feet to snag prey in midair like modern hawks
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This robot automatically tucks its limbs to squeeze through spaces 
Greta Thunberg’s new book urges the world to take climate action now