Here’s what the next 10 years of space science could look like
The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey is basically a sneak preview of the next 10 years of U.S. space science. Every decade, experts assembled...
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A child’s partial skull adds to the mystery of how Homo naledi treated the dead
A child’s partial skull found in a remote section of a South African cave system has fueled suspicion that an ancient hominid known as...
Baleen whales eat (and poop) a lot more than we realized
Whalers have plucked giant whales from the sea for much of the last century, reducing their numbers by up to 99 percent for certain...
Neutron star collisions probably make more gold than other cosmic smashups
The cosmic origins of elements heavier than iron are mysterious. One elemental birthplace came to light in 2017 when two neutron-rich dead stars collided...
Pluto’s dark side reveals clues to its atmosphere and frost cycles
Pluto’s dark side has come into dim view, thanks to the light of the dwarf planet’s moon. When NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew past...
A rush to watch a supernova exposed its last gasp before exploding
A mad scramble to observe the moments after a star’s death is helping scientists understand how the star lived out its last year. Astronomers...
Lithium-ion batteries made with recycled materials can outlast newer counterparts
Lithium-ion batteries with recycled cathodes can outperform batteries with cathodes made from pristine materials, lasting for thousands of additional charging cycles, a study finds. ...
Are viruses alive, not alive or something in between? And why does it matter?
Villain. Killer. Menace. Since 2020, scientists and public officials have used these words to describe SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. News articles, research...
Gene-edited stem cells help geckos regrow more perfect tails
Regenerating body parts is never easy. For instance, some lizards can grow back their tails, but these new appendages are pale imitations of the...
What parents need to know about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
Five to 11-year-olds are a step closer to being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Federal health officials are expected to...
A new treatment could restore some mobility in people paralyzed by strokes 
What has Perseverance found in two years on Mars? 
This robot automatically tucks its limbs to squeeze through spaces 
Greta Thunberg’s new book urges the world to take climate action now