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...
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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...
An elusive equation describing bird eggs of all shapes has been found at last
For years, scientists have tried to crack a mathematical mystery: Is there an equation that can perfectly describe each and every bird egg? Variable...
What the Perseverance rover’s quiet landing reveals about meteor strikes on Mars
The lander was listening. On February 18, NASA’s InSight lander on Mars turned its attention to the landing site for another mission, Perseverance, hoping...
Scientists should report results with intellectual humility. Here’s how
In the children’s chapter book series Zoey and Sassafras, which my own two kids adore, young Zoey has to work out how to save...
Assassin bugs tap spiders to distract them before a lethal strike
Assassin bugs live up to their name. The insects expertly stalk and feed upon other small invertebrates, jabbing them with a venomous proboscis. Some...
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