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It was a radical idea a century ago, when Einstein said space and time can be bent, and gravity was... more
Above the Arctic Circle, much of the land is underlaid by permafrost. But climate change is causing it to thaw.... more
Birds have it going on. Many of these winged dinosaurs delight us with their song and brilliant plumage. Migratory birds... more
The zombie eco-thriller “The Last of Us” has alerted us to the threats posed by fungi. But the show is... more
Drinking a cup of coffee is how billions of people wake up every morning. But climate change is threatening this... more
The Great North American Solar Eclipse will trace a path of shadow across Mexico and 13 U.S. States on April... more
Asteroids are rich in precious metals and other valuable resources. But mining them presents considerable challenges. We discuss these, and... more
Standing on your own two feet isn’t easy. While many animals can momentarily balance on their hind legs, we’re the... more
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe has ignited fierce debate about bodily autonomy. But it’s remarkable how little we know... more