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Black History Month in the U.S. is a good time to celebrate these important people
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Spectacular Fossil Bird Foot Preserved in Amber
A rare amber inclusion underscores the importance of carnivores to the fossil record
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On Itchiness in Science Writing
Spotting and scratching the places where something just feels off
Be Kind to Extraterrestrials
We need to tread lightly if we encounter alien ecosystems
The Risks of Water Insecurity
It’s found all over the world and in nearly every corner of the U.S., and it’s especially dangerous for children
Massive Storms Lead to Elevated Landslide Hazards for the West Coast
Saturated slopes can be very bad news. The good news: Congress may be ready to do something about it
Found but Lost: Newly Discovered Shark May Be Extinct
Carcharhinus obsolerus (that’s Latin for “extinct”) swam in the waters of the western Pacific, but it hasn’t been seen in 80-plus years...
Liberals and Conservatives Are Both Susceptible to Fake News, but for Different Reasons
New research suggests both liberals and conservatives are motivated to believe fake news, and dismiss real news that contradicts their ideologies
The Neurology of the Soul on Valentine's Day
A new play that touches on the science of love and consciousness launches off-Broadway
The Couple That Studies the Intermediate Value Theorem Together Stays Together
Mathematicians Nikita Nikolaev and Beatriz Navarro Lameda share their favorite theorem and their mathematics-themed wedding
Bold Plan? Replace the Border Wall with an Energy–Water Corridor
Building solar, wind, natural gas and water infrastructure all along the U.S.–Mexico border would create economic opportunity rather than antagonism
Remembering Why Curiosity Should Be Boundless
Young children provide gentle and chaotic reminders of how to be open to the world around us
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