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The Bionic Eye That Could Restore Vision (and Put Humans in the Matrix)

We could be able to manipulate our own reality.

By Jackson Ryan
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility in dark blue light

What the Fusion Ignition Breakthrough Really Means for Energy

By Stephen Shankland
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The Green Revolution Is Being Held Back by Red Tape

By Daniel Van Boom
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Stanford Scientists Use Stem Cells to 3D-Print Heart Tissue

By Andy Altman
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What Does a 'Livable Future' for Our Children Look Like?

By Katie Collins
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Earth Day: 5 Things You Can and Can't Recycle

By Zachary McAuliffe

Climate News

Know what’s going on outside — from the bottom of the ocean to the tree tops.

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What Does a 'Livable Future' for Our Children Look Like?

Can we still leave a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren?

By Katie Collins
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Earth Day: 5 Things You Can and Can't Recycle

By Zachary McAuliffe
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UN Report: Half of World's Population 'Highly Vulnerable to Climate Change'

By Zachary McAuliffe
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Mobile Nanogrids Can Provide Electricity, Clean Water During a Disaster

By Andy Altman
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An Overlooked Threat From Climate Change Puts Millions at Risk Right Now

By Eric Mack

All Things Space

Look past the horizon for stories about rocket launches and captivating photos of our universe.

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NASA Previews New Moonwalker Spacesuits From Axiom

Axiom was tapped to design the suits for the 2025 Artemis III mission.

By Kourtnee Jackson
Processed NASA MRO view of dark-looking sand dunes on Mars. Smaller, lighter ripples surround the dunes, some of which look like circular polka dots.

Polka Dots on Mars: NASA Spots Unusual Circles of Sand

By Amanda Kooser
View of a largish, rough Mars rock sitting inside the wheel of the Perseverance rover. The other side of the wheel has a collection of sand or dust.

NASA Mars Rover Has a New Pet Rock Along for the Ride

By Amanda Kooser
James Webb Space Telescope image with black space background and tons of assorted bright galaxies all willy-nilly. A cloudy area off the right shows three different views of the same background galaxy at three different times. Cool.

Wild Webb Telescope Image Shows the Same Galaxy 3 Times

By Amanda Kooser
A scientists in a spacesuit's boots are seen on what looks like lunar soil.

How to Brush Moon Dust Off Your Boots

By Monisha Ravisetti

Biology News

Our editors share cellular-level detail about life on Earth.

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The Bionic Eye That Could Restore Vision (and Put Humans in the Matrix)

We could be able to manipulate our own reality.

By Jackson Ryan
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In the Shadow of Chernobyl, a Pack of Dogs Unlike Any Other Roams the Wasteland

By Jackson Ryan
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This Insect Pees at High Speed Using 'Butt Flicker'

By Eric Mack
Insect with a dark thin body and bulbous eyes with curled antennae and four long, lacey wings extending out. A giant lacewing.

Rare, Jurassic-Era Giant Insect Discovered at Arkansas Walmart

By Amanda Kooser
A group of researchers leans over the ocean water from a boat. They're holding a pregnant tiger shark above the waves and inserting a tag into its cloacal opening.

Scientists Invent Device That Sends Out Baby-Shark Birth Announcements

By Amanda Kooser

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