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NASA Voyager 1 Probe From the '70s Troubled by Mysterious Glitch
The farthest spacecraft from Earth is beaming back some weird telemetry data.
New Mexico Fire Now State's Largest Ever, Resort Evacuated: What You Need to Know
Wind-whipped wildfires and severe drought have combined to destroy more than a hundred buildings over an area larger than all of New York City.
On the Edge of Chaos: Why Your Brain Balances on a High Wire
We derive a wealth of benefits from teetering between calmness and mayhem.
Climate
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New Mexico Fire Now State's Largest Ever, Resort Evacuated: What You Need to Know
Wind-whipped wildfires and severe drought have combined to destroy more than a hundred buildings over an area larger than all of New York City.
'Heartbreaking' loss: Climate crisis spurs push for compensation in 2022
Amid the ravages of climate change, hard-hit lands look to wealthy nations for funds.
Antarctica Is Melting Faster Thanks to Pollution From Tourism and Research
Black carbon pollution from ships and around research stations is causing snow to disappear faster in some spots on Antarctica.
Winter Olympics: No snow, no problems... yet
The Beijing Games use almost 100% artificial snow, as climate change threatens to change winter sports forever.
Sony's Horizon Forbidden West Tree-Planting Program Feels Like a Publicity Stunt
Commentary: Play a game. Plant a tree. Save the planet? Not so fast.
Space
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Scientists Grow Plants in Moon Soil for First Time: 'Everything Sprouted'
Are we looking at our future lunar lunch?
Historic Congressional Hearing on UFOs Is Live: Watch Now
This should be fascinating.
Sorry, NASA Didn't Spot a Secret Doorway on Mars
I know. I'm kinda disappointed, too.
Breaking Down the Mind-Bending Milky Way Black Hole Image
Here's why the first black hole images look like fiery doughnuts.
NASA Voyager 1 Probe From the '70s Troubled by Mysterious Glitch
The farthest spacecraft from Earth is beaming back some weird telemetry data.
Biology
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On the Edge of Chaos: Why Your Brain Balances on a High Wire
We derive a wealth of benefits from teetering between calmness and mayhem.
Which COVID Booster Should I Get? What to Know About Mixing Vaccines
Still need a booster? Thinking about getting a second? Here's what to know.
When Can Kids Get the COVID Vaccine or Booster?
The FDA has authorized boosters for kids 5 to 11, but kids under age 5 still can't be vaccinated. Here's what to know about COVID shots for kids.
Dolphins Taste Their Pals' Pee to Identify Them
Know the group urine. Dolphins don't have a sense of smell, but they can follow friends by their flavor.
Newly Discovered See-Through Glass Frogs Already Endangered
The delicate frogs found in the Andes have see-through abdomens.
