A Flash of Recognition in a Lonely Universe
Beyond our solar system, the universe is full of planets—but also asteroids, auroras, and other familiar cosmic wonders.
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Nowhere Should Expect a Cool Summer
Even a less punishing season than recent summers would be hotter than historical norms.
This Lawsuit Could Change How the Forest Service Fights Wildfires
Fire retardant is toxic to fish. An Oregon nonprofit is arguing that it shouldn’t be used at all.
Treat Your Anxious Dog Like an Anxious Person
Instead of scolding pets, consider exposure therapy and antidepressants.
One of Evolution’s Biggest Moments Was Re-created in a Year
A unique experiment shows how multicellular organisms might have evolved from single-celled ancestors.
The Latest COVID Variants Have a Surprising Feature in Common
Over and over again, genetic mutations are preventing a protein once thought to be key to the virus’s success from being expressed.
Your Next Mosquito Repellent Might Already Be in Your Shower
A small study has found that certain soaps can make people less attractive to mosquitoes, but it probably won’t work for everyone.
The Billion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme That Hooked Warren Buffett and the U.S. Treasury
How a small-town auto mechanic peddling a green-energy breakthrough pulled off a massive scam
Don’t Try to Board a Plane With Peanut Butter
Sticky and solid as it may seem, the spread is technically a liquid.
The Water Turned a Shade of Sickly Green
Blooms of toxic “blue-green algae” could be suffocating fish in a remote Alaskan fishing town.