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First LookRare dinosaur discovery marks Egypt's strides in paleontologyThe discovery of a rare plant-eating dinosaur's fossils in western Egypt has ignited international excitement about the region's potential deposits. While a global leader in archeology, the country has seen far less success with prehistoric excavation.聽
New kilogram could have mass appeal, say scientistsScientists are working to liberate the standard unit of mass from its physical prototype.- Explorer 1 at 60: How has space travel changed us?Sixty years ago Wednesday, the United States launched its first satellite, setting in motion a shift in perspective of cosmic proportions.聽
Where does music come from?People seem to respond emotionally to music in a way that聽transcends culture, language, and geography. Does this universality suggest an evolutionary basis for music?
Racing to space, togetherThe space race of 50 years ago was characterized by wartime posturing and national pride.聽Modern space exploration, however, is both competitive and collaborative.
Are we trashing the final frontier?Scientists directing space missions take care not to spoil areas that hold potential for life. But when it comes to other areas of space, the mandate for stewardship becomes murky.
Native American family tree sprouts a new branchGenomic analysis of a member of an ancient Alaska population yields clues about the peopling of the Americas.
'Alien megastructures' debunked. Why are we so quick to assume it's aliens?Humans often ascribe agency, intelligence, and intentionality to mysterious phenomena. And our tendency to do that may be rooted in our species.聽
Why incoming asteroids shouldn't keep you up at nightA close shave with a previously undetected asteroid last month serves as a pointed reminder to humanity that planet Earth and other celestial bodies can sometimes cross paths.聽Fortunately, space agencies are on the case.
The ExplainerFusion breakthrough explained: What are quarks again?Physicists have confirmed the existence of a聽doubly charmed baryon,聽opening the door to an entirely new kind of fusion,聽known as quark fusion.
There鈥檚 an alien world beneath our feet. What could it teach us about life?So-called extremophiles, like blind, transparent shrimp that thrive deep within the cavernous bowels of the Mexican jungle, are stretching the limits of where life can flourish.
Meet the 11-year-old inventor working to improve lead water testingSpurred by the water crisis in Flint, Mich., Gitanjali Rao聽invented a device that makes testing for lead at home easier.
How bats learn to 'talk'Research shows that bats are capable of vocal learning, a trait once thought unique to humans.
Difference MakerThe man and fellow retirees behind a science lab for students in rural IndiaMany rural students in India are behind in science. So Sharad Godse and other volunteers have visited more than 2,600 schools to make science concepts fun and comprehensible for high-schoolers.
Is the dinosaur family tree becoming a dinosaur?The division of dinosaurs into two groups, a taxonomy that dates back to the Victorian era, is looking increasingly shaky to some paleontologists in light of a wealth of new fossil discoveries.
First LookScientists discover secret chamber in Egypt's Great PyramidUsing cosmic-ray imaging, scientists discovered a large void in Khufu's Pyramid. Technological advances are allowing scientists to get a better picture of how these architectural wonders were built.- 'Weinstein effect'? Exploring the link between power and predatory behavior.Research shows that feeling powerful can incline some people toward impulsive, selfish behavior, findings that may explain the alleged behavior of Harvey Weinstein and others accused of sexually predatory behavior.聽
Neutron star collision heralds arrival of a new era of astronomyNews of a collision between a pair of neutron stars some 130 million light years away has arrived via two completely different messengers 鈥� electromagnetic waves and gravitational waves 鈥� revealing clues to some long-standing mysteries of the universe.
First LookAs an asteroid approaches, NASA carries out a cosmic fire drillNASA is using the approach of a small asteroid to test聽the International Asteroid Warning Network. The test, involving聽scientists all around the world, has proven successful and could be used could be used to track any asteroids on a collision course with planet Earth.聽
Buzzworthy space rocks: Asteroid hunters prep for near missA 65-foot-wide asteroid is set to zip past Earth on Thursday. It won't hit us, but its proximity underscores the significance of the work Earth's planetary defenders do every day to scan the skies for approaching space rocks.
