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First LookSpaceX flight successfully delivers astronauts to space stationSpaceX's Dragon capsule successfully docked Monday at the International Space Station, delivering four astronauts after a 27-hour, fully automated flight. Going forward, SpaceX and Boeing will regularly deliver and return astronauts.
Science on the half shell: Mussels yield new materialScientists have stumbled upon a new form of calcite that could be used to clean up ocean spills.
First LookDragon riders: NASA preps for SpaceX's second crew launchNASA astronauts have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center to kick off the agency鈥檚 long-awaited start of regular crew rotations from U.S. soil to the International Space Station.聽
First LookTourists, toilets, and 20 years: Stories from the Space StationThe first team of astronauts to live in the International Space Station boarded 20 years ago. Since then, astronauts from 19 countries have floated through 鈥� performing science experiments, tinkering with cutting-edge tech, and admiring the celestial views.
First LookEvidence of water on the moon opens new frontiersFor the first time, the presence of water on the moon鈥檚 sunlit surface has been confirmed. The latest findings could expand the possibilities for landing spots for robots and astronauts.聽
Did prehistoric climate change help make us human?A sudden shift in how our ancient ancestors produced tools may be linked to a rapidly changing climate, say scientists.聽
First LookNASA spacecraft expertly lands on asteroid after 2-year orbitIn a first for the United States, NASA spacecraft Osiris-Rex tagged the asteroid Bennu to collect rubble samples, which could shed light on our solar system's history.
People are bad at predicting their emotions. Is that why we鈥檙e so polarized?Unhappiness is often rooted in humanity鈥檚 faulty forecasts of what will make us feel fulfilled. Psychologists are helping to explain this bias.
First LookTwo scientists win Nobel chemistry prize for gene-editing toolTwo female scientists were lauded for developing CRISPR-cas9, a method that allows DNA to be changed with extremely high precision. The technology holds potential to cure diseases, though it has also raised ethical questions.
First LookNobel Prize in physics celebrates mysteries of black holesThe 2020聽Nobel Prize in physics was split between three scientists for their research advancing humankind鈥檚 understanding of black holes,聽鈥渙ne of the most exotic objects in the universe.鈥澛�
First LookCould plant-based meat open up space for lab-grown varieties?Sales of plant-based "meat" have soared over the past few months as people pay more attention to food sources. Lab-based meat producers are hoping the shift in the market will provide an opportunity for them as well, but resistance to alternative meats remains.
Life in clouds of Venus? Why murky clue tantalizes scientists.Scientists find signs that the atmosphere of Venus contains phosphine, a gas typically聽produced by microorganisms.聽
First LookChemical detected in Venus' clouds could point to lifeScientists have detected phosphine, a chemical usually associated with life on Earth, in Venus' atmosphere. While the finding is intriguing, they say more proof is needed to definitively point to life.
Holy misdirected anger! Bats not to blame, say scientists.Bats have long been associated with malevolence. But killing them only makes things worse, say biologists.
Where are the Black geoscientists? Online campaign calls for diversity.Organized online by Black geoscientists around the world, the week is part of a larger movement aimed at increasing diversity in the sciences.
Did life on Earth come from space? Chummy microbes offer clues.Clumps of bacteria can survive in space, say scientists, in a study supporting the idea that life on Earth may have come from elsewhere.
Herd community: There鈥檚 more to cows than we thought, say scientistsIt鈥檚 tempting to think of cows as unthinking ruminants, but research reveals that their herds are held together by an intricate social web.
In a polarized world, what does 鈥榝ollow the science鈥� mean?Science is all about asking questions, but when scientific debates become polarized it can be difficult for citizens to interpret arguments鈥� merits.
How are zoo, aquarium animals coping with all this? Not badly, say keepers.Like their human counterparts, zoo animals felt stress during the lockdown and the reopening. But animal keepers know how to help.
First LookSpaceX brings astronauts home, ending historic missionAfter a fast, bumpy, and hot ride from the International Space Station, SpaceX Endeavour capsule splashes down in the Gulf of Mexico.