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Baleen whales eat (and poop) a lot more than we realized

Nov 03 2021 12:00 PM

The sheer volume of food that some whales eat and then excrete suggests the animals shape ecosystems to a much larger degree than previously thought.

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Neutron star collisions probably make more gold than other cosmic smashups

Nov 03 2021 9:00 AM

Smashups of two neutron stars produce more heavy elements than when a black hole swallows a neutron star, calculations suggest.

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Pluto's dark side reveals clues to its atmosphere and frost cycles

Nov 03 2021 7:00 AM

Light from Pluto's moon Charon illuminated the dwarf planet's farside offering clues about how nitrogen cycles between its surface and its atmosphere.

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A rush to watch a supernova exposed its last gasp before exploding

Nov 02 2021 9:00 AM

By studying the final years of stars, scientists hope to find clues to help them recognize when other stars are about to blow.

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Lithium-ion batteries made with recycled materials can outlast newer counterparts

Nov 02 2021 6:00 AM

Batteries with recycled cathodes outperformed batteries with new cathodes, lasting for thousands more charging cycles before their capacity waned.

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Are viruses alive, not alive or something in between? And why does it matter?

Nov 01 2021 9:00 AM

The way we talk about viruses can shift scientific research and our understanding of evolution.

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Gene-edited stem cells help geckos regrow more perfect tails
Nov 01 2021 7:00 AM

Regenerated gecko tails are a far cry from perfect. Now experiments have coaxed geckos to regrow better ones with nerve tissue and bonelike cartilage.

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What parents need to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
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InSight tried to detect seismic waves created by the arrival of its sister mission, helping scientists uncover how Mars absorbs energy from impacts.

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Oct 28 2021 11:00 AM

Foregrounding a study's uncertainties and limitations could help restore faith in the social sciences.

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