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How do extreme G-forces affect Olympic bobsledders?

Autism: debunking Trump claims, and what scientists still don't know

Why research into ‘forever chemicals’ includes firefighters

Lessons and failures from the Challenger space shuttle explosion

How scientists predict big winter storms

What drives animals to your yard? It's complicated

Iran offline: How a government can turn off the internet

The plight of penguins in Antarctica

A failed galaxy could solve the dark matter mystery

Is ‘The Pitt’ accurate? Medical experts weigh in

Come critter spotting with us on a cold winter's night

10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026

When is your brain actually an "adult"?

The ozone layer is still healing…thanks to science

These little microbes may help solve our big problems

Hot galaxies alert!

Micro forests: an emerging climate hero?

Micro-forests, small, human-designed forests in urban environments, are explored as a tool for cooling cities and increasing climate resilience. Rachel Carlson visits a micro-forest in Los Angeles and speaks with Damien Ouellette, a biologist, and Catherine Pokraduni, a horticulturist, who have been studying the forest...

Behold a T-Rex holotype, paleontology's "gold standard"

Did Earth’s Water Come From Space?

The origin of Earth's water is explored, presenting competing hypotheses about its source. It was initially believed that Earth was dry and water was delivered later by comets, but the deuterium to hydrogen ratio in comets didn't match Earth's water. Asteroids, specifically carbonaceous chondrites, became a more compel...

The trouble of zero