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Maria Temming

STEVE and other aurora-like glows perplex scientists with their complex physics

From the pristine dark of his backyard in rural Alberta, Canada, Alan Dyer has taken stunning photos...

Here are some big-if-true scientific claims that made headlines in 2023

From ancient cannibalism to stars made of dark matter, 2023 delivered several scientific claims that could shake...

A new species of hedgehog stands out for its short spikes

Initially mistaken for one of its close relatives, a group of small, spiky mammals in eastern China...

These brainless jellyfish use their eyes and bundles of nerves to learn

For Caribbean box jellyfish, learning is literally a no-brainer. In a new experiment, these animals learned to...

50 years ago, scientists debated when humans first set foot in North America

Early man in America takes a step backward — Science News, January 27, 1973 ...

A powerful laser can redirect lightning strikes

Like a high-tech hammer of Thor, a powerful laser can grab hold of a lightning bolt and...