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Physicists take a major step toward making a nuclear clock

The time is nigh for nuclear clocks.  In a first, scientists have used a tabletop laser to...

These Women Came to Antarctica for Science. Then the Predators Emerged

Content warning: This article includes scenes of physical and sexual harassment and assault.The trouble in Antarctica started...

How a 19th century astronomer can help you watch the total solar eclipse

In July 1878, six women scientists, their attendants, a photographer and an artist gathered in Colorado on...

Bird flu has infected a person after spreading to cows. Here’s what to know

A strain of avian influenza that has likely sickened and killed millions of birds around the globe...

‘In 24 Hours, You’ll Have Your Pills’: American Women Are Traveling to Mexico for Abortions

This story originally appeared on WIRED en Español, and has been translated from Spanish.At 6 pm, after...

International Space Station Trash May Have Hit This Florida House

A few weeks ago, something from the heavens came crashing through the roof of Alejandro Otero’s home,...

Eavesdropping on fish could help us keep better tabs on underwater worlds

McKenzie Prillaman was the Spring 2023 science writing intern at Science News. She holds a bachelor’s...

A new study has linked microplastics to heart attacks and strokes. Here’s what we know 

Meghan Rosen is a staff writer who reports on the life sciences for Science News. She...

This Bag of Cells Could Grow New Livers Inside of People

For the first time, scientists are attempting to grow a new, miniature liver inside of a person....

During a total solar eclipse, some colors really pop. Here’s why

During a total solar eclipse, people may see some strange things. Sure, there’s the main event happening...

Here’s why some pigeons do backflips

Atoosa Samani started learning about pigeon genetics at a young age. She grew up surrounded by pet...

Finally, scientists are making progress on long COVID

Nancy Shute is editor in chief of Science News Media Group. Previously, she was an editor...
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