Research monkeys still having a ball days after busting out of lab, police say
They pose no risk to human health, and they're living their best lives.
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Science // Science & Exploration
Space policy is about to get pretty wild, y’all
Saddle up, space cowboys. It may get bumpy for a while.
Eric Berger
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DNA shows Pompeii’s dead aren’t who we thought they were
Integrating genetic data with historic and archaeological data can enrich or correct popular narratives.
Jennifer Ouellette
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Rocket Report: Australia says yes to the launch; Russia delivers for Iran
The world's first wooden satellite arrived at the International Space Station this week.
Stephen Clark
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After decades, FDA finally moves to pull ineffective decongestant off shelves
Last year, FDA advisers unanimously voted that oral phenylephrine is ineffective.
Beth Mole
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What makes baseball’s “magic mud” so special?
It has just the right mix of spreadability, stickiness, and friction to give pitchers a better grip on the ball.
Jennifer Ouellette
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Airborne microplastics aid in cloud formation
It turns out microplastics have an effect on the weather and climate.
The Conversation
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Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomers
Demand for observing time on Webb outpaces supply by a factor of nine.
Stephen Clark
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For fame or a death wish? Kids’ TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists
As clinicians see more TikTok challenge injuries, explaining them is often hard.
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The next Starship launch may occur in less than two weeks
Starship will launch during the late afternoon so its descent into Indian Ocean is visible.
Eric Berger
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“Havard”-trained spa owner injected clients with bogus Botox, prosecutors say
Woman claims to have a degree from "Havard" and be licensed by the "Estate Board."
Beth Mole
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Endurance tells story of two expeditions, centuries apart
New NatGeo documentary was directed by the same duo who brought us the Oscar-winning Free Solo.
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NRO chief: “You can’t hide” from our new swarm of SpaceX-built spy satellites
"A satellite is always coming over an area within a given reasonable amount of time."
Stephen Clark
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After 31 cargo missions, NASA finds Dragon still has some new tricks
Typically, most of the ISS propulsion comes from the Russian segment of the space station.
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Drugmaker shut down after black schmutz found in injectable weight-loss drug
The warning comes amid a legal war over compounded weight-loss drugs.
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Researchers spot black hole feeding at 40x its theoretical limit
Similar feeding events could explain the rapid growth of supermassive black holes.
John Timmer
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What this 500-year-old shipwreck can tell us about how we age
Raman spectroscopy of 12 collarbones suggests most crew members were right-handed.
Jennifer Ouellette
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China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX’s Starship
The Long March 9 gets flaps and a reusable upper stage.
Eric Berger
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Fungi may not think, but they can communicate
Fungi form distinct networks depending on how food sources are arranged.
Elizabeth Rayne
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As North Korean troops march toward Ukraine, does a Russian quid pro quo reach space?
The budding partnership between Russia and North Korea may now be blossoming into space.
Stephen Clark
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As hospitals struggle with IV fluid shortage, NC plant restarts production
The initial batches will be shipped in late November at the earliest.
Beth Mole
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Bats use echolocation to make mental maps for navigation
Despite only working over short distances, echolocation is enough to get bats home.
Jacek Krywko
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AIs show distinct bias against Black and female résumés in new study
Language models seem to treat "masculine and White concepts... as the 'default' value."
Kyle Orland
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What is happening with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft?
Among the options NASA and Boeing are considering: A Starliner cargo flight.
Eric Berger
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Rocket Report: New Glenn shows out; ULA acknowledges some fairing issues
"We have integrated some corrective actions and additional inspections."
Eric Berger
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Finally, a sign of life for Europe’s sovereign satellite Internet constellation
European nations don't want to remain beholden to Starlink, OneWeb, or other networks.
Stephen Clark
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RFK Jr. claims Trump promised to put him in charge of NIH, CDC, and more
Trump's transition team lead disavows promises while spouting anti-vax nonsense.
John Timmer
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Idaho health district abandons COVID shots amid flood of anti-vaccine nonsense
Prominent anti-vaccine figures convinced the district not to offer COVID shots at all.
Beth Mole
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If Trump dismantles the NOAA, it will affect wildfires and food prices
Taking away NOAA weather and climate data could raise food prices, among other things.
Inside Climate News
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Slivered onions are likely cause of McDonald’s E. coli outbreak, CDC says
To date, 90 sickened, 27 hospitalized, and one dead in the multi-state outbreak.
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Person accidentally poisoned 46 coworkers with toxin-loaded homemade lunch
Testing found S. aureus in a homemade noodle dish caused the illnesses.
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While ULA studies Vulcan booster anomaly, it’s also investigating fairing issues
"We have integrated some corrective actions and additional inspections of the hardware."
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The New Glenn rocket’s first stage is real, and it’s spectacular
Up next is a hot-fire test of the massive rocket.
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These hornets break down alcohol so fast that they can’t get drunk
"No signs of intoxication or illness, even after chronically consuming huge amounts of alcohol."
Jennifer Ouellette
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“Impact printing” is a cement-free alternative to 3D-printed structures
Impact printing uses a high-velocity jet of material, fusing it into a structure.
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A candy engineer explains the science behind the Snickers bar
How the airy nougat and chewy caramel is built.
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