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The Earliest Modern Humans Mastered Bow Hunting 54,000 Years Ago

The recent discovery pushes back the origin of mechanically propelled weapons in Eurasia by 40,000 years. Continue reading

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Here Are the Exact Numbers for Pi, to the 100,000 Digit

Recognize the tastiest day of the year by learning the exact numbers for pi to the 100,000 digit in this article. Continue reading

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A Gift Guide For Science Nerds

Looking for the perfect gift for a science enthusiast? We’ve got you covered! Continue reading

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The Sky Phenomena That May Have Inspired Artist Georges Seurat

Did volcanic aerosols inspire the artist’s new direction? Continue reading

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The 5 Most Important Scientific Equations of All Time

Calculating the most influential scientific equations is no easy task. But these five certainly rank in the top tier. Continue reading

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Yes, Skies Sometimes Really Turn Green Before Tornadoes

But not always — so make sure you’re relying on official warnings about potential twisters Continue reading

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How Do Scientists Build the Best Diet for Astronauts?

For healthy and happy space travelers, food scientists must make meals compact, nutritious and long-lasting. Continue reading

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Five Kitchen Sink Science Experiments To Try At Home

Try out these hands-on citizen science projects. You don’t even have to leave the house. Continue reading

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The Science of Taylor Swift and Other Improbable Stories

The beginning of April always generates a slew of research papers from scientists who should know better. Here is this year’s round up. Continue reading

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E=mc2: What Does Einstein’s Most Famous Equation Mean?

Albert Einstein’s simple yet powerful equation revolutionized physics by connecting the mass of an object with its energy for the first time. Continue reading

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The Rise of the Tetrapods: How Our Early Ancestors Left Water to Walk on Land

The story of how the first vertebrates came to walk on land hundreds of millions of years ago and filled the Earth with its many descendants. Continue reading

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The Great Wedge of Astronomy

A starry sense of wonder can pry apart the fears and doubts that turn so many people away from science. Continue reading

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Deep-Space Ears, Interstellar Eyes, and Off-World Wings

MiMi Aung, project manager for the Mars Helicopter, offers a peek into the high-frontier culture at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Continue reading

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The Inside Story Behind the Historic First Flight on Mars

Even if the Ingenuity helicopter fails, it is already a success — an engineering resource for a grand future of flight on other worlds. Continue reading

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After You Die, Your Body Could Be Turned Into a Diamond

Cremation diamonds: Here’s how science can give you an afterlife in the form of shiny compressed carbon. Continue reading

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After You Die, Your Body Could Be Turned Into a Diamond

Cremation diamonds: Here’s how science can give you an afterlife in the form of shiny compressed carbon. Continue reading

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Life Elsewhere in the Universe: When Did We First Consider the Possibility?

Ancient people looked up at the night sky and pondered the question of alien life, too. Continue reading

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Earth Has Been Hiding a Fifth Layer in Its Inner Core

Scientists say they’ve detected a new, mysterious layer at the center of our home planet. The discovery could unearth more about Earth’s history. Continue reading

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What Is Pi Day and Why Do We Celebrate It?

Why is Pi Day celebrated on March 14? Its meaning goes beyond an excuse to eat pie. Here’s the significance of the number and how it originated. Continue reading

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What Is Silica Gel and Why Do Packets of It Come With Everything You Buy?

Silica gel keeps your chips crisp — and NASA’s Mars rover at the right temperature Continue reading

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How Well Do You Know Your Sense of Touch?

A new book explores the science behind our most versatile sense. Continue reading

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The Lost Stars From the Early Universe Still Waiting to Be Found

The earliest stars were different than the ones we see in the sky today. That’s what makes them so hard to find. Continue reading

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The Lost Stars From the Early Universe Still Waiting to Be Found

The earliest stars were different than the ones we see in the sky today. That’s what makes them so hard to find. Continue reading

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Identical Twins: Just How Genetically Alike Are They?

It depends on how deep you look into the DNA, according to new research. Continue reading

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Raindrops on Other Planets Are Surprisingly Like Our Own

Earth isn’t the only place to experience rainfall and raindrops. Elsewhere in the universe must be intriguingly similar, say physicists. Continue reading

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Life, the Universe, and ‘Oumuamua

In the search for alien civilizations, the first step is making sure we understand what it is we’re looking for. Continue reading

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Harvard’s ‘Human Computers’ Revolutionized Astronomy. Their Work is Hidden in Old Notebooks

More than a century ago, women called “human computers” changed our understanding of the universe. Now volunteers are making discoveries in their old notebooks. Continue reading

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Harvard’s ‘Human Computers’ Revolutionized Astronomy. Their Work is Hidden in Old Notebooks

More than a century ago, women called “human computers” changed our understanding of the universe. Now volunteers are making discoveries in their old notebooks. Continue reading

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Harvard’s ‘Human Computers’ Revolutionized Astronomy. Their Work is Hidden in Old Notebooks

More than a century ago, women called “human computers” changed our understanding of the universe. Now volunteers are making discoveries in their old notebooks. Continue reading

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Harvard’s ‘Human Computers’ Revolutionized Astronomy. Their Work is Hidden in Old Notebooks

More than a century ago, women called “human computers” changed our understanding of the universe. Now volunteers are making discoveries in their old notebooks. Continue reading

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