Science / Science & Exploration
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A shocking number of birds are in trouble
We know better than ever how to help endangered birds, with notable conservation successes.
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More than 400 Grail patients incorrectly told they may have cancer
Life assurance customers pause review relationship with early-detection biotech.
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Pandemic lessons: More health workers, less faxing—an Ars Frontiers recap
Amid science and tech triumphs, basic infrastructure problems hurt COVID responses.
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The real culprit behind the 1871 vandalism of the Paleozoic Museum in Central Park
A gripping tale of 19th century science, art, politics, thuggery—even a bit of bigamy.
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To keep Starliner flying, Boeing must make some hard choices
"I think if they look back on it, they wouldn't do it again."
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No groundwater, no new homes, as Arizona severely restricts new housing
Cities, developers will have to turn to costly sources to build new homes.
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Rocket Report: SpaceX pushing ahead on Starbase, North Korea launch failure
“The world is putting objects into space quicker than they are being removed."
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Boeing finds two serious problems with Starliner just weeks before launch
"Safety is always our top priority, and that drives this decision."
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Dangerous brain abscesses spiked in US kids as COVID restrictions dropped
Cases are on the decline, but still above baseline rates.
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NASA panel: No convincing evidence for extraterrestrial life connected with UAPs
Amid ambiguity and poor data, "We don't know exactly what we're looking for."
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Researchers get primate embryos to start organ development in culture dishes
The start of organ development can help us understand human developmental problems.
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The Atlantic hurricane season has begun: What we know and what we don’t
A little bit of preparation now will go a long way when a storm threatens.
Paul Sutter walks us through the future of climate change—and things aren’t great
This episode of Edge of Knowledge focuses on our rapidly transforming world.
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Ars Frontiers recap: What happens to developers when AI can code?
Computers won't put us all out of a job—not yet, at least.
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This is the first X-ray taken of a single atom
SX-STM enables detection of atom type, simultaneous measurement of its chemical state.
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mRNA technology for vaccines and more: An Ars Frontiers recap
The tech has lots of applications beyond the one we've already been injected with.
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Beating the heat: These plant-based iridescent films stay cool in the sun
Cellulose is sustainable, biocompatible, and ideal for radiative cooling applications.
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It’s prison day for Elizabeth Holmes; 11-year sentence has begun in Texas
Elizabeth Holmes arrived at the minimum-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas.
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COVID outbreak at CDC gathering infects 181 disease detectives
Nearly all of the attendees were vaccinated, but 70% said they didn't mask.
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The Falcon 9 may double the record for consecutive launch success tonight
A little less than seven years have passed since the company's last Falcon failure.
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Is cybersecurity an unsolvable problem?
Ars chats with law philosopher Scott Shapiro about his new book, Fancy Bear Goes Phishing.
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The lessons of a wildfire that destroyed a town and burned for 15 months
Until it hit, the local firefighters couldn't conceive of something that ferocious.
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No A/C? No problem, if buildings copy networked tunnels of termite mounds
"For the first time, it may be possible to design a true living, breathing building.”
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Study narrows long COVID’s 200+ symptoms to core list of 12
Loss of taste/smell and post-exertional malaise were the top two symptoms.
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Your chocolate comes with a side order of deforestation
Developing economies pay a steep price for that sweet treat.
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AI writing assistants can cause biased thinking in their users
A biased "assistant" was able to influence the arguments made in essays.
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Rocket Report: Europe has a rocket problem, FAA testing safety of methane
"SpaceX continues to totally redefine the world’s access to space."
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Neuralink says it has the FDA’s OK to start clinical trials
Company isn't enrolling patients yet, but it has cleared a major hurdle.
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The curious case of the brie made from nuts that caused a multi-state outbreak
Health officials cracked the case starting with just two cases.
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People in Old Testament Jerusalem suffered from widespread dysentery, study finds
Study results indicate "long-term presence" of Giardia parasite in Near East populations.
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A new report finds NASA has spent an obscene amount of money on SLS propulsion
"NASA and its contracts will continue to exceed planned cost and schedule."
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Supreme Court limits the EPA’s authority under the Clean Water Act
Court limits regulations to wetlands that directly connect to bodies of water.
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Two dead in US from tainted surgeries in Mexico; 206 more may have brain infections
Those exposed should seek medical care ASAP, even if there are no symptoms.
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The neurons that make you feel hangry
Brain area that stimulates appetite could be a target for eating-disorder therapies.
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At long last, the glorious future we were promised in space is on the way
"It is gratifying to see folks coming around."
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More and more Americans are skipping medical care due to money woes
The percent who said they skipped care due to costs has risen 5 points since 2020.
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Colorless nanoparticles used to create lightweight, colorful paint
Nanoparticles manipulate light at specific wavelengths to create colors.