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Jessica Romeo • January 8, 2019
Superconducting magnets began as a “laboratory curiosity.” Half-a-century later, they are indispensable for modern science
Dana Najjar • January 7, 2019
Gravitational wave physics could usher in a new era of cosmology — even sooner than expected
Tara Santora • December 19, 2018
In 2015, a study out of San Francisco estimated one-third of sexual assault cases involve date rape drugs. Here's how to protect yourself and your friends
Polina Porotsky • December 18, 2018
Ballerinas have to learn to dance on the tips of their toes. Thankfully, they have special shoes to help them along
Jillian Mock • December 12, 2018
Airborne dust is a climate force to be reckoned with — only scientists aren’t sure whether it’s helping cool down or warm up the planet.
Polina Porotsky • December 10, 2018
Advocates say moms don't get enough support from hospitals as they attempt the tricky and painful task of breastfeeding their newborns.
Nina Pullano • December 6, 2018
In forests, birds flock to find food. On farms with trees — not so much, a new study says
Passant Rabie • December 5, 2018
Climate change is a lead suspect
Dani Leviss • December 3, 2018
A competition to develop robot avatars for earthbound tasks could someday lead to virtual space travel
Isobel Whitcomb • November 30, 2018
The therapy doesn’t reduce pain, but that’s not the point
Dana Najjar • November 29, 2018
Confirmation bias might even apply to decisions we think of as purely objective, like math problems
Isobel Whitcomb • November 29, 2018
Searching for extraterrestrial life is like trying to meet someone in Manhattan with no prearranged place or time
Marion Renault • November 28, 2018
New York City ponds are teeming with microbes — one microbiologist is showing them to the world.
Jessica Romeo • November 20, 2018
Instead of trying to compete with Mother Nature, Tak-Sing Wong draws inspiration from her
Donavyn Coffey • November 19, 2018
Plants have never experienced where our climate is going — one researcher wants to prepare them for the worst.