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The Scientific Feat That Birthed the Blue Chrysanthemum
In a world first, scientists engineered the flowers to take on an azure hue
Why Are Tardigrades the World's Hardiest Creature? DNA Offers Clues
They may be tiny, but don't let their stubby stature fool you
Ten Things We've Learned about Sharks Since Last Shark Week
In light of Shark Week 2017, here are some revelations about the fearsome fish we’ve made in the past year
Yes, Sperm Counts Have Been Steadily Declining—But Don’t Freeze Your Sperm Yet
The study is a striking reminder of how much science has to learn about these little wrigglers
Disease Found in 99 Percent of Brains Donated by NFL Families
The degenerative brain disease develops after repeated concussions or blows to the head
Meet the Supervillain Worm That Gets By With a Little Help From Its Friends
This deadly nematode and its sidekicks reveal the power of bacterial symbiosis
The Upside of Rotting Carcasses
Large animals dying en masse are crucial to the the Serengeti—and they aren’t the only ones
World's Oldest Smiley Face May Decorate a Hittite Jug
Researchers did not notice the cheery, 3,700-year-old expression until they restored the ceramic
Found: New Species of Ocean Sunfish, the World’s Largest Bony Fish
After identifying genetic traces of the creature, one researcher spent years searching for the aquatic beast
Was This Famous Lincoln Letter Written by His Secretary?
After a century of rumors, textual analysis suggests the Bixby letter sent to a grieving mother was penned by John Hay
Humans Have Produced Nine Billion Tons of Plastic and Counting
Over half of that material was created in the last decade
Humans May Have Ventured Into Australia 20,000 Years Earlier Than Thought
High-tech dating of sediments at an Australian rock shelter offers insights into ancient human migration
Why Snail Sex Is Like a Box of Chocolates
To up the romance factor, some animals pair amorous advances with tasty gifts
New Study Has a Bone to Pick With Dog Domestication Findings
Contrary to past research, a new DNA study suggests fido was only tamed once
Could You Crash Into a Black Hole?
Probably not, but it’s fun to think about
How Human Noise Ruins Parks for Animals and People
Even in America’s most pristine wildernesses, unwanted sound is changing landscapes
"Space Archaeologists" to Examine the International Space Station
Using millions of photos and documents, researchers will reconstruct life on the ISS to see how visitors interact with their tools and each other
What Is the Key to Predict Animal Speed?
The biggest animals aren't always the fastest
Like Humans and Apes, Ravens Can Plan for the Future
The birds were able to choose and hold onto a tool that could unlock an eventual reward
Scientists Store Video Clip in DNA of Living Cells
This first could lead to health-monitoring molecular recorders inside cells
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