Life in the Dark: Understanding Galaxy Death
Science
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Science
The Domestication of Wolves: How(l), When, Where and Why
The domestication of wolves played a significant part in modern human evolution. But how did it...
Environmental Tech
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Could Power the Future of Long-Haul Trucking
Falling hydrogen prices and expanding fueling infrastructure promise a clean, cost-competitive future for long-haul trucks powered...
Science
In a Flash: How Bioluminescent Organisms Signal Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification is rising due to increased CO2 in the atmosphere. This will affect ecosystems beyond...
Science
Heavy, Bright Stuff: The First Sighting of a Magnetar Could Unlock Celestial Clues
The remains of two large stars might have produced a magnetar: a showstopper of cosmic activity...
Science
Baby Megalodon: Life in a Shark-Eat-Shark Womb
Megalodons are believed to be the largest shark that ever lived. So, a baby megalodon needed...
Science
Do Identical Twins Have the Same DNA?
Do identical twins have the same DNA? New research suggests there may be more differences than...
Science
Ride of a Lifetime: Sally Ride’s Adventure Into Space, Science and Advocacy
Sally Ride was not only the first woman in space — she was also a committed...
Pioneers
Alan Turing: Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Folly
At the height of World War II, mathematician Alan Turing decrypted top-secret German military messages. Earlier...
Engineering
Lynn Conway: Computer Science Trailblazer and Transgender Pioneer
Lynn Conway contributed to the invention of modern computer processors, despite facing discrimination for being transgender.