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The Farthest Star Sheds New Light on the Early Universe Apr 06, 2022

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A cosmic fluke helped Hubble spy Earendel, a giant star at the edge of the known universe that could tell us more about what happened after the Big Bang.

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How to Navigate Online Mental Health Resources Apr 05, 2022

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Finding therapy and support can be confusing. Here are some tips on how to get help, from understanding insurance websites to keeping track of the bills.

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Scientists Map Yellowstone’s Plumbing With … a Helicopter Apr 04, 2022

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For the first time, scientists get a look at what's going on under the park's geysers. It may even help them better understand the origin of life on Earth.

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This Cheetah Robot Taught Itself How to Sprint in a Weird Way Apr 01, 2022

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Researchers got the machine to run nearly 13 feet per second. It ain't graceful, but this powerful technique is preparing robots for the chaos of the world.

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Astronomers Tally the Growing Carbon Footprint of Space Science Mar 31, 2022

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Observatories require electricity and computing power to process data from deep space. Is there a way to make them run greener?

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How to Tell If Your Spaghetti Is Done Using Just a Ruler Mar 30, 2022

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Keep throwing noodles against the wall if you want, but this tactic ensures the pasta's texture is just right every single time.

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Scientists Watch a Memory Form in a Living Brain Mar 29, 2022

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While observing fearful memories take shape in the brains of fish, neuroscientists saw an unexpected level of synaptic rewiring.

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Climate Change Is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain Too Mar 28, 2022

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Extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories. It’s expected to get worse.

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The War Puts Ukraine's Clinical Trials—and Patients—in Jeopardy Mar 25, 2022

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Hundreds of trials have been disrupted in the medical research hub. Some patients are at risk of losing their last chance at survival.

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4 Years On, a New Experiment Sees No Sign of ‘Cosmic Dawn’ Mar 24, 2022

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Astronomers tried to confirm a signal from the birth of the first stars after the Big Bang. They saw nothing.

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