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Modern Politics Activates the Brain's Ancient Wiring
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How does your brain process political ideas?
The Arecibo Observatory
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After Hurricane Maria, the Arecibo Observatory staff worked to rebuild its facility.
Winter Is Coming… And So Is Seasonal Depression
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As the days shorten, our internal clocks have to recalibrate. But that's hard for some.
Big Science Ideas of 2018
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Take a look back at some of the biggest science stories of 2018.
Turn to Science for Great Thanksgiving Stuffing
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Learn the secret to making delicious stuffing that's not gummy.
Darwin's Beetles Spar Off
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Beetles make up the largest group of insects on Earth. Why do so few have massive pincers?
Why Fiddler Crabs Have Giant Claws
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Fiddler crabs' large claws look intimidating, but is deadly combat their main purpose?
What Makes a Hurricane?
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Hurricanes bring wind, rain, and destruction—but how do they form?
First Time Britain Left Europe
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Geologists think these iconic chalk cliffs hold an extraordinary secret.
NASA Heads to the Sun
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NASA launched a new spacecraft to study the Sun like never before.
The World’s Smartest Dog
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Remembering John Pilley, the owner and trainer of Chaser the Border Collie.
Liquid Water Found on Mars
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Scientists found a large body of liquid water beneath the southern ice caps of Mars.
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