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Meet methanogens — gut microbes that turn fiber into methane and extra energy. But not everyone has them.
Learn more about a newly discovered dinosaur species that is now the closest-known ancestor to the Tyrannosaurs.
Learn more about firefly population decline, and how it might not be too late for these glowing insects to bounce back.
Learn how the European Space Agency’s spacecraft captured a completely new view of the Sun, thanks to its novel tilted orbit.
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Learn more about the “Tumat Puppies,” a pair of preserved pups, found frozen in Siberia, from around 14,000 years ago.
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For soldiers and civilians alike, "just following orders" may override our moral compass.
Learn about the unexpected discovery that has shaped new perspectives on Uranus' moons and their brightness.
Learn why sea cucumbers could stop cancer growth due to a unique sugar compound they possess.
Learn how much time it takes for patients with COVID symptoms to return to their optimal mental and physical health levels.
Using next-generation technology could offer fresh insight into unprecedented ocean extremes driven by climate change or ...