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Plants called “hyperaccumulators” have evolved to absorb high levels of metals. Scientists want to h

When you think about connections between science and war, the obvious links are in technology—advanc

DNA has long been studied and understood as the genetic blueprint for life on Earth. And related sci

A Week Of Milestones For SpaceflightThis has been a week of milestones for human spaceflight. After

Scientists are studying birds’ unique vocal organ, the syrinx, to better understand its evolutionary

You might’ve heard this phrase before: data equals power. Because when you have data, you can decide

Are plants intelligent? Until recently, botanists were hesitant to ask that question, at least publi

If you have a problem with your phone, like a bad battery or a cracked screen, you might decide to j

The much-delayed crewed test flight is back on the calendar, despite a helium leak. Also, researcher

Aging often looks very different on different people. There are some 70-year-olds that exercise regu

While the US was known for its railroads in the 1800s, we’ve fallen behind places like Japan, China,

Cannabis is legal in some form or another in over half of US states. But federally, it’s illegal and

For the first time, scientists have recorded how salps form chains and swim in corkscrews to reach t

An early study found that electrical stimulation could improve hand and arm function in people with

Did you know that almost all the wine we drink, no matter what color it is or where it’s produced, c

Rare earth elements are a group of 17 metals used in a wide range of things that make modern life po

After the Big Bang, the universe expanded rapidly. And, once upon a time, conventional wisdom held t

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has updated its recommendations for breast cancer screening

Upgrades to the power grid under a new rule could help accommodate an increasing renewable energy su

Sports are a critical part of human culture just about everywhere in the world. Maybe you played lit