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A tobacco hornworm caterpillar is exposed to vibrations in an anechoic chamber. Binghamton University, State University of New York

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Caterpillar twitches in an ultraquiet chamber are helping biologists understand how these insects hear without ears

Staff Writer - September 8, 2026

A drone view of the aftermath of flash flooding along the Trishuli River in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Aug. 30, 2026. AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh

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Floods in Nepal‑Tibet disrupt pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain with centuries of evolving tradition

A massive rockfall in the Himalayas led to a surge of flood water than swept through villages, killing hundreds of people, on Aug. 26, 2026. Prabin Ranabhat/AFP via Getty Images

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When a mountain falls: How ice and rock triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flood – and why climate change is raising the risks

For decades, researchers thought that bacteria become resistant to antibiotics if patients stopped taking these drugs early. Liudmila Chernetska/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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‘Must I take all my antibiotics?’ Why infectious disease experts are rethinking this longstanding rule

Uncertainty is inherent in science, but communicating it effectively requires more than explaining how much error is present in graphs. Tom Werner/DigitalVision via Getty Images

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Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for

Research shows that the brain can be exercised, much like our muscles. RapidEye/E+ via Getty Images

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Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a...

Staff Writer - January 23, 2026

Smoke rises from Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanese villages on Sept. 23, 2024. AP Photo / Hussein Malla

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Lebanon’s orchards have been burnt, wildlife habitat destroyed by Israeli strikes...

Staff Writer - January 22, 2026

Tiny insulating layers inside electronics help store charge so computers can run smoothly. bee32/iStock via Getty Images

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An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator −...

Staff Writer - January 19, 2026

The moment you look away from those adorable eyes, these mischievous creatures will sneak out of your lab. Joshua J. Cotten/Unsplash, CC BY-SA

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Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks –...

Staff Writer - January 18, 2026

Beef production provides a valuable contribution to human health while also impacting the natural environment. Brandee Gillham courtesy of the Colorado Department of Agriculture., CC BY

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Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply...

Staff Writer - January 17, 2026

Phytoplankton blooms, seen by satellite in the Baltic Sea, pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. European Space Agency via Flickr, CC BY-SA

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Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – our...

Staff Writer - January 14, 2026

Observing the night sky can get kids interested in astronomy and STEM careers. Jeremy Thomas/Unsplash

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Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested...

Staff Writer - January 13, 2026

Studies have linked ultraprocessed foods to poor health outcomes, but such foods make up about half the calories of a typical American diet. Kobus Louw/E+ via Getty Images

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Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows

Staff Writer - January 12, 2026

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