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  1. Space

    Fireworks near the Big Dipper

    Astronomers see a star as it explodes.

    By Stephen Ornes
  2. Animals

    An energy lesson from panda poop

    Scientists say microbes in panda feces may help convert grasses into fuel.

    By Stephen Ornes
  3. Animals

    An elephant’s “aha!” moment

    A young elephant named Kandula passes a tricky test.

    By Stephen Ornes
  4. Health & Medicine

    Worms, your unlikely allies

    Parasites show promise in treating immune disorders.

    By Nathan Seppa

  5. Teacher’s Questions for Worms, Your Unlikely Allies

    By Science News Explores

  6. Parasitic Worms Wordfind

    By Science News Explores

  7. First Broadcom MASTERS finalists selected

    Thirty middle school students will come to Washington, DC to share their projects.

    By Caitlin Jennings
  8. Planets

    Possible new saltwater stains on Mars

    Dark streaks that grow in spring, fade in winter may point to saltwater on the Red Planet.

    By Stephen Ornes
  9. Health & Medicine

    A viral sniff

    A common virus may get to the brain through the nose.

    By Stephen Ornes
  10. Space

    How the outer sun gets so hot

    Magnetic waves boost the corona to extreme temperatures.

    By Stephen Ornes
  11. Health & Medicine

    Blood does a body good

    Studies of the superfluid aid in the prevention and treatment of diseases.

    By Sarah Webb

  12. Blood does a body good Word Find

    By Science News Explores