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Archaeology

Decoding a beverage jar

Ancient pottery provides hints of the world's oldest known wine.

Physics

Gaining a swift lift

The whirlpools of air that allow insects to fly may also help birds.

Tech

Crime lab

From accidents to crime scenes, scientists are helping detectives solve mysteries.

Math

Detecting True Art

Mathematics can help decide whether a painting is a forgery or a group effort.

Climate

A change in climate

Global warming may be wiping out some plants and animals or pushing them into new habitats.

Animals

Gecko night vision

Certain geckos can tell colors apart even in dim moonlight.

Planets

Icy Orbs at the Solar System’s Edge

A ring at the solar system's outskirts appears to contain smaller objects than expected.

Fossils

Big fish in ancient waters

Fossils have revealed an ancient, oversized relative of modern-day swordfish.

Tech

Reach for the Sky

Private companies are competing to bring tourism to outer space.

Fossils

Downsized dinosaurs

Island living may have led to miniature versions of giant dinosaurs.

Space

Baby star

Astronomers have observed the earliest twinkles ever picked up from a newborn star.

Physics

Einstein’s skateboard

Kids vying to be top young scientist of the year tackled challenges inspired by the work of Albert Einstein.