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  1. Planets

    A distant crumbling planet spills its guts

    Based on the light being emitted by its shed minerals, astronomers can for the first time determine the internal composition of an exoplanet.

    By Lisa Grossman
  2. Animals

    Tiger beetles weaponize sound to ward off bat predators

    Some beetles make ultrasonic clicks that camouflage them as toxic tiger moths, warning hungry bats to stay away.

    By Maria Temming and JoAnna Wendel
  3. Math

    Scientists Say: Dimension

    The simple concept of dimensions has inspired sci-fi creators to wrinkle time and launch into hyperspace.

    By Katie Grace Carpenter
  4. Animals

    Analyze This: When do cats move like liquids?

    Cats flow through narrow openings but hesitate before short openings. That may help them avoid unseen danger in the wild.

    By Carolyn Wilke and Andrea Tamayo
  5. Math

    His love of math led to a career in quantum computing

    James Whitfield began his career when quantum computing was still in its infancy. Today, he’s helping to make it more accessible to educators, researchers and others.

    By Aaron Tremper
  6. Planets

    So many wondrous moons — just a spaceship ride away

    Scientists are studying extraterrestrial moons for clues to how planets form, how life began — and whether there’s life out there right now.

    By Stephen Ornes
  7. Materials Science

    Experiment: How much water is needed to cook pasta?

    In this cooking experiment, let’s find out if we can save time, energy and resources by boiling noodles in less water.

    By Science Buddies
  8. Brain

    Could the magic of memory manipulation ever become real?

    Someday, technology might be able to help people better hold onto memories or forget bad ones.

    By Andrea Tamayo
  9. Science & Society

    Let’s learn about 10 Black scientists you should know

    Meet 10 Black pioneers in human spaceflight, vaccine development and more.

    By Maria Temming
  10. Genetics

    This young biologist looked for links between diet and dyslexia

    Thermo Fisher JIC finalist Giselle Drewett wanted to know how lifestyle might influence a gene related to dyslexia.

    By Maria Temming
  11. Physics

    Friction is the key to cozy knits

    Friction between loops of yarn give knit fabrics their ability to take on a variety of shapes.

    By Emily Conover
  12. Chemistry

    Scientists Say: Absorb and Adsorb

    These words sound and look a lot alike. But crucial differences lie in how they soak up that spill.

    By Katie Grace Carpenter
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