Rachel Ehrenberg
All Stories by Rachel Ehrenberg
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Fossils
Scientists are rethinking the dinosaur family tree
The dinosaur family tree consists of three main branches. Or maybe not. A new study suggests a rewrite is due.
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Genetics
How to view tiny parts of DNA? Make them ‘blink’
A new technique can image nanoscale structures in cells without hurting them. No dyes needed. All you have to do is stimulate them with the right color of light.
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Tech
Silk’s superpowers
Scientists are studying the strong and stretchy material in spiders, insects and even goats.
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Middle school science adventures
Curiosity brings kids to Washington, D.C. for national science competition.
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Animals
Blooming jellies
Jellyfish and other gooey marine creatures are showing up in new places, and scientists are trying to discover why.