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  1. Math

    Two teens have proved an ancient math rule — again

    Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson proved math's Pythagorean theorem — in a way thought impossible for 2,000 years — and they did it 10 different ways.

    By Nikk Ogasa
  2. Physics

    Eyelashes help fling water from our eyes

    The “micro-ratchet” structure and curvature of eyelashes could help keep eyes clear of rain, sweat and tears.

    By Emily Conover
  3. Animals

    A surprising number of animals eat poop 

    A new tally finds more than 150 vertebrate species willing to snack on feces. Eating poop offers nutrients and other benefits.

    By Susan Milius
  4. Chemistry

    Behold the world’s thinnest pasta

    Made from white flour and formic acid, the nanofibers average just 370 nanometers across. That’s two-hundredths the thickness of a human hair.

    By Skyler Ware
  5. 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
  6. Tech

    A man silenced by paralysis got his ‘voice’ back, thanks to AI

    New computer-linked brain implants offer hope to those who have lost the ability to speak or move.

    By Jennifer Junghans
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