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In revamp, Facebook bets on small-scale connections, and romance
Got a crush on another Facebook user? The social network will help you connect, as part…
Genetic testing has a data problem. New software can help.
In recent years, the market for direct-to-consumer genetic testing has exploded. The number of people who…
Space station power shortage delays SpaceX supply run
A major power shortage at the International Space Station has delayed this week's SpaceX supply run.
Television programming for children reveals systematic gender inequality
Programming children watch on American TV shows systematic gender inequality, according to new research co-authored by…
Destructive plant pest thwarted by two native fungi
Cornell University-led research reports that two local fungal pathogens could potentially curb an invasive insect that…
Scientists investigate the relationship between bumphead parrotfish and their coral reef habitat on a molecular level
The next time you find yourself luxuriating in some exotic, Instagrammable vacation spot, thank a parrotfish.…
Warmer water linked to higher proportion of male flounder
If southern flounder live in warmer water during a critical window of early development, a higher…
New forecasting system alerts residents of New Delhi about unhealthy air
Residents of New Delhi and nearby heavily polluted areas of northern India now have access to…
Biologists warn of peril from biological invasions as White House proposes to halve funding
As the Trump Administration prepares to cut in half the budget for the National Invasive Species…