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Clock ticks as SpaceX builds craft for NASA
Two weeks ago, the head of NASA seemed sick of waiting for SpaceX and Boeing Co.…
Bacteria contradict Darwin: Survival of the friendliest
New microbial research at the University of Copenhagen suggests that ‘survival of the friendliest’ outweighs ‘survival…
What science tells us about fire hazards facing Cape Town and its surrounds
South Africa’s Cape Peninsula—home to the picturesque city of Cape Town—is part of the only region…
Cold temperatures linked to high status
For decades, luxury retailers around the world have conveyed the message that cold temperatures are a…
Using industrial waste as insulation for buildings
ETH spinoff FenX transforms industrial waste into a porous foam suitable for building insulation. Unlike other…
A psychotherapist explains why some adults react badly to young climate strikers
Young climate strikers I spoke to recently are confused and distressed about the things adults are…
How barnacle geese adjust their migratory habits in the face of climate change
The climate is changing at an unprecedented rate, and so are the environments of many plant…
The structure of master growth regulator
A team of Whitehead Institute scientists has for the first time revealed the molecular structure of…
Researchers create new glass ceramic material from industrial contaminants
A new glass ceramic material could become a better alternative to use in construction. Miguel Hernández…