During embryonic development, the programmed death of certain cells plays an essential role in shaping organs…
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We could get large amounts of water from the moon by directing the sun at it
One of the most commonly discussed challenges when starting our species’ space exploration journey is how…
COVID-19 mutation caused far fewer cat deaths than claimed, Cyprus veterinary leader says
The head of Cyprus’ veterinarians’ association on Wednesday dismissed as groundless claims that a lethal mutation…
China will use two rockets to put humans on the moon
As of 2019, China began conducting preliminary studies for a crewed lunar mission that would take…
Volunteers invited to play 'spot the difference' to help scientists identify cosmic explosions
Members of the public are invited to take part in a brand new citizen science project…
Early humans were weapon woodwork experts, study finds
A 300,000-year-old hunting weapon has shone a new light on early humans as woodworking masters, according…
'Zombie fires' in the Arctic: Canada's extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
The blanket of wildfire smoke that spread across large parts of the U.S. and Canada in…
STEM instructors who are women drive disclosure of concealable stigmatized identities to undergraduates
Women working as STEM instructors are more likely than men in the same profession to disclose…
Bioengineered yeast feed on agricultural waste
Yeast has been used for thousands of years in the production of beer and wine and…
Returning to the moon can benefit commercial, military and political sectors—a space policy expert explains
NASA’s Artemis program aims to return humans to the moon for the first time in more…