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When I tell people that I study fossils, many assume I am talking about dinosaurs…
75% of Americans say 2020 election interference is likely from Russia or other governments
As the 2020 presidential campaign ramps up, a growing share of Americans say it is…
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The science behind splashdown − an aerospace engineer explains how NASA and SpaceX get spacecraft safely back on Earth
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Is drone delivery a modern miracle or a band-aid fix for poor urban planning? I went to Australia’s ‘drone zones’ to find out
The chief executive of drone delivery company Wing says 2024 is “the year of drone…
Perfectly preserved fossils of ancient sea critters found buried in volcanic ash
If you’ve ever visited the fossil gallery of a natural history museum — or its…
How Americans’ views of global threats have changed since 2020
As has often been the case, Americans see myriad international threats affecting the well-being of…
Federal funding for major science agencies is at a 25-year low
Government funding for science is usually immune from political gridlock and polarization in Congress. But,…