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Close-up of multi-colored snowflakes on the left and a detailed view of a spiral galaxy on the right against a star-filled background.
How did life on Earth begin? Is there life on other worlds? An answer to either question will reflect heavily on the other. 
Aerial map view highlighting the Humongous Fungus in red within Malheur National Forest, with labeled sections "Genet D" and "Genet E." A scale bar indicates 2 kilometers.
A member of a species that kills trees, this mushroom is not the first to be called the Humongous Fungus — and perhaps not the last.
Red ink disperses in water with the words "Menopause Chaos" overlaid in bold white font.
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What can you do to support your health during menopause? “If exercise were a drug, that would be the one thing that we would be giving to everybody.”
Animation of a star being engulfed by another star, emitting bright light and gas in space.
Since 1930, type Ia supernovae have been thought to arise from white dwarfs exceeding the Chandrasekhar mass limit. Here's why that's wrong.
Collage of social media icons and pixelated images in a grid layout, featuring Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook logos on a red background.
"The evolution of digital media makes stricter regulation of online behavior not only feasible but inevitable," writes media ecologist Andrey Mir.
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Startup success can often hinge on a key lesson derived from behavioral science … and Jerry Seinfeld's "Night Guy vs. Morning Guy" routine.
In partisan political times, recognizing the scientific truth is more important than ever. Scientists must be vocal and clear about reality.