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The 'Best Meteor Shower Of The Year' Is Happening. Here's How You Can See It.
The Perseid Meteor Shower is upon us, and will fill the night sky with streaks of light and color until August 24. -
The Amazon Effect
What accounts for the extraordinary rise of Amazon, and what does that rise tell us about ourselves? -
Ticks Suck. Here's A Guide To Identifying Them And Avoiding Bites
Ticks aren't known as beach-lovers, so ecologist Dan Salkeld and a colleague were surprised when they found 180 ticks in less than a mile on a coastal… -
Researchers Track Great White Sharks To Keep Public Safe
The best way to avoid great white shark attacks in Cape Cod waters is to figure out where the sharks like to hang out and when they are there, marine biologists said Tuesday. -
When A City-Sized Star Becomes A Black Hole's Lunch, The Universe Roils
A black hole swallowing a neutron star — a star more massive than our sun but only about the size of a city — has been observed for the first time… -
Stuck In A Rut? Sometimes Joy Takes A Little Practice
Back in the fall, Michelle Shiota noticed she wasn't feeling like herself. Her mind felt trapped. "I don't know if you've ever worn a corset, but I had… -
He Inherited A Devastating Disease. A CRISPR Gene-Editing Breakthrough Stopped It
Patrick Doherty had always been very active. He trekked the Himalayas and hiked trails in Spain.But about a year and a half ago, he noticed pins and… -
UFO Report: No Sign Of Aliens, But 143 Mystery Objects Defy Explanation
This could have been the day that finally answered the burning question: Are there aliens out there? Sadly, we'll still have to wait.A U.S. government… -
Alien Planet-Hunters In Hundreds Of Nearby Star Systems Could Spot Earth
Right now, a couple of planets about as massive as Earth are orbiting a dim star that's just a dozen light-years away from us. Those planets could be cozy… -
An “Untapped” Pool of Workers Could Join Massachusetts’ New Wave Of Manufacturing
The current demand for a biomanufacturing workforce includes more than just those with advanced degrees, and experts say programs to train those with high school degrees need to be expanded.
