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A Stargazer's Guide For Summer 2019
When and where to look up for prime stargazing during those warm summer nights. -
How Microexpressions Can Make Moods Contagious
Feelings seem to spread contagiously between friends, partners, or groups. Why are we so easily influenced by one another's emotions? A new video from Invisibilia explains what's going on. -
How A 10-Year-Old-Boy Helped Apollo 11 Return To Earth
Greg Force was just a boy when his father, the director of a NASA tracking station in Guam, called home with an important mission for him: To help the crew of Apollo 11 return safely to Earth. -
The Race For Nuclear Power During World War II
During World War II, many were terrified that Germany would be the first to build an atomic weapon. -
If We All Ate Enough Fruits And Vegetables, There'd Be Big Shortages
There's already not enough produce for everyone in the world to get the daily recommended amount. Two new studies urge revamping the food system to feed the growing population and protect the planet. -
The Natick Army Lab That Helped Feed The Men Who Went To The Moon
From the start, Natick was at the center of the space food universe. -
Researchers Search For Reasons Why Women's Alzheimer's Risk Is Higher Than Men's
Scientists are gaining insights into why Alzheimer's is more common in women. The answer involve genetics, hormones and sex-related brain differences. -
Ticks Spread Plenty More For You To Worry About Beyond Lyme Disease
When it comes to problems caused by ticks, Lyme disease hogs a lot of the limelight. But various tick species carry and transmit a collection of other pathogens. -
A Giant Leap For Television: How A Device Made In Massachusetts Allowed The World To See The Moon Landing
A microwave device made at Raytheon in Waltham, called the Amplitron, boosted the broadcast signal so it could reach TV screens on Earth. -
Cool Your Jets! Science Might Explain Your Weird And Emotional Airplane Behavior
The reason some passengers weep uncontrollably or order strange beverages in the sky might be related to high levels of noise and air pressure in the cabin.
