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Space photo of the week: Astronaut spots 2 nearby galaxies...
NASA astronaut Don Pettit imaged the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds as the International Space Station cruised 260 miles above...
Did Venus ever have oceans to support life, or was it 'born...
"We would have loved to find that Venus was once a planet much closer to our own, so it’s kind of sad in a way to find out that it...
Solar system quiz: How well do you know our cosmic neighborhood?
Test your knowledge on our solar system, from the biggest and smallest planets to the behemoth mountain on Mars.
You're born with most of your neurons — but the brain makes...
Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
Turuchan pika: The adorable ball of fluff that just loves...
Turuchan pikas play all sorts of games, including swinging from branches, throwing food around and hiding them jumping out at each...
Do cats communicate with their tails?
From tail up to tail down, what do different cat tail positions and movements mean?
Destroyed observatory helped SETI unlock the secrets of...
"Even years after the Arecibo Observatory's collapse, its data continues to unlock critical information that can advance our understanding...
Tiny, portable 'laboratories' sort germs using electricity
Pathogens have distinct electrical charges, shapes and sizes. Measuring how quickly they move through an electric field can help researchers...
