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When a dolphin whistles, what does it mean?

When a dolphin whistles, what does it mean?

Apr 15, 2026

What are dolphins actually saying with their iconic, high-pitched whistles? Dolphin communication researcher Laela Sayigh is trying to find out. She’s been compiling a database of whistles from a pod ...

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Inside the lives of astronauts’ families

Inside the lives of astronauts’ families

Apr 14, 2026

“This was not easy, being 200,000+ miles away from home. Like before you launch, it feels like it's the greatest dream on earth. And when you're out there, you just wanna get back to your families and...

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Green stuff, brown stuff: Secrets to a great compost pile

Green stuff, brown stuff: Secrets to a great compost pile

Apr 13, 2026

If you’re a gardener, thinking about getting your soil in shape probably means thinking about compost. But composting can be a mysterious process. What can go into the pile? How do you balance carbon ...

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Why so many studies can’t be replicated

Why so many studies can’t be replicated

Apr 11, 2026

How do we know what we know? That's where science comes in—it gives us a method for testing our ideas and getting trustworthy results. But some researchers have warned that many scientific studies can...

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How a sound designer gave an alien its voice (and 250 words)

How a sound designer gave an alien its voice (and 250 words)

Apr 10, 2026

Movies may be a largely visual medium, but sound plays a huge role in setting tone, creating new worlds, and fleshing out characters. Sound designer Erik Aadahl has brought some of Hollywood’s iconic ...

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Can GLP-1 drugs treat addiction?

Can GLP-1 drugs treat addiction?

Apr 09, 2026

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are prescribed for weight loss, diabetes, and blood-sugar management. But as more people use them, patients are reporting a decrease in cravings for drug...

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What a sperm whale’s birth tells us about whale culture

What a sperm whale’s birth tells us about whale culture

Apr 08, 2026

Scientists recently published the first footage of a sperm whale birth, and it was a crowded ordeal. More than 10 other sperm whales were there for the delivery and helped keep the baby whale afloat—a...

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Is the US backing out of the electric vehicle market?

Is the US backing out of the electric vehicle market?

Apr 07, 2026

Last year, Chinese carmaker BYD sold millions of electric vehicles, overtaking Tesla to become the world’s biggest seller of EV cars. And BYD cars weren’t just for the Chinese market. They went to Eur...

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Can algae help pull microplastics out of our water supply?

Can algae help pull microplastics out of our water supply?

Apr 06, 2026

Microplastics and nanoplastics have been found just about everywhere: in our soil, our bodies, and our water. Recent research involving bioengineered algae has had success in capturing and removing mi...

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Artemis II test flight heads toward the moon

Artemis II test flight heads toward the moon

Apr 03, 2026

On Wednesday, NASA’s Artemis II mission launched, kicking off on a roughly 10-day trip that will carry four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth. The flight is another test of the Space Launch...

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