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Particle Physics

Antimatter traveled by truck for the first time

Scientists are envisioning an antimatter delivery program that could ferry antiprotons from CERN to other labs around Europe.

By Emily Conover2 hours ago

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Physics

These insects fly with their legs. Physics explains how

By Emily Conover8 hours ago

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Neandertals made antibacterial ointment, but may not have known it

By Martin J. Kernan10 hours ago

The nearside of the full moon

Space

In a rare event, the moon got a massive new crater

By Lisa GrossmanMarch 23, 2026

Animals

Female giant rainforest mantises grow up to strike harder than males

By Susan MiliusMarch 23, 2026

A woman with long nails uses her phone's touchscreen

Long nails don’t work on touchscreens. An experimental polish could help

By Skyler WareMarch 23, 2026

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Space

How realistic is Project Hail Mary?

By Tina Hesman Saey and Carolyn GramlingMarch 20, 2026

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Spotlight on Health

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Amid vaccine policy whiplash, here’s how a pediatrician talks to families

A court ruling that blocks Trump administration vaccine policy is a win for science. But much work remains to rebuild trust in vaccines.

By Aimee CunninghamMarch 20, 2026
GLP-1 microdosers are chasing longevity
Extreme heat is cutting the time people can safely be active outdoors

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Female giant rainforest mantises grow up to strike harder than males

Scientists tracked mantis strike force from youth to adulthood, showing females eventually hit far harder than males. Why is a mystery.

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