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  1. Genetics

    These 8 GMOs tell a brief history of genetic modification

    Since the first genetically modified organism 50 years ago, GMOs have brought us disease-resistant crops, new drugs and more.

    By Darren Incorvaia
  2. Astronomy

    A rare glimpse at a relatively nearby supernova offers clues to how stars die

    Thanks to its home in the Pinwheel galaxy, a favorite of amateur astronomers, researchers have monitored SN 2023ixf since shortly after it exploded.

    By Elise Cutts
  3. Animals

    How sea anemones living on deep-sea hydrothermal vents avoid metal poisoning

    The anemone Alvinactis idsseensis dominates its toxic environment thanks to an unusual number of genes geared toward protecting cells from heavy metals.