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Cosmology

Huge Galactic Explosion

An excerpt from the October 5, 1963, issue of Science News Letter.

Animals

MERS virus jumped several times from animals to humans

More than one person caught new illness from bats, camels or other creatures.

Ecosystems

Feces in termites’ nests block biological pest control

Built-in poop nourishes bacteria that protect notorious Formosan species.

Tech

Vitamin stops static electricity

Clearing out uncharged molecules may prevent charge buildup.

Planetary Science

Mars rover fails to find methane

A dearth of the gas in the Red Planet's atmosphere disappoints scientists looking for signs of biological activity.