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EarthWhen the Larsen C ice shelf broke, it exposed a hidden world
Scientists plan urgent missions to visit the world the Larsen C iceberg left behind.
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PsychologyWhether psychology research is improving depends on whom you ask
Psychologists are pessimistic about the state of their field but want to improve, a survey shows. But are new measures working?
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PsychologyConfusion lingers over health-related pros and cons of marijuana
50 years ago, the effects of chronic marijuana smoking on mental health were hazy. They still are.
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AstronomyNew questions about Arecibo’s future swirl in the wake of Hurricane Maria
The iconic Arecibo Observatory was damaged in Hurricane Maria, but not as much as originally thought. But its funding is still in doubt.
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AnthropologySkeleton ignites debate over whether women were Viking warriors
Scientists spar over a 10th century woman who may have had serious fight in her.
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EarthHow hurricanes and other devastating disasters spur scientific research
Hurricanes such as Harvey, Irma and others have been devastating, even deadly, yet they drive our desire for scientific discovery.
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Science & SocietyDebates on whether science is broken don’t fit in tweets
Amid debates over whether science is broken, many experts are proposing repairs.
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AstronomyEclipses show wrong physics can give right results
Math for making astronomical predictions doesn’t necessarily reflect physical reality.
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AnthropologyInfant ape’s tiny skull could have a big impact on ape evolution
Fossil comes from a lineage that had ties to the ancestor of modern apes and humans, researchers argue.
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NeuroscienceThere’s a long way to go in understanding the brain
Neuroscientists offer multiple “perspectives” on how to plug gaps in current knowledge of the brain’s inner workings.
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Health & MedicineDrinking sugary beverages in pregnancy linked to kids’ later weight gain
Consuming sugary drinks while pregnant may mean kids are heavier when they reach elementary school age.
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PlantsHow to eavesdrop on kelp
Sounds reverberating through a kelp bed can be linked to environmental factors, suggesting a low-key way to monitor undersea communities.