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  1. Brain

    Scientists Say: Aphantasia

    Not everyone has a “mind’s eye,” and that’s OK. Some people recall memories and process information in different ways altogether.

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  2. Computing

    Explainer: What is the internet?

    The internet is a massive structure made up of cables, routers, exchange points, data centers, cell towers, antennas and more. All sorts of devices share data using this network.

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  3. Brain

    Ouch! The pain of pulled hair registers superfast

    A hair pull is detected by a protein used to sense light touches. It also travels faster than most other types of pain.

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  4. Climate

    Why is Los Angeles on fire?

    High heat and little rain have extended wildfire season to year-round in some parts of California. Fast winds and dry conditions are fueling L.A.’s current infernos.

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  5. Space

    The biggest discoveries of Voyagers — NASA’s most distant explorers

    Voyager 1 and 2 left Earth in 1977 to fly by the outer planets. Nearly 50 years later, these spacecraft are still transforming our knowledge of space.

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  6. Psychology

    Analyze This: Skipping through videos may increase boredom

    Contrary to what people often expect, fast-forwarding or switching videos may leave viewers more bored and less satisfied.

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  7. Humans

     Is synthetic food dye bad for kids? Here’s what the science says

    California is banning some food dyes in school meals. Though FDA says the dyes are safe, some studies show they may alter kids’ behavior.

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  8. Materials Science

    This teen materials scientist wants to save the Great Salt Lake

    Thermo Fisher JIC finalist Sophia Zhang investigated hydrogels that might conserve water in farming — a big stressor of the lake’s water supply.

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  9. Space

    Let’s learn about the International Space Station

    Astronauts on the space station have gathered data on everything from climate change to dark matter.

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  10. Earth

    Scientists Say: Frost Quake

    When wet soil abruptly freezes, it creates high pressure underground. When the pressure releases, it can trigger a mini-earthquake called a frost quake.

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  11. Plants

    Explainer: How to identify tree species in the winter

    No leaves to be found? Then buds, bark and branches might help you ID what tree you see.

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  12. Brain

    This neuroscientist looks at how your brain plans for the future

    Freek van Ede studies how the brain selects information to plan for the future. He’s finding clues in the tiny movements people make with their eyes.

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