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Teen hunts exoplanets at our galaxy’s center
The center of our galaxy is full of stars. A teen showed there might just be unknown planets in the mix.
- Health & Medicine
Missing gut bacteria linked to poor nutrition in children
The right mix of microbes in the gut could help prevent — or treat — malnutrition in children.
- Math
Scientists Say: X-axis
The bars on a graph tell you nothing unless you know what they mean. The lines on the sides can let you know.
- Physics
Blowing bubbles for science
What is most important when blowing bubbles? Air speed, not the thickness of the soap film, scientists find.
- Climate
Cool Jobs: The power of wind
Science and engineering careers explore all aspects of wind, from terrible tornadoes to aeronautics and clean energy.
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Citizen scientists spy on camel crickets
Ever seen a camel cricket — or spricket? Scientists asked homeowners about these hopping critters and found there may be a new invader on the loose.
- Chemistry
Gulf oil spills could destroy shipwrecks faster
In the Gulf of Mexico, leftover crude oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill may be speeding the corrosion of old shipwrecks.
- Tech
Lost in the woods? A drone may find you
Scientists developed a new method to give drones the skills to follow hiking trails in search of lost hikers.
- Climate
Sea level rising fastest in 2,800 years
The oceans rose faster during the 20th century than any time in the past 2,800 years. More than half of the rise came from global warming.
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- Health & Medicine
Teens eating better but gaining weight
From 1999 through 2012, teens got heavier. But by downing less sugar and eating more healthy fats, their bodies also showed signs that these teens were somewhat healthier.
- Health & Medicine
Explainer: What is metabolic syndrome?
A “couch potato” lifestyle of too much sugary, fatty food and too little exercise leads to health problems. This is known as metabolic syndrome.
