All Stories
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Brain
The Science Fair Circuit
For some kids, entering science fairs is like eating cookies. It's hard to stop at just one.
By Emily Sohn -
Space
Dwarf planet discord
A dwarf planet at the fringes of the solar system finally gets an official name.
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Chemistry
Sticky Silky Feet
The feet of zebra tarantulas can produce silk threads that may help them get a firmer grip.
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Tech
Picture the Smell
To pinpoint smells, an electronic nose turns scents into colorful data.
By Sarah Webb -
Animals
A seabird’s endless summer
Food plays an important part in the migration of seabirds and songbirds.
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Fossils
Flying on Wings and Legs
An ancient bird had feathers on its legs that may have helped it fly.
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Humans
Oldest Writing in the New World
Signs carved into a stone slab may represent the earliest known writing in the Americas.
By Eric Jaffe -
Planets
A Puffy Planetary Puzzle
Astronomers spot an unusual object orbiting a nearby star.
By Eric Jaffe