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Tech

Flying the Hyper Skies

A little airplane called the Hyper-X has broken the speed record for jet aircraft.

Planets

Planets on the Edge

The discovery of a strange, planetlike object beyond Pluto adds to the puzzle of how the solar system formed.

Tech

Supersuits for Superheroes

Becoming stronger may someday mean putting on a robotic suit.

Environment

An ocean view’s downside

Population growth in coastal areas could threaten shoreline ecosystems.

Animals

Ganging up to grab more food

Food-snitching birds may drive wolves to hunt in large packs.

Brain

Grannies give gift of longer life

Kids tend to live longer when a grandmother takes part in their daily lives.

Animals

Sea otters, kelp, and killer whales

Learning more about sea otters can help rescue the animals and save coastal ecosystems.

Animals

Some birds heed a monkey’s warnings

An African forest bird can tell which monkey alarm calls to pay attention to.

Tech

Drawing energy out of wastewater

Microbes in a fuel cell can generate electricity from plant and animal waste in water.

Genetics

A butterfly’s new green glow

Scientists have tweaked a butterfly's genes to make its eyes glow green.

Space

Destination Mars

Sending mice into space is just one step toward putting astronauts on Mars.

Planets

Rover Makes Splash on Mars

A robot on Mars has gathered evidence that liquid water once flowed on the Red Planet.