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  1. Climate

    Germy weather

    Bacteria high in the sky could be causing rain, snow and hail.

    By Stephen Ornes

  2. An Enemy in the Cave Word Find

    By Science News Explores

  3. Teacher’s Questions for An Enemy in the Cave

    By Science News Explores
  4. Animals

    An enemy in the cave

    Bats under attack from a fungus send scientists searching for clues to solve a deadly mystery.

    By Amanda Leigh Mascarelli
  5. Animals

    Silky spider footprints

    Tarantulas use foot-spun silk to hold tight in slippery situations.

    By Stephen Ornes
  6. Health & Medicine

    Microbes in the music

    A new study finds germs linger on musical instruments.

    By Stephen Ornes
  7. Oceans

    Life beneath the ‘berg

    Scientists find Antarctic icebergs play a new and bigger role in the climate cycle.

    By Stephen Ornes
  8. Tech

    Lasers of a feather

    A nifty light trick in bird feathers inspires researchers to create a new kind of laser.

    By Stephen Ornes
  9. Space

    End of an era

    As NASA’s space shuttles land for the last time, they leave behind a sound scientific legacy.

    By Stephen Ornes

  10. End of an Era Worldplay

    By Science News Explores

  11. Teacher’s Questions for End of an Era

    By Science News Explores
  12. Health & Medicine

    Sunlight worsens jet pollution

    Chemical reactions caused by the sun’s rays worsen air pollution from idling jets at airports.

    By Stephen Ornes