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Science & Society

U.S. grasp of science is improving — but there’s a catch

Americans’ grasp of science is improving. But a new study shows that adults’ scores can vary depending on how questions are phrased.

Climate

Hurricane Harvey’s rains set U.S. record

Here are some of the issues that made this storm such an epic rainfall-producer, and why storms like it could become more common.

Animals

The world’s largest bee was lost, but now it’s found

Wallace’s giant bee hadn’t been spotted in the wild in almost 40 years. Now, scientists have found it again.

Humans

World’s oldest pots

Ice age people made cookware long before the rise of farming.

Chemistry

A plant enemy’s enemy

Plants use chemicals to recruit help in fighting off pests.