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Milky Way’s Twin Causes Rethink of Galactic Evolution
The newly discovered precocious young galaxy appears to have formed in record time
This Is the Difference Between Child Prodigies and Late Bloomers
World-class musicians, athletes, and scientists aren’t often superstars as kids
A Martian Milestone Captures a Mysterious Dark Spot
The idea came from a Colorado high school student
Elephant Seals Almost Always Return Home to Give Birth
But do the benefits of these homecomings outweigh potential problems with genetic diversity?
X-rays Were a Life-Saving Accident
More than a century ago, a lucky accident gave us a revolutionary new look at our bodies
This Walking Ape Might Be the Earliest Human Ancestor
The limbs of Sahelanthropus tchadensis may settle a decades-long evolutionary debate
The Science Behind Better Visualizing Brain Function
Fluorescent trackers are helping scientists study the mind in real-time
How to Glimpse the Prime Meteor Shower of 2026
The Quadrantids rank among the most spectacular sky shows of the year
Everything We Thought We Knew About How Stardust Spreads Across the Cosmos Is Wrong
An analysis of stardust 180 light-years from Earth had some illuminating lessons
Here’s What Happens to Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank
Parts of it are basically taking a nap
Dry January: What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Alcohol for a Month
Most abstainers continue to drink less after the month is up
