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AI could help us understand what whales are saying. But should we talk back?

Scientists are making mycelia-machine hybrids that can crawl and roll.

A marine biologist and photographer gets up close and personal with mysterious pygmy seahorses.

Taking stock of the moment for science and science policy.

Leading scientists and engineers offer strategies for putting the public good ahead of politics.

Three Earth plants will soon make a new home on the lunar surface.

A new theory argues humans evolved through competition.

The see-through amphibian goes big to protect its eggs.

The role of chance and predictability in scientific breakthroughs.

A conversation between Maya Gabeira and Lorenzo Bertelli.

The story of the doom-bringing rock may help us prevent a repeat catastrophe.

Richard Powers on his 3 greatest revelations while writing his latest novel, Playground.