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Analysis of a strain of the virus circulating in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of sustained human-to-human spread
How to Calm Your Election Anxiety—Even After Polls Close
People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election. A psychiatrist offers several self-help methods to reduce feelings of despair
New Prime Number, 41 Million Digits Long, Breaks Math Records
The discovery of a new prime number highlights the rising price of mathematical gold
How Superman Helped Launch the Hubble Space Telescope
Long before it orbited Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope starred in a famous Superman comic
How the Brain Summons Deep Sleep to Speed Healing
A heart attack unleashes immune cells that stimulate neurons in the brain, leading to restorative slumber
The International Space Station Has Been Leaking for Five Years
Pesky leaks on the International Space Station aren’t the most serious issue facing U.S. human spaceflight
There Are Three Types of Twilight
At dusk and dawn, the sky dances with three phases of in-between light
How the 2024 Election Could Change Access to Health Care in the U.S. and Influence Global Nuclear Policies
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could reshape policies from health care at home to nuclear proliferation abroad
Catastrophic Floods in Spain Kill at Least 95 People
Torrential rain, made worse by climate change, has lashed Spain, with Valencia bearing the brunt of the floodwaters