Miller moths migrate through the state every summer and are sometimes considered to be a pest.
Some say Latin names are elitist and incomprehensible, but they started out as a way to be inclusive.
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As NASA rolls out more powerful telescopes in the future, scientists will need a way to determine where to point them. A…
The losses include millions of dollars the NIH has already spent on research that will no longer generate results, and the…
Today, people use complex computing networks to search for prime numbers with millions of digits. But early mathematicians…
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A new archaeological study finds early evidence of white-tailed deer declines in the 17th century, likely driven by the…
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If you’ve handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis…
Inside every smartphone and laptop are tiny specks of valuable materials, many of which are still lost even when you take…
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The FAA is expanding its intense air traffic controller training to universities as part of an effort to alleviate a shortage…
Science has done many things that seem miraculous. Why not transfer your consciousness to a machine?
Fever isn’t necessarily a bad thing − it’s actually a useful response to infections.
President Trump has set aggressive goals for Golden Dome, but many parts of the system already exist.
A scholar reveals the ins and outs of how research gets funded, including the checks and balances that ensure high scientific…
NASA hasn’t landed humans on Mars yet. But thanks to robotic missions, scientists now know more about the planet’s surface…