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Friday, January 24, 2020

Dark Energy Skeptics Raise Concerns, But Remain Outnumbered

Some scientists have been poking at the foundations of dark energy, but many say the concept remains on solid, if mysterious, ground.

Ramin Skibba, Contributor

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Creature

Spider Glue Turns Moths' Defenses Against Them

The glue cements the moth’s wing scales together like a wall of bricks.

Nala Rogers, Staff Writer

Space

Dark Energy Skeptics Raise Concerns, But Remain Outnumbered

Some scientists have been poking at the foundations of dark energy, but many say the concept remains on solid, if mysterious, ground.

Ramin Skibba, Contributor

Numerous chickens in an enclosed area, on a dirt floor, with pipes and machinery running through the crowd

Culture

Listeria or Hysteria? Why Brits Fear American Chlorinated Chicken Imports

What does the science say about the safety of America’s chicken farming practice?

Benjamin Plackett, Contributor

Technology

Genetically Engineered Virus Protects Mice Against Deadly Effects of Nerve Gas and Pesticides

Early research suggests virus can protect rodents without negative side effects.

Charles Q. Choi, Contributor

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Space

Which Evolves Faster, Culture or Biology?

New study presents new way to observe rate at which culture changes.

Brian Owens, Contributor

Space

In About 60 Years, a 'Guest Star' May Shine as One of the Brightest in the Sky

That’s when the two stars in the binary system V Sagittae are set to merge in a spectacularly luminous fashion.

Abigail Malate, Staff Illustrator

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