The Earth's Equatorial Bulge Shapes the Planet's Physics
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Meteorologists, oceanographers and snipers have to account for this deformation.
The 2021 Nobel Prizes In Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry
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The announcements of this year's winners begin on October 4. Click on the image to see all of our related coverage.
Stone Cold: How Rocks Become Glacial Tables
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Scientists set out to investigate how these unusual structures form.
An Easier Way to Temper Chocolate
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Researchers discover a simpler (and greener) tempering method to give chocolate its texture, gloss and snap.
Many People With Cancer Lack Protection Against Measles and Mumps
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Fallen vaccination rates pose a threat to this vulnerable population.
Underwater Noise Pollution Could Damage Crucial Ocean Plants
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First-of-its-kind study shows how human-generated sound could harm the ability of seagrass to store energy and detect gravity.
A Pioneering Food Physicist Embraces a New Public Identity
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Inside Science chats with Megan Povey about her research and what she has learned from transitioning genders later in life.