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Perfect trio of prehistoric atolls shine like tropical gems off Australian coast
Earth from space This 2011 astronaut photo shows the atolls of Rowley Shoals lined up in a near-perfect line off the coast of Australia. The island trio was once part of an ancient barrier reef system that stretched over 1,200 miles.
'The first author was a woman. She should be in the kitchen, not writing papers': Bias in STEM publishing still punishes women
"What is the hard evidence, beyond anecdote and suspicion, that unconscious bias impacts on women's careers? Increasing numbers of studies show, in many different guises, just how potent such bias can be."
Penguin Vessel: 1,600-year-old Nazca depiction of a cold-water Humboldt penguin that lives in tropical Peru
A rare penguin-shaped pot reveals the Nazca's interest in depicting the wildlife around them.
What color is moonlight?
What color is moonlight typically, and what other colors can moonlight look like from our perspective on Earth?
Why do giraffes have spots?
Giraffes' distinctive spots are more than just for show. So why do these tall animals have them?
Japanese quail: The bird with weird sperm foam, a post-sex strut and a spot in space history
Male Japanese quails produce a strange seminal foam that appears to enhance the chances of successfully fertilizing an egg.
What are dwarf planets — and how many are there?
How many dwarf planets are there in our solar system? The recent discovery of 2017 OF201 makes the tally anywhere between five and 18, plus hundreds of potentially undiscovered ones, depending on whom you ask.
Why are men taller than women, on average?
We don't know exactly why men are taller than women on average, but we have some genetic clues.
