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Spiders on Mars and an ancient Egyptian sword
By Alexander McNamara published
Science news this week Sept. 21, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' contains surprisingly accurate physics — suggesting he understood the hidden 'dynamism of the sky'
By Harry Baker published
A new analysis of the brushstrokes and colors in Vincent van Gogh's famous painting Starry Night reveals a striking similarity to "hidden turbulence" in Earth's atmosphere, suggesting the iconic artist had a surprisingly detailed understanding of natural processes.
Science news this week: 'Thorin' the last Neanderthal and a 'smiley face' on Mars
By Alexander McNamara published
Sept. 14, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
21 of the best conspiracy theories
By Stephanie Pappas, Benjamin Radford last updated
Conspiracy theories that have taken hold range from a faked moon landing to Barack Obama's birthplace to chemtrails.
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By Alexander McNamara published
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Do opposites really attract in relationships?
By Alice Sun published
When it comes to love, the adage is that opposites attract. But does that really hold?
'I'm as happy as I've ever been in my life': Why some people feel happiness near death
By Mattias Tranberg published
A palliative care researcher explains how death can help people appreciate life.
30,000 years of history reveals that hard times boost human societies' resilience
By Stephanie Pappas published
Human societies that experience downturns do a better job of recovering from later disasters, new research finds.
'We're meeting people where they are': Graphic novels can help boost diversity in STEM, says MIT's Ritu Raman
By Alexander McNamara published
In a new series of comics, where young, female scientists take center stage, MIT's Ritu Raman explains how the format can inspire the next generation of young people into the world of STEM.
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