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Philosopher Susana Monsó unpacks the latest research into how animals like possums, chimps, and ants interpret death.

Scientists suspect that beneath Europa’s icy crust is a giant ocean of liquid water. They launched a spacecraft to ...

Here at Science Friday, we’re big fans of metaphors. They can make complicated scientific concepts easier to understand, for ...

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of your chosen contaminants to clean water, then shake or stir. Keep adding your contaminants until ...

In the play “Franklinland,” Benjamin Franklin’s son takes centerstage in an exploration of his father’s life as a scientist, ...

In this Stephen King adaptation, a vampire drinks blood to live forever. Can young blood have anti-aging effects for the living? This is an article from our newsletter “Science Goes To The Movies.” To ...

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Several astronomy projects are mapping vast areas of space, searching for traces of tiny quantum fluctuations in the early universe. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you ...

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