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Sep 16, 2025 · Planetary Science A Mars rock analysis tool proved its mettle on a chance find from Arizona On Mars, the Perseverance rover found a spotted rock that could bear signs of ancient life.

Animals These are our favorite animal stories of 2025 From clever cockatoos to vomiting spiders, these cool critters captivated us this year.

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Science reveals what happened As calls to end fluoride in water get louder, changes to the dental health of children in Calgary, Canada, and Juneau, Alaska, may provide a cautionary tale.

Science & Society In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.

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Nov 7, 2024 · The "Chonkus" cyanobacterium could be an effective organism to cultivate for marine carbon dioxide removal.

Dec 19, 2024 · These scientific feats set new records in 2024 Noteworthy findings include jumbo black hole jets, an ultrapetite frog and more

Nov 22, 2025 · Nancy Shute, Editor in Chief, discusses big advances across science in 2025 as well as the assault on science by the Trump administration.