A lyrical observation in verse turns out to be a glimpse at a star’s last gasp
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Chemical traces in a royal vase suggest the narcotic may have been a routine part of life
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A stopgap spending bill just ended the longest US government shutdown ever, and it may decimate a weed-infused segment of the economy
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It might not be good for us to go overboard with indoor greenery
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The simple shape belies some complex chemistry that could be the key to advances in biomaterials
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Scientists might have finally uncovered the origins of bold streaks on the Red Planet’s surface
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But can this make a dent in Earth’s plastic crisis?
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These extraterrestrial treks make Mount Everest look like an anthill
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Killer whales divulge more of their private lives with never-before-seen images of a wild birth and gruesome hunts
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Newly discovered vessels may be key to flushing waste away from our brains
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