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Chemistry

2020 chemistry Nobel goes for CRISPR, the gene-editing tool

Only eight years after its development, CRISPR has revolutionized genetics. It also just brought Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna acclaim.

By Tina Hesman SaeyOctober 8, 2020

Chemistry

Study acid-base chemistry with at-home volcanoes

By Bethany BrookshireOctober 7, 2020

Chemistry

How to recycle ‘nonrecyclable’ plastics

By Kathiann KowalskiOctober 2, 2020

Earth

Science & Society

Batteries not included: This Game Boy look-alike doesn’t need them

Game Boy revolutionized the gaming industry. A newer version could help slow the rate of climate change.

By Maria TemmingOctober 21, 2020

Climate

Student scientists work to help all of us survive a warmer world

By Bethany BrookshireOctober 21, 2020

Plants

The faster trees grow, the younger they die

By Alison Pearce StevensOctober 20, 2020

Humans

Space

Surviving Mars missions will take planning and lots of innovation

Astronauts that go to Mars will need protection from microgravity and radiation, plus mini-medical devices to diagnose problems and manage emergencies.

By Maria Temming1 hour ago

Health & Medicine

Some Neandertal genes may up the risk of severe COVID-19

By Tina Hesman SaeyOctober 19, 2020

Psychology

You should guess answers to your homework before searching online

By Kathryn HulickOctober 14, 2020

Life

Plants

The faster trees grow, the younger they die

As climate change spurs forest tree growth, it also shortens trees’ lives. That results in a quicker release of climate-warming carbon back into the atmosphere.

By Alison Pearce StevensOctober 20, 2020