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Why are scientists suddenly interested in UFOs?

In 2015, U.S. Navy pilots were flying training missions off the U.S. East Coast when they spied something highly unusual. An oval-shaped object appeared to skim across the top of…

What are the benefits of Marine Protected Areas?

Abstract You have probably heard that the ocean is in trouble. One reason is that we are catching too many fish, which is bad for the fish and the environment.…

An Egyptian mummy’s silent ‘scream’ hints at her violent death

Eek! A horrible death could explain the horrified look on one Egyptian mummy’s face. Her remains were unearthed in the 1930s in the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. They’d been…

Thunderstorms churn up a ‘boiling pot’ of high-energy gamma rays

Above the cloud tops, thunderstorms throb with a complex, frenzied light show. But these bright flashes cannot be seen with the eye. They give off a type of invisible, high-energy…

What can fingerprints tell us about artists?

Abstract Have you ever noticed that each of your fingertips has a complex pattern of lines? These lines are unique to each person. When you touch different surfaces, you leave…

Scientists Say: Dialect

Dialect (noun, “DY-uh-lekt”) Dialects are varieties of the same language. A dialect might be used by people of a certain region, ethnicity or other social group. Dialects are shaped over…

Werewolves could learn from other critters when to hunt

As the full moon rises, a mythical werewolf howls and heads out on the hunt. But is this the best time for werewolves to find a meal? In some stories,…

How to make ‘worms’ more nutritious — and easier to swallow

Mealworms for lunch? Ewww! For many of us, that would be our first reaction to finding these beetle larvae on today’s menu. But if we’re not so quick to “ick,”…

Struggling to find happiness? Here are some paths to positivity

Think about a time when you were happy. What comes to mind? Was it a family game or movie night? Maybe you were hanging out with friends volunteering in your…

Analyze This: Why do atmospheric ‘ghosts’ glow green after red sprites?

Spooky glows haunt the air above powerful thunderstorms. These include vibrant red lights called sprites, which are sometimes followed by eerie green ghosts. But these light shows are not paranormal.…
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