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A mysterious fossil gap contains a hidden lesson about insect evolution.

Fido and Junior probably don't like explosions as much as you do.

A 'sentient' machine explores the difference between fluent language and fluent thought—and the consequences of confusing the two.

These are the concerns Amazon cited about its competitor in space.

Under blankets of gas, distant planets might have the right conditions for liquid water.

There are some mouthy new kids in the neighborhood.

The wolf genomes could help settle the long-standing mystery of dog domestication.

If machines can learn as adeptly as children do, the military thinks they might be able to help out in useful ways.

The CDC has opened an emergency center to help fight the contagious disease.

Eliminating waste is crucial, but experts argue this timeline is too long.

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Officials from Portland, New York, Miami and Phoenix discuss plans to keep residents safe in extreme heat.

Ecologist Kitt Heckscher discovered four new firefly species in coastal wetlands. He swears there are many more.

Google's history with messaging apps is chaotic. With Hangouts gone, here's a look at what's left.

Photographer Levon Biss captures the exquisite majesty of bugs—and the pressures that threaten them.

The human health hazards of gas leaks are still relatively unknown. 

Sharing knowledge is how we gain knowledge.

Rockets have crashed into the lunar surface before, but not like this.

A look at what went into creating the Cadillac Lyriq—and what it's like to drive this important new electric vehicle.

These brown avalanches—nicknamed black blizzards—can seemingly turn day into night.