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Artist reconstruction of Wilamaya Patjxa vicuña hunt.
Archaeology

A female hunter’s remains hint at more fluid gender roles in the early Americas

The 9,000-year-old remains of a woman were found buried with hunting tools in the Andes.

the US flag flying
DIY

Follow along as battleground states tally presidential votes

It’s not the first time Americans have had to wait for final results.

parent putting mask on their child
COVID-19

A record number of kids got COVID-19 last week

Infection rates in younger people are on an upward trend.

pregnant woman
COVID-19

Pregnant women are at an increased risk of severe COVID-19, but there’s no need to panic

The overall odds are still quite low.

A photograph of the International Space Station floating 250 miles above the Earth.
International Space Station

Humans have lived on the ISS for 20 years—here are the coolest discoveries we’ve made

From space gardening to hungry black holes.

Woman holds a recurve bowfishing bow nocked with an arrow in one hand and a gar in the other hand while standing on a tree-lined creek bank.
Projects

Don’t have a boat? Try bowfishing.

It’s cheap, fun, and surprisingly easy to pick up.

An artist's rendering of Filikomys primaevus
Dinosaurs

These prehistoric rodents were social butterflies 

A species of tiny mammals that lived amongst the dinosaurs might have led highly gregarious lives.

hurricane eta as seen from satellites on nov 3, 2020
Global Warming

Hurricane season surges on as Eta slams Nicaragua and Honduras

It’s the first time we’ve had to use the name Eta, and it’s looking to be a catastrophic storm already.

Shipwreck on shore
Archaeology

How scientists keep ancient shipwrecks from crumbling into dust

One chemical reaction could turn a massive vessel to nothing if not protected.

southern right whales
Ocean

The secret to helping this resilient whale species lies in its genes

Sequencing the southern right whale’s DNA could lead to more modern conservation measures.

A woman checking a child's temperature
COVID-19

We’re getting better at treating COVID-19

Here’s what you need to know this week.

women wearing masks at the grocery store
COVID-19

When it comes to airborne COVID-19 transmission, droplet size matters

But this doesn’t rule out the danger of inhaling tiny particles.

Harley Davidson Serial 1 e-bike
Electric Vehicles

Harley’s first electric bicycle stands out with its retro style

The Serial 1 has a belt drive instead of a chain and leather accents to give it a motorcycle vibe.

Wood filters, hot rocks, and seven other ways to purify water in the wild
Life Skills

Wood filters, hot rocks, and seven other ways to purify water in the wild

Access to safe drinking water is critical in camping or survival situations

Synthesized false color image of Venus, using 283-nm and 365-nm band images taken by the Venus Ultraviolet Imager (UVI).
Solar System

Traces of life on Venus now seem dubious

Three new studies failed to find similar levels of phosphine, the life-hinting molecule.

a person holding an "I Voted" sticker on their finger
COVID-19

How to prepare for in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic

Get ready and get out there.

atlantis map
Archaeology

Atlantis isn’t real, but here are all the places it could have been

There are good reasons that a city might sink into the sea.

Child pretending to be a superhero
COVID-19

Have no fear—healthy Halloween ideas are here

Protect your family from COVID-19 by treating them to something deliciously nutritious.

satellite imaging spectrometer
Fossil Fuels

New satellites can pinpoint methane leaks to help us beat climate change

Gas-sniffing orbiters are helping clear the air of a common and overlooked pollutant.

A human hand holds a light brown vampire bat.
Bats

Vampire bats socially distance when they feel sick

The nocturnal creatures' social networks are among the most complex in the animal world.