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Without the rumble of roadway traffic, sparrows could sing more softly and sweetly.

At a senate hearing, Anthony Fauci and other public health experts testified on the search for a vaccine, herd immunity, and more.

New battery manufacturing tech could lead to big jumps in electric vehicle efficiency if everything works out.

Google stopped using dessert names, but protecting your data is still as easy as eating cake.

It may have been another major mass extinction in our planet’s history.

A new conservation plan weighs the burden and interests of landowners, biologists, and butterfly enthusiasts alike.

There’s a bit of good news, but the US may still suffer a particularly nasty winter.

Soon every photo can have a backdrop with dramatic clouds and sunbeams.

Staying home has its upsides.

Long-haulers have been suffering from a variety of ailments, some of which may not sound like typical coronavirus issues.

The public has become more adept at following, understanding, and acting on science in the past several months.

So, we meet again, dramatically zoomed-in bar chart.

Storms are getting worse and more people are in the way than ever, so meteorologists are working on ways to improve their communication.

Here’s how to uncover moments of awe—in nature, but also in your living room.

Developed by child-development experts, OK Play wants to make screen time collaborative, not solitary.

It’s a bold strategy, but it can pay off.

You’re more likely to spot these dolls in a lab than a toy box.

Recent actions against protesters and activists shows there are two sides to the powerful technology.

And why the effect is slowly going away over time.

A weekend deal and a California court decision have put the brakes on the stop-actions for the moment.