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A Palestinian brings stargazing to his homeland, and finds wonder alongside heartbreak
Scientists and amateurs are taking to the Gaza roofs for lessons in astronomy.
The answer to lactose intolerance might be in Mongolia
Mongolians’ DNA says they can’t digest milk, yet their diet relies on dairy. A researcher investigates why.
The prejudice stemming from the coronavirus outbreak isn’t new
As anti-Asian sentiment surges amid the growing COVID-19 crisis, experts point to history and warn of consequences.
The U.S. is barring foreign nationals who’ve traveled to China, due to Wuhan virus. Experts disagree.
Travel bans are not always as useful as they sound.
We’re still not sure where the novel coronavirus really came from
China’s wet markets don’t tell the whole story.
The CDC just confirmed a second U.S. case of the Wuhan coronavirus
The Seattle patient is joined by another in Chicago.
The timing of the Wuhan coronavirus could be a global-health nightmare
Here’s how China is working to halt its spread despite holiday travel.
The Wuhan coronavirus has officially hit the US—but don’t panic
At least for now, officials think the virus doesn’t pose a huge threat.
The world’s most thrilling motorcycle race, in photos
Track knowledge can make the difference between life and death during the notorious Macau Grand Prix.
A one-of-a-kind electric racing plane just debuted in Dubai
The White Lightning’s engineers say the acceleration of its motors will outperform that of traditional combustion engines.