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Maryam Mirzakhani, mathematician, dies at 40
She was an outstanding mathematician and first woman to receive the prestigious Fields Medal. Maryam Mirzakhani died on July 14 after a several-year battle with breast cancer.
July 20, 2017
Have you seen the Mayak satellite?
On July 14, an amateur group in Russia launched a small satellite called Mayak. They said it would become the "brightest shooting star" in the sky. Why'd they do it? Here's how to look for it.
July 18, 2017
Soar over Pluto and Charon
To celebrate the 2-year anniversary of New Horizon's flyover of the Pluto system, NASA released these 2 cool videos. Sail over the surface of Pluto and its large moon Charon.
July 17, 2017
Strange radio signals from nearby star
A 10-minute observation in May of nearby star Ross 128 yielded a peculiar radio signal. Further observations planned for Sunday night.
July 14, 2017
Last survivors on Earth?
Scientists say they’re likely to be tardigrades - tiny, 8-legged marine creatures - which can survive until the sun dies, long after we humans have disappeared.
July 14, 2017
Possible new threat to Earth’s ozone layer
Recent increases in an unregulated ozone-depleting substance could delay recovery of Antarctic ozone levels by 5–30 years, say scientists.
July 12, 2017
A universe of organisms living in your gut
Trillions of microorganisms living in your digestive system might influence your health, mood, even your weight.
July 12, 2017
Gender, racial bias in astronomy revealed
Research has found that women generally experience subtle, indirect or unintentional discrimination in the sciences. A new survey shows women of color undergo the worst harassment.
July 10, 2017
Make a pinhole projector for eclipse-watching
You don't need fancy equipment to watch a solar eclipse. This video shows you how to make a pinhole camera with just a few simple supplies.
July 7, 2017
If greenhouse gas emissions ended now…
Would climate change stop? The simple answer is no. A climate scientist explains.
July 7, 2017
