The British scientist was considered a luminary in molecular biology
Note to Mentally Ill Teens: You’re On Your Own
Treatment rates are woefully low for kids with psychological problems, a new study finds
Remember That? No You Don’t. Study Shows False Memories Afflict Us All
Even people with extraordinary memories sometimes make things up without realizing it
WATCH: Countdown To MAVEN’s Quest to Find Out What Happened On Mars
NASA attempts to discover why the red planet became dry and barren
Self-Healing Electrodes Extend Battery Lifespan
New research could usher in much more efficient lithium ion batteries
What Killed Mars? A New Spacecraft Will Find Out
When Mars lost its atmosphere it also lost its water—and any chance of being a planetary contender. Now we may find out how that happened
Europe: Where Dogs and Humans Fell in Love
A longstanding mystery about a longstanding friendship becomes a little clearer
Earth Photobombs Saturn
NASA’s Cassini took a gorgeous photo of Saturn, with our own planet in the background
Air Prayer: Space Priest Blesses Russian Launch
OK, this is not exactly a picture that cries out “impending space launch.” But that’s just what was about to happen, which is why Russian Orthodox Priest Father Sergei was in the Cosmonaut Hotel, in Baikonur, Kazakhstan on Nov.
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The Sun is About to Turn Upside Down (Sort Of)
Every 11 years, the Sun’s magnetic poles reverse themselves. That has big implications for satellites, global communications and even astronaut safety