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10/03/2023

A year on Mars: How NASA’s Perseverance hit a geological jackpot

The rover collected exciting rock samples on the first leg of its epic journey. Next, it will turn towards an ancient river delta to look for past life.

08/03/2023

Unprecedented oil spill catches researchers in Peru off guard

Scientists are appalled at the environmental damage — and calling for the country to end its reliance on oil.

06/03/2023

Asteroids, Hubble rival and Moon base: China sets out space agenda

In the next five years, the nation hopes to launch a robotic craft to an asteroid and two lunar missions.

03/03/2023

A supernova could light up the Milky Way at any time. Astronomers will be watching

When a star from our Galactic neighbourhood explodes, it could outshine the Moon. Researchers are racing to get ready for the fireworks.

01/03/2023

Fossil fish reveal timing of asteroid that killed the dinosaurs

The discovery is likely to reignite controversy over the US site where the fossils were found.

27/02/2023

NIH issues a seismic mandate: share data publicly

The data-sharing policy could set a global standard for biomedical research, scientists say, but they have questions about logistics and equity.

25/02/2023

Open-access publishing fees deter researchers in the global south

Authors in low-income countries rarely published free-to-read papers, even when they qualified for publication-fee waivers.

23/02/2023

Tongan volcano eruption leaves scientists with unanswered questions

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22/02/2023

Two scientists will replace disgraced US science adviser Eric Lander

20/02/2023

Collegiality pays and biodiversity struggles

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