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Do ants poop? Discover how these social insects have developed ingenious methods to manage their waste.
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Learn how the European Space Agency’s spacecraft captured a completely new view of the Sun, thanks to its novel tilted orbit.
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Learn about the unexpected discovery that has shaped new perspectives on Uranus' moons and their brightness.
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For soldiers and civilians alike, "just following orders" may override our moral compass.
Learn how much time it takes for patients with COVID symptoms to return to their optimal mental and physical health levels.
Learn why sea cucumbers could stop cancer growth due to a unique sugar compound they possess.
Learn more about a new simulation that predicts how Neanderthals migrated from Eastern Europe to Eurasia.
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