Star that spurred alien megastructure theories dims again
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Sperm frozen in space produce healthy mouse pups
Despite some DNA damage, baby mice are healthy and fertile -
Can bitcoin’s cryptographic technology help save the environment?
Ecologist proposes ways that the “blockchain” can restore trust to voting, environmental incentives, and more -
Bacteria can paint with light, thanks to genetic engineering
New paint-by-light process could help manufacture chemicals, drugs -
Creationist geologist sues U.S. park service after it rejects request to collect samples in Grand Canyon
Complaint claims officials violated rights -
DOE ends freeze on several ARPA-E grants
But critics say they are still watching to see if all funds are released -
Top stories: Immigrant bloodlines analyzed, illegal petunias destroyed, and superstar surgeon fired again
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People on the move: The science of migrations
Science's special issue explores the consequences of migrations past and present -
Chemists may be zeroing in on chemical reactions that sparked the first life
Researchers find reactions that synthesize molecular building blocks similar to those that form RNA -
Two female scientists and a militant environmentalist join Emmanuel Macron’s new government
Nicolas Hulot, France’s new environment minister, called Trump’s energy policy a “crime against humanity” -
Rice plant engineered with a ‘tunable’ immune system could fight multiple diseases at once
Study is another step toward pesticide-free but high-yield agriculture -
Strike disrupts research at Puerto Rico’s top university
Proposed austerity measures for territory trigger strike that squeezes research programs -
Podcast: Hacking windshields, fixing bone with bubbles, and migrating humans
On this week’s show: Many migration stories and a roundup from the daily news site -
Key Republican lawmakers urge Trump not to cut DOE research
Six signers include chairs of key oversight, appropriations panels -
Journal that holds record for retracted papers also has a problem with editorial board members
A half-dozen scientists listed at Tumor Biology’s website have no relationship with the journal -
Senators press interior nominee on science and climate
David Bernhardt has lobbied for energy interest -
Fake caterpillars reveal the worst places in the world to be prey
Study demonstrates new worldwide pattern -
Vast set of public CVs reveals the world’s most migratory scientists
Globe-trotting scientists are surprisingly hard to track, but data from ORCID provide a window into their movements -
Twice the tomatoes on the vine, thanks to a bit of genetic tweaking
Study sheds lights on tomato genetics -
As Ebola outbreak grows, question of using vaccine becomes more urgent
No request yet for experimental vaccine that worked well -
Lawmakers decry Trump plan to slash NIH 2018 budget
NIH director avoids criticism of his political bosses, touts value of NIH-funded research -
Tiny bubbles and a bit of gene therapy heal major bone fractures in pigs
Ultrasound-based treatment could be ready for human clinical trials soon -
Orangutans can nurse up to 9 years. Watch how scientists figured that out
Findings may have implications for ape conservation -
Watch these tiny parrots reveal how dinosaurs may have learned to fly
Archaeopteryx’s wing beats likely increased its long jumps by 20% -
Bad bots do good: Random artificial intelligence helps people coordinate
Harmony actually benefits from unpredictable behavior
