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The solar system’s most distant object is 140 times farther from the sun than Earth.cts whose orbits cannot be explained.

Astronomers discover solar system’s most distant object, nicknamed ‘FarFarOut’

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Did volcanic eruptions help kill off the dinosaurs?

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Retired physicist leading new Trump effort to question climate threat to security

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Vol 363, Issue 6429
22 February 2019

In Brief

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In Depth

U.S. science adviser sees smaller federal role

By Jeffrey MervisFeb. 22, 2019
A 2-week weather forecast may be as good as it gets

By Paul VoosenFeb. 22, 2019
South African law may impede human health research

By Linda NordlingFeb. 22, 2019
NASA probe to make all-sky infrared map

By Adam MannFeb. 22, 2019
Researchers spy signs of slavery from space

By Sarah ScolesFeb. 22, 2019
Unexpected drug emerges for stroke recovery

By Kelly ServickFeb. 22, 2019

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This goat-size T. rex cousin could reveal how the famed dino got so big

By Gretchen VogelFeb. 21, 2019
Zebra stripes confuse biting flies, causing them to abort their landings

By Virginia MorellFeb. 20, 2019
Scientists say every animal needs sleep. These fruit flies didn’t get the memo

By Michael PriceFeb. 20, 2019
A lobster’s underbelly is so tough, you could use it instead of car tires

By Sid PerkinsFeb. 19, 2019

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Q&A: Ron Vale, new chief of Janelia Research Campus, on why 15 years is a good research time frame

By Jocelyn KaiserFeb. 22, 2019
United States extends fetal tissue contract and revives one experiment

By Meredith WadmanFeb. 22, 2019
Astronomers discover solar system’s most distant object, nicknamed ‘FarFarOut’

By Paul VoosenFeb. 21, 2019
Deal reveals what scientists in Germany are paying for open access

By Kai KupferschmidtFeb. 21, 2019
Retired physicist leading new Trump effort to question climate threat to security

By Scott Waldman, E&E NewsFeb. 21, 2019

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