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Since 1989, over 3,600 individuals in the U.S. have been exonerated after being wrongfully convicted of crimes. Post-conviction DNA testing has played a crucial role in many of these cases, including that of the...

As I engaged with the Hera Space Companion, an AI-powered assistant developed for the European Space Agency's (ESA) Hera mission, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves, much like the...

This Black Friday, you can save big on top air purifiers to enhance the air quality in your home as the winter season approaches. As we spend more time indoors with windows closed, having...

An Apatosaurus skeleton, named "Vulcan," was recently auctioned off in France for over $6 million, making it the largest dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction. The skeleton, which is around 70 feet long and...

Fifty years ago, a fossil skeleton of an Australopithecus afarensis was discovered by anthropologists and was affectionately named "Lucy." Since then, researchers have been able to learn a great deal about Lucy and her...

In the latest issue of Scientific American, the spotlight is on the talented individuals who bring science to life through their creative work. From illustrators to archaeozoologists, these innovators share their unique perspectives and...

Growing up around horses may not be a common experience for everyone, but the history of our relationship with these majestic animals is fascinating. Recent archaeological and genetic discoveries have shed new light on...

Two pregnant people, one Black and one white, with identical medical histories and pregnancies, walking into the same hospital to give birth. They are seeing the same obstetrician. A study of births in New...

Scientists have discovered the importance of the Irminger Sea in driving the key Atlantic currents that help regulate Earth's climate. This region off southeastern Greenland plays a crucial role in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning...

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in mapping all 37 trillion cells in the human body. The Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium has profiled 100 million cells from over 10,000 individuals worldwide. Their goal...