A Secretive US Space Plane Will Soon Test Quantum Navigation Technology

The space plane’s test flight will advance development of a new navigation technology based on electromagnetic wave interference. [...]

Fiji’s ants might be the canary in the coal mine for the insect apocalypse

A new genetic technique lets museum samples track population dynamics. [...]

Peacock Feathers Are Stunning. They Can Also Emit Laser Beams

Scientists hope their plumage project could someday lead to biocompatible lasers that could safely be embedded in the human body. [...]

Can a Hydroelectric Dam Really Make the Days Longer?

By shifting water to a higher elevation, the giant Three Gorges Dam caused the Earth to spin more slowly. [...]

23andMe bought by Regeneron in court auction

It has been nearly two months since 23andMe declared bankruptcy and the company has officially been sold. The US biotech company Regeneron has agreed to buy 23andMe and all of its assets for $256 mill [...]

Scientists Observe Carbon Dioxide on Planets Outside the Solar System for the First Time

The findings provide strong evidence that four giant exoplanets 130 light-years from Earth formed much like Jupiter and Saturn. [...]

Data Holds the Key in Slowing Age-Related Illnesses

More accurate and individualized health predictions will allow for preventative factors to be implemented well in advance. [...]

The Mysterious Math Behind the Brazilian Butt Lift

For years, plastic surgeons thought the proportions of a beautiful buttocks should follow the Fibonacci sequence. Now, people are looking for a more Kardashian shape. [...]

Research roundup: 7 stories we almost missed

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