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 Off-world agriculture has long seemed experimental, but that could soon change thanks to a collaboration between design firm Heatherwick Studio and the space architecture nonprofit Aurelia Institute. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Space, Ground Control 

 Unlike in recent tests, SpaceX’s ninth Starship survived launch, but a fuel tank leak meant it lost control before it could complete its objectives. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Space 

 Anna’s hummingbirds have evolved to have longer, larger beaks to access backyard feeders in urban areas. It could be a step toward becoming a “commensal” species that lives alongside humans, like pigeons. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Animals 

 Curious about mushroom supplements? Here’s what they do, what the science says, and how to know if they’re right for you—according to the experts. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Gear, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Science, Science / Health, Gear / Products, Shroom Boom 

 Based on 20 years of observations by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, new research sheds light on one of the solar system’s most mysterious planets. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Space, Space 

 Researchers are trying to understand more about the biological and social differences that contribute to later diabetes diagnoses and worse outcomes in women. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Health, Health 

 Galactic bones, filaments of radio-wave-emitting particles, run through our galaxy, and one of them has a fracture. New analysis suggests collision with a neutron star may have caused it. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Space, Space 

 A new proposal makes the case that paraparticles—a new category of quantum particle—could be created in exotic materials. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Physics and Math, Quantum Physics 

 For anyone in the US who can afford to go solar, “now would be the time,” because House Republicans want to end federal tax credits that make it affordable. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Environment, Energy Policy