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How HIV Becomes AIDS

Researchers are learning much more about the fundamentals of HIV infection.
Up-to-Date Neanderthal DNA

Scientists have reconstructed a Neanderthal's genome with exquisite accuracy.
Billion Star Sky Surveyor Launches

Europe’s new Milky Way Galaxy mapping-mission, Gaia, is embarking on a space mission that may create the most detailed 3D star chart of the nearest billion stars.

Thursday
Stunning Hubble Portrait of Stellar Light Echo

The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a massive variable star called the RS Puppis.

Wednesday
Neanderthals Committed Incest

A surprising variety of early humans roamed around in prehistory, widely meeting and mating, a new genetics study shows.
Fist Bumps Reduce Infections

Fist-bumping transmits fewer bacterial infections than shaking hands does, according to a new study.

Thursday

Herschel Space Observatory Running On Empty

After three years of scouring the universe for evidence of the most distant galaxies, the Herschel Space Observatory is running out of fuel.
Chasing the Total Solar Eclipse

When the Moon slips between the Earth and Sun this week, Slovak astronomer Vojtech Rusin will be ready on a hotel balcony in Cairns, Australia to witness his 19th total solar eclipse.
A Grand Tour of the Universe

Armchair astronomers this kind of atlas—a series of maps and charts that evokes the ability to navigate a place, usually by ship or some sort of vehicle, is for you. In this case all you need is imagination.

Say #HelloFromEarth

Post an Instagram With a Question and a Wave
Global TV Event March 14: 'Live From Space'

Get a Guided Tour of Life in Orbit Directly From the ISS

Longevity Pictures

Our genes harbor many secrets to a long and healthy life. And now scientists are beginning to uncover them
Element Hunters Pictures

All the elements found in nature—the different kinds of atoms—were found long ago. To bag a new one these days, and push the frontiers of matter, you have to create it first.
Good Gas, Bad Gas

Burn natural gas and it warms your house. But let it leak, from fracked wells or the melting Arctic, and it warms the whole planet.

Explorer Moment: The Little Foxes

Anders Angerbjörn learns little foxes have big attitudes.
Solar Camel

Paul Salopek has a belching, furry, ambulatory wall plug for his satellite phone.