Science and Space Features
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Robots Battle Robots in World Championship
Each spring, high school students from around the world gather for the FIRST Robotics Competition. It's an experience that can change kids’ lives.
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Soccer Ball Physics
With just six panels and a rough surface, the new Brazuca ball seems to move more predictably than previous World Cup balls.
Thursday
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What Speeds Up Aging?
A new study urges more work on "gerontogens," which speed up the aging process.
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NASA Unveils Selfie of Earth From Space
Get a closer look at the stunning mosaic that was created with tens of thousands of selfies taken by people from around the world.
Tuesday
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Why the Meteor Shower Was a Bust
The much hyped, never-before-seen Camelopardilid meteor storm last weekend turned out to be more of a cosmic trickle.
Wednesday
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No Pain, No Aging
Is the link between pain and aging due to the perception of pain itself?
Thursday
Blog: StarStruck
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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.
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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.
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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.
The Innovators Project
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Alan Guth: Waiting for the Big Bang
Three decades ago, the innovative physicist had a eureka moment that explained the universe.
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How to Feed Our Growing Planet
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Feed the World
National Geographic explores how we can feed the growing population without overwhelming the planet in our food series.
Phenomena
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Explaining Stillbirth
A new study on marmoset monkeys offers some hints about the causes of stillbirth.
Thursday
Latest Video
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The Most Nutritious Grain You've Never Heard Of
Fonio is a traditional West African grain that some believe could be the "new quinoa"; it could even replace wheat because of its drought-resistant and gluten-free qualities.
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