The much anticipated series finale of Netflix's Stranger Things is predicated on wormholes — a concept in physics that often appears in science fiction. So what are wormholes?
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Farmers conventionally rely on pesticides to protect their crops. But bats are a more eco-friendly solution.
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KTSDESIGN/Science SourceThe final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the concept of a wormhole figures largely into it. While the show is a work of fiction, theoretical wormholes have making appearances for decades not only in science fiction but in actual science.
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A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025. -
Triumphs included advances in transplanting animal organs into people, but the growing measles crisis in the U.S. indicates danger. -
Volunteers in Minnesota are collecting pine needles to help researchers determine how PFAS -- the substances commonly called forever chemicals -- find their way into water, soil and air.
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Car crashes with wildlife kill about 200 Americans every year.
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As 2025 winds down, we've been looking at the year's most important stories in areas ranging from politics to art and culture to science.
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There's increasing concern about PFAS, the substances commonly called forever chemicals found throughout the environment. Now volunteers in Minnesota are collecting pine needles throughout the state in an effort to help researchers determine how PFAS find their way in water, soil, and air when there seems to be no obvious source
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Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear.
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Researchers studying the human brain shared a lot of fascinating research this year, like how to keep brains young and how to reduce inflammation in joints.
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Cuts to scientific research focused disproportionately on research around diversity equity and inclusion. Some researchers say we're just beginning to understand the impact.
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To deal with smog in New Delhi, authorities have taken unpopular steps like banning a favourite street snack. Critics say it's performative.
