Why the kilogram was redefined: the end of the metal cylinder
For 130 years the kilogram was a platinum-iridium cylinder in a Paris vault, but measurable drift against its own copies forced…
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Research, discovery and the natural world — from the cosmos to the cell.
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Peer review under strain: how science checks itself
Peer review is unpaid, overloaded and gameable, and the interesting story is the repair work now underway, from preprints and registered…
Priya Anand
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How carbon dating actually works and what it cannot tell you
Radiocarbon dating measures the decay of carbon-14 in once-living material, but calibration curves, contamination and a ceiling near 50,000…
Amelia Hart
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Pluto has landslides
Pluto has landslides. A science report from Daily Junction.
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Here's what happens when you put politicians in charge of science
Here's what happens when you put politicians in charge of science. A science report from Daily Junction.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Record-breaking Artemis II crew returns to Kennedy Space Center
The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year are back in Florida, reunited with their capsule and launch team. It's…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Space Exploration in 2026: The Most Significant Year in Decades
From Moon missions to Mars ambitions and a new generation of space stations, 2026 is proving to be one of the most eventful years in…
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Longevity Science in 2026: What Actually Extends Healthy Life — and What Doesn't
The longevity industry is generating billions in supplements, therapies and tests. Here's what the science says actually extends healthy…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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The James Webb Space Telescope: What It Has Taught Us About the Universe
Since it began observing in 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope has reshaped our view of the early universe, distant galaxies and the…
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