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‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth

The fictional biologist in ‘Project Hail Mary’ claims that potential alien organisms might not be made of carbon or require water, unlike life on...

20.03.2026 5

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Mary Magnuson

From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics

Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.

06.02.2026 10

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Mary Magnuson

Why collect asteroid samples? 4 essential reads on what these tiny bits of space rock can tell scientists

Missions that return asteroid samples bring home more than just very expensive dust. These samples can provide valuable insights for scientists and...

13.05.2025 10

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Mary Magnuson