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An asteroid just exploded above Ohio with the force of 250 tons of TNT

Physicists discover a 'charmed' new particle

Americans’ trust in the CDC’s vaccine recommendations declines markedly under Trump

What do hundreds of gravitational-wave events reveal about the universe?

What are the best foods for a hangover, scientifically?

The case for timing cancer treatments to daily circadian rhythms

New tests and alert systems spot kidney disease before irreversible damage

How drugs like Ozempic are revolutionizing kidney treatment

A silent immune attack on the kidneys afflicts many people. New treatments could make early diagnosis lifesaving

SpaceX reaches milestone of 10,000 Starlink satellites in orbit

The real reason Ireland has no snakes

Why there is a distressing rise in kidney disease

Universe in chaos, Earth’s kids oddly fine!

The kids are all right

The false positive paradox explains why you misjudge risk

The autism spectrum isn’t a sliding scale; 39 traits show the complexity

The Pentagon is backing nuclear waste recycling for long-lasting military power sources

Scientists reveal why Rocky Mountain lakes are turning green

Scientists built a tickle robot to solve one of biology’s strangest mysteries

Science crossword: Disappearing act

Readers respond to the December 2025 issue

Poems: Math limericks

Newly diagnosed kidney patients struggle with heavy burdens, from dialysis to distress

New drugs and treatments transform kidney care

More kidney patients are having healthy babies after years of discouragement from doctors

Math puzzle: Tricky calculation

How the corpse flower evolved its bizarre traits

How does kidney disease actually work?

Galaxies without dark matter mystify astronomers

Can testosterone boost a woman’s sex drive?

April 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago

Medical cannabis isn’t an effective treatment for anxiety, depression or PTSD, new research shows