Wind power in Brazil now costs less than natural gas. Brazil’s National Electric Power Agency held a series of energy…
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Fifty new exoplanets discovered
Astronomers using a telescope in Chile have discovered 50 previously unknown exoplanets. The bumper haul of new worlds includes 16…
“Hollows” Found on Mercury
The planet Mercury is dotted with holes that appear to be unlike any other landform yet seen in the solar…
The girl who can finally smile
A mother raised £50,000 for a series of operations to allow her daughter to smile. Katie Meehan, 15, feels she…
Meteorites delivered gold to Earth
Scientists have shown that the Earth’s surface became enriched with precious metals by impacting meteorites. The Earth’s crust and mantle…
New Planet May Be Among Most Earthlike—Weather Permitting
A new planet found about 36 light-years away could be one of the most Earthlike worlds yet—if it has enough…
“Walking” Fish a Model of Evolution in Action
Sometimes, a fish out of water doesn’t feel like a fish out of water—at least if it’s a Pacific leaping…
Animal’s genetic code redesigned
Researchers say they have created the first ever animal with artificial information in its genetic code. The technique, they say,…
Doomed daughter recovers from life-saving operation
A COUPLE who refused to believe doctors telling them their baby daughter was going to die are looking forward to…
New Drug Cures Multiple Viruses in Human Cells
There’s no cure for the common cold—yet. A new drug can scout out and kill numerous types of viruses infecting…