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Distance and our eyes distort the true colors of stars

New research calculates the colors of stars based on their actual energy distributions

How binary stars' planets are born

A new mathematical simulation shows how gas and dust could swirl into planets in dual-star systems

Don't bank on herd immunity to save us from COVID-19

The best way forward is to use quality research to shape policy

Early diagnosis of Parkinson's is becoming possible, but how early do patients want to know?

Each person's disease journey is different, and an early diagnosis is not necessarily a timely diagnosis

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Researchers are abolishing an ancient epidemic — and trying to prevent the next one before it starts

Using machine learning tools and viral sequences, researchers are trying to better understand disease transmission

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We can talk about climate change with stories of kindness, fairytales, and hope

Speaking with Kate Marvel about the importance of — and the nuances involved in — talking about climate change

By 2100, the ocean will be a different color

Incorporating the colored dissolved organic matter responsible for the color change improves the accuracy of climate models