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Protein in Birds' Eyes Helps Them 'See' Earth's Magnetic Field
Called Cry4, the protein belongs to a group known to regulate circadian rhythms, or biological sleep cycles.

New Experiment Will Attempt to Clean Up Space Junk
Over 7,500 tons of space junk—from old spacecraft to flecks of paint—looms above our heads.

Map Of One Billion Stars Could Revolutionize Our Understanding of Space

AI Lets Scientists See Through Cell Membranes
Current techniques for visualizing cells are limited, costly, and damaging to the very cells being studied. A new model hopes to change that.

Diamonds In Meteorite May Come From ‘Lost’ Planet

Unprecedented Fossil Provides New Understanding of Bird Evolution
A remarkably intact skull from the dinosaur-era bird is giving paleontologists valuable insights into avian history.