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Astronomy

How massive stars in binary systems turn into carbon factories

A massive star with an orbiting partner star ejects on average twice as much carbon, an element crucial for life, into space compared with a solo star.

Chemistry

This eco-friendly glitter gets its color from plants, not plastic

Using cellulose extracted from wood pulp, researchers have created a greener alternative to traditional glitter.

Science & Society

How missing data makes it harder to measure racial bias in policing

Police officers rarely record nonevents, such as drawing a gun without firing. Failing to account for that missing information can obscure racial bias.