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Earth

Landslides pose the largest risks to those who can least afford them

Appalachia is a hotspot of landslides, but many there can’t afford to move away or mitigate the danger, a new study finds. Wealthy urban residents can.

Astronomy

A space telescope was falling from orbit. Its rescue mission fell apart too

NASA’s attempt to save the falling Swift telescope failed, revealing the realities of the burgeoning field of satellite servicing.

Animals

Monkeys hunt small animals when fruit is scarce

Capuchins hunt and eat small vertebrates more often as plant foods wane. The behavior may help us learn more about humans’ early dietary evolution.