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Earth

Don’t flip out: Earth’s magnetic poles aren’t about to switch

Earth’s waning magnetic field is returning to its long-term average, not heading toward a catastrophic magnetic reversal, new lava analysis suggests.

Genetics

Mosquitoes engineered to zap ability to carry malaria

Researchers have created a gene drive that prevents mosquitoes from carrying malaria.

Climate

Thinning ice leads to winter warming in the Arctic

Thinning Arctic sea ice could boost heat-trapping water vapor in the air during autumn and winter, leading to more ice loss.

Animals

How to see with eyes made of rock

Tiny mollusk eyes in chiton armor can pick up rough images.