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  1. Animals

    For adult chimps, playing may be more important than previously thought

    A multiyear study of dozens of wild, adult chimps suggests that play helps reduce tension and boost cooperation among individuals.

    By Gennaro Tomma
  2. Astronomy

    This is the first close-up image of a star beyond our galaxy

    The first-ever close-up of an extragalactic star looks different than expected and might give a view of what stars look like at the end of their lives.

    By Sophie Hartley
  3. Planetary Science

    Mars’ potato-shaped moons could be the remains of a shredded asteroid

    Phobos and Deimos could have formed from asteroid debris, a new study suggests. An upcoming sample return mission will help test the idea.