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  1. Space

    A telescope dropped dark matter data from the edge of space. Here’s why

    Last May, NASA’s Super Pressure Balloon Imaging Telescope crash-landed in rural Argentina. Scientists scrambled to recover the dark matter data aboard.

    By Nikk Ogasa
  2. Neuroscience

    Electrical brain implants may help patients with severe brain injuries

    After deep brain stimulation, five patients with severe brain injuries improved their scores on a test of cognitive function.

    By Darren Incorvaia
  3. Archaeology

    Ancient Maya power brokers lived in neighborhoods, not just palaces

    Lidar discoveries and recent excavations are forcing archaeologists to rethink ancient Maya political structures.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Planetary Science

    Giant polygon rock patterns may be buried deep below Mars’ surface

    A Chinese rover used radar to reveal long-buried terrain that might hint that Mars’ equator was once much colder and wetter.