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  1. Planetary Science

    How did Pluto capture its largest moon, Charon?

    Planetary scientist Adeene Denton runs computer simulations to investigate Pluto, the moons of Saturn and other icy bodies in the solar system.

    By McKenzie Prillaman
  2. Physics

    There’s math behind this maddening golf mishap

    Math and physics explain the anguish of a golf ball that zings around the rim of the hole instead of falling in.

    By Emily Conover
  3. Astronomy

    See the largest, most detailed radio image of the Milky Way yet

    Supernova remnants, stellar nurseries and more populate the new edge-on view of the Milky Way as seen from Earth’s southern hemisphere.

    By McKenzie Prillaman
  4. Artificial Intelligence

    As teens in crisis turn to AI chatbots, simulated chats highlight risks

    From blaming the victim to replying "I have no interest in your life" to suicidal thoughts, AI chatbots can respond unethically when used for therapy.