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  1. Space

    The Vera Rubin Observatory is ready to revolutionize astronomy

    Sporting the world’s largest digital camera, the new telescope is poised to help solve some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.

    By Lisa Grossman
  2. Health & Medicine

    mRNA vaccines hold promise for many diseases. Now the tech is under fire 

    Researchers warn that halting federal contracts for mRNA vaccine research could weaken pandemic preparedness and slow medical advances.

    By Meghan Rosen
  3. Animals

    These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle — and even share dinner

    Infrared cameras in Costa Rica revealed that the world’s largest carnivorous bat maintains close social bonds through wing wraps and prey sharing.

    By Jay Kakade
  4. Astronomy

    A dying star revealed its heart 

    Before exploding, a star shed most of its layers, giving a glimpse at a massive star’s deep interior.