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  1. Astronomy

    Astronomers may have spotted the birth of a neutron star

    Scientists say they’ve witnessed a type of neutron star called a pulsar being born in the wake of a massive supernova for the first time.

    By Lisa Grossman
  2. Planetary Science

    The first rovers to explore an asteroid just sent photos home

    Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft has deployed a pair of rovers to the surface of asteroid Ryugu.

    By Lisa Grossman
  3. Neuroscience

    A paralyzed man makes great strides with spinal stimulation and rehab

    Researchers find success at restoring movement to paralyzed legs, giving hope to people with paraplegia.

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Genetics

    In lab tests, this gene drive wiped out a population of mosquitoes

    For the first time, a gene drive caused a population crash of mosquitoes in a small-scale test.