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  1. Astronomy

    Nearly half of the universe’s ordinary matter was uncharted, until now

    Two studies fill in gaps about the cosmos’s ordinary matter. One maps it all, even the “missing matter.” The other details one of its hiding spots.

    By McKenzie Prillaman
  2. Climate

    Climate change could separate vanilla plants and their pollinators

    The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  3. Health & Medicine

    Vaccine policy in the U.S. is entering uncharted territory

    A key advisory group vows to base decisions on evidence, boost confidence in vaccines and protect health.