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Astronomy

Plasma rain in the sun’s atmosphere falls in surprising places

Scientists found rain in the sun’s corona where they didn’t expect it, which could help solve the mystery of why the corona is so hot.

Climate

As CO₂ increases, rice loses B vitamins and other nutrients

Field experiments add vitamins to list of nutrients at risk from a changing atmosphere.

Tech

Fleets of self-driving taxis could be choreographed to cut traffic

Hive-minded self-driving cars could curb traffic congestion and vehicle pollution.

Genetics

Genetic sleuthing again IDs a murder suspect in a cold case

The arrest of a second murder suspect with the help of genetic genealogy raises worries that suspicionless searches may be next.