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  1. Animals

    Frilly bug feet inspire a water-striding robot

    Ripple bugs’ nimble movements on the surface of water inspired a robot with automatically unfurling fans on its feet.

    By Emily Conover
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.