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Tech
Scientists Think the Speed of Light Has Slowed, and They're Trying to Prove It
A controversial theory that would overturn Einstein’s theory of general relativity could soon be tested.
Daniel Oberhaus
12.6.16
Food
This Fun-Loving Comet Is Spraying Tons of Booze Into Space
NASA says that Comet Lovejoy "really lives up to its name" by emitting the equivalent of 500 bottles of wine a second. Oh yeah, and it might unlock the secrets of the origins of life!
Hilary Pollack
10.27.15
Tech
The Sun Wasn't Warm Enough for Life When Life Began
The "weak young Sun" paradox became more perplexing this week.
Ben Richmond
10.5.13

Travel
The Big Bang: Bullets And Plexiglass Make Unlikely Galaxies
Photographer Deborah Bay explores the cosmic world of bullet-proof plexiglass.
Alexander Pack
4.16.12