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09/06/2020 A weirdly warped planet-forming disk circles a distant trio of stars The bizarre geometry of a disk of gas and dust around three stars in the constellation Orion could be formed by “disk tearing” or a newborn planet. Read More Strict new guidelines lay out a path to heritable human gene editing But scientists say making changes in DNA that can be passed on to future generations still isn’t safe and effective, yet. Read More Protecting half the planet could help solve climate change and save species An analysis lays out where new land protections could complement existing protected areas to achieve various conservation and climate goals. Read More Steroids reduce deaths of critically ill COVID-19 patients, WHO confirms The finding strengthens evidence that clinicians should give the drugs to people who are severely sick from the coronavirus. Read More Record-breaking gravitational waves reveal that midsize black holes do exist The biggest merger of two black holes so far raises questions about how the pair of objects came to be. Read More Science News is a nonprofit. We depend on our readers to support our journalism. You can help by subscribing for as little as $25. SUBSCRIBE NOW New coronavirus tests promise to be faster, cheaper and easier Researchers are developing a smorgasbord of tests to detect RNA and proteins from the virus that causes COVID-19. Read More Stonehenge enhanced sounds like voices or music for people inside the monument Scientists created a scale model one-twelfth the size of the ancient stone circle to study its acoustics. Read More Puberty can repair the brain’s stress responses after hardship early in life Research is prompting a new view of puberty as an opportunity — a chance for people who had a shaky start to reset their physiological responses to stress. Read More Toy boats float upside down underneath a layer of levitated liquid The upward force of buoyancy keeps objects afloat even in unusual conditions. Read More Flamboyant cuttlefish save their bright patterns for flirting, fighting and fleeing A new field study of flamboyant cuttlefish shows they don’t always live up to their reputation. Read More Privacy policy  |  Update Profile  | Manage Subscriptions  |   Unsubscribe This email was sent by: Society for Science & the Public 1719 N Street NW Washington, DC, 20036, US