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December 14, 2018

The James Webb Space Telescope is a decade late and billions of dollars over budget. But astronomers are already setting their sights on its successors. Plus, second-grader Nina Del Bosque wants to know about stinging caterpillars and their role in the ecosystem.

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New Space Telescopes Race For A New View Of The Cosmos

The James Webb Space Telescope is a decade late and billions of dollars over budget. But astronomers are already setting their sights on its successors.

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‘Dear Science Friday, Can You Study The Asp Caterpillar?’

Second grader Nina Del Bosque sent SciFri a letter with a question about stinging caterpillars. We introduce her to a biologist to answer her caterpillar curiosities.

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ROVs: The Swiss Army Knife Of The Ocean

These versatile machines keep deep sea explorers above water where it's safer, but is operating an ROV really just like operating a big remote control car?

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Tracking The Flu, In Sickness And In Health

We’re teaming up with Flu Near You to track the rise and fall of influenza-like-illness in the U.S., and we need your help.

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