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Are Raccoons On The Road To Domestication?

Recent studies on raccoons and dark-eyed juncos investigate how urban wildlife is evolving.

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January 2, 2026

A look back at the biggest science stories of 2025, and a few you may have missed. Plus, over the past year, most of your body has replaced itself cell by cell. What can we learn from other animals’ dramatic feats of regeneration? And, ultramarathoners can run with what seems like superhuman stamina. But are their bodies much different than the rest of ours?

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The Community Group Rethinking LA’s Approach To Wildfires

One year after the LA fires, the Community Brigade is equipping residents to prepare for, fight, and recover from wildfires.

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What Should Astronauts Do First When They Reach Mars?

A new report lays out the objectives for a crewed mission to Mars. Plus, an update on the NASA mission to survey the asteroid Psyche.

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