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Physicists may better predict “space weather”—magnetic storms high above Earth that threaten satellites and terrestrial power grids—thanks to new findings from NASA’s orbiting Magnetospheric Multiscale mission.

Scientists are among the first to investigate using city wastewater as a feedstock for algae-based biofuels.

Inspired by premature babies, a new video system to monitor vital signs can handle low lighting, diverse skin tones, and movement.