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For the first time, a scientist has used ocean and atmospheric data to find a milky sea, a huge expanse of luminous water, in past satellite images.

Objective: Measure the speed of light in gelatin using a laser pointer Areas of science: Physics Difficulty: Easy advanced Time required: 6–10 days Prerequisites: Basic understanding of optics and trigonometry Material availability: Readily available Cost: $20–$50 Safety: Adult supervision is…

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Astronomers are proposing a new, more quantitative definition of what makes a planet. The new definition looks more directly at the object’s mass — but it would still leave Pluto out of the running.

A new study examines fossil teeth of the Taung Child to hone in on its age.

New simulations suggest that a 9-mile-thick layer of diamonds may lurk deep below the surface of Mercury. The gems almost certainly can’t be mined for bling — but they may help solve some of the planet’s biggest mysteries.