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Astrophysicists studying in unprecedented detail a red giant star named V Hydrae have witnessed the star's mysterious death throes. Researchers discovered that the carbon-rich star has expelled six slowly expanding molecular rings and two hourglass-shaped structures ejecting matter out into space at high speeds.

In a new paper, researchers discuss the importance of scent in human history and address how and why experts might investigate smells from the past.

New research finds that in addition to size difference, relatedness affects whether or not a poison frog tadpole is more likely to be eaten.