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A heart cockle shell has been found to let in light through a design that resembles fiber optic cables. This could inspire everything from helping coral survive to designing new camera lenses.

They make their living off the sea, but their catch is dwindling. So these traditional fisherfolk are taking steps to preserve both sea life — and their livelihood.

About two dozen chimpanzees deemed too feeble to be moved a few years ago will be going to Chimp Haven after all. The NIH said originally they'd be kept in New Mexico for their own safety.

This time next year, NASA plans to send its first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years. NPR visited the facility to find out how astronauts are preparing for this high stakes exploration.

The 2024 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering returns to Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is event is completely FREE and open to the public! No registration or tickets required. Come on down and join us, rain or shine, for a day filled with 100+ hands-on activities, stage performances and more! Great for all ages, pre-K to gray! EXPO DAY MAP FOOD OPTIONS: Various food vendors will be open. There will be two children’s meals available for purchase at Ultra Classics. They are hot dog, bag of chips and 12oz drink OR Uncrustable, bag of chips and 12oz drink for $12. CASHLESS VENUE: Snapdragon Stadium is a cashless venue. We encourage you to plan ahead, but should you need Reverse ATMs, they are available onsite. Reverse ATMs allow for loading cash onto a pre-paid debit card for easy ordering at the cashless concessions. Reverse ATMs are located inside the southeast and southwest gates and will be notated on the event map. FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICIES: Snapdragon does not allow outside food or beverages into the stadium. Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs. Water: Sealed water bottles (unfrozen) as well as empty refillable water bottles no larger than 32oz are allowed into the stadium. Water is served at all of the concession stands. Drinking fountains and refill stations can be found throughout the concourse. Water Stations (Refillable): There are five refillable water stations available for guests throughout the concourse. Virtual Resources San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering on Facebook / Instagram

The spacecraft landed in New Mexico early Saturday morning leaving two astronauts behind on the International Space Station. The crew members will return to earth in February aboard a SpaceX craft.

The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded Wednesday to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for their work with proteins. The awards continue with the literature prize on Thursday.

After Kamala Harris lost the chance to become the first Black female president, many Black women political organizers say they are exhausted and taking a little break from politics.

"With practice, absolutely everyone can make their memory stronger," says Monica Thieu, a memory researcher and a four-time Jeopardy! contestant. Techniques to get you started.

"I like when everybody's knees are almost touching and it feels very intimate," the Barefoot Contessa host says. Garten's new memoir is Be Ready When the Luck Happens.