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Scientists on Wednesday published a first draft of a human "pangenome" that captures more of the genetic diversity in the human population.

Why it matters: It's a major development that could help researchers to find and better understand genetic variations linked to diseases and disorders. Genetic research and medical treatments have been hindered by a reliance on genomic data from white European populations.

AI is speeding up discoveries about the universe and helping to hone the search for life within it.

Why it matters: Many astronomers spend a large amount of their time combing through data collected by telescopes.

Scientists may be significantly underestimating the amount of melting yet to come from glaciers that end in the sea, according to a new study.

Why it matters: The study reveals that seawater is intruding deep into northwest Greenland's Petermann Glacier, thinning the ice from below.