An astrophysics professor fell in love with his grad student, then fired her for it. Here’s that and other great science stories from BuzzFeed and around the web.

He Fell In Love With His Grad Student — Then Fired Her For It

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Zika Virus Poses Real Threat Of Spreading To The U.S., Experts Say

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The DIY Scientist, The Olympian, And The Mutated Gene

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Inside The Eye: Nature’s Most Exquisite Creation

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