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July 4, 2022

Amazing Astrophotography Showcases the Fiery Beauty of Monument Valley in Arizona

If you’re willing to embark on a long road trip, you can capture some amazing photos along the way. This was the case for photographer Michael Abramyan. In the summer of 2021, he drove 5,000 miles from his home on the East Coast and snapped incredible images, one of the most spectacular of them being at Monument Valley in Arizona.

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July 2, 2022

Scientists Successfully Sequence the DNA of Man From the Pompeii Eruption for the First Time

In 79 CE, thousands of lives instantly changed when the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the town of Pompeii under...

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July 1, 2022

Nun cho ga Is the First Baby Woolly Mammoth Discovered in North America

For only the second time in history, a baby woolly mammoth has been recovered.

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June 30, 2022

Study Finds That Standing on One Leg Can Reveal the Risk of Death in Older People

Can you balance on once foot for 10 seconds? For adults over 50, the ability to do so may be indicative of their risk of death. A study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that this simple test predicts survival in middle-aged and elderly individuals. The researchers behind the study are even suggesting this simple test be incorporated into routine checkups for older adults.

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June 28, 2022

Here Are 17 Companies Stepping Up To Help Women Access Reproductive Healthcare

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, it also changed the landscape of healthcare for women around the country.

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June 27, 2022

These Incredible Crystals Retain Ancient Water That Is Millions of Years Old

Did you know that some crystals contain water that is millions of years old?

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Hubble Discovers a Black Hole Wandering Through the Milky Way

Since it was first launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has shed light on many mysteries of our universe. And after more than 30 years, it continues to impress. Most recently, it discovered what astronomers believe is the first of its kind—a roving black hole left free to wander the galaxy. Usually, black holes sit at the center of a galaxy or are paired with associated stars.

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June 14, 2022

Biologist Uses UV Light to Expose the Hidden World of the Amazon Rainforest [Interview]

Brazilian biologist, photographer, and National Geographic Explorer Leo Lanna is passionate about nature.

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June 12, 2022

Research Suggests That Cats Can Learn Each Other’s Names by Listening to Us

Pet owners would be hard-pressed to believe their furry friends don't understand when they speak to them.

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June 11, 2022

Astrophotographer Captures Spectacular Sight of the Andromeda Galaxy From His Backyard

In the summer of 2020, the world was enthralled with the Comet Neowise, which only makes an appearance every 6,800 years. Brennan Gilmore was so enthralled that it kicked off a passion for astrophotography that continues today. Two years after beginning his journey photographing the stars, he has accomplished a major goal: photographing the Andromeda galaxy. Our neighbor in the sky, Andromeda is a spiral galaxy similar to our own Milky Way. Sitting 2.

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