Some Scientists Believe We're Having Another Mass Extinction Right Now
Over the eons, Earth has seen several mass extinction events, including one happening right now. This time, the cause isn't a huge asteroid impact. It's humans.
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How Climate Change Is Turning Antarctica Green
As climate change reshapes life as we know it, Antarctica is becoming more hospitable to plant life -- with chilling implications for the entire planet.
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What It Was Really Like To Be One Of The First Female Astronauts At NASA
NASA's first six women astronauts were part of the diverse class of '78, known as Astronaut Group 8. Here's what it was really like for them.
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The Untold Truth Of NASA's First Six Female Astronauts
In 1978, NASA recruited its first female astronauts, a full 20 years after the agency was first established. The six women have many astonishing achievements.
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Myths People Believe About Carnivorous Plants
When it comes to carnivorous plants, fact is sometimes stranger than fiction. Here's the science behind some of the myths about these incredible species.
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The Weird World Of Parasitic Plants
While they may seem like pests, parasitic plants can play important roles in ecosystems. Clearly, the world of parasitic plants is a weird one.
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Tragic Stories From The Life And Reign Of Hawaii's Last Monarch, Queen Lili'uokalani
Queen Lili'uokalani lived through a turbulent period in Hawaiian history. Here are some tragic stories from the life and reign of Hawaii's last monarch.
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The Dark Truth Oppenheimer Left Out About Hispano And Native American Communities In New Mexico
In 1945, the world changed as the first atomic bomb detonated in the New Mexico desert. But for many Indigenous locals, their lives had already been ruined.
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13 Fascinating Facts About Geodes
Geodes are easy to find, sometimes sitting alongside pebbles. But there's so much more to them than meets the eye, and not just in the crystals they contain.
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The Untold History Of Helium
While helium is the second most common chemical element in the entire universe, it's vanishingly rare here on Earth. Here's its fascinating history.
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Everything We Know About Gravitational Waves (And The Reason They're So Fascinating)
Gravitational waves are one of the 21st century's biggest discoveries, and in 2023 we found they're all around us. Astronomers are excited, and so should you.
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The Untold Truth Of Manu Chao
Manu Chao is one of the most recognized musicians around the world, especially in Europe and Latin America. Here's the true story of his life and career.
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People Throughout History Who May Have Been Killed By Meteorites
About 17 meteorites crash to Earth each day. History is full of unconfirmed reports that falling chunks of space rock have been responsible for various deaths.
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Transgender History Makers They Didn't Teach You About In School
There have been many trans people in history, some of whom were remarkable. Here are the transgender history makers they didn't teach you about in school.
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The Untold Truth Of Buzz Aldrin
keen space exploration advocate and a true explorer, Buzz Aldrin's life is full of interesting stories. Here's his untold truth.
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Tina Turner Facts Only Her Biggest Fans Know
Over her many eventful years, music icon Tina Turner accomplished many things, some of which may surprise all but the most ardent of her fans.
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The Harsh Reality Of The Olive Oil Industry
From its connections to organized crime to a devastating plague that could wipe out entire olive groves, here's the harsh truth about the olive oil industry.
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Ganymede: The Solar System's Mightiest Moon
Jupiter's moon Ganymede is almost a planet in its own right. Not only is this distant world the largest of the solar system's moons, it's larger than Mercury.
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Captivating Earth Creatures Born And Raised In Space
The first astronauts were animals, and some have even started families in space. Here are some captivating earth creatures born and raised in space.
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The Mysterious Foo Fighters Of World War II
One of the most prominent early UFO sightings happened during the latter years of World War II. These are the mysterious foo fighters of World War II.
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The Worst Toxic Spills In History
On February 3, 2023, a freight train derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, spilling toxic vinyl chloride. Yet this was not the worst toxic spill in history.
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Amazing Ancient Structures Carved From Solid Rock
While most construction involves masonry, the most remarkable human-made structures are hewn from solid stone. This is known as rock-cut architecture.
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The Tethys Sea: The Story Of The Ocean That Covered Ancient Earth
Millions of years ago, when dinosaurs still roamed the world, the was the Tethys Ocean, an ocean that existed on Earth for most of the history of life on land.
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The Tragic Story Of Soyuz 11, The Only Astronaut Fatalities In Space
Space travel is notoriously dangerous, but not many have perished in outer space. Here's the tragic story of the only astronaut fatalities in space on Soyuz 11.
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The Lost Oceans Of Mars
Mars is known as a desolate and dusty place, but research suggests it may have once held water. Here's the story of the lost oceans of Mars.
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Riothamus: The Ancient King That May Be The Real-Life King Arthur
King Arthur's story has become a famous legend over the centuries. Here's the story of Riothamus: the ancient king that may be the real-life King Arthur.
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The Biggest Asteroid Impacts In Earth's History
Plenty of asteroids have struck Earth for over billions of years, sometimes with disastrous effects. Here are the biggest asteroid impacts in Earth's history.
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