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46 years ago, Carl Sagan beautifully explained the fourth dimension using a sliced apple

For the 50th year in a row, a group of linguists chose 10 English words that need to be banned

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Rethinking ADHD as ‘hypercuriosity’

40 years after the Challenger exploded, one teacher shares how the ride was almost her fate

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These incarcerated men are rehabilitating injured squirrels and baby possums in prison

Lupita Nyong'o launches GoFundMe for women's health research after discovering she has 50 uterine fibroids

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A Woman Found a Folder in a Drawer. When She Opened It, She Discovered 35 Forgotten Rembrandt Etchings

This LA library used to be Leonardo DiCaprio's childhood home. He built a computer lab where his bedroom used to be

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Bolivia's Indigenous communities have helped protect nearly 1 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest

Ice Warrior’s Royal Honour: Craig Mathieson Wins Polar Medal

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Catherine O’Hara dies at 71, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy and compassion

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Why Do Humans Have Chins? They Might Be an Evolutionary Accident, New Research Suggests

After a Devastating Bird Flu Outbreak, Scotland's Seabirds Are Slowly Recovering—and So Are the Scientists Who Witnessed Their Decline

Scientists Once Thought This Snail Was Extinct. But a Surprising Discovery and Decade-Long Conservation Effort Revived the Species

'Heated Rivalry' fans raise $63K for children's hospital for Hudson Williams' birthday

A Star Suddenly Brightened, Then Faded Into Darkness. Astronomers Say It May Have Turned Into a Black Hole

How Often Do You Fart? This 'Smart Underwear' Can Keep Track, Because Figuring Out a Baseline Is Important for Science

Bird-Watchers Flock to Montreal to Catch a Glimpse of Canada's First Known European Robin

Most sneakers are tossed after 8-12 months of wear. This recycling program gives them a second life

When Coyotes Threatened Livestock on Central Texas Ranches, the Solution Was to Unlock an Ancient Ability in Dogs

Inside Yeovil’s New State-Of-The-Art Italian Restaurant With Ambitions to Be Somerset’s Best

This sea creature's arms are longer than a camper van. It's a once-in-a-lifetime sighting

This cat with 'otter-like feet' went extinct in Thailand nearly 30 years ago. Then trail cameras caught it on film

The first-ever NICU in Sierra Leone just opened its doors — with the help of Hank & John Green

The Jewish Cemeteries Giving Life to Morocco’s Muslim Communities

Man walks around Brooklyn after blizzard to show off the most wonderful snow creatures

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The silk solution: why surgeons are turning to spiders to repair nerve injuries

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Woman invents 'stim hoodie' with built-in fidget toys for people with autism and ADHD

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Work Begins on Groundbreaking Patient Hotel for Bristol Children

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Watch Tom Jones belt it with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young during an unearthed 1969 duet

Vet delivers impressions of different dog breeds reacting to snow with delightful accuracy

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A beautifully simple Korean phrase said to loved ones having a hard day is bringing people to tears

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