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Even just by examining the Moon with the unaided eye, we can learn an incredible amount about the Moon, Earth, and more.
Some books are remembered for their lyrical prose or engaging stories. Others are remembered for simply being weird.
Before becoming America’s most infamous assassin, John Wilkes Booth was a magnetic actor who was beloved by audiences and courted by critics.
65 million years ago, a massive asteroid struck Earth. Not only did Jupiter not stop it, but it most likely caused the impact itself.
In "Human History on Drugs," Sam Kelly explores what the research can tell us about one of history’s most brilliant — and troubled — artists.
Looking at a dark, night sky has filled humans with a sense of awe and wonder since prehistoric times. But appearances can be deceiving.
Living longer is only half the equation. Here’s how to stay healthier for more of those years.
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Rediscovering competition in an unexpected place helped her rewrite what was possible — and go on to win gold.
Unlikely Collaborators
In this excerpt from "Agents of Change," Christina Hillsberg tells the story of Martha “Marti” Peterson, the first female case officer stationed in Soviet Moscow.
The tiniest galaxies of all are the most severely dominated by dark matter. Could black holes be the cause of the extra gravity instead?
As Beijing encroaches on the territory of the Himalayan kingdom, its ultimate aim is leverage over India.