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Several different covers of Future Genius, including the special dinosaur edition

Walk with dinosaurs in this puzzle-packed edition of Future Genius, now available on Amazon

By Scott Dutfield published 18 August 22

It's all about dinosaurs in this special edition of Future Genius: Discover the diversity amongst dinosaurs and learn all about how these prehistoric creatures lived.

A man wiping sweat from his face under the hot sun.

For the first time, scientists have named a heat wave

By Stephanie Pappas published 15 August 22

For the first time, authorities have given a heat wave a name. Scientists hope that naming extreme heat events will help the public protect itself.

Space and Physics

The Nadir crater, seen on seismic imagery from West Africa. The bottom of the crater, lined in green dots, sits at approximately the boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene, when the dinosaurs died out.

Did the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs have a sibling? Crater in West Africa hints maybe.

By Stephanie Pappas published 17 August 22

A 66 million-year-old impact crater has been discovered off the coast of West Africa, raising questions about just how many deadly space rocks the dinosaurs had to deal with.

Global color view of Mars. A large, round, rusty-red planet. There are numerous craters all over on the planet. There is a small white circle at the top (ice cap). In the top-right quadrant of the planet there is a very large darker patch. On the bottom half there is what appears to be a long canyon that is in the shape of a smile.

Mars: The Red Planet

By Adam Mann published 16 August 22

Reference Mars is a rusty, red world and one of the most explored planets in the solar system.

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History

Influenza Epidemic 1918 - Masks for protection against influenza. Typist wearing her influenza mask. Aroused by hold that disease has taken in New York City, New York, practically every worker has muffled their faces in gauze masks as a protection against disease

21 of the worst epidemics and pandemics in history

By Owen Jarus, All About History published 18 August 22

Disease outbreaks have ravaged humanity from prehistory to modern times, sometimes changing the course of history and even wiping out entire civilizations.

Here we see the Aztec calendar stone known as the Stone of the Sun. It is a round shape, with a face in the middle with it’s tongue out. In concentric circles going out from the middle there are several layers, each with intricate patterns.

The Aztec Empire: History, maps, religion and fall

By Tom Garlinghouse published 16 August 22

The Aztec Empire flourished in the Valley of Mexico between A.D. 1325 and 1519 and was the last great civilization before the arrival of the Spanish in the early 16th century.

Health

How to get pregnant: Woman receiving results of pregnancy

How to get pregnant: Tips and facts to increase fertility

By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published 18 August 22

REFERENCE Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.

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Woman enjoying the sunshine during the break between exercises

Vitamin D: Sources, benefits and deficiency

By Maddy Biddulph published 18 August 22

According to research, 42% of Americans aren’t getting enough Vitamin D. Here’s what you need to know about this bone-boosting vitamin

Vegan diet for diabetes: Tips, benefits and safety

By Anna Gora published 18 August 22

reference Delve into our guide to a vegan diet for diabetes, including a look at the science behind how this eating pattern could manage – or even prevent – this condition

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Animals

A 3D digital model of Saccorhytus coronarius on a white background.

Wrinkly 'sac' with no anus probably isn't humans' earliest ancestor. (Thank goodness!)

By Patrick Pester published 18 August 22

A Saccorhytus species that's been described as an "angry Minion" and a "wrinkly ball sack" isn't a human ancestor, according to a new study.

A juvenile snailfish imaged under white light glowing green and red due to biofluorescence.

Beneath Greenland iceberg, scientists find a glowing snailfish with antifreeze coursing through its veins

By Jennifer Nalewicki published 16 August 22

A glowing snailfish riddled with antifreeze protein was discovered in Greenland. The protein helps protect it from the cold.

Jakapil Kanikukura, a new species of armored dinosaur from Argentina, weighed as much as a housecat and had a line of armored spikes going down its neck and back.

Small, prickly dinosaur discovered in South America reveals an unknown lineage

By Stephanie Pappas published 12 August 22

An armored dinosaur that weighed as much as a housecat has been discovered in South America. Though it resembles a primitive relative of ankylosaurus, it came from late in dinosaur history.

Strange News

This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image shows auroras above the poles of Jupiter.

Extreme physics of 'supercritical' matter may be surprisingly simple

By Stephanie Pappas published 12 August 22

At 'supercriticality,' the difference between the liquid and gas phases of a material seems to disappear. New research finds that this weird tipping point may be simpler than scientists thought.

Big group of people celebrating a birthday. There are 6 people in total, all cheering and throwing confetti in the air. Three are wearing party hats. In front of them is a table with birthday decorations, such as a chocolate cake and drink cups.

What is the birthday paradox?

By Charles Q. Choi published 30 July 22

If you're in a random group of people, what are the chances that two of the people will have the same birthday?

The holes appear as a closely aligned, regularly repeating pattern. Tiny piles of sediment are piled around them.

Strange 'alien' holes discovered on the ocean floor

By Ben Turner published 29 July 22

The holes form a straight line and appear at regularly repeating distances, and they are surrounded by tiny mounds of sediment.

Culture

What's the most popular color in the world?

By Tia Ghose published 25 July 22

The most popular color can vary by culture, gender and time.

A very crowded Istiklal Street in the Beyoglu District of Istanbul, Turkey

How many people can Earth support?

By Martin McGuigan published 11 July 22

The number of people the planet can sustain depends on both the natural constraints of our environment and human choices.

Aerial view of Paris streets and the Eiffel Tower at sunset.

What is Paris syndrome?

By Joe Phelan published 5 July 22

Some people who visit Paris develop extreme symptoms — such as nausea, vomiting and hallucinations — when their expectations of the city do not jibe with reality.

Tech

Student laptop deals 2022: Save big with these back to school specials

By Alan Bradley published 18 August 22

With back to school season in full swing, it’s a perfect time to be hunting for some of the best student laptop deals out there.

This Lenovo Chromebook is 37% off on Amazon - ideal for students heading back to school

By Lloyd Coombes published 17 August 22

Looking for a new Chromebook? Lenovo’s 14e is available for under $200 in this Amazon deal.

Back to school deals: Student laptops, software, printers, science kits & more

By Lloyd Coombes published 16 August 22

Looking for the best back to school deals for laptops, software, printers, headphones, and more? Here are our favorites for school and college students.

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