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2017 March for Science: Live UpdatesFollow along during the March for Science on April 22, as scientists and science supporters around the world gather to stand up for the integrity of science.
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March for Science: Why Are Scientists Taking to the Streets on Saturday?Here's a look at why various scientists will head to the streets of various cities on Saturday, April 22, for the March for Science
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Hail Mary! 9 Amazing Tales of Virgin Births in the Animal KingdomForget what you know about the birds and the bees: Sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands.
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Mount Etna: Photos of the Largest Active Volcano in EuropeCheck out these spectacular images of one of the most famous volcanoes in the world.
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Massive Gold Coin Worth Millions Was Stolen From German MuseumThe "Big Maple Leaf" coin was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2007 and could be worth millions of dollars.
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On the Lam: 10 of the Greatest Animal Escape ArtistsFrom an orangutan that broke free three times to a capybara duo that stole headlines, here are tales of some of the greatest animal escape artists.
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Happy Birthday, Albert Einstein! Genius Scientist Turns 138 Years Old TodayThe famed scientist, known for his many breakthroughs in physics, would have been 138 years old today.
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In Photos: Building the Superfast 'Hyperloop One' Transit System of the FutureThe Hyperloop One project aims to build a futuristic transit system based on the original vision of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
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There She Blows! Italy's Mount Etna EruptsMount Etna, the largest active volcano in Italy, erupted yesterday for the first time this year, spewing rivers of bright orange lava into the night skies over Sicily, according to news reports.
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In Photos: Take a Tour of the World's 'Doomsday' Seed VaultThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault functions as a giant icebox of sorts for the world's important crop seeds.
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Why Do So Many Big Earthquakes Strike Japan?Over the course of its history, Japan has seen its share of shaking, but what makes this part of the world so susceptible to big earthquakes?
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Calling All Wizards! Cast Spells Like Harry Potter on Your SmartphoneYou can now cast a "spell" — the same way wizards and witches in Harry Potter's world wield their wands — to turn your smartphone's flashlight on and off.
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Original Emoji Will Go on Display at Museum of Modern ArtThe Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City announced that it has acquired the original 176 emoji for its permanent collection.
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Photos: Skydiver Sean MacCormac 'Surfs' on Thunderstorm CloudsA daring skydiver took to the Florida skies this month to "surf" on thunderstorm clouds.
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Solar Plane Zooms Over Egypt's Pyramids on Historic FlightA solar-powered airplane buzzed the pyramids in Egypt, flying over the iconic, haze-cloaked monuments, during the most recent leg of its historic journey around the world.
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Get in the Action: 'Transformers' Director Tackles Virtual RealityIt looks like Michael Bay is jumping on the virtual reality bandwagon.
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'Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War': A Q&A with Mary RoachAuthor Mary Roach's new book dives into the science of the military — a world that encompasses research on everything from heatstroke to the medical benefits of maggots (yes, maggots).
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Photos: Mass Graves Hold 17th-Century Prisoners of WarTwo mass graves unearthed at Durham University hold the remains of Scottish soldiers who were captured and held prisoner after the Battle of Dunbar in 1650.
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6 Spectacular Species Named for David AttenboroughFrom a rare Amazonian butterfly to a ghost shrimp to a pygmy locust, here are 6 spectacular species that are named for David Attenborough.
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Tesla Coils 'Sing' in Electrifying PerformanceFor the band ArcAttack, harnessing the power of 1 million volts of electricity — and turning that energy into music — is business as usual.
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William Shatner: 'Star Trek' Tech Is 'Not That Far-Fetched' -
Sci-Tech Visionaries Gather for 'Future Is Here' FestivalThis weekend, hundreds of scientists, tech visionaries and industry leaders will flock to the nation's capital for Smithsonian magazine's "Future Is Here" festival.
