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Book Excerpt: 'Calculating the Cosmos' (US 2016)In "Calculating the Cosmos," author Ian Stewart presents a guide to the cosmos, from our solar system to the entire universe.
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What Does the Vice President Do?Vice President Mike Pence has said that the United States would "hold Russia accountable" for their actions and would support NATO. But what authority does the VP have?
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Photo Gallery: Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier CracksPine Island Glacier, the longest and fastest flowing glacier in Antarctica, has calved multiple icebergs, as can be seen in a series of photos.
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Stunning Scenes Dazzle in Underwater Images (Photos)Contest winners in the photo competition Underwater Photographer of the Year 2017 showcase breathtaking scenes and species representing ocean biodiversity.
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Photos: Stunning Images of Earth from GOES-16 Weather SatelliteSee these incredible images captured by NOAA's GOES-16 satellite.
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Best & Worst States for Older Adults' Well-Being: The Full ListA new poll surveyed older Americans on several aspects of well-being.
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Book Excerpt: 'Are Numbers Real?' (US 2016)In "Are Numbers Real?," author Brian Clegg explores the way that math has become more and more detached from reality, and yet despite this is driving the development of modern physics.
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It's Just a Phase: The Supermoon Won't Drive You MadThe moon holds a mystical place in the history of human culture, so it's no wonder that many myths exist.
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Book Excerpt: 'Einstein's Greatest Mistake: A Biography' (US 2016)In "Einstein's Great Mistake," author David Bodanis explores what we owe Einstein today — and how much more he might have achieved if not for his all-too-human flaws.
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How Heart-Healthy Is Your City? Full Rankings of 190 US CitiesA new Gallup-Healthways survey ranks 190 U.S. communities by the percentage of residents who reported ever having had a heart attack.
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Photos: See the 1st Dinosaur Bones Ever Found in Alaska's Denali National ParkPaleontologists have uncovered the first dinosaur bones and footprints to be found in Alaska's Denali National Park.
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Photos: Innovative Designs Make James Dyson Award 2016 ShortlistAfter considering nearly 1,000 entries, the panel of Dyson engineers have narrowed down the possible winners of the James Dyson Award to a shortlist of the following 20 inventions.
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Hurricane Matthew Photos: See How the Monster Storm EvolvedHurricane Matthew became the fifth hurricane of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season on Sept. 29. See photos of how this monster storm evolved.
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Gallery of Dead Sea Scrolls: A Glimpse of the PastThe Dead Sea scrolls are now online.
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Book Excerpt: 'Now: The Physics of Time' (US 2016)An excerpt from the book "Now: The Physics of Time" by Richard A. Muller.
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Book Excerpt: 'The Tide: The Science and Stories Behind the Greatest Force on Earth'An excerpt from "The Tide: The Science and Stories Behind the Greatest Force on Earth" by Hugh Aldersey-Williams.
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In Photos: Seamount Dives Reveals Rare Marine LifeDeep underwater off the coast of Hawaii, a mysterious, mountainous world hosts rare and unusual creatures.
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Photos: Freshwater Stingray Takes Bite Out of InsectsThis freshwater stingray from the Amazon Basin chews up its insect meals like mammals do.
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Sept. 11 Anniversary: What the Attacks Taught Us About ScienceFrom toxic dust plumes to conspiracies, here's what science has learned from the horrific Sept. 11 attacks 15 years later.
