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The Strangest Things That Were 3D-Printed in 2017

December 18, 2017 | Countdown

3D printing isn't new to 2017, but this year, researchers pushed the boundaries of the seemingly sci-fi technique.
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8 Ways That Air Pollution Can Harm Your Health

December 15, 2017 | Countdown

Toxic air can take an unexpected toll on physical and mental health.
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Photos: Aerial Views of Ancient Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia

December 15, 2017 | Countdown

Between Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, 2017, an archaeological team took nearly 6,000 photographs of ancient stone structures and other types of archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia.
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Icy Images: Antarctica Will Amaze You in Incredible Aerial Views

December 13, 2017 | Countdown

NASA's Operation IceBridge continues to snap gorgeous images of the planet's chilly bottom, revealing the beauty and dynamics of Antarctica's expansive ice.
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In Photos: Jaw-Dropping Images Reveal Science Is Amazing

December 08, 2017 | Countdown

From a close-up of a tardigrade embryo, to an aerial of Antarctic "ice cubes," to a pensive polar bear, winning photographs in Royal Society competition will amaze you.
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In Photos: Scotland's Cave of the Dead

December 05, 2017 | Countdown

Archaeologists have created a 3D digital model of a sea cave in Scotland where bodies were left to rot in the Bronze Age.
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In Photos: Ancient Castle Discovered Beneath Turkey's Lake Van

November 28, 2017 | Countdown

A diving team has discovered the remains of an underwater castle, or fortress, beneath Lake Van in Turkey.
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The 20 Most Mysterious Shipwrecks Ever

November 15, 2017 | Countdown

From the Antikythera, which held what may be the oldest computer, to a treasure-filled vessel, these shipwrecks are obscured not only by ocean waves, but by mysterious circumstances.
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15 Far-Out Facts About Area 51

November 13, 2017 | Countdown

Area 51. The name conjures an aura of secrecy, mystery, and of course, extraterrestrial happenings. Here's a look at some of the strangest facts about the spot.
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Spectacular Images Reveal Mysterious Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia

November 12, 2017 | Countdown

Between Oct. 27 and 29 of 2017, an archaeological team took nearly 6,000 aerial photographs of around 200 archaeological sites in the Al-Ula region of Saudi Arabia. This photo gallery shows a small sample of sites the team photographed.
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