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Ancient lake full of crop circles lurks in the shadow of Saudi Arabia's 'camel-hump' mountain
By Harry Baker published
Earth from space A 2020 astronaut photo shows the oasis town of Jubbah lurking within a paleolake in the wind shadow of Saudi Arabia's "two camel-hump mountain."

Varna Gold: Humanity's first gold jewelry was found in a cemetery with a gold 'penis sheath'
By Kristina Killgrove published
Archaeologists found hundreds of burials in the Copper Age cemetery in Varna, Bulgaria, some of which were littered with gold artifacts.

Why does the moon look larger when it's on the horizon?
By Alice Sun published
The moon looks enormous when it's near the horizon — why is that?

Why don't you usually see your nose?
By Ashley Hamer published
Our nose is right in front of us. So why don't we normally notice it?

'A real revolution': The James Webb telescope is upending our understanding of the biggest, oldest black holes in the universe
By Adam Mann published
For years, the James Webb Space Telescope has been spotting enormous black holes in the early universe that defy all expectations. Now, astronomers are finally deciphering the origins of these cosmic behemoths.

Chocolate Hills: The color-changing mounds in the Philippines that inspired legends of mud-slinging giants
By Sascha Pare published
The Chocolate Hills are 1,776 mounds on Bohol Island in the Philippines where grassy cover turns brown during the dry season.

6 tips to kickstart your exercise routine and actually stick to it, according to science
By Anna Gora published
References Struggling with your New Year’s fitness resolutions? Do not give up just yet. Here are 6 expert tips on how to successfully form and maintain new habits.

Giant underwater plumes triggered by 7-story waves at Nazaré captured off Portuguese coast
By Harry Baker published
Earth from space A 2020 satellite photo shows the immense power of 7-story waves crashing along the Portuguese coast. Later the same day, a surfer rode a 101-foot-tall wave at Nazaré, setting a new world record.
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