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Solar eclipse glasses: Where to buy a safe, certified pair before the August 12 eclipseYou MUST wear protective eyewear to view a partial solar eclipse like the one on August 12. Here's how to find a pair of certified solar eclipse glasses from an approved vendor.
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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Rock crystal scraper: 45,000-year-old Neanderthal tool that shows they had an 'eye for beauty of form and color'Astonishing Artifacts A chance find of rare rock crystal tools a century ago paved the way for a better understanding of Neanderthals today.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Hubble takes one of the most detailed looks at neighboring Andromeda galaxy everSpace Photo of the Week The most famous giant spiral galaxy in the universe has been revealed not to be the star factory it once was, just as NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to unlock even more breathtaking cosmic insights.
By Jamie Carter Published
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'The apparent chaos of the Anthropocene is turbocharging evolution itself'Book excerpt In this excerpt from "Despite it All," author Fred Pearce explores the ways plants are adapting and evolving in the face of climate change — and how we need to recognize this reality and foster its potential boost to biodiversity, rather than holding steadfast to our notions of what types of nature should and shouldn't be allowed to thrive.
By Fred Pearce Published
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Did Celtic women fight in battle?Life's Little Mysteries The Celts were highly regarded as warriors in the ancient world, but were all fighters men, or did Celtic women also fight in battle?
By Owen Jarus Published
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Why do cats have 'leg whiskers'?Life's Little Mysteries Here's why 'leg whiskers' are useful to cats and other animals.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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How to watch 'Secrets of the Great White Kill' – stream 'Shark Week' 2026 from anywhereHow to watch "Secrets of the Great White Kill", as Riley Elliott and Kori Burkhardt set out to capture never-before-seen great white hunting techniques.
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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What does 'covalent' mean?Science word of the day Pronunciation: Coh-VAY'-lent
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Inflammation may trigger persistent 'out-of-body' experiences, emerging research hintsResearchers are investigating whether immune dysfunction can help explain dissociative disorders.
By Charissa Egger Published
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