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Extreme 'golf ball-size' hailstones carve 125-mile 'scar' in Canadian landscape
Earth from space This 2025 satellite photo shows the aftermath of a devastating hailstorm in Alberta, Canada, which destroyed property, collapsed pylons and killed at least two animals.
Statuette of a Comic Actor: A 2,000-year-old depiction of a Roman actor letting one rip
The ancient Romans had a soft spot for physical comedy (aka fart jokes), as exemplified by a bronze figurine of a comic actor.
What happened to the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs?
A killer asteroid slammed into Earth at 27,000 mph around 66 million years ago. Where is it now?
Soar through 44 million stars in Gaia telescope's latest 3D map of our galaxy — Space photo of the week
Scientists have used the Gaia Space Telescope to create a 3D map of star kindergartens within the Milky Way, and you can fly through it.
Did ancient Egyptians really booby-trap the pyramids?
The ancient Egyptians didn't want tomb robbers to pilfer treasures in the pyramids, so how did they stop thieves?
Paralvinella hessleri: The yellow worm that lives in acid and fights poison with poison
These deep-sea worms, which are 1% arsenic, are only found at the hottest hydrothermal vents in the western Pacific.
Why does Pluto have such a weird orbit?
The dwarf planet has a strange orbit and tilt — what gives?
Why does your breath sometimes stink even after brushing your teeth?
You might brush twice a day but still struggle with stinky breath. Why is that?
