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DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live and reproduce.

Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphin family.

From politics to protests, women have shaped the world we live in today. These 10 stand out above the rest.

Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.

These are the most common temperature scales, their history, and their use

Equinoxes occur twice a year when the sun is directly above the equator, and signal herald the beginning of spring and autumn.

Since days of yore, the royal line of succession to the British throne — like most monarchies — was based on primogeniture.

The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine administered to protect against the flu, or influenza. In the United States, flu shots are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older.

On Feb. 23, 1945, six Marines raised the U.S. flag over the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Their photo is one of the most iconic images of World War II.

Mary Anning's discoveries shocked the 19th-century scientific establishment. But her gender, poverty and lack of formal education meant she often didn't get credit for her work.

Fought on a tiny volcanic island 76 years ago, this brutal clash between American and Japanese forces defined the horror of the Pacific theater.

This political activist and minister challenged the conventions of race and religion during the early years of the civil rights movement.

What we know about the history and properties of "Einstein's biggest mistake," the cosmological constant

Exploring the molecule known as ozone, which can both protect and harm us here on Earth.

You may think of the global population as a massive, exponentially-growing number of people that threaten to use up all of the world's resources, but that's not the case.

Here's why inauguration day occurs months after an election.

A man worth celebrating.

Will President Trump be impeached? Here's a look at what impeachment means, how it works and who has been impeached.

A coup d'état, which translates as "stroke of the state," can be triggered by military actions, the involvement of foreign governments, or popular revolts.