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An effort is made to bring the best available science on a question from early American history.

Next year’s European Capital of Culture will be held in one of the most northerly cities in the world. Oulu is a port city in ...

It’s well known that living beings sleep to recharge themselves. Interestingly, trees also follow a circadian rhythm. At ...

When Illinois landowners noticed tree deaths and diseases on their properties ramp up in 2017, they suspected industrial ...

Excited scientists announced Wednesday they have discovered evidence in the U.K. of humans deliberately making fire 400,000 years ago, dramatically pushing back the timeline for when our ancient ...

As humanity prepares to take its first steps on Mars, a comprehensive report released today (Dec. 9) from the National ...

Hiding in the lush greenery of Réunion Island, the caméléon endormi (literally “sleepy chameleon”) is a living jewel of nature. Originally from Madagascar, this fascinating reptile was introduced to ...

From a cognac bottle by rapper 50 Cent to supermarket brand Aldi's puffer jacket shaped like a giant baked potato, the latest ...

The fire started on my birthday,” says taxi driver Simon Rodriguez, hauling jugs of water out of the back of a car four ...

As night falls in Vrindavan, Nidhivan's gates close, barring all entry. Priests leave offerings in the Rang Mahal, which ...

A new snake species, Lycodon irwini, named in honour of Steve Irwin, has been discovered in India's Nicobar Islands. This ...