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

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Learning to light our own fires was one of the great turning points in human history, offering our ancestors warmth, a place ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Excited scientists have discovered evidence in the UK of humans deliberately making fire 400,000 years ago, dramatically ...

Christmas trees naturally lend to a nature-esque design. And this holiday decor trend is embracing the forest vibe and all ...

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