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Common Misconceptions About Evolution

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Common Misconceptions About Evolution

11 Plants and Animals Scientifically Named After Fictional Characters

Oedipina complex, the Gamboa worm salamander.

11 Plants and Animals Scientifically Named After Fictional Characters

11 Surprising Facts About Thomas Edison

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11 Surprising Facts About Thomas Edison

New Spacecraft Named After Katherine Johnson Honors the Pioneering NASA Mathematician

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New Spacecraft Named After Katherine Johnson Honors the Pioneering NASA Mathematician

10 African American Inventors Who Changed the World

President Barack Obama presents George Carruthers with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in February 2013.

What Exactly Is White Noise?

A photo you can practically hear.

The World's Tiniest Reptile Has Disproportionately Large Genitals

Brookesia nana is an anatomical marvel.

Sprout of Office: Scientists Taught Spinach Plants to Send Emails About Hazardous Materials in the Soil

They'll leaf you a message.

What Exactly Is a Nor’easter?

A satellite image of a nor'easter from March 2018.

Say “Freeze!”: An Innovative High-Resolution Camera Captures the Stunning Intricacies of Snowflakes

Ice Queen, by Nathan Myhrvold.

Does Double-Masking for Coronavirus Protection Make Sense? We Asked an Expert

Double-masking can offer additional protection.

10 Foods You Can Safely Eat After the Expiration Date

They're probably fine.

Rectum Mended Reading: Paleontologists Have Reconstructed a Dinosaur's Butthole to Understand Their Mating Habits

Psittacosaurus may have attracted mates using its fetching rear end.

15 Secrets of Forensic Artists

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7 Unexplained Mysteries From the World of Science

An aerial view of the mysterious Patom crater in Siberia.

Why Does Our Hair Grow Darker as We Get Older?

Get ready to be a brunette, kid.