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Millions of people ride amusement park rides every year with few serious injuries—but experts say a few precautions still matter.
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Neanderthal ‘dentists’ treated cavities 59,000 years ago
A molar points to some sophisticated dental work performed by our extinct cousins.
Your next sunscreen could be made from E. coli
A chemical compound inside the bacterium may offer an eco-friendly way to block harmful UV rays.
5 new mules set to patrol Olympic National Park
Murl, Cutti, Pip, Checkers, and Gopher will monitor trails, haul supplies, and help with search and rescue efforts.
Sea shanties actually help people work together better
Centuries-old work songs still possess real psychological benefits today.
NASA satellite images show how a massive tsunami in Alaska changed the landscape forever
A landslide dumped 64 million cubic meters of rock into the popular Tracy Arm fjord.
The explosive history of spontaneous combustion
In Europe in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, nearly a dozen cases of supposed spontaneous combustion were reported.
Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets can now see like their parents
Sandy and Luna’s vision rivals that of adult bald eagles.
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