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They could give us insight into the biggest kinds of explosions in the Universe.

Because rockets are much, much faster than planes.

Researchers are trying to extend the tropical storm record by looking inside ancient coastal trees.

With facial features to die for.

Paleontologist Jingmai O’Connor looks back millions of years to find hidden bridges in evolutionary history.

Early on in the pandemic, there was worry that dental offices could be a source of infection for both patients and dentists.

Masks and social distancing were crucial elements.

You don’t need specialized skills to get a hurt or stunned bird to safety.

The inside of the GE9X gets about as hot as lava. It can create 105,000 pounds of thrust. And it’s very large.

Treading lightly is especially important now.

If you get lost in the wilderness, you can use reflected light to flag down a rescue plane or helicopter.

And other bizarre facts from “The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.”

It’s unclear how long vaccines and other modes of immunity will last.

You’ve got to be careful when you’re preserving produce.

The biggest culprit is a beloved exotic tree.

With proper precautions, COVID-19 transmission from mother to newborn baby is low.

A zero-waste meal is the best meal.

When space entered the realm of scientific inquiry, many wondered if the eternal mystique of the moon would survive.

There are many reasons why some Black Americans are wary of participating in vaccine trials.

The more prepared you are, the easier it’ll be to scare them off.