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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.
Mars rover snaps a selfie near skyscraper-sized boulders
NASA’s Perseverance rover has traveled nearly 26 miles since landing on the Red Planet in 2021.
How to stay safe riding roller coasters
Millions of people ride amusement park rides every year with few serious injuries—but experts say a few precautions still matter.
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.
Almost half of everything orbiting Earth is space junk
Abandoned rocket parts, dead satellites, and more circle the planet.
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.
Teen builds ‘Bionic Underwater Robotic Turtle’ to detect ecological threats
High schooler Evan Budz’s award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems.
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