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JWST has forever changed how we see the universe

JWST has forever changed how we see the universe

Discover how the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is transforming our view of the universe with stunning images of Jupiter, Neptune, and the Carina Nebula.

October 2nd, 2024

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The Battle of Blair Mountain: When Miners Took Up Arms for Justice

The Battle of Blair Mountain: When Miners Took Up Arms for Justice

The Battle of Blair Mountain was a 1921 armed labor uprising where 10,000 coal miners fought for better conditions in the largest US labor conflict.

October 8th, 2024

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The Great Sphinx of Giza: A Timeless Wonder and its Potential Age

The Great Sphinx of Giza: A Timeless Wonder and its Potential Age

The Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt is a world-renowned limestone statue standing majestically near the Great Pyramids of Giza, but when exactly was it built?

October 11th, 2024

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The Remarkable Cannibalized Neanderthals of El Sidrón

The Remarkable Cannibalized Neanderthals of El Sidrón

The remains of 13 Neanderthals were found in Spain's El Sidron cave that revealed evidence of prehistoric cannibalism, originally mistaken for soldiers.

October 2nd, 2024

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Searching for Dangerous Asteroids: Protecting Earth from Space Threats

Searching for Dangerous Asteroids: Protecting Earth from Space Threats

Astronomers are actively searching for Earthbound asteroids every day. These are asteroids on a trajectory that could potentially collide with Earth.

August 8th, 2024

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50 Amazing Facts that will blow your mind

50 Amazing Facts that will blow your mind

Fifty facts that will blow your mind. Some of these facts correct other 'facts' floating around the internet. Let's start this off with unicorns. Did you know?

July 26th, 2024

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The New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811

The New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811

The New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812 were among the strongest in US history. When will they strike again? And are you in the danger zone?

October 11th, 2024

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Cecilia Payne: The Astronomer Who Dared to Question the Stars

Cecilia Payne: The Astronomer Who Dared to Question the Stars

Meet Cecilia Payne, the astrophysicist who cracked the cosmic code, proving the universe is mostly hydrogen and helium, all while smashing glass ceilings!

October 2nd, 2024

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Why Pluto Lost Its Planetary Crown

Why Pluto Lost Its Planetary Crown

The classification of Pluto as a planet has been subject to debate among scientists since its discovery in 1930. In 2006, IAU turned heads with its decision.

October 2nd, 2024

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