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Scientists have documented what might be the first case of friendly interactions between killer whales and smaller cetaceans. Here's what they think is going on.

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In 1822, freed Black Americans began resettling in a colony on the west coast of Africa. But the idea was controversial: Was ...

NASA launched two 12-inch gold-plated copper disks filled with the sounds of children's laughter, heartbeats, and bird calls.

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In the summer of 2021, a team of five Chinese researchers stirred up some controversy by suggesting that an unusual skull ...

The birthplace of Motown and the Model T car, this industrious Michigan city has gone from boom to bust and back. Today, it’s ...

Though often seen as a wellness tool, cannabis use—even in edible form—is now tied to increased chances of a heart attack or ...

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As the UK’s ‘Race Across the World’ TV series becomes increasingly popular, orienteering could see a surge in global interest ...

Developed in 2015 by researchers studying the effects of diet on brain function and cognitive decline, the (aptly named) MIND ...