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Yakutia, Russia, plunged to −56°C this Christmas, becoming the coldest inhabited place on Earth. Scientists study extreme human survival, permafrost, and Arctic climate impacts in this frozen ...

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Thailand’s rare flat-headed cat has been rediscovered after nearly 30 years. Camera traps captured images of this endangered feline, proving it still survives and is breeding in protected wetlands.

"The Giant Leap," by astrobiologist Caleb Scharf, is an optimistic account of our widening journey into the cosmos.

This 378-acre slice of paradise near Eagle Nest, New Mexico, offers the perfect escape for anyone seeking a day trip that delivers maximum scenic payoff with minimal planning headaches.

The human brain is a fascinating and complex organ that supports numerous sophisticated behaviors and abilities that are ...

Here are 10 major findings about human ancestors and our close ancient relatives that scientists announced in 2025. A handful ...

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A mystery that started with the discovery of a pinkie finger bone in Denisova Cave in the Altai Mountains of southern Siberia may finally have been cracked.

In Harpers Ferry, West Virginia has a treasure that captures the essence of what makes European villages so beloved—history written in stone, human-scale development, harmony with natural surroundings ...