Diamonds aren’t always colorless; they can also be blue, yellow, green and even pink. But what makes these jewels come…
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A new paper has predicted that the universe’s expected lifespan is drastically shorter than once thought — and that the…
QUICK FACTSName: Hornelund BroochesWhat it is: Two gold clothing broochesWhere it is from: Varde, southwestern Jutland (Denmark)When it was made:…
Hibernating mammals rely on particular genes to adjust their metabolisms as they enter that unique, low-energy state — and humans…
Researchers have unveiled two “hyperrealistic” reconstructions of adult sisters who lived and worked in a brutal mining community in what…
Skyscraper-size spires of mehtane ice may cover around 60% of Pluto’s equatorial region — a larger area than scientists previously…
The world’s first telescope, crafted in 1608 by the Dutch eyeglass maker Hans Lippershey, led to stunning technologies that would…
You look up from your phone screen and suddenly realize you weren’t thinking about anything. It’s not a lapse in…
There’s no doubt that SpaceX’s Starlink internet service has connected the world like never before — but at what cost?…
QUICK FACTSName: Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)Where it lives: MadagascarWhat it eats: Seeds, nuts, fruits, nectar, plant matter, fungi, insect larvae and…