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An intact bronze cannonball unearthed near the Alamo was likely used in the 1836 battle between Mexico and the Republic of Texas.
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Divers investigating a shipwrecked brig once owned by Lord Elgin have discovered an overlooked piece of marble from the ...
In a recent opinion article, marine scientists and electrochemists listed a number of reasons why it's unlikely that metallic nodules on the deep seafloor could produce oxygen in total darkness.
A fridge-size space rock spectacularly broke apart over Ohio at 40,000 mph, creating a loud boom and a "fireball" that shone in the bright blue daytime sky. The rare sight, which exploded with the ...
A landmass that once connected Britain to mainland Europe had temperate forests that could have sustained Stone Age people ...
How telescope magnifications work and why eyepieces are the best upgrade for achieving your stargazing goals. When you ...
China's massive Sky Dragon and Matrix aircraft are suitable for up to 10 passengers, or more than one ton of cargo.
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Sørvágsvatn, also called Leitisvatn, is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. Viewed from a certain angle, one side appears ...