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    A Fiery Finale for a Rocket That Brings the Heat

    The ignition of the Delta IV Heavy rocket is perhaps the most visually striking liftoff you’ll ever see — the…
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    Jane Goodall Is More of a Dog Person, Actually

    Dr. Goodall, who is best known for her work with chimpanzees, recently celebrated her forthcoming 90th birthday with as many…
    2 days ago

    Ancient ‘Dune’-like Sandworm Existed Far Longer Than Thought

    Researchers examined fossils of the predatory worm and found a new species that persisted for 25 million years after it…
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    All Orcas Are Classified as a Single Species. Should They Be?

    A new study suggests that two killer whale populations in the North Pacific are distinct enough to be considered separate…
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    Do Birds Dream?

    What new research on the avian brain and REM sleep in birds might reveal about our own dream lives.

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