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Long before the age of Kickstarter, Hugo Gernsback used his magazine to garner interest for a monument devoted to the inventor of the telephone
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New research is yielding oil dispersants that are non-toxic and prevent oil from sticking to birds and wildlife
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Over 110 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed where a major NASA facility now sits
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At long last, is there a baby panda in the Zoo's future?
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The Internet is full of great websites where you can play with hominid fossils
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This week, learn more about the Tuskegee Airmen, test your Olympic trivia and learn how to care for your heirlooms
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Dome-headed dinosaurs dramatically reshaped their skulls. How does this affect how we count dinosaur species?
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This new research reveals how little we know about the brain and how it affects our daily lives
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With her magazine, the longtime editor sold sex as well as the latest, often provocative fashions
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This year is shaping up to be among the warmest on record—not only in the United States but worldwide. Here are a few of the hottest hotspots
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Droplets of food coloring and an exotic species of Indian ant made for a stunning set of photographs
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A new molecule originally developed to fight cancer looks to be a promising compound in the search for a male contraceptive
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In 2050, Airbus hopes to fly you around in a see-through jet shaped like a bird skeleton, with morphing seats, spa treatments, and virtual entertainment
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An exceptional ankylosaur preserves the position of ancient armor
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This week's look at five more names from the prestigious short list and where to see their work
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Researchers have released the largest 3-D map of the sky with plans for further research into dark energy, quasars and the evolution of large galaxies
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Could the hefty neck of Carnotaurus explain why this dinosaur had puny arms?
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Meet the historians who pioneered scholarship of retro-futurism
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A half-century ago, a U.S. military test lit up the skies and upped the ante with the Soviets
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