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For crocs, slow and steady wins the evolutionary race
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The air-breathing fish dethrones the Mexican axolotl for the title of largest known genome in the animal kingdom
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The stucco sculpture—dated to between 300 B.C. and 250 A.D.—probably depicts a deity or elite member of society
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New study reveals the horrific injuries sustained by lower-class members of English society
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When people stayed home, white-tailed eagles converged on the island of Stora Karlsö in Sweden
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Artifacts on view at the Antiquarium include ancient frescoes, protective amulets and casts of Mount Vesuvius victims' bodies
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Trace fossils suggest that sand strikers drilled these underground tunnels
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High-resolution scans from the V&A offer an unprecedented view of the Renaissance drawings, down to every last line and wrinkle
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Researchers captured an instance of this poorly understood type of lightning using instruments aboard the International Space Station
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Researchers surveying the seabed surrounding the island of Kasos discovered pottery that holds clues to trade in the Mediterranean
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The Museum of Chinese in America launched the digital platform one year after a fire devastated its archives
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The plant may keep pesky mosquitos away
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Mating is not so romantic for these insects
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The former home run king died in his sleep on Friday at age 86
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The fifth-century engraving, found repurposed in a Byzantine building's wall, references "Christ born of Mary"
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The skeleton is still far from complete but paleontologists say what they've found suggests the dinosaur may be more than 120 feet long
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Genetic diversity is needed to produce viable plants. Scientists are using animal breeding methods to conserve the titan arum
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Scientists suggest the vampire finch evolved to drink blood to survive the volcanic archipelago's harsh environment and scarce resources
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An exhibition at NYC's Jack Shainman Gallery underscores the contemporary resonance of the photographer's work
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The museum that owns the 16th-century painting hadn't even realized the work—attributed to the school of Leonardo—was missing
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