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Solar Eclipse October 11, 2023

'Ring of fire' eclipse: What to know about the rare phenomenon headed to the US

A rare "ring of fire" eclipse will be visible in some part of the U.S. on Saturday. National Geographic editor Allie Yang explained what makes it so special — and what people can expect.

LIFESTYLE October 9, 2023

Florida-discovered snail species found near Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritavilla: See the margarita-colored creature

A new species of snail was discovered off the coast of the Florida Keys that resembles the color of a margarita. See the snail found near Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville."

Media October 8, 2023

School districts with DEI officers suffered greater pandemic learning losses by Black, Hispanics: Report

A new report shows that large school districts with a chief diversity officer are associated with greater pandemic learning loss by Black and Hispanic students.

AIR AND SPACE October 7, 2023

Chinese astronauts spurn accepted space norms with livestreamed fire experiment

Chinese astronauts conducted a daring experiment aboard the country's Tiangong space station by lighting a candle, a move that's banned aboard the International Space Station.

Culture September 29, 2023

Conference cancels panel on biological sex in human skeletons over transphobia fears: Commits a 'cardinal sin'

American Anthropological Association and The Canadian Anthropology Society canceled an event on the importance of studying biological sex so as not to offend the transgender community.

Gilgo Beach Murders September 27, 2023

Gilgo Beach suspect's cheek swab DNA matches pizza box sample: prosecutor

Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann's DNA sample is "consistent" with a specimen police seized from a pizza box outside his Manhattan office, prosecutors say.

Culture September 27, 2023

Neil deGrasse Tyson explodes during debate about trans women competing in women sports

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson defended the notion that biological males should be competing on female sports team despite criticism that it was impacting opportunities.

DIABETES September 23, 2023

Type 2 diabetes a much greater risk for 'night owls' than for early birds, a 'startling' new study finds

A new study revealed that night owls are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to early birds. Dr. Joe Whittington, an emergency medicine doctor, discussed the findings.

LIFESTYLE September 20, 2023

Pink diamonds may have come from a supercontinent's breakup, researcher from Western Australia speculates

A scientist in Australia says his team of researchers has determined why a plethora of pink diamonds were found in remote Western Australia. Their findings were shared in a release this week.

TRAVEL September 17, 2023

Exclusive glimpse of Antarctica: 'Expect the unexpected when cruising' this harsh, cold and beautiful place

Antarctica is regularly recognized as one of the coldest travel destinations in the world. Check out the magnificent life there with an exclusive glimpse at it by an intrepid cruise traveler.

US September 12, 2023

Alaska bear caught terrorizing moose and calf in 'intense' footage: video

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game shared rare predator-prey footage showing a moose being terrorized by a bear, while its calf was pursued by a wolf earlier this summer.