We are entering a new era of cosmic exploration. The new Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile will transform astronomy with its ...

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In a world that often keeps us indoors, Dr. Mercola, a board-certified family medicine osteopathic physician (DO) and multi-best-selling author, reminds us that nature is not just a place to ...

If you love outdoor adventures, you already know how handy a compact, ultra-bright flashlight can be. At 1,300 lumens, this ...

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A vibrant spiral galaxy called NGC 5042 resides about 48 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Hydra (the water ...

A type of lichen was able to survive extreme UV radiation in the lab, suggesting that ozone protection might not be required for life on exoplanets.

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As temperatures climb and sleeves grow shorter, a familiar ritual returns: slathering on the sunscreen—or perhaps skipping it ...