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Previously unknown phenomenon discovered in Mars’ atmosphere

Researchers have discovered a phenomenon on Mars that was previously only known from planets with an internal dipole magnetic field. © LASP/CU Boulder...

Preservatives could increase high blood pressure

Food additives and especially certain preservatives can potentially promote high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. © artursfoto/ iStock Fresh foods are healthier...

Why Tyrannosaurus had such short arms

Tyrannosaurus rex and other large predatory dinosaurs had surprisingly short arms - but why? © Racksuz/ iStock Giants with stubby arms: Many...

At the point between heaven and earth

Flammarion's wood engraving - first published in L'atmosphère, Paris 1888. akg images The French astronomer Camille Flammarion made this supposedly medieval wood...

Mystery of Neptune’s moon Nereid solved?

Nereid is the third largest moon of Neptune. Until now it was considered a captured celestial body from the further out Kuiper Belt....

Photo worth seeing: Preserved in ice

Ice cores from the Greenland Ice Sheet are helping researchers better understand past volcanic eruptions. © Michael SiglNew studies of ice cores...

The crime that shocked America

On March 1, 1932, the son of the aviator hero Charles Lindbergh, who was not even two years old, disappeared without a...

Lost world of pharmacy

“… ask your doctor or in your pharmacy”: In keeping with the presto rattled off final sentence of medication advertisements, today’s pharmacy...

Photo worth seeing: Genius, idol, star

Times of crisis, social change and dissatisfaction fostered longings for strong leaders, saviors and role models. Doubts about religion and church lead...

Jerusalem: Centuries-old tunnel raises questions

Archaeologists discovered this probably centuries-old tunnel on the southern edge of Jerusalem. What it was used for is unclear. © Yoli Schwartz/Israel Antiques...

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