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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman...
A wood and leather shield dating to around A.D. 250 is one of only a few complete Roman scuta ever found.
Philippines volcanic eruption: Kanlaon volcano 'may progress...
The Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines erupted today (Dec. 9) at 3:03 p.m. local time, spouting an eruption column of up to 1.86 miles...
'An existential threat affecting billions': Three-quarters...
A car driving by a raging wildfire in Orange County, California.
Cold Moon 2024: How to watch the year's final full moon...
The Cold Moon — the 12th and final full moon of 2024 — will rise on Dec. 15 and ascend higher into the night sky than any other, to...
Mysterious fast radio bursts could be caused by asteroids...
An asteroid hitting a neutron star could release enough energy to power humanity for 100 million years, more than enough to explain...
'It explains why our ability to focus has gone to hell':...
Modern technology has fundamentally changed how our ancient minds work.
Scientists reveal genes that make cats orange
Two new studies have revealed why some cats are orange — an enduring enigma of genetics, until now.
What does a weather report of 30% chance of rain mean?
A percent chance of precipitation shows the probability there will be at least 0.01 inch of rain, snow or sleet at a given location.
