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17th-century pirate 'corsair' shipwreck discovered off...
The wreck is the first time the remains of a pirate corsair have been found in the region known as the Barbary Coast.
We finally know where the moon's atmosphere comes from
"We give a definitive answer that meteorite impact vaporization is the dominant process that creates the lunar atmosphere."
Dancing Girl: A pint-size statue from the Indus Valley...
The statue was created by the Indus Valley Civilization, a Bronze Age culture that once inhabited what is now Pakistan.
Why do you feel less hungry when it's hot out?
We know that people in colder environments eat more calories. But why does our hunger abate in the heat?
The Perseid meteor shower is about to peak. Here's when...
Up to 75 'shooting stars' per hour may be visible as the annual Perseid meteor shower peaks on Sunday and Monday (Aug. 11 and Aug....
Why scientists are blown away by 'Twister' and 'Twisters'
Weather experts talk about why the film "Twister" is often such a favorite among tornado researchers and what they think of its new...
'Love hormone' oxytocin may be missing link between sleep...
Scientists found that two brain-made chemicals, including oxytocin, may play a role in increasing blood pressure after repeated periods...
Space photo of the week: A cosmic butterfly emerges from...
A Hawaii telescope just captured a sun-like star's glowing remains after it collapsed in a supernova explosion. The resulting butterfly-shaped...
