Five Scientific Findings That Could Lead to New Inventions
From cat tongues to dandelions seeds, engineers often look in peculiar places for inspiration
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The Spectacle and Drama of Netflix’s New Glassblowing Show Will Shatter Your Expectations
"Blown Away" showcases the incredible art form in an innovative reality competition series
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Will Cities of the Future Have Floating Farms?
In the Netherlands, an experimental floating dairy farm promises to reduce emissions and increase food security
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When Ancient DNA Gets Politicized
What responsibility do archaeologists have when their research about prehistoric finds is appropriated to make 21st-century arguments about ethnicity?
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There's a Massive Jester Floating on Austria's Lake Constance
Each year at the Bregenz Festival, a set designer creates an elaborate opera stage on the water
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The Best Books About the Apollo Program and Landing on the Moon
From astronaut autobiographies to definitive accounts from leading historians, these are the must reads about the landmark mission
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Neil Armstrong’s Restored Spacesuit Put Back on Display at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
The spacesuit, which Armstrong wore when he walked on the moon during Apollo 11, is available for public viewing and as a 3-D model online
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Women's Voices Ring With a Resounding Roar in This New Show
The African Art Museum raises the profile of female artists showcasing their works from its collections
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One Hundred Years Ago, a Four-Day Race Riot Engulfed Washington D.C.
Rumors ran wild as white mobs assaulted black residents who in turn fought back, refusing to be intimidated
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Before Going to the Moon, Apollo 11 Astronauts Trained at These Five Sites
From Arizona to Hawaii, these landscapes—similar in ways to the surface of the moon—were critical training grounds for the crew
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Tiny Animals Trapped in Fossil Trees Help Reveal How Fauna Moved Onto Land
New ancient animals will likely be discovered in 310 million-year-old fossilized trees in Nova Scotia
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The Original Tour de France Yellow Jersey Was Made of Wool
100 years ago, in the middle of the race, a rider wore the famed jersey for the first time
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Eight Spots in the United States Where You Can See Petroglyphs
There are rock carvings and paintings in some unexpected locations around the country
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How Scientists Are Using Eggshells to Grow New Bone
People with bones damaged by accidents, cancer or aging could one day benefit from bone grafts strengthened with chicken eggshells
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Interactive Map Shows All 21 Successful Moon Landings
Humans have walked on the moon six times, and robotic probes have been touching down on the lunar surface for decades—but there is still much to explore
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This Wine Festival in Switzerland Only Happens Once a Generation—and It's Taking Place Right Now
The renowned wine festival only takes places once every 20 to 25 years
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The Scientist Behind Some of Our Favorite Junk Foods
William A. Mitchell invented Cool Whip, Pop Rocks, Tang and other 20th-century treats
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Imagining a World Where Soviets and Americans Joined Hands on the Moon
Before he was assassinated, JFK spoke of a cooperative effort in space
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This Artist Imagines How Nature Evolves Following an Environmental Apocalypse
Ginny Ruffner’s “Reforestation of the Imagination” at the Renwick uses augmented reality to show the plants that might grow after environment devastation
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Ten Things We’ve Learned About Lions Since Disney’s Original 'The Lion King'
Since the animated movie came out 25 years ago, zoologists have expanded our understanding of these fierce carnivores
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A Giant, Mirrored Hot Air Balloon Is Currently Traveling Over Massachusetts
Called 'New Horizon,' the roving art installation by Doug Aitken reflects on nature and the future
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