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If you've ever wanted or been tempted by the Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon, now is the...

Scientist Leona Zacharias was a rare woman. She graduated from Barnard College in 1927 with a bachelor’s degree in biology, followed...

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The laboratory is an ever-evolving place. As researchers integrate new equipment into existing workflows, they must verify that each instrument...

In Appalachia’s coal country, researchers envision turning toxic waste into treasure. The pollution left behind by abandoned mines is an...

After weeks of intense rain and flooding, most of California’s reservoirs are holding more water than usual for this time...

OTTAWA — Canada just lifted a big barrier for rocket launches from the nation's soil.The government has given a green...