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Sandy and Luna return to nest after a big day of flying

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The Majestic ‘Gloucester Tree’ Reopens to Climbers in Australia After 3 Years of Repair

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Sandy and Luna return to nest after a big day of flying

Latest Discoveries

Young humpback whale freed from a death trap in Alaska

The Majestic ‘Gloucester Tree’ Reopens to Climbers in Australia After 3 Years of Repair

NASA’s Hubble Captures Crimson Cloud Sparkling with White, Blue Stars

America’s Time Capsule will be buried for 250 years. Here’s how to watch.

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