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Astronomers Solve Cosmic Cold Case with NASA Hubble Data

Astronomers using NASA Hubble data have uncovered chemical clues suggesting a white dwarf star may host a second-generation planet, solving a cosmic mystery.

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New crocodile species found fossilized in stone used to build Egypt’s Great Sphinx

Researchers have identified a new species of long-snouted crocodile from 45-million-year-old fossils found in Egypt, in the same stone used for the Great Sphinx.

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Elderly residents of tiny Scottish island just uncovered a medieval monastery

Elderly residents on a tiny Scottish island made an exciting archaeological discovery, uncovering a significant 6th-century medieval monastery.

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What Are Medieval English Coins Doing in Rome? They Could Be Rare Evidence of a 'Little England' Enclave That Received Special Papal Privileges

Researchers discovered tenth-century English coins in Rome, providing new evidence of a bustling medieval English community near the Vatican that used its own currency.

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Pinkie the Pink Elephant in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

A giant pink elephant statue named "Pinkie" in DeForest, Wisconsin, is a beloved roadside attraction and holds the title of the "World's Largest Pink Elephant Statue."

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Astronomers Solve Cosmic Cold Case with NASA Hubble Data

Latest Discoveries

New crocodile species found fossilized in stone used to build Egypt’s Great Sphinx

Elderly residents of tiny Scottish island just uncovered a medieval monastery

What Are Medieval English Coins Doing in Rome? They Could Be Rare Evidence of a 'Little England' Enclave That Received Special Papal Privileges

Pinkie the Pink Elephant in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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Generosity Loop

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