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A digital-savvy historian discusses his popular @HistOpinion Twitter account

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On July 31, 1971, Al Worden performed the first deep-space extra-vehicular activity. "No one in all of history" saw what he saw that day

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A new biography explores the remarkable feats of Virginia Hall, a disabled secret agent determined to play her part in the fight against the Nazis

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Bombing ground targets from the air is tricky and not always accurate. But a new type of bomb creates an unimaginable level of destruction

After the Napoleonic Wars caused a shortage of British Oak, frigate builders looked all over the empire for an alternative. They found one in India

Wildfires leave behind a patchwork of forest densities that can give bats more room to fly and hunt

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A new simulation points to a previously untold chapter in Titan’s history

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Two sites preserve around 50 footprints, a discovery that highlights the richness of prehistoric life on the island

After abdicating the British throne, Edward was appointed governor of the Bahamas, where he temporarily lived in a lavish home in Nassau

After four months of unexpected dimming, the red supergiant star has perked back up, and astronomers may have a new explanation for the fluke

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New research hints at how different environments impact animal behavior and the spread of infection

But will that keep susceptible populations safe?

The puzzling glyph, which bears some resemblance to the "squatting man" motif, suggests that insects have long held a place in human lore

The positive outcomes won’t be immediately apparent, but will help reduce the strain on our healthcare system