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Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 100th anniversary all year—but that’s not the only reason to visit. From hot chicken to ...

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For Jody MacDonald, finding stillness in the wild starts with getting off the grid. The Toyota 4Runner makes that possible—taking her to the quiet places that restore her.

Despite what's depicted in movies and books, the real Tyrannosaurus rex was likely an awkward swimmer at best. To date, no ...

Namibia is a southwestern African nation roughly twice the size of California, known for having the world’s oldest desert.

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When a massive tree toppled in the floodplains of Fonte Boa, a region in the Brazilian Amazon, local fishermen noticed ...