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First LookWhy a rare Egyptian mosaic is going on display in an industrial park in IsraelThe complex, multi-colored mosaic depicts the ancient Egyptian settlement of Chortaso, and once sat on the floor of a church during the Byzantine period, archaeologists said.- 'The Martian' marks Matt Damon's third sci-fi film in as many yearsMatt Damon is already well known for his dramas and action films. Is the Hollywood star also making a name for himself as a sci-fi star?
2,000-year-old Greek shipwreck yields amazing treasuresMore than a century after its discovery off the Greek island Antikythera, the famous shipwreck still holds treasures that once belonged to the 1st century's socioeconomic elite.
Divers spot glow-in-the-dark turtleIn the first instance of reptilian biofluorescence observed in a wild reptile, divers near the Solomon Islands spotted a hawksbill sea turtle glowing bright red and green.
That dust storm in 'The Martian' wouldn't actually be that badCould a dust storm on the Red Planet wreak the havoc depicted in 'The Martian'? Probably not, say experts.
Does King Tut's tomb have hidden chambers?Archeologists found two hidden doorways, one of which might lead to the burial chambers of Queen Nefertiti, whose mummy has been thought to be found several times before.- Climate pledges falling dangerously short, say expertsThe emissions targets proposed by China, the United States and other governments ahead of December's climate talks in Paris would put the world on a聽path toward 3.5 degrees Celsius of warming, well over what scientists say is the safe limit.
Mars water discovery: What does it mean for future explorersNaturally occurring liquid water could be an important resource for any humans visiting the Red Planet.
Hurricane Joaquin: Where's it headed?Tropical storm Joaquin strengthened to a hurricane Wednesday morning. The latest forecast on its possible track.聽
The Serengeti to the Masai Mara: How to watch the wildest show on EarthThe annual 700-mile trek of 2 million wildebeest, gazelle, and zebra is coming to Twitter and YouTube.聽
We assumed fish didn't care about each other. We were wrong.Researchers have long thought fish were heartless and cold, incapable of the relationships mammals cultivate, but new research among fish in coral reefs suggests fish can work in long-term paired relationships.聽
Rare corpse flower blooms unexpectedly in ChicagoA corpse flower dubbed Alice bloomed in Chicago鈥檚 Botanical Gardens this morning, drawing huge crowds hoping to snap a photo 鈥� and catch a whiff 鈥� of the huge putrid-smelling plant.
Will China's carbon-trading plan help curb climate change?The world's biggest polluter promises to find out.聽
Glow-in-dark sea turtle discovered: Mutant, maybe, but definitely not a ninjaOn a diving expedition, marine biologists found a glowing hawksbill sea turtle 鈥� the first聽instance of a reptile observed to be biofluorescent.
Can monarchs make a comeback?Biotech giant Monsanto, manufacturer of products partially blamed for the butterflies鈥� massive drop-off, is part of a $3.3-million effort to save their habitats.
Why is liquid water on Mars necessary for life?NASA revealed Monday that liquid water is present on Mars. Why is liquid water a prerequisite for life?聽- Scientists discover tiniest-ever land snailAngustopila dominikae gives new meaning to 'tiny': nearly 10 of these newly discovered microsnails could fit snugly in the eye of a needle.
Does liquid water on Mars make things easier for visitors from Earth?If water does, indeed, exist on Mars, it would mean that refuel rockets would no longer have to include water with their supplies, allowing human teams to be much more self-sustaining.
What color were dinosaurs really? Bat fossils reveal clues.In a paper published Monday, researchers used well-preserved fossils to determine the color of 50-million-year old animals.聽
Water on Mars: Does it make life more likely?The discovery of briny liquid water flowing on the surface of Mars suggests that the Red Planet may be more hospitable to life than we thought.
