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Maybe you learned that thousands of years ago, a now-extinct species of cheetah sped across the plains of North America. New genetic evidence shows that these animals weren't cheetahs, but were more closely related to American pumas. Paleontologists ...

To this day, I can't think of the Republican National Convention without also thinking about Nick Lutsko's generational RNC song, which does more to capture the spirit of the median GOP voter than a million paid-off TikToks. It's an indictment of ...

Curiosity has been plugging away on Mars for over 14 years. While sometimes overshadowed by its younger, more advanced cousin, Perseverance, and its tiny helicopter (RIP), Curiosity is still making regular contributions to science. Perhaps to ensure ...