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This startup says it's made the first biodegradable sneaker — and that others are fake
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An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.4 days ago
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A century ago, the government hired unemployed young men to build America's forests, trails, and parks. Photos show FDR's 'tree army.'7 days ago
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Scientists captured the first-ever footage of a colossal squid in the deep sea after a 100-year search. It's a baby.14 days ago
See the most detailed images ever taken of Titanic's wreckage, which might offer clues about how it sank14 days ago
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Lauren Sanchez's first trip to space gave her major perspective. Here's what she realized while floating above the Earth.15 days ago
Photos show what daily life is like on the International Space Station, from sleeping arrangements to haircuts17 days ago
All about Blue Origin: How Jeff Bezos launched a rocket company that's competing with SpaceX18 days ago
A teen won $12,500 for building a playground out of recycled tires. She plans to build 3 more parks across Nigeria.18 days ago
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Dire wolves have been extinct for over 10,000 years. Now, the startup Colossal Biosciences says it's brought them back.21 days ago
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8 forgotten women Egyptologists that history overlooked27 days ago
Archaeologists discovered a mysterious pharaoh from a war-ridden era of ancient Egypt. Take a look inside his tomb.29 days ago
I'm a space nutritionist sending the first mushrooms into orbit. It could make travel to Mars a whole lot more palatable.1 month ago
Vintage photos reveal what American cities looked like before the EPA regulated water and air pollution1 month ago
The historical figures who inspired Nvidia's product names, from Grace Hopper to David Blackwell1 month ago
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Sugary sodas cause deadly diseases. Coca-Cola worked to discredit the science.1 month ago
Scenes of joy as stranded US astronauts moved a step closer to returning home1 month ago
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Photos show 2 key strategies that saved the Getty Villa from fires — and what homeowners can learn from them1 month ago
An 18-year-old won $250,000 for discovering over a million objects in space. Some could help unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries.1 month ago
Photo taken on the moon shows what went wrong with an American space company's latest mission1 month ago
Eric Schmidt named CEO of a rocket startup. It could put him in competition with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.1 month ago
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NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore says politics aren't why he and his crewmate are still in space nearly 9 months longer than planned1 month ago
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SpaceX Starship loses control and explodes1 month ago
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Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sánchez is headed to space alongside Gayle King and Katy Perry2 months ago
Why 3 private space missions are on their way to the moon right now2 months ago
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