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South Africa Garden Route
Jun 19, 2017 09:39 AM EDT

South Africa’s Garden Route Declared As UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

The Garden Route region of South Africa has been declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

China Quantum Satellite
Jun 19, 2017 06:38 AM EDT

China’s Satellite ‘Micius’ Makes Breakthrough In Quantum Communication

A Chinese quantum satellite recently made a breakthrough in secure communications.

Seven Extreme Planets
Jun 19, 2017 06:28 AM EDT

The Seven Most Extreme Planets Discovered In The Universe

Know which discovered planets in the universe have the most extreme features.

Elon Musk's Mars Plans
Jun 19, 2017 06:06 AM EDT

Mars Colonization: Elon Musk Plans To Create A Self-Sustaining City On The Red Planet

The CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk, has revealed details about the self-sustaining city he wants to help create on Mars.

Israel Pioneers Use Of Medical Marijuana
Jun 19, 2017 05:40 AM EDT

Marijuana Growers Now Going Green

Marijuana uses more water and energy than hospitals and commercial buildings. Cannabis growers now try to become environment-friendly and organic.

Brrr! How Much Can Temperatures Drop During A Total Solar Eclipse?
Jun 19, 2017 05:30 AM EDT

There Is A Surprising Drop Of Temperature During The Total Solar Eclipse

How much is the drop in temperature during the rare total solar eclipse?

NASA's WISE Telescope Reveals Star-Forming Factory Inside The Orion Nebula
Jun 19, 2017 05:20 AM EDT

Green Bank Telescope Captures An Image Of A Stunning Star-Forming Gas In Orion Nebula

This image and observation of a star-forming gas in Orion Nebula could help in understanding the birth of new stars and other planets.

Antibiotic Resistance
Jun 19, 2017 05:10 AM EDT

Origin Of The Antibiotic Resistance Genes Identified, Could Lead To New Antibiotics

Scientists traced the origin of the antibiotic resistance genes that could help find the superbugs.

Baby Food Maker Gerber
Jun 19, 2017 05:05 AM EDT

Study Finds Significant Lead in 1 in 5 Baby Food Samples

Baby foods and juices are found to be contaminated with lead, which can be harmful to the health of infants.

The Latest Threat To Antarctica: An Insect And Plant Invasion
Jun 19, 2017 04:50 AM EDT

Insects And The Growth Of Mosses Threaten Antarctica Now

Antarctica is now being threatened by insects and plant invasion due to soaring temperatures.

The New Arrivals At Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
Jun 17, 2017 12:00 PM EDT

Some Animals Make Stellar Stepdads, Science Says

This Fathers' Day, it is time to appreciate animals that make great stepdads -- because they, too, deserve some love.

China Launches Its First X-ray Space Telescope
Jun 16, 2017 05:40 AM EDT

China's First X-ray Space Telescope Will Explore Black Holes, Magnetic Field Of Neutron Stars

China launches its first X-ray space telescope onboard the CZ-4B rocket on Thursday.

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