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In India, around 2,000 people are killed by lightning annually, but international efforts to reduce the toll may be paying off. ...read more

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On August 13, 1521, the capital city of Tenochtitlan fell after a two-month siege — a victory that marked the end of an empire. But five hundred years later, researchers are giving stories surrounding the events another look. ...read more

With the right conditions and a bit of luck, some of the most inhospitable worlds in the universe could still be habitable. ...read more

New research suggests a surprising connection between the eyes and the mind. ...read more

A new heat sensor offers an option for incorporating thermal imaging into phones. ...read more

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