Going, Going, GONE: Two Arctic Ice Caps Have Disappeared
"All that’s left are some photographs and a lot of memories.” ...read more
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What Is Convalescent Plasma Therapy and How Does It Fight COVID-19?
Convalescent plasma therapy, an old-school weapon against deadly illnesses, gives coronavirus patients a dose of virus-fighting antibodies. Here's what else you should know about "survivors' blood." ...read more
Three COVID-19 Patients Land in the ER. Here’s How the Virus Damaged Their Hearts
These patient cases from an emergency room in New York City show the coronavirus affects more than the lungs. The heart can also suffer. ...read more
Mask Resistance During a Pandemic Isn’t New — in 1918 Many Americans Were ‘Slackers’
As the US battled the 1918 influenza pandemic, some communities staged contentious battles against wearing masks. Sound familiar? ...read more
How to Make Sure You’re Wearing Your Mask Right
For starters, make sure the mask covers both your nose and mouth. ...read more
Mars 2020 Launch: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Ready for Journey to the Red Planet
The mission will not only search for evidence of ancient martian life, but also test a method for plucking usable oxygen straight from Mars’ thin air. Oh, it also has a helicopter. ...read more
Adopt a Whale Shark and Other Ocean Science Projects You Can do at Home
These fun and easy marine science activities will help researchers better understand and protect Earth's oceans. ...read more
What Would Happen if You Fell Into a Black Hole?
If you plummeted into a black hole, your body would be ripped apart in a process called “spaghettification.” ...read more
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The 6 Most Iconic Ancient Artifacts That Continue to Captivate
Get the stories behind some of archaeology's most famous finds — from the Dead Sea Scrolls, to the Rosetta Stone, to King Tut's mask and more. ...read more