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I tried to find out if the fossil I bought online was real. Then I realized I was asking the wrong question

I set out to verify my online fossil’s authenticity and discovered a bigger question

Peter G. Killigang

The adventure started with a straightforward query: Was the fossil I bought on the internet genuine? This question pulled me into a maze of scientific articles, geological resources, and specialist…

Mexico’s bat man on saving the ‘most unfairly treated animals on Earth’

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Mexico’s bat man leads efforts to save the planet’s most mistreated animals

Peter G. Killigang

In the thick jungles and ancient caves of Mexico, a silent transformation is taking place, driven by a man with a mission to alter the public's view of one of…

People moved back to Pompeii after devastating eruption, excavations reveal

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Post-eruption Pompeii: People moved back, excavations confirm

Peter G. Killigang

Recent archaeological findings in Pompeii have revealed a remarkable and previously under-examined aspect of the ancient city’s history: people returned to the site after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius…

A plague mysteriously spread from Europe into Asia 4,000 years ago. Scientists now think they may know how

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Tracing a mysterious plague’s path from Europe to Asia 4,000 years ago—new scientific insights

Peter G. Killigang

For centuries, both historians and researchers have been intrigued by the journey of a catastrophic plague that swept through Europe into Asia approximately 4,000 years ago. This ancient illness, identified…

Under water: How FEMA’s outdated flood maps incentivize property owners to take risks

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Under water: The impact of FEMA’s outdated flood maps on property risk

Peter G. Killigang

The charts meant to assist in making decisions regarding flood hazards nationwide are progressively being revealed as a concealed threat rather than a remedy. The flood maps produced by the…

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here’s how to see it

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How to catch the Perseid meteor shower at its Tuesday peak

Peter G. Killigang

Each year, in the warmth of the summer, the Earth passes through a cosmic cloud of debris, creating one of the most anticipated celestial events for skywatchers. This phenomenon, known…

Why Niger is investigating the million sale of the largest Mars rock found on Earth

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Why Niger is investigating the $5 million sale of the largest Mars rock found on Earth

Peter G. Killigang

In the dry stretches of the Sahara Desert, a significant geological discovery once captivated the world—a large piece of Mars, blasted off the Red Planet’s surface by a forceful cosmic…

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station

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Astronauts safely return from 5-month ISS mission via SpaceX

Peter G. Killigang

After nearly half a year orbiting above Earth, a team of astronauts has returned home following an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The journey back, completed with…

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Destructive storms threaten parts of Midwest, Southeast this weekend

Peter G. Killigang

Forecasters are warning that a series of powerful weather systems is expected to move across portions of the Midwest and Southeast over the coming weekend, bringing the potential for damaging…

Instagram's Map feature raises privacy concerns among some users

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Instagram’s Map feature faces backlash over privacy concerns

Peter G. Killigang

The social media platform's recently enhanced geolocation capabilities have generated unease among privacy-conscious users. Instagram's mapping feature, designed to help people discover nearby content and events, has raised questions about…