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Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the ...

Scientists watching the nearby Fomalhaut star system have directly seen two protoplanets smash together for the first time. Then, they saw it happen again.

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On a hot and humid Florida night in late August 1859, the sky ...

Earth has never stood still. Over its 4.5 billion years of history, our planet has been reshaped by different cataclysms and climate shifts. The atmosphere went through several changes, oceans froze ...

Celebrate Earth Day in Houston by taking part in today’s array of activities that promote sustainability and environmental education. Here’s where you can find events: Earth Day at the Houston Zoo: ...

Some might argue that every day is Earth Day in a city like Eugene. We're blessed with an abundance of trails and natural areas to enjoy throughout the year, but each April, it's nice to take an extra ...