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A correspondence about an ancient Greek letter that was eaten by mice is certainly one of the funniest anecdotal ...

Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples shows ongoing unrest, but no clear signs of an imminent major eruption.

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Most of the incentives being left off the chopping block are those favored by oil and gas companies, like carbon capture.

A fossilized elephant skull found in the Kashmir Valley is reshaping how scientists understand an ancient giant’s past.

Featuring a powerful performance from Sally Hawkins, ‘Bring Her Back’ might be the best horror movie of the year, as well as a heartbreaking look at loss.