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Trundling toward Extinction

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A new study investigates what killed the Midwest's last mastodons -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Photos: The Eclipse Is Coming. Are You Ready?

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On Monday, the moon will blot out the sun. Here's what people are doing to prepare.

Wreckage of U.S.S. Indianapolis, Lost for 72 Years, Is Found in the Pacific

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A search team led by Paul G. Allen, a founder of Microsoft, found the Navy cruiser, whose sinking is among the worst disasters in American naval history.

Letters From the World of Turtle Evolution

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Spills and thrills from the exciting world of turtle evolutionary history... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Eclipse: It's All about the Umbra

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What makes a total solar eclipse seem so strange and awe-inspiring? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The Sun Is Literally Boiling, Releasing Balls of 'Hot Horror' Into Space

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The Sun Is Literally Boiling, Releasing Balls of 'Hot Horror' Into Space

Total Solar Eclipse Could Cost US Nearly $700 Million in Lost Productivity

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The total solar eclipse of 2017 could cost U.S. companies nearly $700 million in lost productivity on Monday (Aug. 21) when workers pause to watch the moon block the sun.

1 Day Until the Solar Eclipse! NASA Scientist Explains What Makes Eclipses Spectacular

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We're just one day away from the Great American Solar Eclipse, and people across the U.S. are getting ready to see this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event.

The Most Extreme Way to Watch the Eclipse? Chase It in a Jet

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Some eclipse aficionados are skipping the traffic and meeting the eclipse more or less half way-from the air.

Spotlight on Carbondale: Illinois Town Sits at Solar Eclipse 'Crossroads'

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By pure cosmic coincidence, the town of Carbondale has found itself at the center of eclipse mania.

Solar Eclipse 2017 in Carbondale: Space.com is at the Crossroads

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Space.com's Tariq Malik hits the road to Carbondale with Live Science's Denise Chow to cover the celestial event of the year, if not the century.

Total Solar Eclipse 2017: Here Are the Best Live-Video Streams to Watch

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Experience 2017's total solar eclipse virtually: Come Aug. 21, people outside the eclipse path, under cloudy skies or hoping to stay indoors have plenty of options to watch the celestial event live.

Total Solar Eclipse 2017: Everything You Need to Know

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To help you prepare for a fun and safe eclipse-viewing, Live Science has compiled everything you need to know, from where to watch, how to watch and the science behind the event.

Spotlight on Carbondale: Illinois Town Sits at Solar Eclipse 'Crossroads'

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By pure cosmic coincidence, the town of Carbondale has found itself at the center of eclipse mania.

As India's Climate Changes, Farmers In The North Experiment With New Crops

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Farmers are starting to grow new crops in winter, when their fields usually lie fallow. Meanwhile, air pollution, which contributes to climate change, is weakening India's solar energy production.

In Turkey, Schools Will Stop Teaching Evolution This Fall

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When Turkish children head back to school, something will be missing from their textbooks: any mention of evolution. The government is phasing in what it calls a values-based curriculum.

Total Solar Eclipse 2017: When, Where and How to See It (Safely)

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On Aug. 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies from Oregon to South Carolina. Here's what you need to know about this rare celestial show.

Tips for Safe Eclipse Viewing…from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way

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Get out and enjoy the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, but be sure to protect your eyes, or suffer potentially devastating effects.

Here Are the Most Amazing Things to Observe During a Solar Eclipse

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All sorts of spooky and downright amazing things happen during a solar eclipse, and knowing what to look for makes the experience even better.

No guts no glory: Harvesting the microbiome of athletes

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Scientists have tapped into the microbiome of elite runners and rowers, and have identified particular bacteria that may aid athletic performance. The goal is to develop probiotic supplements that may help athletes -- and even amateur fitness enthusiasts -- re…

NASA's Parker Probe Will Explore The Sun's Hellish Atmosphere in 2018

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During the total solar eclipse, skywatchers can see the corona: the hellish, mysterious outer atmosphere that NASA plans to probe in 2018.

Eclipse watchers will go after the biggest solar mystery: Why is the corona so hot?

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Usually when you move away from a heat source, it gets cooler. Not so in the sun's atmosphere.

NASA's Epic Voyager Mission at 40: Q&A with Lead Scientist Ed Stone

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Voyager project scientist Ed Stone discusses the greatest achievements of the epic mission, which lifted off 40 years ago today (Aug. 20).

1 Day Until the Solar Eclipse! NASA Scientist Explains What Makes Eclipses Spectacular

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We're just one day away from the Great American Solar Eclipse, and people across the U.S. are getting ready to see this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event.

Why the Human Eye Sees a Solar Eclipse Better Than a Camera

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Here's a look at how the human eye works and why seeing an eclipse in person is so much better than looking at one in pictures.

Why an Eclipse Is Better Viewed from Earth: An Astronaut's Perspective

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During my mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), I shot what I was told was the first astronaut video of a partial eclipse.

Getting To The Core Of Exercises Said To Strengthen 'Mum Tum'

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NPR listeners had lots of questions after our story about diastasis recti, a medical condition of abdominal muscles that's common among new moms. Many wanted to know more about how to fix the problem.

The winners and losers of Mexico's wind power boom

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In 'windy' La Ventosa, a village 700km from Mexico City, residents are renting out their land for wind farms.

Seeing One Solar Eclipse May Not Be Enough

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David Baron, author of the new book American Eclipse, talks about how seeing his first total solar eclipse turned him into an eclipse chaser. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

How to watch a total solar eclipse: Tips from the Faroe Islands

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Ahead of Monday's eclipse in the US, here are four tips from the Faroe Islands, which experienced one in 2015.

Paleo Profile: The Hiding Hunter

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Overlooked bones reveal a new dinosaur species. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Millions of Americans to gaze upon Monday's once-in-a-lifetime eclipse

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(Reuters) - Twilight will fall at midday on Monday, stars will glimmer and birds will roost in an eerie stillness as millions of Americans and visitors witness the first total solar eclipse to traverse the United States from coast to coast in 99 years.

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