The partial skeleton of an ancient whale shows it could've weighed nearly as much as a Boeing 747, making it one of the heaviest animals ever

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Reconstruction of Perucetus colossus in its coastal habitat, a manatee-like ancient whale with a tiny head and small limbs
Since its skull and limbs were missing, much about Perucetus colossus remains a mystery.

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Rare video shows an orca ripping open a 30-foot-long whale shark before feasting on its liver

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An annotated image shows an orca pulling out the liver from a whale shark.
An annotated still from the video. Divers have captured rare footage of a killer whale ripping out the liver from a shark.

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Invasive fruit flies have forced a 79-square-mile area of LA under quarantine. Residents are advised to not move any fruits or vegetables from their property.

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The Tau fruit fly is an invasive threat to California.

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What happened when the Trinity test bomb detonated, from the creation of green glass to fallout that drifted over 1,000 miles

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The mushroom cloud of the Trinity nuclear test rises over the New Mexico desert.

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Sharks have bitten an unusually high number of people in New York this year. Two experts explain why and how to stay safe.

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A Sand Tiger Shark (Carcharias Taurus) swims among reefs near South Africa
Sand tiger sharks are also known as ragged-tooth sharks because of their jagged chompers.

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NASA accidentally lost contact with its Voyager 2 probe after sending a wrong command. It could mean the end of its 46-year-old mission.

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An artists's impression of the Voyager probes next to a montage of examples of striking images of the solar system Voyager 1 and 2 took on their missions.

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NASA's Voyager probes have been traveling through space for nearly 46 years. Here are 18 groundbreaking photos from their incredible mission.

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This montage shows examples of striking images of the solar system Voyager 1 and 2 took on their missions.

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An audio simulation of the gentle twinkling of a star sounds much more menacing than you think

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Stars photographed from the nature reserve of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain, Europe.

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2 meteor showers will peak Monday and last into August. One could produce dazzling fireballs.

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A clear photo of the Delta Aquariids meteor shower over Mount St. Helens. The Milky Way, with its grey white clouds, lies in a vibrant streak against the indigo night sky. Streaks of bright white light criss cross the sky.
The Delta Aquariids meteor shower and Milky Way over Mount St. Helens, at Windy Ridge in Washington State with Mt. Hood, Oregon visible in the lower left corner.

How a US government program advocated using nuclear explosions for construction, farming radioactive crops, and blasting holes in the moon

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A composite image showing a nuclear blast, and a logo and promotional writing from the US Atomic Energy Commission.

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