Researchers want to combine an ancient technology with clean energy to save over $1 trillion worldwide

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Electrified Thermal Solutions' firebrick technology.

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Another point for life on Mars: Signs of liquid water discovered under the planet's surface

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An artist illustration of NASA's InSight lander on Mars.

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Drone photos show the elegance of animals in the wild from a perspective humans rarely see

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"A Polar Romance" by Florian Ledoux

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I'm a scientist who moved to Lithuania from the US. I am less stressed and my work-life balance is so much better that I don't consider moving back any time soon.

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Stephen Knox Jones Jr. is happier living and working in Europe than in the US.

Justinas Auskelis

How to see the year's best meteor shower this weekend, with fireballs, colorful trails, and a Jupiter-Mars conjunction

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The Perseids meteor shower, known for its fireballs and bright tails.

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Dogs were played the sound of humans crying. Their reaction shows a unique emotional bond with us that other animals lack.

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Dogs have been with us longer than any other domestic species.

Oszkár Dániel Gáti

Turbulence is getting more frequent and more severe. An aviation and climate expert explains why.

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One passenger died and dozens were injured on Singapore Airlines Flight 321.

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What it takes to build an Olympic athlete — from guts to grip strength

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The case for HIIT: Why short, intense workouts are so good for your fitness and longevity

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Research suggests that short, intense bursts of exercise like taking the stairs can have long-term health benefits.

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How to eat like an ancient Olympic athlete: figs, feta, and liver

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Max Miller recreated Greek recipes to eat like an ancient Olympian.

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