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Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician, Dies at 101

An African American woman who battled workplace discrimination, Johnson performed crucial calculations to send astronauts into space

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The Leopard Rocks—giant boulders spread out over hundreds of square miles—impress. But it’s the area's wildlife that really catches the eye: from leopards to peacocks to gray langurs

Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician, Dies at 101 — Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician, Dies at 101

An African American woman who battled workplace discrimination, Johnson performed crucial calculations to send astronauts into space

46,000-Year-Old Bird Offers Glimpse into Ice Age — 46,000-Year-Old Bird Offers Glimpse into Ice Age

A likely ancestor of today’s horned larks, the specimen was preserved in pristine condition by permafrost

More Than 350 Artifacts Recovered From HMS Erebus — More Than 350 Artifacts Recovered From HMS Erebus

The treasure trove could help answer questions about what happened during the disastrous Franklin Expedition

Madame Yale Was the Gwyneth Paltrow of Her Era — Madame Yale Was the Gwyneth Paltrow of Her Era

A century before today’s celebrity health gurus, an American businesswoman was a beauty with a brand

Winston Churchill and the Art of Fearlessness — Winston Churchill and the Art of Fearlessness

In a new book, best-selling author Erik Larson examines the determination of the ‘British Bulldog’ during England’s darkest hour

The Wildlife at Leopard Rocks Is as Impressive as the Terrain — The Wildlife at Leopard Rocks Is as Impressive as the Terrain

The Leopard Rocks—giant boulders spread out over hundreds of square miles—impress. But it’s the area's wildlife that really catches the eye: from leopards to peacocks to gray langurs

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