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Why We Need a New Civil War Documentary

The success and brilliance of the new PBS series on Reconstruction is a reminder of the missed opportunity facing the nation

Machine Learning Applied to Earthquake Prediction

Predicting earthquakes might be impossible, but some experts wonder if tools that can analyze enormous amounts of data could crack the seismic code

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The funding is part of a broader effort to address lasting damages caused by the residential school system

Benedict Arnold and the Plot to Capture West Point

To most Americans, the name Benedict Arnold is synonymous with betrayal, an American hero-turned-traitor. New evidence reveals that he may have been influenced by another person: his young wife, Peggy

Why We Need a New Civil War Documentary — Why We Need a New Civil War Documentary

The success and brilliance of the new PBS series on Reconstruction is a reminder of the missed opportunity facing the nation

Machine Learning Applied to Earthquake Prediction — Machine Learning Applied to Earthquake Prediction

Predicting earthquakes might be impossible, but some experts wonder if tools that can analyze enormous amounts of data could crack the seismic code

Why Julie Packard Wished for Fishes — Why Julie Packard Wished for Fishes

National Portrait Gallery unveils a painting honoring the renowned ocean conservationist and director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium

How Would Earth Fare After Thanos' Deadly 'Snap'? — How Would Earth Fare After Thanos' Deadly 'Snap'?

The aftereffects of such a mass extinction don’t require a supervillain’s intelligence to understand

Honey Bees on Notre-Dame’s Roof Survived the Fire — Honey Bees on Notre-Dame’s Roof Survived the Fire

The three hives are located on a roof above the sacristy—around 100 feet below the cathedral's damaged main roof

Canada's Museums to Partner With Indigenous Groups — Canada's Museums to Partner With Indigenous Groups

The funding is part of a broader effort to address lasting damages caused by the residential school system

Benedict Arnold and the Plot to Capture West Point — Benedict Arnold and the Plot to Capture West Point

To most Americans, the name Benedict Arnold is synonymous with betrayal, an American hero-turned-traitor. New evidence reveals that he may have been influenced by another person: his young wife, Peggy

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