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The Forgotten African-American Pioneers

In her new book, 'The Bone and Sinew of the Land', historian Anna-Lisa Cox explores the mostly ignored story of the free black people who first moved West

Animals, Too, Take Turns in Conversation

Understanding their courteous exchanges—from frog croaks to elephant rumbles—could shed light on the origins of human conversation

Sally Ride's Legacy for Women in STEM

Ride encouraged girls to embrace science and engineering, helping democratize space for all. But more work is needed

A Socialist Challenged the Nation’s Role in WWI

After winning 6 percent of the vote in the 1912 presidential election, Eugene Debs ran afoul of the nation's new anti-sedition laws

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Scientists are testing light therapy, a fungus-killing fungus—and maybe, doing nothing

James Bond Museum to Open on Austrian Mountaintop

The new 007 Elements museum is built into the top of an Alpine mountain and features a full-size airplane from the movie Spectre

Here's Why Mount Si Stands Out in TV History

While Seattle is surrounded by dramatic peaks on all sides, the relatively small Mount Si sticks out as a key location in the iconic TV series, Twin Peaks, which was filmed in the area

The Forgotten African-American Pioneers — The Forgotten African-American Pioneers

In her new book, 'The Bone and Sinew of the Land', historian Anna-Lisa Cox explores the mostly ignored story of the free black people who first moved West

Animals, Too, Take Turns in Conversation — Animals, Too, Take Turns in Conversation

Understanding their courteous exchanges—from frog croaks to elephant rumbles—could shed light on the origins of human conversation

Sally Ride's Legacy for Women in STEM — Sally Ride's Legacy for Women in STEM

Ride encouraged girls to embrace science and engineering, helping democratize space for all. But more work is needed

A Socialist Challenged the Nation’s Role in WWI — A Socialist Challenged the Nation’s Role in WWI

After winning 6 percent of the vote in the 1912 presidential election, Eugene Debs ran afoul of the nation's new anti-sedition laws

How Bats Could Bounce Back From White Nose Syndrome — How Bats Could Bounce Back From White Nose Syndrome

Scientists are testing light therapy, a fungus-killing fungus—and maybe, doing nothing

James Bond Museum to Open on Austrian Mountaintop — James Bond Museum to Open on Austrian Mountaintop

The new 007 Elements museum is built into the top of an Alpine mountain and features a full-size airplane from the movie Spectre

Here's Why Mount Si Stands Out in TV History — Here's Why Mount Si Stands Out in TV History

While Seattle is surrounded by dramatic peaks on all sides, the relatively small Mount Si sticks out as a key location in the iconic TV series, Twin Peaks, which was filmed in the area

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