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The Unmatched Bravery of the Harlem Hellfighters — The Unmatched Bravery of the Harlem Hellfighters

A salute to the all-Black World War I fighting unit

Alaskan Forests May Store More Carbon After Fire — Alaskan Forests May Store More Carbon After Fire

Researchers find forests are regrowing with more deciduous trees, which are more resistant to burning and may eventually store 160 percent more carbon

What to Know About Covid-19 Vaccine Reactions — What to Know About Covid-19 Vaccine Reactions

Medical professionals weigh in on why some individuals have different responses to the shots and offer advice on what to expect

The Light Fantastic — The Light Fantastic

In the American Southwest, the famed light-bending artist is putting the final touches on Roden Crater, his ambitious, mind-boggling masterpiece

Lioness Uses New Tactics to Take Down a Kudu — Lioness Uses New Tactics to Take Down a Kudu

A female lioness has adapted her hunting skills in the face of an oppressive drought. She spots a nearby kudu, and decides to launch a solitary attack—in broad daylight

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