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In Siberia, Black Snow Reveals Toll of Coal Mining — In Siberia, Black Snow Reveals Toll of Coal Mining

Authorities in one town reportedly attempted to cover up coal-polluted snow with white paint

The Tenuous Future of Robotic Mars Exploration — The Tenuous Future of Robotic Mars Exploration

Following decades of continuous flights to Mars, NASA is facing a shortage of missions

Rare African Black Leopard Photographed — Rare African Black Leopard Photographed

Wildlife photographer used camera traps to record high-quality images of the elusive creature, while a team of researchers released separate video footage

Did Great White Sharks Drive Megalodon Extinct? — Did Great White Sharks Drive Megalodon Extinct?

An earlier extinction date puts megalodon's fall in line with the rise of the great white

Footage of the First Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Test — Footage of the First Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Test

Bernard Lynch was an engineer fitter at British aviation firm Martin-Baker. But his main claim to fame was as the fearless test subject for their signature invention: the ejection seat

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