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In 1967, a horrific fire broke out during a routine pre-launch test for the Apollo 1 mission at Cape Kennedy, Florida. It would claim the lives of three NASA astronauts

Heidi the Snoozing Octopus May Not Be Dreaming — Heidi the Snoozing Octopus May Not Be Dreaming

A video of the octopus’ in-sleep color changes are fascinating, but it doesn’t tell us much

California Cuts Power to Guard Against Fires — California Cuts Power to Guard Against Fires

In an unprecedented move intended to reduce fire risk, power will be purposefully cut in 34 California counties, an outage that may last up to a week

The Scorching Giant Planets of the Galaxy — The Scorching Giant Planets of the Galaxy

Many of the planets that are roughly the size of Jupiter orbit right next to their stars, burning at thousands of degrees

This Map Tracks Fall Foliage in the U.S. — This Map Tracks Fall Foliage in the U.S.

The tool will help cross-country travelers in search of colorful leaves

How a 'Non-Hazardous' NASA Mission Turned Deadly — How a 'Non-Hazardous' NASA Mission Turned Deadly

In 1967, a horrific fire broke out during a routine pre-launch test for the Apollo 1 mission at Cape Kennedy, Florida. It would claim the lives of three NASA astronauts

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