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Anthophyllite asbestos from Georgia

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Why Are People Still Using Asbestos?

The story holds parallels with that of the tobacco industry

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The NSA Has a Summer Camp for Cyberspies

43 camps nationwide teach teens white hat hacking skills

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Central Park Has 22 Statues of Historical Figures. Every Single One is a Man.

Could a crusade to bring historic women into the park change the face of the city?

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After 21 Years, the U.S. Has Snagged a Coveted Math Competition Victory

Two decades later, American students grab brag-worthy math title

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A New York City Airport is Building a Luxury Terminal Just for Animals

Pets and livestock will soon travel in high style through JFK

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An Internet Billionaire Just Pledged $100 Million to Search for Extraterrestrial Life

More telescope time, better equipment could help scientists figure out what’s out there

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Public Drinking Fountains Are Disappearing, and That’s a Bad Thing

Bottling water divorces people from caring about keeping public water supply clean

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Australians Are Building a Skyscraper Inspired by Beyoncé

Architects envision a rippling structure that takes a page from the singer’s famous look

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There’s Now Wifi on Mount Fuji

Hiking boots. Water bottle. Laptop?

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How Did Nobody Notice Five Million Pounds of Rock Fall Off Half Dome?

The park is always changing, but this time nobody realized it

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What to Expect From Harper Lee’s Long-Lost Second Novel

Controversy still surrounds the release of Go Set a Watchman

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San Diego’s First Comic-Con Was Held in a Basement

The original fan gathering only attracted 145 people

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Here’s What the First Lady Has to Do if She Wants to Redecorate

A few throw pillows and a touch of new paint? No way.

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Has the Internet Finally Killed the Greeting Card?

Companies like Hallmark are experiencing hard times as social media and ecards gain steam

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Why So Few Scientists Are Studying the Causes of Gun Violence

Congress has prohibited funds for research advocating gun control since 1996

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Cannabis is Being Used to Build Homes

“Hempcrete” turns weed into building materials

Jacques Cousteau himself, in diving gear

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Frustrated with Shark Week, This Year Biologists Celebrated Jacques Cousteau with #JacquesWeek

The French explorer and conservationist had a very different take on ocean life

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The Russian Government is Teaching its Citizens Selfie Safety

A rash of injuries while taking selfies prompted the new campaign

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Why Is there Wine on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

Bordeaux, Champagne wine regions get world heritage designations

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