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What will happen to the Opportunity Rover on Mars?

Astronomy - February 14, 2019, 2:23:14 PM EST

NASA's Opportunity Rover has died on Mars. The little solar-paneled robot apparently ran out of battery power during the Red Planet's awesome 2018 dust storm.
Why the Northern and Southern Lights look different

Business - February 11, 2019, 3:11:42 PM EST

For the past 10 years, something has been befuddling scientists and world explorers: why auroras look different on the South Pole than the North Pole.

The U.S. leads the world in shark attacks — but those numbers are going down

Business - February 11, 2019, 3:07:59 PM EST

The results of the Yearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary are in.
The most scenic train rides in the world

Business - February 11, 2019, 3:03:45 PM EST

Travel the old-fashioned way for a front-row seat to the world’s most beautiful landscapes. All aboard!
Earth's magnetic north pole was moving so fast geophysicists had to update the map

Astronomy - February 06, 2019, 2:31:43 PM EST

An early edition of the World Magnetic Model has revealed that the magnetic north pole began lurching unexpectedly away from the Canadian Arctic and toward Siberia more quickly than expected.
The 12 most terrifying ski runs on the planet

Business - January 28, 2019, 4:14:39 PM EST

Go big or go home.
11 outdoor activities to help you experience the wonder of New England

Business - January 28, 2019, 4:03:22 PM EST

Though it comprises some of America’s smallest states, New England serves up a veritable bounty of natural beauty to thrill any outdoor enthusiast.
U.S. small towns that are even cuter in winter

Business - January 16, 2019, 12:27:28 PM EST

Embrace the beauty of the snowy season.