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These 38 Coral Reefs Are Thriving, Despite Threats

A new study found oases of resilient coral reefs around the world that are beating the odds against warming, pollution, and other impacts.
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No, World Cup Fans Didn't Trigger an Earthquake. Here's Why

Mexico's win over Germany rocked Mexico City. But not literally.
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Where Did Soccer Start? Archaeology Weighs In

“The idea of the team sport was invented in Mesoamerica.”

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Scientists were in for a surprise after peering inside the mouths of modern alligators and birds.

“The idea of the team sport was invented in Mesoamerica.”

See people around the globe enjoying this beloved sport through timeless photos from our archives.

“It was exhilarating to hold these small fossils up to the light to reveal the frogs within.”

Like something out of a Wile E. Coyote cartoon, the unlucky man escaped the initial eruption only to be decapitated by a flying volcanic rock.

The unlucky creature is now a boon to scientists studying the evolution of arachnid behavior.

Several horses recently discovered in a 2,000-year-old stable appear frozen in a failed flight to safety from the eruption of Vesuvius.

These deeply personal self-portraits did more than just mirror the artists—they sparked meaningful social conversations.

The common trick to fix a tear has plagued art conservators, but chemists are developing newer and safer methods to restore old art.

The discovery of victims of a Germanic army that fought 2,000 years ago are surprising archaeologists for several reasons.

Long after her death, the British royal continues to inspire millions.

Fossil nests from oviraptorosaurs show the special strategy these birdlike dinosaurs used to keep their young safe.

These 38 Coral Reefs Are Thriving, Despite Threats