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Ancient Bees Turned a Bone Graveyard Into a Cozy Home

Mihai Andrei, ZME Sci The floor of the Cueva de Mono, a cave in the Dominican Republic, is a gruesome graveyard. For thousands of years, it served as the dining room for a massive family of...

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Lasers used in first restoration of iconic Roman monument in 40 years

Italian restorers have used laser beams to clean an ancient Roman marble column in the piazza outside the prime minister’s office, removing layers of dust and grime that had covered the monument for decades

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Rain transforms Iranian beach into striking red spectacle – video

Rainfall on Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as soil flowed into the sea and turned the water shades of deep red. The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high concentrations of iron oxide Continue…

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Gaza doctors use 3D tech to save limbs shattered by Israel from amputation

'Palestinian doctors are still creating, still resisting, still saving lives - one printed piece at a time.'

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The 15 Best Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults Who Can't Stop Puzzling

From puzzles with secret endings to a 3D puzzle of Thor’s hammer, find something fun to piece together from our list of the best puzzles for adults.

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Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

Help increase our charity haul of nearly $18,000 in just over a week.

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Ben Jennings on plans to tackle misogyny in English schools – cartoon

Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons hereOrder your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Continue reading...

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Help! My Wife Has a Very Upsetting Reaction to Christmas Gifts. This Year, I’m Making a New Plan.

Prudie says: “Really bringing end-of-the-year holiday-adjacent semi-checked-out energy to this exchange.”

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Ghana sends troops to aid hurricane-hit Jamaica

Ghana has sent a military contingent to assist with reconstruction and relief efforts in hurricane-hit Jamaica, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa over a month ago. This marks the third time this year that Ghana has extended support to nations in crisis, after previously providing…

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What’s a green flash and how can I see one?

Have you ever seen the green flash from a setting sun? Learn how to see one here, plus how they appear, and enjoy some great photos and watch a video!
The post What’s a green flash and how can I see one? first appeared on EarthSky.

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The 10 best last-minute tech gifts you can buy for under $100

You don't have to break the bank to gift tech. Check out these fun and affordable gadgets for $100 or less, plus learn how you can save on them.

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The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know

Yes the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead. Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter. It's the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the longest day of the year and summer wi…

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For the First Time, a Former Refugee Will Lead the U.N.’s Refugee Agency

Barham Salih, who fought against Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq and later served as president, was chosen to lead the U.N. High Commission for Refugees.

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Surfers and swimmers pay tribute to victims of Bondi shooting

Hundreds paddle out at Bondi beach to commemorate the shooting victims from Sunday's attack.

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A View of Vigorous Growth: Williston, North Dakota

When we think of growth across the United States, we tend to think of medium or large cities with suburbs that expand into the surrounding area, such as cropland or forest or even desert. But growth happens in small towns, too—sometimes quite quickly for very specific reasons.

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