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Divers have discovered a rare marble fragment from the wreck of the Mentor ship, which sank in 1802 while transporting Greek antiquities including the Parthenon Marbles.

Monarch butterfly population in Mexico sees 64% jump this winter, covering largest area since 2018 despite habitat loss and climate threats.

Explore the surprising reasons why even brilliant minds often fall flat when attempting comedy in front of audiences. Discover the unique challenges scientists face in eliciting laughs.

NASA's Perseverance rover uncovers a buried river delta in Jezero Crater, hinting at potential signs of ancient Martian life deep underground.

NASA is blowing up methalox rockets, the new propellant mix used by SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others, to study their explosive potential and safety for future space missions.

Researchers have discovered that the landmark Monte Verde site in Chile is several thousand years younger than previously thought, but the broader implications remain unchanged.

Experts warn of a year of unpredictable and extreme weather in the US due to a record-breaking heat wave and an impending El Niño event, compounding the effects of climate change.

Preserving the archive of renowned mathematician James Stirling, a key figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, as a temporary export bar is imposed to prevent its loss from the UK.

NASA's Artemis II mission prepares for historic lunar orbit, facing fuel leaks and technical challenges as the SLS rocket moves to the launch pad.

After a series of delays, NASA aims to conduct the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years, with the Artemis program's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft set for liftoff on April 1.