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Wreck of Robert Falcon Scott’s Ship Terra Nova Discovered
A century after Robert Scott’s ill-fated trek to the South Pole, the ship that brought him to Antarctica has been found off the coast of Greenland.
We May Not Be Part Neanderthal After All
Common ancestry, rather than interbreeding, could account for genetic similarities between humans and Neanderthals.
Multiple Lines of Early Humans Coexisted in Africa, Study Suggests
Our most direct ancestors weren’t alone 2 million years ago, newly discovered fossils from Kenya indicate.
‘Women and Children First’? On Sinking Ships, It’s Every Man for Himself
Despite the chivalry seen aboard Titanic, men usually fare better than women when marine disasters strike.
Tomb of Ancient Mayan Prince Discovered in Mexico
Researchers excavating the Maya settlement of Uxul, buried deep within the jungle, have uncovered the final resting place of a young prince.
Remembering Sally Ride, Space Pioneer
Take a look back at the incredible career of astronaut Sally Ride, who died Monday at age 61.
Big Neanderthal Arms Caused by Making Clothes, Study Suggests
Scraping animal hides, not hunting with spears, may have produced Neanderthals’ humerus asymmetry.
Entire Army Sacrificed in Denmark Returns to the Surface
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of more than 200 warriors who were thrown into a Danish lake some 2,000 years ago.
The Medal of Honor: 6 Surprising Facts
Discover six things you may not know about the Medal of Honor, which was signed into law 150 years ago, and its recipients.
Copy of First Map to Name America Found
A previously unknown copy of the map credited with popularizing the name “America” has turned up in a university library in Munich.
Human Ancestor Ate Leaves, Wood and Bark
Unlike other human ancestors, Australopithecus sediba foraged for tough, hard items like leaves, wood and bark, new research suggests.
Wreck of Civil War Gunboat Gets a New Home
On Saturday, after a turbulent 150 years, the Confederate ironclad CSS Neuse will be moved indoors into a new facility.
Watergate: Where Are They Now?
Forty years after burglars were arrested at the Watergate complex, find out what happened to key players in the ensuing scandal.
