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Edward Anders, Pioneering Cosmochemist and Holocaust Researcher, Passes Away at 98

Edward Anders made significant contributions to our understanding of the solar system’s origins and the extinction of the dinosaurs, later dedicating his retirement to identifying Holocaust victims from his hometown.

Par Isabelle Moreau • 19 Jun 2025 • 3 MIN

Edward Anders in 1985, whose fascination with meteorite rocks during his Columbia University studies launched a distinguished career in early solar system research.

The Strawberry Moon rising above Manhattan’s skyline as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey, on Tuesday evening.

Strawberry Moon Near Full Phase to Illuminate the Night Sky This Wednesday

This summer, the Strawberry Moon will display a striking reddish hue as it reaches its lowest position in nearly two decades, offering a rare celestial spectacle.

Par Oliver Smith • 3 MIN

Rare Antarctic Squid Captured on Video for the First Time in Its Natural Habitat

Researchers exploring the Southern Ocean have recorded the first-ever live footage of the elusive Antarctic gonate squid, a deep-sea cephalopod previously known only from remains found in fishing nets and seabirds.

Par Jordan Miller • 5 MIN

British journalist Dom Phillips reporting among Indigenous communities in Brazil in 2019.

The Amazon Story That Survived a Tragic Loss

Journalist Dom Phillips was killed while working to protect the Amazon rainforest. His unfinished manuscript has now been completed by those close to him, preserving his critical story.

Par Isabelle Moreau • 3 MIN

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Valmik Thapar in 1994, a staunch advocate for creating protected, human-free zones for tiger conservation.

Valmik Thapar, Eminent Indian Tiger Conservationist, Passes Away

A pioneering figure in tiger conservation since 1976, Valmik Thapar dedicated his life to protecting India’s tigers from poaching and habitat loss.

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Fossil remains of Diamantinasaurus matildae, a sauropod from the Cretaceous period, were uncovered in Queensland’s Winton Formation, Australia.

Fossil Discovery Confirms Long-Necked Dinosaurs Were Herbivores

Scientists have uncovered the first direct fossil evidence showing that sauropod dinosaurs subsisted on a plant-based diet, settling a longstanding debate about their feeding habits.

3 MIN

Shark Bay in Western Australia hosts the world’s largest seagrass meadows, over a third of which were devastated by a marine heat wave in 2011. Scientists used cameras mounted on sea turtles to document the loss of this crucial food source.

The Global Spread and Impact of Intensifying Marine Heat Waves

Marine heat waves are increasingly affecting oceans worldwide, driving severe ecological damage, altering weather patterns, and threatening marine species. Scientists warn these events are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.

6 MIN

Caroline Fraser links heinous crimes to exposure to lead and other heavy metals stemming from industrial pollution in the Pacific Northwest.

Exploring the Link Between Industrial Pollution and Serial Killers in the Pacific Northwest

In her compelling new book, Caroline Fraser investigates how exposure to industrial toxins like lead in the Pacific Northwest may have influenced the behavior of some notorious serial killers.

3 MIN

Aerial perspective of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula landscape known as Anaem Omot, including Sixty Islands and ancestral Menominee sites, captured in early May before leaf emergence.

Ancient Agricultural Practices Unearthed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Archaeological research at Michigan's Sixty Islands site reveals extensive ancient farming, challenging previous assumptions about early agriculture in North America.

3 MIN

The success of the D-Day invasion depended on very specific weather conditions. “The weather forecast was a go or no-go,” said an archivist. “Everything else was ready.”

The Meteorologist Who Changed the Course of D-Day

The success of the Normandy landings hinged on precise weather forecasting, which nearly halted the operation before it began.

3 MIN

How History Will Remember Elon Musk

Elon Musk stands out as a visionary whose ambitions extend beyond Earth, aiming to secure humanity's future through space colonization despite controversies and political setbacks.

4 MIN

Jordan Thomas recounts his experiences fighting fires with the elite Los Padres Hotshots in his book ‘When It All Burns.’

A Firefighter's Journey: Embracing the Complex Reality of Wildfires

In ‘When It All Burns,’ Jordan Thomas offers a compelling first-hand narrative revealing the intricate relationship between humans and fire amid the growing threat of megafires.

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Edward Anders, Pioneering Cosmochemist and Holocaust Researcher, Passes Away at 98

Strawberry Moon Near Full Phase to Illuminate the Night Sky This Wednesday

Rare Antarctic Squid Captured on Video for the First Time in Its Natural Habitat

The Amazon Story That Survived a Tragic Loss

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Valmik Thapar, Eminent Indian Tiger Conservationist, Passes Away

Fossil Discovery Confirms Long-Necked Dinosaurs Were Herbivores

The Global Spread and Impact of Intensifying Marine Heat Waves

Exploring the Link Between Industrial Pollution and Serial Killers in the Pacific Northwest

Ancient Agricultural Practices Unearthed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

The Meteorologist Who Changed the Course of D-Day

How History Will Remember Elon Musk

A Firefighter's Journey: Embracing the Complex Reality of Wildfires

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Edward Anders, Pioneering Cosmochemist and Holocaust Researcher, Passes Away at 98

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