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We thought Andean bears were mute. Then scientists heard them mating.
Researchers have captured footage of these bears making a wide range of vocalizations during their most intimate moments—the ...
Why you shouldn't ignore lentils and peas—protein-packed superfoods
Just like beans, peas and lentils are packed with protein and antioxidant compounds. Why don’t we eat more of them?
An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican
The pope’s schedule often included time for visiting prisons, hosting audiences in St. Peter’s Square and blessing newlywed ...
Pope Francis ushered in a new era for the Church. See his work in photos.
During his groundbreaking papacy, Pope Francis inspired the masses as he challenged the traditions and standards of the ...
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Visiting the Titanic is suddenly a lot easier than you think
Titanic: The Digital Resurrection, a new National Geographic documentary streaming on Disney+, tells the story of the effort. It is the largest underwater 3D scan ever made, amounting to 16 ...
What archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion
From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...
What the ‘trash heap’ penguins of Argentina are teaching us about survival
For more than 60 million years, penguins of all kinds—including the opportunistic Magellanic penguin—have been driven by an ...
How Antarctica’s penguins became nature’s daredevils
From diving off cliffs to starving for months, emperor penguins are continuing to surprise scientists with their ability to adapt to one of the world’s most extreme environments.
Mary Magdalene probably wasn’t a prostitute. Was she actually rich?
The Gospels give some intriguing clues to the identity of Jesus’ famous follower—who was unwed, moved freely, and provided for the Apostles out of her own resources.