Ancient tomb discovery in Turkey may hold remains of a wrestler
The discovery of a tomb in the ancient city of Aspendos, Turkey, has raised the possibility that the person buried there was a wrestler.
» readNASA teams rework astronomy textbook into active learning courseware
A virtual workshop in June 2026 brought together three NASA Science Activation program teams to address the limitations of traditional textbook-based astronomy instruction.
» readDeep Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Causing Widespread but Moderate Damage
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Colombia’s Chocó province on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
» readComposer Jim Nollman’s new album captures decades of music made with orcas
The new album "Orcas' Greatest Hits" by Jim Nollman, set for release Aug. 14 by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, was created from recordings of orca vocalizations made off the coast of British Columbia between 1985 and 2002.
» readCat's nocturnal antics prompt look at animal friendships across species
A cat owner describes being woken by a pet that either jumps on their head or meows persistently outside a bedroom window. The author notes that pet owners often question their wisdom while also appreciating moments of affection from their animals.
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