Was Molly Pitcher a real person?
There’s a hidden history of the forgotten women who inspired the legend.
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Author: @NatGeo
Scientist found 20 Homo naledi in a cave. Why are they all female?
A new protein analysis of Homo naledi skeletons reveals a curious twist—none of them seem to have Y chromosomes.
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Watch the elusive world of the rainforest canopy at night
For the first time, scientists have recorded close-up, extended videos of some rarely seen small nocturnal species in the rainforest canopies of Panama and Peru. Experts say the new technology may contribute to saving these hard-to-track species.
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The Shaker chair is iconic. But what do we know about the people who made it?
Crafted by a sect that sought perfection, the classic American Shaker chair reflects the group’s devout spiritual convictions.
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Where might we find life in our solar system?
While life on Mars (and Venus) has long been an obsession for those wondering if we’re alone, there are other places in our solar system that could support life in some form.
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