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Why all volcanic eruptions are not created equal

The size of released volcanic particles depends on how deep eruptions originate and how often rocks run into each other on their way out. [...]

What does space smell like?

A NASA astronaut likens the smell of space to ‘pleasant sweet smelling welding fumes.’ [...]

The best places to fish in America: Infographic

These freshwater and saltwater fishing spots lure in anglers from all over the world. Find out why they’re such a draw. [...]

Bear wanders into U.S. mall, no one hurt

Wildlife officials managed to sedate the bear with a tranquilizer and capture it. [...]

Kennedy Space Center opens Apollo launch pad to the public

Downtime between NASA launches has allowed the space agency to provide unprecedented access to launch pads and other facilities. [...]

Indian snake charmers urged to switch to fake snakes

The animal rights group called on snake charmers to use fake reptiles during an upcoming serpent festival and spare the animals their annual torture. [...]

Indian snake charmers urged to switch to fake snakes

The animal rights group called on snake charmers to use fake reptiles during an upcoming serpent festival and spare the animals their annual torture. [...]

Mars rover Curiosity could far outlive its lifespan

The Mars Science Laboratory project manager ‘wouldn’t be shocked’ if the new rover lasted five or six years. [...]

Panners seek sapphires in Madagascar lemur haven

Panners hope to strike it rich on a seam of sapphires running through Madagascar’s newest national park created to protect the island’s rare lemurs. [...]

Japan firm ‘told workers to lie’ about radiation dose

An executive at a construction firm in December told workers to cover their dosimeters, devices used to measure cumulative radiation exposure. [...]