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From the Polish embassy in Switzerland came a campaign that spared many from Nazi extermination.

A subtle, if temporary, change to one of the world’s biggest websites underscored a modern triumph of paleontology, and how we understand life on Earth.

Evidence deep within the planet suggests that remnants of Earth's catastrophic twin might still lie below.

What a strange spate of "gas attacks" tells us about what was really lurking in mid-century America.

The kamayan, also known as a boodle fight, has a long, curious history.

Feast on broken rice, late-night noodles, and whipped egg coffee.

Featuring devils, yurts, and Yule Lads, traditional crèche sets can tell unique stories about their communities.

May your holidays dazzle and bewilder.

It’s not a Christmas trick, but the colorful effect could change everything.

Jack and his handler Collette Yee found challenges, meaning, and each other in their work helping scientists better understand orcas, bats, and more.

What you really need this store-hopping season are tales about the “Aisle of Shame” and the shop cats of Hong Kong.

Our favorite food gifts your loved ones don’t already have.

From countess to political prisoner to palace chef, Maria Guyomar de Pinha lived a life fit for the screen.

A new study shows how the birds identify their mates in a sea of black and white.

The 'angeles arcabuceros' morphed from Catholic messengers to symbols of Indigenous independence.

A small town in Texas has embraced the tale or a visitor from far, far away.

Check out camel skulls, starfish, or a lion’s pelt, just to know what it feels like.