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The Cosmic Fireworks: Understanding Starbursts

The Cosmic Fireworks: Understanding Starbursts

Starbursts are intense periods of star formation in galaxies, triggered by collisions or black holes, shaping the evolution of galaxies and creating stars.

September 26th, 2025

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JWST has forever changed how we see the universe

JWST has forever changed how we see the universe

Discover how the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is transforming our view of the universe with stunning images of Jupiter, Neptune, and the Carina Nebula.

January 9th, 2026

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

The Lewis and Clark Expedition

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, explored the American West, mapping new territories and documenting flora and fauna.

September 16th, 2025

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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: A New View of the Dark Universe

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: A New View of the Dark Universe

NASA's Roman Space Telescope has launched. Discover how its panoramic vision will probe dark energy, map galaxies, and search for distant planets.

September 11th, 2026

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The Time a Pope Put a Dead Man on Trial: The Cadaver Synod

The Time a Pope Put a Dead Man on Trial: The Cadaver Synod

In 897, Pope Stephen VI dug up his dead predecessor and put him on trial. Yes, it actually happened, and it’s as bizarre as it sounds.

September 16th, 2025

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Hubble Space Telescope: The history and amazing discoveries

Hubble Space Telescope: The history and amazing discoveries

Hubble was simply an idea for decades. The stars had to align before the telescope came to fruition. Read about how the telescope finally saw the light of day.

February 26th, 2026

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King Narmer: The Unifier of Ancient Egypt

King Narmer: The Unifier of Ancient Egypt

King Narmer unified Upper and Lower Egypt, becoming the first Pharaoh and founding ancient Egypt's dynastic rule, kickstarting history's greatest civilizations.

October 1st, 2025

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Did the End of the Ice Age Create the World’s Flood Myths?

Did the End of the Ice Age Create the World’s Flood Myths?

Ice Age megafloods reshaped the world. Could they be the source of the Great Flood myths found across cultures, from Noah to Gilgamesh?

September 26th, 2025

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Why Do We Have So Many Counties In America?

Why Do We Have So Many Counties In America?

America has 3,000 counties because early government had to be reachable by horse. Courthouses multiplied as communities grew, leaving a map frozen in history.

January 9th, 2026

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