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5 Great ‘Dark’ Parks For Stargazing

The International Dark-Sky Association is certifying parks where it’s dark enough to see the stars.

Explore the Sea Floor Like Never Before

More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in oceans, but what’s below them has mostly been a mystery … until now. NASA recently unveiled the most complete map of the seafloor ever, revealing thousands

How Many People Can the Earth Actually Hold?

There are more than 7 billion people on Earth, but some experts think the population to reach 10 billion by the end of the century. Since there’s only a limited amount of land on Earth,

Watch This Footage of the World’s Tallest Waterfall

Black Hole Unveiled For First Time in History

Today you get to witness one of the most epic moments in the history of science — the first photo of a black hole.

What It Looks Like To Surf an 80-Foot Wave

Are you a surfer? Try “hanging ten” on a building-sized wave. That’s just what Surfer Garrett McNamara did recently, surfing on a 78 foot wall of water, that was 12 inches taller than the previous

The World’s Largest Bee Is An Absolute Unit

The world’s largest bee is a freaky, scary, absolute unit of an insect — and it was just spotted for the first time in decades in Indonesia. Once thought to be extinct, Wallace’s giant bee (Megachile

Remember These National Park Service Fee Free Days For 2019

The National Park Service already has countless reasons to visit its parks. Between mighty mountains, towering redwood trees and gleaming glaciers, America’s national parks plenty to offer. Normally, the 59 national parks cost money to

This Map Predicts If You’ll You Have A White Christmas

Check out this cool map for your city’s chance of snowfall.

North America’s Biggest Diamond Was Just Found In Canada

Miners in Canada recently unearthed the biggest diamond ever found in North America. The 552-carat gem is enormous, looking more like a beautiful egg than a gemstone. Officially, it measures about 1.5 by 2 inches. Here’s