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They thought they’d found Amelia Earhart’s plane. Instead, the search continues

The disappearance of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart more than 87 years ago has remained one of the most captivating mysteries in history, with a handful of explorers devoted to scouring the seas for any clue to her final whereabouts.

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What is known about the daytime fireball seen over the New York metropolitan area

A meteor bright enough to be spotted in broad daylight streaked across the sky on Tuesday morning, catching the attention of several East Coasters who documented their sightings.

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Need multiple alarms to wake up in the morning? Here’s what could be happening, according to experts

Let’s say you need to wake up by 7 a.m. to get to work on time. So you set your first smartphone alarm for 6:30 a.m., your second at 6:45 a.m. and your third at 6:55 a.m. to avoid the snooze button. And you throw in 7:05 a.m. just to be cautious.

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Wear red and green to experience Purkinje effect during total solar eclipse

Over two centuries ago, physiologist Jan Evangelista Purkyně noticed that red flowers looked bright carmine during sunny days but appeared to change to a deep muted hue come nighttime.

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A single mother speaks out on how her ‘tradwife’ lifestyle led to divorce

Sporting retro ’50s hairstyles and cinched aprons, “tradwife” influencers have taken over a pocket of the internet.

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Healthy lifestyle could reduce risk of irritable bowel syndrome, according to study

Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found.

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Not even Taylor Swift can escape pressure to get married

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce only began dating in the summer but already speculation among fans over whether they’ll get engaged is reaching fever pitch.

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Surgery in space: Tiny remotely-operated robot completes first simulated procedure at space station

A tiny surgical robot in residence at the International Space Station completed its first surgery demo in zero gravity on Saturday, developers of the technology exclusively told CNN.

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‘Moths to a flame’: Insect behavior around light isn’t about attraction, scientists say

At night, it’s not unusual to find a hoard of moths and other insects circling around a porch light or street lamp — but their reasons for being there are likely quite different from what most people assume, new research has found.

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Explorers say they think they’ve found Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane

Groundbreaking aviator Amelia Earhart’s tragic and mysterious disappearance while flying over the Pacific Ocean has captivated the world for nearly 87 years, spurring on countless investigations and expeditions for answers on what happened to the beloved pilot.