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Grand canyons on moon

The discovery of two Grand Canyons on the moon and analysis of the lunar south pole area will prepare astronauts for Artemis moon visit.

Ancient Celestial Objects Likely Carved Two Grand Canyons on the Moon's Surface

Photo of Remontnoye (3766-3637 calBCE), with a spiral temple ring. (Credit: Natalia Shishlina (co-author of "The Genetic Origin of the Indo-Europeans"))

Photo of Remontnoye (3766-3637 calBCE), with a spiral temple ring.

Learn more about groundbreaking genetic research that reveals a long-lost population and solves a centuries-old linguistic mystery.

Ancient DNA Unlocks Missing Link in the Origin Story of Indo-European Language

One of Yellowstone National Park's many thermal springs. (Cat Dang Photography/Shutterstock) 

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Learn more about how researchers are using the microbes in Yellowstone thermal pools to understand how life developed during a low-oxygen period. 

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