Knvul Sheikh

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Darwin letter

Rare Charles Darwin Letter Fails to Sell at Auction

By Knvul Sheikh published

A handwritten letter by famed naturalist Charles Darwin to a British marine biologist was to be auctioned off yesterday (Feb. 25) by Nate D. Sanders Auctions, a Los Angeles-based auction house.

Evolution
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Easter Island Civilization Not Destroyed by War, New Evidence Shows

By Knvul Sheikh published

Warfare
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Deadly Orangutan Attack: 2 Apes Team Up to Kill Another

By Knvul Sheikh published

Deadly Orangutan Attack: 2 Apes Team Up to Kill Another

Monkeys
Zika virus mosquito

5 Things to Know About Zika Virus

By Knvul Sheikh published

Zika
sleep alarm

Early Bird or Night Owl? It May Be in Your Genes

By Knvul Sheikh published

Genetics
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Map of Winter Storm Jonas' Wind Shows Destructive Gusts

By Knvul Sheikh published

Weather
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Gulp! Science Finds New Way to Overcome Your Performance Anxiety

By Knvul Sheikh published

Psychology
napoleon signed contract

Marriage Contract Signed by Napoleon Could Sell for $20,000

By Knvul Sheikh published

A marriage contract signed by Napoleon Bonaparte and his first wife, Josephine, will be available for auction — just in time for Valentine's Day.

Human Behavior
full moon

Bad Omen: How Full Moon Could Worsen Winter Storm Jonas

By Knvul Sheikh published

Can a full moon make a winter storm even worse? Yes, scientists say. Here's how.

Weather
Trigonopterus weevils

Hiding in Plain Sight: 24 New Beetle Species Discovered in Australia

By Knvul Sheikh published

Beetles
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New Seafloor Map Reveals Secrets of Ancient Continents' Shoving Match

By Knvul Sheikh published

Rivers & Oceans
Oculus Rift

Beyond Gaming: 10 Other Fascinating Uses for Virtual-Reality Tech

By Knvul Sheikh published

You can finally place an order for your very own Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. And it can be used for many applications besides gaming.

Virtual Reality
Hurricane Alex whirls near the Azores islands at 13:00 Universal Time on Jan. 14, 2016.

A Look at Alex: NASA Satellite Spies Oddball January Hurricane

By Knvul Sheikh published

Hurricane Alex marks the first time a hurricane has formed in the Atlantic in the month of January since 1938, and a NASA satellite got a gorgeous look at the menacing storm.

Hurricanes
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