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Scientific pioneer June Almeida is finally being acknowledged for virology breakthroughs she made a half century ago.

Like many rural villages in Italy, this 300 by 500-foot town was at risk of disappearing—until the world’s curiosity caught up to it.

Doctor who ran underground hospital hopes academy award will expose atrocities she witnessed during the Syrian civil war.

75 years after her arrest, investigators are still exploring how the Nazis discovered the Dutch teen and her family.

In 1957 a flu pandemic hit the U.S., but Maurice Hilleman was ready with a vaccine he mass produced in only months.

Being a mother is tough, no matter the time period. But these unforgettable moms managed to make their mark with help from their kids—or sometimes despite them.

Some species, such as chimpanzees and honeybees, enforce strict measures to prevent the spread of disease.

Japan’s occupation of the island cost many lives. Despite lingering trauma, Guam has found a way to forgive the past.

St. Paddy's Day is mostly a U.S.-based event, though cities around the world do celebrate with lots of green and lots of beer.

Techniques previously used for studying tool use in humans and primates are now being applied to stone-wielding sea otters.

The square, tasseled graduation hat is a modern symbol of academic accomplishment, but has its roots in the fashion trends of medieval Europe.

The secret military base's history reveals its enduring appeal and what might be lurking inside. Spoiler: It’s not aliens.

What began as one woman's tribute to her dad, turned into a life-long mission for a day to celebrate all fathers.

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It’s steep, it’s cold, and there’s little food, yet mountain habitats support a wide range of animals.