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Is there really a face on Mars?

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The face on Mars stunned observers in the 1970s. Learn if this formation is the colossus of a human face or simply an interesting rock formation.

Is there really water on Mars?

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Photographs have recently shown that there may be water on Mars. Find out if there's water on Mars and what that could mean for life on Mars.

Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act?

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An unselfish act is an act in which one person benefits while the person performing the act gains nothing. Find out if an unselfish act is possible.

Is what we're recycling actually getting recycled?

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The waste collectors threw your recyclables into one big bin on their truck. How do you know your recyclables are being recycled? And what happens to them next?

It Takes a DJ: Healthy Reef Sounds May Lure Fish to Damaged Reefs

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If it looks like a party is on, maybe they'll come back. Playing the sounds of a noisy, healthy coral reef can attract important fish species to devastated reef habitats.

Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice?

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The flightless Aldabra rail only lives on the Aldabra Atoll in Madagascar. But this example of iterative evolution descended from birds that soar.

Jackie Gleason Sees a UFO

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The Jackie Gleason UFO tale begins with President Nixon inviting him to see aliens at an Air Force Base. He wasn't told any details and was sworn to keep the secret. Check out the Jackie Gleason UFO story.

Jamais Vu Is Not Déjà Vu. It's Quite the Opposite

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Ever find yourself momentarily disoriented in a familiar place or encounter a friend who looks like a stranger? You could be experiencing jamais vu.

James Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny and the Industrial Revolution

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The spinning jenny revolutionized the process of spinning yarn during the Industrial Revolution. Read on to learn about its impact on textile production.

Jane Goodall: A Global Face for Global Peace

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In her legendary 60-year career, Jane Goodall has made being an intrepid scientist, environmentalist, writer and teacher look easy.

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