Spring arrived officially at 10:46 a.m. Philadelphia time Friday, the instant when the sun beamed its most direct light on the equator. But whether the atmosphere is prepared to accept that ...

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Raccoons have a reputation problem. Knock over one trash can, steal a few ears of corn, and suddenly they’re public enemy number one. But written off too quickly, these masked mammals are doing more ...

Astronomers have detected strange "wobbles" in the light curve of a super bright supernova, hinting that a magnetar was born inside the extreme stellar explosion.

A Marine Corps investigation could not conclusively say why the artillery shell's fuze malfunctioned but said no misconduct ...

Astronomers have identified the first clear evidence of a magnetar forming during a superluminous supernova, offering new insight into some of the brightest explosions in the universe.

After covering her consistently in college and the WNBA, Ryan Ruocco believes there are two main causes behind the Caitlin ...

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Mohammed Hanif's new novel 'Rebel English Academy' is reviewed as a warning about Pakistan's unbroken cycles of power and resistance, adding to his acclaimed literary body of work.

A proposed hyperscale data center near Urbana faces strong opposition from residents concerned about its impact on Cedar Bog.

Millennial and Gen Z parents are increasingly willing to plan vacations around their kids. My husband and I took that to the ...

He’s an artist who exploded onto the scene with an iconic hit, who rode a wave of hysteria before almost disappearing overnight, but has since risen to prominence as a singer songwriter.