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‘Digital Twin’ of the Titanic Shows the Shipwreck in Stunning Detail

Researchers hope new 3-D images will provide clues about what happened to the ocean liner when it sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.

World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners

Continued consumption doesn’t reduce weight and could increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults, the W.H.O. said on Monday.

3 People Dead and Several Injured in New Mexico Shooting

The shooter was among the people killed in an encounter in Farmington that left multiple people injured, the authorities said, including two police officers.

Is It Rude to Knit During Virtual Meetings?

An official in Wales was called out for knitting in a virtual meeting, setting off a debate over etiquette. Experts say the fine-motor movement activates...

Flaming Space Debris Re-entering Atmosphere Lights Up California Sky

Chunks of communications equipment, which were jettisoned from the International Space Station, moved at 17,000 miles per hour, making for a nighttime spectacle.

Snow and Sleet Are Coming to the Northeast After a Winter Lull

More than six inches of snow are possible in interior parts of the Northeast starting on Monday night, with lower totals around New York City...

Widow Parts With Rare Emerald From 1622 Shipwreck to Help Ukraine

The gem, recovered from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, ended up in the possession of the chicken magnate Frank Perdue. His widow, Mitzi Perdue, is...

Roman Coins Thought for Centuries to Be Fakes Get a Fresh Appraisal

New research suggests that the gold coins, which were found in 1713 and long dismissed as forgeries, may be authentic.

Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes and Other Devices Pose Fire Risks

The batteries, also found in phones, laptops, toothbrushes and other items, have caused about 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year,...

A Minecraft Player Set Out to Build the Known Universe, Block by Block

Christopher Slayton, 18, spent two months intricately designing the planets. He even went skydiving to get a better appreciation for Earth.
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