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A scientist dives beneath the surface of the frigid Antarctic ice sheet—and finds a landscape full of colors, light, and life.

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A mysterious concept changed the way we understand reality.

Einstein's theory showed that time itself is affected by gravity.

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Cyber threats from nation states and lone hackers are a persistent threat to America’s critical infrastructure.

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