Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Recent research suggested this dense center reversed ...

West Philippine Sea is the name given by an administrative order (AO) of then President Benigno Aquino III to Philippine territorial waters west of the country. Aquino’s AO said West Philippine Sea ...

Quentin Young, the nephew of former major leaguers Delmon and Dmitri Young, hits a powerful home run to help lift Oaks Christian to a 5-3 win over Cleveland. Southern California isn’t just home ...

On the 72nd anniversary of Al-Alamein battle where thousands of German and allied soldiers perished in 1942, the EU announced its first noteworthy grant to Egypt to clear mines planted by the ...

Look at this creature. It's a type of slug that lives in the sea. It's a wonderful colour. It's called a Spanish dancer. The Spanish dancer sways around in the water a bit like a dancing lady.

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