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Astrobotic's Peregrine Lander successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, atop a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket on Monday (Dec. 8), setting the stage for a new era of private ...

The earth is in crisis due to the emergence of neutron star fragments. The special forces headed by Yao Yuan, the Black Star Team, shoulder the mission of saving the future of mankind. They use the ...

The discovery of the wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance—this issue’s cover story—marks an extraordinary milestone in global exploration, a testament to humanity’s relentless curiosity and the ...

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Discover when globalization began, from ancient trade routes to modern economic policies, and understand its impact on global trade and cultural exchange.