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This exoplanet rains iron. And scientists say temperatures can hit a scorching 4,000 degrees

WASP-76b is a fiery gas giant exoplanet with iron rainfall. A new discovery of ionized calcium suggests its atmosphere may be even more extreme.

Travel

Within an hour of searching at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park, Noreen Wredberg found the 4.38-carat gem sitting right on top of the ground.

Money

With 105,000 square feet of living space, “The One Bel Air” is a Los Angeles megamansion believed to be the largest modern home in the United States.

Tech

From works of art to historical sports clips, NFTs are selling for millions. Here’s a list of some of the largest purchases in the last year.

Money

Kraft Heinz says its “Packet Roller” will squeeze out every last drop of sauce from your takeout condiments.

Money

Perception researchers at Johns Hopkins University say the scent of this autumn flavor triggers familiar, cozy memories of this time of year.

World

The average height in the Netherlands has been the world’s tallest for years. But recent findings show that the Dutch are now getting shorter.

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The 16-page questionnaire asks potential jurors about their views on policing, Black Lives Matter and this year’s racial justice protests.

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Lions and penguins roamed free. Mink appeared to rise from graves. Spotted lanternflies prompted quarantines. A recap of weird nature news of 2020.

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Early in the pandemic, there were jokes about baby boom—but we’ll actually see a bust. The U.S. could have up to half a million fewer births in 2021.