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Can this machine unlock the mysteries of dark matter?

Meet the Axion Dark Matter eXperiment, the most sensitive scientific instrument of its kind ever built. If it confirms the existence of its prey—a theoretical particle called the axion—it could solve two cosmic mysteries at once.

PHOTOGRAPH BY BIRTE KAUFMANN, INSTITUTE

Inside the reclusive world of the Irish Travellers

An ethnic minority in Ireland, the Travellers have lived on the margins of mainstream Irish society for centuries. One photographer spent four years gaining unprecedented access to the close-knit community. Here are her photos.

PHOTOGRAPH BY RICHARD MILNES, ALAMY

The fascinating history behind the 'Chinese waving cat'

The iconic lucky charms have been used to bring good fortune for centuries. But they're not Chinese. And they're not waving.

MUSEUM FÜR NATURKUNDE BERLIN

The first known dinosaur feather inspired decades of dispute

The 150-million-year-old plume was the first fossil ever tied to Archaeopteryx lithographica. It is arguably the most famous fossil of its kind—and among the most controversial.

THE CONTROVERSY

PHOTOGRAPH BY SAMUEL W. MATTHEWS

He found the Titanic. But for Robert Ballard, the search never ends.

More than four decades after discovering hydrothermal vents and three decades after finding the Titanic, the 78-year-old explorer is still in the business of solving the ocean's great mysteries.

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How big, bad Boudica united thousands of ancient Britons against Rome

The Roman Empire's grip on Britannia was slipping when the Iceni queen's massive revolt scored several victories and burned London to the ground.

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[All] this ruin was brought upon the Romans by a woman, a fact which in itself caused them the greatest shame.

Dio Cassius

Roman statesman and historian

From: How big, bad Boudica united thousands of ancient Britons against Rome

PHOTOGRAPH BY NASA/JPL-CALTECH/SWRI/MSSS, KEVIN M. GILL

Three of Jupiter's most intriguing moons are about to get their first close-up in years

Next month, NASA's Juno probe will brush by the enormous Ganymede. Next up: ice-encrusted Europa and the violently volcanic Io. These alien moons could be among our best bets for finding life beyond Earth.

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