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The last day of the dinosaurs' reign was captured in stunning detail

Rocks from deep inside the Chicxulub impact crater show what happened after one of our planet's most catastrophic events—down to the minutes and hours.

MAP COURTESY SAN FRANCISCO MARITIME NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

This map reveals ships buried beneath San Francisco

Dozens of vessels that brought gold-crazed prospectors to the city in the 19th century still lie beneath the streets of the city's financial district.

PHOTOGRAPH BY RONAN DONOVAN

Inside the harsh lives of wolves living at the top of the world

Our writer spent 30 hours traveling with Arctic wolves and gained a new appreciation for these predators of the tundra. "To visit them is to surrender control and enter another world."

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PHOTOGRAPH BY KARSTEN MORAN, THE NEW YORK TIMES, REDUX

Origin of mysterious 2,700-year-old gold treasure finally revealed

Scientists used chemical and isotopic analysis on the storied Carambolo Treasure—a magnificent hoard of ancient gold objects—to discover its origins. Despite previous claims, it has nothing to do with Atlantis.

PHOTOGRAPH BY PABLO IGLESIAS MAURER

These American resort towns are ghosts of their former selves

In their heyday, these resorts in the Poconos and Catskills were picturesque emblems of 1950s leisure. Today, they sit abandoned. "The images inspire emotion that's really difficult to put your finger on," says photographer Pablo Maurer. "It's a little melancholy."

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The wolves watched me silently ... They were making decisions. And after a few moments they decided to come closer.

Neil Shea

Writer

From: Inside the harsh lives of wolves living at the top of the world

PHOTOGRAPH BY KIKE CALVO, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

Why human feet evolved arches—and what happens if you lack them

Scientists have found that an arch running along the tops of human feet plays a bigger role in our mobility than we thought. The finding could lead to advances in robotics, the treatment of foot disorders—and even inspire better shoe designs.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHARLES BOWMAN, AGE FOTOSTOCK

How Joan of Arc turned the tide in the Hundred Years' War

The Maid of Orléans was burned as a heretic on May 30, 1431. Although historians regard her role as one of many factors in the winning of a complex war, her presence both as a warrior and spiritual visionary sparked the beginnings of France's rise.

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The mystery of magic's greatest card trick (New York Times) ››

Sleep evolved before brains. Hydras are living proof. (Quanta) ››

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