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See Perseid Meteor Shower in Photos

By Chantelle Lee and TIME Photo

When Are the Astronauts ‘Stuck’ in Space Coming Home?

By Chantelle Lee

Team USA's Gabby Thomas Wins 200-M Gold

By Sean Gregory / Saint-Denis, France

What Is the Perseid Meteor Shower and How Can You Watch It?

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Renowned Chinese-American Physicist Tsung-Dao Lee Dies at 97

Lee’s work advanced the understanding of particle physics and he became in 1957 the second youngest scientist to receive a Nobel Prize.

By Simina Mistreanu / AP

How Mondo Duplantis Electrified the Olympics

“Honestly, if I don't beat this moment in my career, then I'm pretty OK with that, you know?

By Sean Gregory / Saint-Denis, France

Why Swimmer Alex Walsh Was Disqualified

She made an inappropriate turn from backstroke to breaststroke, according to USA Swimming

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Two Meteor Showers Will Flash Across the Sky in Late July

The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. It will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids.

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Why We Call July's Full Moon a Buck Moon

The full moon will be visible throughout the weekend, from Friday night up until Monday morning.

By Chantelle Lee

‘Apex’ Stegosaurus Fossil Sells for Record $44.6M at Auction

Sotheby’s said the anonymous buyer is American and intends to look into loaning the fossil to an institution in the U.S.

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Owner of Massive Gator Sues State Agency

An upstate New York man whose 750-pound alligator was seized is suing the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

By CAROLYN THOMPSON / AP

Winston, Gorilla at San Diego Zoo, Dies

The park said Winston was euthanized Saturday after veterinarians determined his condition was declining.

By Associated Press

Scientists Have Confirmed a Cave on the Moon that Could be Used to Shelter Future Explorers

The pit, like the more than 200 others discovered up there, was created by the collapse of a lava tube.

By MARCIA DUNN / AP

How to Survive a Shark Encounter

After multiple shark attacks in the past few months, a shark expert shares with TIME what to do in the event you spot a shark in the water.

By Rebecca Schneid

Separating Truth From Fiction in Fly Me to the Moon

TIME talked to historians about the true story behind the themes explored in Hollywood's new space race movie, 'Fly Me to the Moon.'

By Olivia B. Waxman

The History of Shark Week

This year marks the 36th anniversary of Shark Week. Here’s everything you need to know about the beloved weeklong event.

By Chantelle Lee

Crew of NASA's Earthbound Simulated Mars Habitat Emerge After a Year

The crew of a NASA mission to Mars emerged from their craft after a yearlong voyage that never left Earth.

By BRIAN P. D. HANNON — AP

Beryl Signals Impact of Climate Change

Hurricane Beryl became the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever in the Atlantic. Experts say climate change is impacting extreme weather.

By Chantelle Lee

What to Know About Beach Closures Across U.S.

High bacteria levels might throw a wrench in your holiday plans. Here are the risks and how to stay safe.

By Chad de Guzman

Scientists Are Still Trying to Figure Out How to Kill Invasive Spotted Lanternflies

Scientists have been researching the best method for killing spotted lanternflies, and they may have gotten some new leads this year through the insects' attraction to vibrations.

By Solcyré Burga
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