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The good news: we have a highly-detailed digital template for how to rebuild.

The Notre Dame fire was devastating, but these 3D scans offer hope for its restoration.

“We are heartbroken for the French people and those around the world for whom Notre Dame is a symbol of hope,” Cook said.

Apple is pledging to assist in the rebuilding efforts of Notre-Dame after the historic cathedral took damage from a massive fire on Monday.

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Researchers are beginning to understand the ways in which viruses strategically manipulate and cooperate with one another.

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The Earth travels around the sun, completing a full orbit every year. But what would happen if Earth’s travel pattern shifted? What if it sent us careening towards the sun?

Suspended Animation

A new study found that 14% of people report a memory from age one or below. They’re likely fictitious.

By Mayukh Saha

A part of growing up is becoming aware of changes. Have you ever wondered how your neighborhood completely changes when you are walking down those familiar streets ten to fifteen years later? Now, imagine if you lived in a place surrounded with trees and found all of them have vanished when you returned from a trip? That is what happens when we have rampant deforestation taking place all over the world. We are aware of the problem, but few countries are taking any step towards it. That’s why we need to step up as individuals and make a change.

Enter award-winning photojournalist Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado and his wife Lélia Deluiz Wanick Salgado.

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