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The four-time Olympic gold medallist is the current 200m freestyle world record holder but has opted to step away after a ...

Visitors to Florida captured a manatee popping over a short break wall to grab a bite of grass from the marshy shoreline.

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Rainbow Springs State Park near Dunnellon in Marion County is a great place to go tubing and learn some history.

There's a world of hidden beaches across the U.S. that can make you feel like you've traveled far beyond the borders. From ...

Stanford mechanical engineer Renee Zhao is developing new devices to treat disease – like a tiny robot that can travel through the vascular system to shrink blood clots in the brain.

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There has been plenty of progress on the new Marshall Aquatic Center over the summer, ranging from the construction of ...

A new study shows bonnethead sharks reshape their skin with age, fine-tuning millions of scales for faster, stronger, and ...

A natural swimming hole offers fun and a break from the blazing Texas heat. No matter where you are in the state, you can ...

Discover Wimberley, Texas — a charming Hill Country town filled with swimming holes, art shops, scenic hikes, and homemade ...