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Now that’s some aged cheese: Researchers say world’s oldest known solid cheese found in an Egyptian tomb

Alas, there were no crackers. The world’s oldest known cheese was found in an Egyptian tomb that dates back to the 13th century BC.

Pass the grated cheese: MIT researchers uncover major spaghetti findings

MIT researchers have discovered a way to break uncooked spaghetti noodles in two. Stop smirking — they say the breakthrough could have implications far beyond the kitchen.

NASA spacecraft hurtles toward the sun

The Parker Solar Probe has embarked on a mission that scientists have been dreaming of since the Sputnik era.

NASA spacecraft hurtles toward the sun

The Parker Solar Probe has embarked on a mission that scientists have been dreaming of since the Sputnik era.

Technical problem delays flight to sun

The launch countdown was halted with just one-minute, 55 seconds remaining, keeping the Delta IV rocket on its pad.

Last-minute technical problem delays NASA’s flight to sun

The early morning launch countdown was halted with just one-minute, 55 seconds remaining, keeping the Delta IV rocket on its pad with the Parker Solar Probe.