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Updates on the coronavirus pandemic
You can now hear rainforest sounds worldwide—here's why that matters
Heart problems after vaccinations are very rare—and often resolve quickly
Despite massive effort, spotted owl populations at an all-time low
Chariot racing was the NASCAR of ancient Rome
Humans are creating hot spots where bats could transmit zoonotic diseases
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Why ‘tiny forests’ are popping up in big cities
Why ‘tiny forests’ are popping up in big cities
Why pregnant women in India still are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
Why pregnant women in India still are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
Whales don’t spray water from their blowholes and other myths, debunked
Whales don’t spray water from their blowholes and other myths, debunked

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Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

    Gordon Ramsay is on an all-action adventure as he dives, fishes, forages and leaps out of helicopters in search of the world’s most incredible food. New episodes Sundays at 9/8c.
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    Explore Alaska’s Wild Wonders
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    Latest Stories

    Go wild (and skip the crowds) at these 7 spectacular parks
    Is this Danish city the fairy-tale capital of the world?
    ‘Lake bagging’ is trending. What is it, and how can you do it safely?
    This Mexican community also celebrates Juneteenth
    Where can U.S. travelers go in Southern Europe now?
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    Olympic Training During a Pandemic
    In collaboration with ESPN, we follow an Olympic high jumper dead set on making it to the Tokyo Games this year—while also battling long-haul symptoms of COVID-19.
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    July 2021 Issue

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    How L.A.'s urban tree canopy reveals hidden inequities
    How L.A.'s urban tree canopy reveals hidden inequities
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    In This Issue

    The world is getting hotter. We must adapt to it equitably.
    See the fabulous fossils unearthed in a garbage dump
    Most new infectious diseases spill over from animals to humans
    Gold is a toxic lure in the world’s highest settlement
    My shark photo took over the internet, inspiring countless fakes and real awareness
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