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Animals
- In Patagonia, penguins are changing how pumas liveIn Patagonia, penguins are changing how pumas live
- Orcas and dolphins team up to hunt in possible scientific firstOrcas and dolphins team up to hunt in possible scientific first
- The man who helped change the fate of Africa's elephantsThe man who helped change the fate of Africa's elephants
Environment
- A year after L.A.'s wildfires, survivors share their storiesA year after L.A.'s wildfires, survivors share their stories
- Here's how plastics experts decorate for the holidaysHere's how plastics experts decorate for the holidays
- What happens when a country loses most of its lakes?What happens when a country loses most of its lakes?
- Sharks are thriving in some marine parks—but not others. Why?Sharks are thriving in some marine parks—but not others. Why?
- Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?
- Why hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerousWhy hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerous
- In 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet EarthIn 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet Earth
- Farmers in Brazil are restoring biodiversity to grow resilient crops
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Farmers in Brazil are restoring biodiversity to grow resilient crops
History & Culture
- The forgotten Egyptian queen who dared to make herself pharaohThe forgotten Egyptian queen who dared to make herself pharaoh
- Was Biblical villain King Herod really a murderous tyrant?Was Biblical villain King Herod really a murderous tyrant?
- What happened to the Ark of the Covenant? Here’s what we know.What happened to the Ark of the Covenant? Here’s what we know.
Science
- The global hunt to unlock the healing powers of … poopThe global hunt to unlock the healing powers of … poop
- In the ocean's 'twilight zone,' new species await discoveryIn the ocean's 'twilight zone,' new species await discovery
- The biggest scientific breakthroughs of the last 25 yearsThe biggest scientific breakthroughs of the last 25 years
- These plants can heat themselves up—scientists finally know whyThese plants can heat themselves up—scientists finally know why
Travel
- This region could be the UK's next great food break—here's whyThis region could be the UK's next great food break—here's why
- A calendar of New Year celebrations around the worldA calendar of New Year celebrations around the world
- How to see the best red rock formations—without the crowdsHow to see the best red rock formations—without the crowds
- Rotisserie chicken and 10 more of the biggest food trends for 2026Rotisserie chicken and 10 more of the biggest food trends for 2026
