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Animals
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- Why bats are the real superheroes of the animal worldWhy bats are the real superheroes of the animal world
- Domestic horses' mysterious origins may finally be revealedDomestic horses' mysterious origins may finally be revealed
Environment
- The world is still falling short of meeting its climate goalsThe world is still falling short of meeting its climate goals
- Timber salvaged from New York City buildings reveals ancient climateTimber salvaged from New York City buildings reveals ancient climate
- This 50-year project is tracking the Cascades' melting glaciersThis 50-year project is tracking the Cascades' melting glaciers
- Weather disaster deaths are lower—will warming undo that trend?Weather disaster deaths are lower—will warming undo that trend?
- Mapping Southern California’s history of oil extraction and spillsMapping Southern California’s history of oil extraction and spills
- How climate models got so accurate they earned a Nobel PrizeHow climate models got so accurate they earned a Nobel Prize
- Exploring an epic Colorado river during record-breaking droughtExploring an epic Colorado river during record-breaking drought
- Why California is still drilling for oil despite ambitious climate goalsWhy California is still drilling for oil despite ambitious climate goals
- Bizarre mangrove forest offers clues to future sea level riseBizarre mangrove forest offers clues to future sea level rise
History & Culture
- The sinister motive that brought camels to the American WestThe sinister motive that brought camels to the American West
- Ancient solar storm pinpoints Viking settlement in AmericasAncient solar storm pinpoints Viking settlement in Americas
- From LGBT to LGBTQIA+: The evolving recognition of identityFrom LGBT to LGBTQIA+: The evolving recognition of identity
- Residents take on ‘food apartheid’ in Chicago’s South SideResidents take on ‘food apartheid’ in Chicago’s South Side
- The Silos Apocalypse revealed the fears of medieval SpainThe Silos Apocalypse revealed the fears of medieval Spain
Science
- FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11Here’s the latest news on COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
- FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
- What to expect with COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11What to expect with COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11
- Deepest earthquake ever detected struck 467 miles beneath JapanDeepest earthquake ever detected struck 467 miles beneath Japan
- Signs of an extreme planet found in another galaxySigns of an extreme planet found in another galaxy
Travel
- Here’s why scientists are studying Maine’s vibrant tide poolsHere’s why scientists are studying Maine’s vibrant tide pools
- Can UNESCO status save the world’s oldest mummies?Can UNESCO status save the world’s oldest mummies?