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Animals
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- Stingrays recorded making sounds for the first time—but why?Stingrays recorded making sounds for the first time—but why?
- Tigers have nearly tripled in Nepal, but at what cost?Tigers have nearly tripled in Nepal, but at what cost?
Environment
- Nuclear fusion powers stars. Could it one day electrify Earth?Nuclear fusion powers stars. Could it one day electrify Earth?
- Can food crops grow in the dark? Scientists are working out how.Can food crops grow in the dark? Scientists are working out how.
- Indonesia's giant capital city is sinking. Can it be saved?Indonesia's giant capital city is sinking. Can it be saved?
- No state is losing land like Louisiana. None has a bolder plan.No state is losing land like Louisiana. None has a bolder plan.
- Rising seas threaten the Gullah Geechee. They're fighting back.Rising seas threaten the Gullah Geechee. They're fighting back.
- Can restoring mangroves protect Miami from rising seas?Can restoring mangroves protect Miami from rising seas?
- Venice's plan to save the city may also destroy its fragile lagoonsVenice's plan to save the city may also destroy its fragile lagoons
- How one photographer and his farm survived Portugal’s wildfiresHow one photographer and his farm survived Portugal’s wildfires
- Drought threatens Italy’s rice crops—and its beloved risottoDrought threatens Italy’s rice crops—and its beloved risotto
- Increasingly heavy farm equipment is crushing fertile soilsIncreasingly heavy farm equipment is crushing fertile soils
- The key to protecting Yosemite’s sequoias from wildfires? More fireThe key to protecting Yosemite’s sequoias from wildfires? More fire
History & Culture
- This tomb held the treasures of Greece's 'Griffin Warrior'This tomb held the treasures of Greece's 'Griffin Warrior'
- Who wrote the Dead Sea scrolls? Science may have the answerWho wrote the Dead Sea scrolls? Science may have the answer
- Why Partition still casts a long shadow over India and PakistanWhy Partition still casts a long shadow over India and Pakistan
- Life, both big and small, returns to NYC’s 500 miles of coastlineLife, both big and small, returns to NYC’s 500 miles of coastline
- How the 'wickedest city on Earth' was sunk by an earthquakeHow the 'wickedest city on Earth' was sunk by an earthquake
- What is the Islamic New Year—and how is it celebrated?What is the Islamic New Year—and how is it celebrated?
Science
- Humans are not prepared for a pandemic caused by fungiHumans are not prepared for a pandemic caused by fungi
- How helicopters are shaking up the hunt for life on MarsHow helicopters are shaking up the hunt for life on Mars
- Iceland eruption may be the start of decades of volcanic activityIceland eruption may be the start of decades of volcanic activity
- COVID rebounds aren't definitively linked to PaxlovidCOVID rebounds aren't definitively linked to Paxlovid
- How multiple COVID-19 infections can harm the bodyHow multiple COVID-19 infections can harm the body
Travel
- Uncover the natural, the unexpected, and the awe-inspiring in Maine
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