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Animals
- This frog mysteriously re-evolved a full set of teethThis frog mysteriously re-evolved a full set of teeth
- These ‘romantic’ lizards are targets for wildlife traffickingThese ‘romantic’ lizards are targets for wildlife trafficking
- Morocco has 3 million stray dogs. Meet the people trying to help.Morocco has 3 million stray dogs. Meet the people trying to help.
- Whales eat three times more than previously thoughtWhales eat three times more than previously thought
Environment
- India bets its energy future on solar—in ways both small and bigIndia bets its energy future on solar—in ways both small and big
- As the EU targets cuts in emissions, this country has a coal problemAs the EU targets cuts in emissions, this country has a coal problem
- Will the COP26 global deforestation pledge save forests?Will the COP26 global deforestation pledge save forests?
- Short-term warming could be slowed by COP26 methane pledgeShort-term warming could be slowed by COP26 methane pledge
- Mangroves' crucial role in protecting Hong Kong's coasts
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- What’s at stake at COP26—the crucial global climate summitWhat’s at stake at COP26—the crucial global climate summit
- 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
History & Culture
- Southwestern China harbors one of the last vaults of biodiversitySouthwestern China harbors one of the last vaults of biodiversity
- These 3,000-year-old giants watched over the cemeteries of SardiniaThese 3,000-year-old giants watched over the cemeteries of Sardinia
- 5 ways Jacques Cousteau pushed to protect the planet5 ways Jacques Cousteau pushed to protect the planet
- Vlad the Impaler was an inspiration for Count DraculaVlad the Impaler was an inspiration for Count Dracula
- Diwali is India’s most important holiday—and a celebration of good over evilDiwali is India’s most important holiday—and a celebration of good over evil
Science
- The controversial sale of 'Big John,' the world's largest TriceratopsThe controversial sale of 'Big John,' the world's largest Triceratops
- How antivirals may change the course of the pandemicHow antivirals may change the course of the pandemic
- Ancient child’s bones deepen mystery of enigmatic human relativeAncient child’s bones deepen mystery of enigmatic human relative
- Innovative new blood tests could detect cancers earlyInnovative new blood tests could detect cancers early
- An offshoot of the Delta variant is rising in the U.K.An offshoot of the Delta variant is rising in the U.K.
Travel
- Uncovering Native history in Badlands National ParkUncovering Native history in Badlands National Park
- These Greek ‘masterpieces‘ are actually clever copiesThese Greek ‘masterpieces‘ are actually clever copies
- A road trip in Burgundy reveals far more than fine wineA road trip in Burgundy reveals far more than fine wine
- In L.A.’s Koreatown, travelers find a ‘second Seoul’
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