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Animals
- When lions eat livestock, relocation is common—but often deadlyWhen lions eat livestock, relocation is common—but often deadly
- Skeleton photos are getting a boost with the help of gelatinSkeleton photos are getting a boost with the help of gelatin
- Harp seal pups dying on beach as winter sea ice failsHarp seal pups dying on beach as winter sea ice fails
- More than 430 manatees have perished in 2021. Why are they dying?More than 430 manatees have perished in 2021. Why are they dying?
- Millions of cicadas will soon emerge in the U.S. Here’s why.Millions of cicadas will soon emerge in the U.S. Here’s why.
- Wildlife seizures are down—and an illicit trade boom may be comingWildlife seizures are down—and an illicit trade boom may be coming
Environment
- How Inuit avoid falling through thinning Arctic ice
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How Inuit avoid falling through thinning Arctic ice - Fungi are key to our survival. Are we doing enough to protect them?
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Fungi are key to our survival. Are we doing enough to protect them? - Oceans need protection now. A new blueprint may help countries reach their goals.
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Oceans need protection now. A new blueprint may help countries reach their goals. - First study of all Amazon greenhouse gases suggests the damaged forest is now worsening climate changeFirst study of all Amazon greenhouse gases suggests the damaged forest is now worsening climate change
- Fukushima’s tragic legacy—radioactive soil, ongoing leaks, and unanswered questionsFukushima’s tragic legacy—radioactive soil, ongoing leaks, and unanswered questions
- Sinking land and rising seas: the dual crises facing coastal communitiesSinking land and rising seas: the dual crises facing coastal communities
- New way to measure Antarctic snowfall helps predict the ice sheet’s survival
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New way to measure Antarctic snowfall helps predict the ice sheet’s survival - Planting trees helps fight climate change—but we need billions more seedlings
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Planting trees helps fight climate change—but we need billions more seedlings - Rivers and lakes are the most degraded ecosystems in the world. Can we save them?
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Rivers and lakes are the most degraded ecosystems in the world. Can we save them? - Solar panels and batteries on your home could help prevent the next grid disaster
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Solar panels and batteries on your home could help prevent the next grid disaster
History & Culture
- Remembering near-death dramas on a Russian space stationRemembering near-death dramas on a Russian space station
- This U.S. governor was impeached—for cracking down on the KKKThis U.S. governor was impeached—for cracking down on the KKK
- How a TV crew meticulously re-created Aretha Franklin’s extraordinary lifeHow a TV crew meticulously re-created Aretha Franklin’s extraordinary life
- This ancient festival is a celebration of springtime—and a brand new yearThis ancient festival is a celebration of springtime—and a brand new year
Science
- Eruption in Iceland may mark the start of decades of volcanic activityEruption in Iceland may mark the start of decades of volcanic activity
- In U.S. clinical trials, AstraZeneca vaccine appears safe—here's how it worksIn U.S. clinical trials, AstraZeneca vaccine appears safe—here's how it works
- U.S. study shows AstraZeneca’s vaccine is 79 percent effectiveU.S. study shows AstraZeneca’s vaccine is 79 percent effective
- Why your arm might be sore after getting a vaccineWhy your arm might be sore after getting a vaccine
- Shark-like fossil with manta 'wings' is unlike anything seen beforeShark-like fossil with manta 'wings' is unlike anything seen before
Travel
- Here are 10 places to discover Detroit’s storied Black historyHere are 10 places to discover Detroit’s storied Black history
- Where can you travel safely once you’ve had the COVID-19 vaccine?Where can you travel safely once you’ve had the COVID-19 vaccine?
- The long lost city of Tamão is hiding in plain sightThe long lost city of Tamão is hiding in plain sight