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Animals
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- Why Idaho once parachuted beavers into the wildernessWhy Idaho once parachuted beavers into the wilderness
Environment
- How prescribed burns are protecting ancient sequoias from wildfiresHow prescribed burns are protecting ancient sequoias from wildfires
- Jane Goodall joins campaign to plant a trillion trees by 2030Jane Goodall joins campaign to plant a trillion trees by 2030
- How can the most endangered ecosystem in the world be saved?How can the most endangered ecosystem in the world be saved?
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- The ecologically priceless trees Italy is now protecting foreverThe ecologically priceless trees Italy is now protecting forever
- To keep the lights on, New Orleans’ grid needs to change—here’s howTo keep the lights on, New Orleans’ grid needs to change—here’s how
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History & Culture
- COVID-19 is now the deadliest pandemic in U.S. historyCOVID-19 is now the deadliest pandemic in U.S. history
- Congress moves to recognize first atomic bomb test’s survivorsCongress moves to recognize first atomic bomb test’s survivors
- How a pyramid rose from the ashes of a colossal volcanic eruptionHow a pyramid rose from the ashes of a colossal volcanic eruption
- Influx of Haitian migrants overwhelms Texas border authorities
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- Stories of Migration
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Science
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- Canary Islands volcano roars to life for first time in 50 yearsCanary Islands volcano roars to life for first time in 50 years
- Pfizer says its vaccine is highly effective in kids ages 5 to 11Pfizer says its vaccine is highly effective in kids ages 5 to 11
- Why you may not need a COVID-19 booster yet after allWhy you may not need a COVID-19 booster yet after all
Travel
- Discover the beauty of America’s Great Plains on footDiscover the beauty of America’s Great Plains on foot
- See Oklahoma through a Native lens at this new museumSee Oklahoma through a Native lens at this new museum
- Afghans look for new ways to share their culture far from homeAfghans look for new ways to share their culture far from home
- Minneapolis is a big wheel in the urban cycling movementMinneapolis is a big wheel in the urban cycling movement
- Why is Canada making it harder to go whale watching?Why is Canada making it harder to go whale watching?