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- These endangered macaques are used for entertainingThese endangered macaques are used for entertaining
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Environment
- See the otherworldly beauty of Earth’s polar regionsSee the otherworldly beauty of Earth’s polar regions
- Hurricanes are escalating more quickly than ever. Here’s why.Hurricanes are escalating more quickly than ever. Here’s why.
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- A tsunami could destroy this town. Why isn’t everyone leaving?A tsunami could destroy this town. Why isn’t everyone leaving?
- Could billions of oysters protect us from the next big storm?Could billions of oysters protect us from the next big storm?
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- Can we put carbon back where we found it? It just might work.Can we put carbon back where we found it? It just might work.
- How wildfire smoke infiltrates your home—and how to get rid of itHow wildfire smoke infiltrates your home—and how to get rid of it
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History & Culture
- Does this ‘secret room’ contain Michelangelo’s lost artwork?
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Does this ‘secret room’ contain Michelangelo’s lost artwork? - She was Genghis Khan’s wife—and made the Mongol Empire possibleShe was Genghis Khan’s wife—and made the Mongol Empire possible
- This all-Hispanic Army unit fought in the Korean WarThis all-Hispanic Army unit fought in the Korean War
- See Spain’s fabled Alhambra as few have ever beforeSee Spain’s fabled Alhambra as few have ever before
Science
- Iceland bracing for unprecedented volcanic eruptionIceland bracing for unprecedented volcanic eruption
- COVID-19 can ruin your sleep in many different ways—here's whyCOVID-19 can ruin your sleep in many different ways—here's why
- Here's who is affected by new guidance on lung cancer screeningHere's who is affected by new guidance on lung cancer screening
Travel
- Searching for Paul Bunyan—and the truth behind the legendSearching for Paul Bunyan—and the truth behind the legend
- Where to eat in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's multilayered capitalWhere to eat in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's multilayered capital
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