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Animals
- These birds help humans find honey. But it’s rare—and getting rarer.These birds help humans find honey. But it’s rare—and getting rarer.
- What lurks beneath the surface of these forest pools?What lurks beneath the surface of these forest pools?
- Males evolve better weapons, females have bigger brainsMales evolve better weapons, females have bigger brains
- Everything you think you know about spiders is wrongEverything you think you know about spiders is wrong
- Sharks are still being killed at high rates—despite bans on finningSharks are still being killed at high rates—despite bans on finning
Environment
- Enjoy it while it lasts—snowy winters are getting rarerEnjoy it while it lasts—snowy winters are getting rarer
- What lurks beneath the surface of these forest pools?What lurks beneath the surface of these forest pools?
- Why cold weather doesn’t mean climate change is fakeWhy cold weather doesn’t mean climate change is fake
- Lithium batteries power your world. Here's how they work.Lithium batteries power your world. Here's how they work.
- 2023 was our hottest year yet. What other milestones did we reach?2023 was our hottest year yet. What other milestones did we reach?
- Japan spent decades making itself earthquake resilient. Here's how.Japan spent decades making itself earthquake resilient. Here's how.
- The fungus in 'The Last of Us' is real—and it's expensiveThe fungus in 'The Last of Us' is real—and it's expensive
- What does Santa have to do with … psychedelic mushrooms?What does Santa have to do with … psychedelic mushrooms?
- Cobalt powers our lives. What is it—and why is it so controversial?Cobalt powers our lives. What is it—and why is it so controversial?
History & Culture
- When men's fashion had a revolution—in medieval timesWhen men's fashion had a revolution—in medieval times
- A glass revolution is underway. Spoiler: it bends and bouncesA glass revolution is underway. Spoiler: it bends and bounces
- See the U.S. fertility rate shift lower—and parents become olderSee the U.S. fertility rate shift lower—and parents become older
- When MLK met Malcom X—the story behind an iconic imageWhen MLK met Malcom X—the story behind an iconic image
Science
- Iceland's eruptions quiet down—but the end likely isn't nearIceland's eruptions quiet down—but the end likely isn't near
- A glass revolution is underway. Spoiler: it bends and bouncesA glass revolution is underway. Spoiler: it bends and bounces
- See the U.S. fertility rate shift lower—and parents become olderSee the U.S. fertility rate shift lower—and parents become older
- Why are so many adult women being diagnosed with ADHD?Why are so many adult women being diagnosed with ADHD?
- We finally know the cause of severe morning sicknessWe finally know the cause of severe morning sickness
Travel
- A two-wheeled culinary adventure through Emilia-Romagna, ItalyA two-wheeled culinary adventure through Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- 6 cycling experts share their favourite destinations in Europe
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