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Animals
- Bison came to Catalina for a movie 100 years ago. What’s next?Bison came to Catalina for a movie 100 years ago. What’s next?
- 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
Environment
- What is wind chill, and how does it affect your body?What is wind chill, and how does it affect your body?
- This African lake may literally explode—and millions are at riskThis African lake may literally explode—and millions are at risk
- This destructive fishing style doesn't just harm marine lifeThis destructive fishing style doesn't just harm marine life
- 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
History & Culture
- Why did these monks in Japan choose to mummify themselves?Why did these monks in Japan choose to mummify themselves?
- Haunting photos reveal the fate of missing Arctic balloonistsHaunting photos reveal the fate of missing Arctic balloonists
- Teen girls are spreading new words faster than everTeen girls are spreading new words faster than ever
- 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
Science
- Why your dog helps you relax more than your friends doWhy your dog helps you relax more than your friends do
- Your detox might do more harm than good to your bodyYour detox might do more harm than good to your body
- 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
Travel
- Seeking the thrill of wild skating? Try these 7 frozen destinationsSeeking the thrill of wild skating? Try these 7 frozen destinations
- Jonathan Gregson on witnessing Uganda's wallowing hipposJonathan Gregson on witnessing Uganda's wallowing hippos