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Animals
- These ‘romantic’ lizards are targets for wildlife traffickingThese ‘romantic’ lizards are targets for wildlife trafficking
- Morocco has 3 million stray dogs. Meet the people trying to help.Morocco has 3 million stray dogs. Meet the people trying to help.
- Whales eat three times more than previously thoughtWhales eat three times more than previously thought
- New clues may explain mysterious origin of the Falklands wolfNew clues may explain mysterious origin of the Falklands wolf
Environment
- Will the COP26 global deforestation pledge save forests?Will the COP26 global deforestation pledge save forests?
- Short-term warming could be slowed by COP26 methane pledgeShort-term warming could be slowed by COP26 methane pledge
- Photos show a climate change crisis unfolding—and hope for the futurePhotos show a climate change crisis unfolding—and hope for the future
- What’s at stake at COP26—the crucial global climate summitWhat’s at stake at COP26—the crucial global climate summit
- The world is still falling short of meeting its climate goalsThe world is still falling short of meeting its climate goals
- Timber salvaged from New York City buildings reveals ancient climateTimber salvaged from New York City buildings reveals ancient climate
- This 50-year project is tracking the Cascades' melting glaciersThis 50-year project is tracking the Cascades' melting glaciers
- Weather disaster deaths are lower—will warming undo that trend?Weather disaster deaths are lower—will warming undo that trend?
- Mapping Southern California’s history of oil extraction and spillsMapping Southern California’s history of oil extraction and spills
History & Culture
- These 3,000-year-old giants watched over the cemeteries of SardiniaThese 3,000-year-old giants watched over the cemeteries of Sardinia
- 5 ways Jacques Cousteau pushed to protect the planet5 ways Jacques Cousteau pushed to protect the planet
- Vlad the Impaler was an inspiration for Count DraculaVlad the Impaler was an inspiration for Count Dracula
- Diwali is India’s most important holiday—and a celebration of good over evilDiwali is India’s most important holiday—and a celebration of good over evil
- The sinister motive that brought camels to the American WestThe sinister motive that brought camels to the American West
Science
- How antivirals may change the course of the pandemicHow antivirals may change the course of the pandemic
- Ancient child’s bones deepen mystery of enigmatic human relativeAncient child’s bones deepen mystery of enigmatic human relative
- Innovative new blood tests could detect cancers earlyInnovative new blood tests could detect cancers early
- An offshoot of the Delta variant is rising in the U.K.An offshoot of the Delta variant is rising in the U.K.
Travel
- Why Glasgow is Scotland’s most exciting city right nowWhy Glasgow is Scotland’s most exciting city right now
- 5 pandemic tech innovations that will change travel forever5 pandemic tech innovations that will change travel forever
- The surprising history of America’s ‘pick-your-own’ farmsThe surprising history of America’s ‘pick-your-own’ farms
- Experience 60,000 years of culture in Victoria, Australia
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