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Found innocent after wrongful convictions, these people are the ultimate argument against the death penalty, says the photographer who profiled them.
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The colorful ‘train ladies’ of Ukraine
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Animals
- A black-footed ferret has been cloned, a first for a U.S. endangered speciesA black-footed ferret has been cloned, a first for a U.S. endangered species
- Grizzlies are coming back. But can we make room for them?Grizzlies are coming back. But can we make room for them?
- The world’s biggest owl is endangered—but it’s not too late to save itThe world’s biggest owl is endangered—but it’s not too late to save it
- Lasers, cannons, effigies: The surprising science of shooing vultures awayLasers, cannons, effigies: The surprising science of shooing vultures away
- Echolocation is nature’s built-in sonar. Here’s how it works.Echolocation is nature’s built-in sonar. Here’s how it works.
- How the world’s largest rhino population dropped by 70 percent—in a decadeHow the world’s largest rhino population dropped by 70 percent—in a decade
- Pets are helping us cope during the pandemic—but that may be stressing them outPets are helping us cope during the pandemic—but that may be stressing them out
- New chameleon species may be world’s smallest reptileNew chameleon species may be world’s smallest reptile
- Appalachian snake handlers put their faith in God—and increasingly, doctorsAppalachian snake handlers put their faith in God—and increasingly, doctors
- Human-hippo conflicts are exploding in this pristine patch of KenyaHuman-hippo conflicts are exploding in this pristine patch of Kenya
- Test drilling for oil and gas begins in Namibia’s Okavango regionTest drilling for oil and gas begins in Namibia’s Okavango region
Environment
- Same force behind Texas deep freeze could drive prolonged heat wavesSame force behind Texas deep freeze could drive prolonged heat waves
- This in-demand plant is evolving to hide from its predator—humansThis in-demand plant is evolving to hide from its predator—humans
- These widely used insecticides may be a threat to mammals tooThese widely used insecticides may be a threat to mammals too
- Oil drilling on sensitive New Mexico public lands puts drinking water, rare caves at riskOil drilling on sensitive New Mexico public lands puts drinking water, rare caves at risk
- The world’s wetlands are slipping away. This vibrant sanctuary underscores the stakes.The world’s wetlands are slipping away. This vibrant sanctuary underscores the stakes.
- This single number could reshape our climate futureThis single number could reshape our climate future
- The U.S. commits to tripling its protected lands. Here’s how it could be done.The U.S. commits to tripling its protected lands. Here’s how it could be done.
- These 6 numbers define the climate challenge in a changing U.S.These 6 numbers define the climate challenge in a changing U.S.
- Sacred Native American land to be traded to a foreign mining giantSacred Native American land to be traded to a foreign mining giant
- Biden expected to reverse Trump’s order to shrink Utah national monumentsBiden expected to reverse Trump’s order to shrink Utah national monuments
History & Culture
- Sentenced to death, but innocent: These are stories of justice gone wrong.Sentenced to death, but innocent: These are stories of justice gone wrong.
- 3-ton parts of Stonehenge may have been carried from earlier monuments3-ton parts of Stonehenge may have been carried from earlier monuments
- How ancient astronomy mixed science with mythology, Video StoryHow ancient astronomy mixed science with mythology
- This ivory relic reveals the colonial power dynamic between Benin and PortugalThis ivory relic reveals the colonial power dynamic between Benin and Portugal
- Reconstruction offered a glimpse of equality for Black Americans. Why did it fail?Reconstruction offered a glimpse of equality for Black Americans. Why did it fail?
- Old-fashioned images evoke the complicated history of Black military serviceOld-fashioned images evoke the complicated history of Black military service
- This ruthless African king knew Rome was for sale. He bought itThis ruthless African king knew Rome was for sale. He bought it
- What's next for these transgender asylum seekers stranded in Mexico?What's next for these transgender asylum seekers stranded in Mexico?
- Trouble lurks for Afghanistan’s beloved ‘goat grabbing’ national sportTrouble lurks for Afghanistan’s beloved ‘goat grabbing’ national sport
- The origins of the filibuster—and how it came to exasperate the U.S. SenateThe origins of the filibuster—and how it came to exasperate the U.S. Senate
- Why this famed Anglo-Saxon ship burial was likely the last of its kindWhy this famed Anglo-Saxon ship burial was likely the last of its kind
Science
- Success! NASA’s Perseverance rover has just landed on Mars
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Success! NASA’s Perseverance rover has just landed on Mars - Watch as NASA attempts a daring Mars rover landing
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Watch as NASA attempts a daring Mars rover landing - Million-year-old mammoth teeth yield world's oldest DNAMillion-year-old mammoth teeth yield world's oldest DNA
- Why mapping Mars completely changed how we see it, Video StoryWhy mapping Mars completely changed how we see it
- How these feuding map-makers shaped our fascination with Mars, Video Story
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How these feuding map-makers shaped our fascination with Mars - U.S. has secured 200 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccinesU.S. has secured 200 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines
- Earth’s mountains may have mysteriously stopped growing for a billion yearsEarth’s mountains may have mysteriously stopped growing for a billion years
- After you get a COVID-19 vaccine, what can you do safely?After you get a COVID-19 vaccine, what can you do safely?As more people are fully vaccinated, certain activities will become less risky, but experts still recommend holding on to precautions for the near future.
- Mount Everest is more than two feet taller, China and Nepal announceMount Everest is more than two feet taller, China and Nepal announce
- Much of America's seafood comes through this city. Here's how it controlled COVID-19.Much of America's seafood comes through this city. Here's how it controlled COVID-19.
- Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant? Here's what experts say.Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant? Here's what experts say.
Travel
- Why this salty Massachusetts coastal town hooks artistsWhy this salty Massachusetts coastal town hooks artists
- Families are leading a new wave for Black travelersFamilies are leading a new wave for Black travelers
- Winter is prime time for watching bald eagles—here’s howWinter is prime time for watching bald eagles—here’s how
- As Lunar New Year approaches, many Asians worry about future journeysAs Lunar New Year approaches, many Asians worry about future journeys
- Want dreamy winter photos? Take to the air with a droneWant dreamy winter photos? Take to the air with a drone
- These World’s Fair sites reveal a history of segregationThese World’s Fair sites reveal a history of segregation
- Stereotypes have fueled a tourism boom in Europe’s icy North. Can things change?Stereotypes have fueled a tourism boom in Europe’s icy North. Can things change?
- The next great whiskey trail is not where you think it isThe next great whiskey trail is not where you think it is
- Parisians want to recover a legendary river now buried under concreteParisians want to recover a legendary river now buried under concrete
- Singapore’s iconic, but endangered, street food now has UNESCO statusSingapore’s iconic, but endangered, street food now has UNESCO status
- This country is where you can find some of the world’s rarest animalsThis country is where you can find some of the world’s rarest animals