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Animals
- SeaWorld violated the Animal Welfare Act. Why is it still open?SeaWorld violated the Animal Welfare Act. Why is it still open?
- Vengeance or playtime? Why orcas are attacking boatsVengeance or playtime? Why orcas are attacking boats
- These deep-sea animals are new to science—and already at riskThese deep-sea animals are new to science—and already at risk
- Wildlife crime is a national security issue. DHS is on the case.Wildlife crime is a national security issue. DHS is on the case.
- World’s first ultrasounds of wild manta rays reveal a troubling truthWorld’s first ultrasounds of wild manta rays reveal a troubling truth
- Turns out that huge spider invading the U.S. is incredibly ... shy?Turns out that huge spider invading the U.S. is incredibly ... shy?
- Inside the Wisconsin reimbursement policy for dogs killed by wolvesInside the Wisconsin reimbursement policy for dogs killed by wolves
- From forest to table: Inside the world’s 'bushmeat' problemFrom forest to table: Inside the world’s 'bushmeat' problem
- Meet Chonkosaurus, the internet’s famous snapping turtleMeet Chonkosaurus, the internet’s famous snapping turtle
- Everyone wants to buy a Savannah cat—but should they?Everyone wants to buy a Savannah cat—but should they?
Environment
- Japan poised to release nuclear wastewater into the PacificJapan poised to release nuclear wastewater into the Pacific
- Why taking a cold dip on a hot day could be deadlyWhy taking a cold dip on a hot day could be deadly
- California’s epic superbloom is here. Don’t ruin it.California’s epic superbloom is here. Don’t ruin it.
- Microplastics are in our bodies. How much do they harm us?Microplastics are in our bodies. How much do they harm us?
- How a wild river became a national park—and sparked a movementHow a wild river became a national park—and sparked a movement
History & Culture
- Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? A brief history of the holidayWhy do we celebrate Memorial Day? A brief history of the holiday
- 'World’s worst shipwreck' was bloodier than we thought'World’s worst shipwreck' was bloodier than we thought
- England was born on this battlefield. Why can’t we find it?England was born on this battlefield. Why can’t we find it?
- She founded an Afghan girls school. Now she runs it in exile.She founded an Afghan girls school. Now she runs it in exile.
- Titanic was found during secret Cold War Navy missionTitanic was found during secret Cold War Navy mission
- These ancient Roman tablets may have more secrets to revealThese ancient Roman tablets may have more secrets to reveal
- Swastika Mountain needed a new name. Here’s how it got one.Swastika Mountain needed a new name. Here’s how it got one.
- From forest to table: Inside the world’s 'bushmeat' problemFrom forest to table: Inside the world’s 'bushmeat' problem
- The ‘Ellis Island of the West’ was built to keep Asians outThe ‘Ellis Island of the West’ was built to keep Asians out
Science
- Raging river and frost-tipped dunes reveal watery history on MarsRaging river and frost-tipped dunes reveal watery history on Mars
- The end of cervical cancer? It might be within reach.The end of cervical cancer? It might be within reach.
- How a poor gel manicure can lead to lifelong health issuesHow a poor gel manicure can lead to lifelong health issues
- Are you a stress eater? Here’s how to retrain your brain.Are you a stress eater? Here’s how to retrain your brain.
- Early spinosaur bones reveal the rise of a dinosaur dynastyEarly spinosaur bones reveal the rise of a dinosaur dynasty
- Did early humans interbreed with a ‘ghost’ population?Did early humans interbreed with a ‘ghost’ population?
- An overdose drug shows promise for long COVID patientsAn overdose drug shows promise for long COVID patients
- Why the northern lights are showing up in unexpected placesWhy the northern lights are showing up in unexpected places
- From Farming to Healthcare: innovative technologies that are improving lives
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Travel
- Canada's greatest natural wonders: what not to missCanada's greatest natural wonders: what not to miss
- 5 new things to do for families on the British coast5 new things to do for families on the British coast
- Ontario’s captivating, can’t-look-away waterways
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- Carthage was Rome’s greatest rival. Go see its side of the story.Carthage was Rome’s greatest rival. Go see its side of the story.