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Animals
- Inside the race to save West Africa’s endangered lionsInside the race to save West Africa’s endangered lions
- Enormous stingray sets world record for largest freshwater fishEnormous stingray sets world record for largest freshwater fish
- Why this newly found polar bear population is so specialWhy this newly found polar bear population is so special
- These animals have surprising mating and parenting habitsThese animals have surprising mating and parenting habits
- Happy the elephant is not a person, New York’s highest court rulesHappy the elephant is not a person, New York’s highest court rules
- Why are armadillos expanding further into the U.S.?Why are armadillos expanding further into the U.S.?
- Monarchs may be doing better than thought, study suggestsMonarchs may be doing better than thought, study suggests
- Goats may help prevent wildfires in California as drought worsensGoats may help prevent wildfires in California as drought worsens
Environment
- Historic Yellowstone flooding brings renewal despite destructionHistoric Yellowstone flooding brings renewal despite destruction
- What is a carbon footprint—and how to measure yoursWhat is a carbon footprint—and how to measure yours
- Thai fishermen and restaurants team up for sustainability
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Thai fishermen and restaurants team up for sustainability - Humanity is leaving an irreversible imprint on Earth's rocksHumanity is leaving an irreversible imprint on Earth's rocks
- Simulating 200 mph hurricanes to make storm-resistant homesSimulating 200 mph hurricanes to make storm-resistant homes
- Scotland’s ‘Great Wood’: Was the legendary forest real?Scotland’s ‘Great Wood’: Was the legendary forest real?
- Five thirsty foods―and how Australia can keep growing them, Video Story
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Five thirsty foods―and how Australia can keep growing them - Their homes are sinking fast. Can their community survive?Their homes are sinking fast. Can their community survive?
- Humpback whales face a major setback from climate changeHumpback whales face a major setback from climate change
- The Queen owns Britain's seabed. That's hindering conservation.The Queen owns Britain's seabed. That's hindering conservation.
History & Culture
- How the Declaration of Independence wooed Americans from BritainHow the Declaration of Independence wooed Americans from Britain
- The great hunt for the world's first LGBTQ archiveThe great hunt for the world's first LGBTQ archive
- Stolen a century ago, Bruce’s Beach has finally been returnedStolen a century ago, Bruce’s Beach has finally been returned
- ‘This is me, as I am’: Photographing my own gender transition‘This is me, as I am’: Photographing my own gender transition
- How historians are documenting the lives of transgender peopleHow historians are documenting the lives of transgender people
- The tumultuous history that led to the landmark Roe v. Wade rulingThe tumultuous history that led to the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling
- This seventh-century Maya city was a glorious center of powerThis seventh-century Maya city was a glorious center of power
- Title IX at 50: How the U.S. law transformed education for womenTitle IX at 50: How the U.S. law transformed education for women
- Kenya wants its treasures back. Replicas could spur their returnKenya wants its treasures back. Replicas could spur their return
- The unsung history of HBCUs and their distinguished alumniThe unsung history of HBCUs and their distinguished alumni
Science
- Young adults are volunteering to get COVID-19—for scienceYoung adults are volunteering to get COVID-19—for science
- Why a placebo can work—even when you know it's fakeWhy a placebo can work—even when you know it's fake
- Biggest bacterium ever found shakes our view of microbial lifeBiggest bacterium ever found shakes our view of microbial life
- Fossil-finding ants amass huge haul of ancient creaturesFossil-finding ants amass huge haul of ancient creatures
- Many women struggle to breastfeed. Scientists are starting to ask why.Many women struggle to breastfeed. Scientists are starting to ask why.
- See a rare alignment of all the planets in the night skySee a rare alignment of all the planets in the night sky
- The microbe behind the baby formula recall can be benign—or deadlyThe microbe behind the baby formula recall can be benign—or deadly
- How drugmakers come up with names like Viagra and LunestaHow drugmakers come up with names like Viagra and Lunesta
- New clues are revealing why exercise can keep the brain healthyNew clues are revealing why exercise can keep the brain healthy
- These beautiful landscapes hold secrets to the origins of lifeThese beautiful landscapes hold secrets to the origins of life
- From inflammation to depression, electricity is transforming medicineFrom inflammation to depression, electricity is transforming medicine
Travel
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Where to find epic adventure in Europe’s best small villages - Swoon over these romantic European villages
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Swoon over these romantic European villages - 6 European villages that tell hidden histories
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6 European villages that tell hidden histories - You can camp for free at these Swedish cabins
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You can camp for free at these Swedish cabins - Go beyond the beach at these inclusive coastal destinationsGo beyond the beach at these inclusive coastal destinations
- Ideas and tips for planning the ultimate camping adventureIdeas and tips for planning the ultimate camping adventure
- Why Dubliners celebrate Bloomsday, a uniquely Irish holidayWhy Dubliners celebrate Bloomsday, a uniquely Irish holiday
- These indie theaters shine a spotlight on Asian storiesThese indie theaters shine a spotlight on Asian stories