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Animals
- World’s biggest, rarest ocean stingray tagged in the wildWorld’s biggest, rarest ocean stingray tagged in the wild
- Animal-friendly laws are gaining traction across the U.S.Animal-friendly laws are gaining traction across the U.S.
- COVID-19 is more widespread in animals than we thoughtCOVID-19 is more widespread in animals than we thought
- Cannibalism in animals is more common than you thinkCannibalism in animals is more common than you think
- What makes glass frogs transparent? The secret is in their blood.What makes glass frogs transparent? The secret is in their blood.
- How ‘Tiger King’ helped kill the industry it made famousHow ‘Tiger King’ helped kill the industry it made famous
Environment
- Here’s a better way to dispose of used cooking oilHere’s a better way to dispose of used cooking oil
- Wildlife on the move: from trafficking to rescue and rewilding, Video Story
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- This forgotten tech could solve the world’s palm oil problemThis forgotten tech could solve the world’s palm oil problem
- With Southeast Asia under threat against climate change, everyone can pitch in to help
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History & Culture
- These 3,000-year-old relics were torched and buried—but why?These 3,000-year-old relics were torched and buried—but why?
- These 5 explorers just disappeared—will we ever know the truth?These 5 explorers just disappeared—will we ever know the truth?
- These musician siblings became rock stars—in astronomyThese musician siblings became rock stars—in astronomy
- Vikings in North America? Here's what we really knowVikings in North America? Here's what we really know
- How was Rome founded? Not in a day, and not by twins.How was Rome founded? Not in a day, and not by twins.
- WWII soldiers accidentally discovered this ancient royal tombWWII soldiers accidentally discovered this ancient royal tomb
- These 6 Viking myths are compelling, but are they true?These 6 Viking myths are compelling, but are they true?
Science
- The most ancient galaxies in the universe are coming into viewThe most ancient galaxies in the universe are coming into view
- ‘Microclots’ could help solve the long COVID puzzle‘Microclots’ could help solve the long COVID puzzle
- See the innovations origami inspired in the world around usSee the innovations origami inspired in the world around us
- Origami's revolutionizing tech, from medicine to spaceOrigami's revolutionizing tech, from medicine to space
- Could Fido be our best hope to reverse aging in humans?Could Fido be our best hope to reverse aging in humans?
- Could a parasitic fungus evolve to control humans?Could a parasitic fungus evolve to control humans?
- Could this solve chronic pain—and the opioid crisis?Could this solve chronic pain—and the opioid crisis?
- Can fasting help you live longer? Here’s what the science says.Can fasting help you live longer? Here’s what the science says.
- How ‘everywhere chemicals’ help uterine fibroids growHow ‘everywhere chemicals’ help uterine fibroids grow
Travel
- These breathtaking natural wonders no longer existThese breathtaking natural wonders no longer exist
- Can tourism help protect the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel?Can tourism help protect the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel?
- Explore 5 architectural icons in 1 Hong Kong neighborhood
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