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Animals
- Iguanas are falling out of trees in Florida—here's whyIguanas are falling out of trees in Florida—here's why
- These truffle-hunting dogs are advancing the science of fungiThese truffle-hunting dogs are advancing the science of fungi
- Invasive species are messing with the mating rituals of nativesInvasive species are messing with the mating rituals of natives
- How to set up a bird feeder to attract your favorite speciesHow to set up a bird feeder to attract your favorite species
- What is causing a mysterious surge in Canadian turtle deaths?What is causing a mysterious surge in Canadian turtle deaths?
- Cow uses tools to scratch self in scientific firstCow uses tools to scratch self in scientific first
- These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinctionThese unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction
Environment
- Scientists record coldest ocean temperature in Earth's historyScientists record coldest ocean temperature in Earth's history
- Inside spogomi, the growing competitive sport of picking up trashInside spogomi, the growing competitive sport of picking up trash
- The uncertain future of the world's most expensive spiceThe uncertain future of the world's most expensive spice
- A marine scientist explains why she eats seafood—even octopusA marine scientist explains why she eats seafood—even octopus
- What is black ice? The science behind the winter threatWhat is black ice? The science behind the winter threat
- See a ghost 'fairyland' forest reemerge in FloridaSee a ghost 'fairyland' forest reemerge in Florida
- Searching for life across the planet’s frigid frontiersSearching for life across the planet’s frigid frontiers
- Busting the 5 biggest myths about renewable energyBusting the 5 biggest myths about renewable energy
- How this photographer captured 129 portraits of fire survivorsHow this photographer captured 129 portraits of fire survivors
- How smart cities are being reinvented after natural disastersHow smart cities are being reinvented after natural disasters
- The industrial waste site that glitters like a glacierThe industrial waste site that glitters like a glacier
History & Culture
- Traveling the Blues Highway—‘the root of all American music’Traveling the Blues Highway—‘the root of all American music’
- How Candlemas became the Christian feast of light and renewalHow Candlemas became the Christian feast of light and renewal
- How hieroglyphs became the sacred script of the ancient EgyptiansHow hieroglyphs became the sacred script of the ancient Egyptians
- Riffing with Mulatu Astatke, the king of Swinging AddisRiffing with Mulatu Astatke, the king of Swinging Addis
- The teen who refused to give up her seat on a segregated busThe teen who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus
- What the archaeologists of the future will discover about usWhat the archaeologists of the future will discover about us
- What is Imbolc? This Celtic festival welcomes spring—in FebruaryWhat is Imbolc? This Celtic festival welcomes spring—in February
Science
- Winds of change: Reinventing sails for the modern age
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- How scientists are making the power of invisibility a realityHow scientists are making the power of invisibility a reality
- Scientists assemble the most detailed map of dark matter everScientists assemble the most detailed map of dark matter ever
- How breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patientsHow breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patients
- Inside the quest to build the ultimate nonalcoholic beerInside the quest to build the ultimate nonalcoholic beer
- How Gregor Mendel’s pea plant experiments created modern geneticsHow Gregor Mendel’s pea plant experiments created modern genetics
- Watch Artemis II roll out aboard the heaviest vehicle on EarthWatch Artemis II roll out aboard the heaviest vehicle on Earth
- Is it raining or snowing? Here's why that's complicated.Is it raining or snowing? Here's why that's complicated.
Travel
- How to experience the raucous spirit of Cologne’s CarnivalHow to experience the raucous spirit of Cologne’s Carnival
- Rwanda is the trip of a lifetime. Here’s why you should go.Rwanda is the trip of a lifetime. Here’s why you should go.
- Ski and surf at Canada's most easterly winter sports resortSki and surf at Canada's most easterly winter sports resort
- Nevada’s state parks shine even brighter than the StripNevada’s state parks shine even brighter than the Strip
- Why Norway and Sweden are perfect for a cross-border ski tripWhy Norway and Sweden are perfect for a cross-border ski trip
- Sparkling wine is having a moment in Brazil—here's whySparkling wine is having a moment in Brazil—here's why
- Want to see puffins? Then head to Scotland's wild Orkney IslandsWant to see puffins? Then head to Scotland's wild Orkney Islands
- Trace the journey of Spain's prized delicacy—jamón ibéricoTrace the journey of Spain's prized delicacy—jamón ibérico
- Plan a slow weekend in New York State’s Orange County
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