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January 7, 2020
Downhill Slide
A child sleds down a hill outside of the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
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Animals
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- 3 takeaways from CITES, the world’s leading wildlife summit3 takeaways from CITES, the world’s leading wildlife summit
- This parasite can manipulate the minds of animals—and humansThis parasite can manipulate the minds of animals—and humans
- How this owl detects prey hiding under mounds of snowHow this owl detects prey hiding under mounds of snow
- Can you tax a cow’s burps? New Zealand will be the first to try.Can you tax a cow’s burps? New Zealand will be the first to try.
Environment
- See industrial relics reimagined as amusement parksSee industrial relics reimagined as amusement parks
- More rainbows are in our future—and that’s a bad omenMore rainbows are in our future—and that’s a bad omen
- Is your favorite ‘green’ product really eco-friendly?Is your favorite ‘green’ product really eco-friendly?
History & Culture
- It took a village to build Europe’s Gothic cathedralsIt took a village to build Europe’s Gothic cathedrals
- Why Iran’s flag is at the center of controversy at the World CupWhy Iran’s flag is at the center of controversy at the World Cup
- How an ancient revolt sparked the Festival of LightsHow an ancient revolt sparked the Festival of Lights
- The legend of the ‘demon cat’ that roams the U.S. CapitolThe legend of the ‘demon cat’ that roams the U.S. Capitol
- China is erasing their culture. In exile, Uyghurs remain defiant.China is erasing their culture. In exile, Uyghurs remain defiant.
- This Arctic murder mystery remains unsolved after 150 yearsThis Arctic murder mystery remains unsolved after 150 years
Science
- Mauna Loa erupts for first time in 38 years—what happens next?Mauna Loa erupts for first time in 38 years—what happens next?
- How nutritious are your favorite Thanksgiving foods?How nutritious are your favorite Thanksgiving foods?
- Tonga's volcanic eruption was even more massive than we knewTonga's volcanic eruption was even more massive than we knew
- Chris Hemsworth put his body on the line—for scienceChris Hemsworth put his body on the line—for science
Travel
- Key Largo is the pristine paradise where you wanna goKey Largo is the pristine paradise where you wanna go
- How Nessie and the Yeti birthed a global cryptid-chasing industryHow Nessie and the Yeti birthed a global cryptid-chasing industry
- The instruments that shape the soundtrack of Abu Dhabi
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