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Animals
- Whales don’t spray water from their blowholes and other myths, debunkedWhales don’t spray water from their blowholes and other myths, debunked
- These unappreciated animal dads make big sacrifices for their youngThese unappreciated animal dads make big sacrifices for their young
- These primitive, deep-sea fish live to 100, surprising scientistsThese primitive, deep-sea fish live to 100, surprising scientists
- An obscure lizard reveals how zoos may indirectly play a role in animal traffickingAn obscure lizard reveals how zoos may indirectly play a role in animal trafficking
- Humpback whales can’t swallow a human. Here’s why.Humpback whales can’t swallow a human. Here’s why.
Environment
- How these 1930s maps left some neighborhoods with fewer trees, Video StoryHow these 1930s maps left some neighborhoods with fewer trees
- Answers to these botanical mysteries could help a climate-stressed worldAnswers to these botanical mysteries could help a climate-stressed world
- Life on the Amargosa—a desert river faced with droughtLife on the Amargosa—a desert river faced with drought
- Will charging electric cars ever be as fast as pumping gas?Will charging electric cars ever be as fast as pumping gas?
- Global treaty to regulate plastic pollution gains momentumGlobal treaty to regulate plastic pollution gains momentum
- Where are the U.S.’s natural gas pipelines? Often in vulnerable communities.Where are the U.S.’s natural gas pipelines? Often in vulnerable communities.
- The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just got a reprieve—but it’s not safe yetThe Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just got a reprieve—but it’s not safe yet
- Uganda joins the rights-of-nature movement but won’t stop oil drillingUganda joins the rights-of-nature movement but won’t stop oil drilling
- As electric vehicles take off, we'll need to recycle their batteriesAs electric vehicles take off, we'll need to recycle their batteries
- How we can help coral and seabirds survive a warming worldHow we can help coral and seabirds survive a warming world
History & Culture
- ‘We're still on a march forward for absolute equality.’‘We're still on a march forward for absolute equality.’
- Public swimming pools are still haunted by segregation's legacyPublic swimming pools are still haunted by segregation's legacy
- Queen Victoria's 300-pound wedding cake set a big trendQueen Victoria's 300-pound wedding cake set a big trend
- Zapping: The boisterous protest tactic that ignited early LGBTQ activismZapping: The boisterous protest tactic that ignited early LGBTQ activism
- Where did the Queen of Sheba rule—Arabia or Africa?Where did the Queen of Sheba rule—Arabia or Africa?
- Fauci recalls the terrifying early days of the AIDS epidemicFauci recalls the terrifying early days of the AIDS epidemic
Science
- See how rural India has been overrun by the pandemic's second waveSee how rural India has been overrun by the pandemic's second wave
- World leaders pledge 870 million doses to global vaccination driveWorld leaders pledge 870 million doses to global vaccination drive
- What is the summer solstice? Here’s what you need to know., Video StoryWhat is the summer solstice? Here’s what you need to know.
- Fossils of rhino taller than a giraffe found in ChinaFossils of rhino taller than a giraffe found in China
- The complex situation for immunocompromised people and COVID-19 vaccinesThe complex situation for immunocompromised people and COVID-19 vaccines
- Mystery object blotted out a giant star for 200 daysMystery object blotted out a giant star for 200 days
Travel
- ‘Lake bagging’ is trending. What is it, and how can you do it safely?‘Lake bagging’ is trending. What is it, and how can you do it safely?
- Where can U.S. travelers go in Southern Europe now?Where can U.S. travelers go in Southern Europe now?
- How LGBTQ youth are building community through conservation workHow LGBTQ youth are building community through conservation work
- Black dads share their best tips for traveling this summerBlack dads share their best tips for traveling this summer