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Animals
- Is Florida losing its fight against invasive species?Is Florida losing its fight against invasive species?
- The pioneering science that unlocked the secrets of whale cultureThe pioneering science that unlocked the secrets of whale culture
- Many animals play dead—and not just to avoid getting eatenMany animals play dead—and not just to avoid getting eaten
- Groundbreaking effort launched to decode whale languageGroundbreaking effort launched to decode whale language
- This fish stuck in a disposable glove is a warning about the risks of COVID-19 litterThis fish stuck in a disposable glove is a warning about the risks of COVID-19 litter
Environment
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- Garlic mustard hurts native plants but its power is waningGarlic mustard hurts native plants but its power is waning
- 'Forest gardens’ show how Native land stewardship can outdo nature'Forest gardens’ show how Native land stewardship can outdo nature
- For young climate activists, the pandemic is the defining moment for actionFor young climate activists, the pandemic is the defining moment for action
- Biden wants to cut U.S. climate pollution in half—here’s howBiden wants to cut U.S. climate pollution in half—here’s how
- Americans want more renewable energy. Can ‘community choice’ help them get it?Americans want more renewable energy. Can ‘community choice’ help them get it?
- Offshore wind is poised to take off in the U.S.—but it won’t be easyOffshore wind is poised to take off in the U.S.—but it won’t be easy
- How to breed a climate resilient sunflower? Look to its ancient cousins.How to breed a climate resilient sunflower? Look to its ancient cousins.
- How to stop discarded face masks from polluting the planetHow to stop discarded face masks from polluting the planet
- Why was the ancient city of Cahokia abandoned? New clues rule out one theory.Why was the ancient city of Cahokia abandoned? New clues rule out one theory.
History & Culture
- The real story behind the infamous mutiny on the H.M.S. BountyThe real story behind the infamous mutiny on the H.M.S. Bounty
- How vaccination became 'hip' in the '50s, thanks to teensHow vaccination became 'hip' in the '50s, thanks to teens
- 80 years ago, a player made baseball history … an organ player, that is80 years ago, a player made baseball history … an organ player, that is
- 240 men started Magellan's voyage around the world. Only 18 finished it.240 men started Magellan's voyage around the world. Only 18 finished it.
- After 60 years, Bay of Pigs disaster still haunts veterans who foughtAfter 60 years, Bay of Pigs disaster still haunts veterans who fought
- Archaeologists discover mysterious monument hidden in plain sightArchaeologists discover mysterious monument hidden in plain sight
Science
- The enduring legacy of Michael Collins, astronaut and chronicler of Apollo 11The enduring legacy of Michael Collins, astronaut and chronicler of Apollo 11
- This 'double mutant' variant is adding fuel to India's COVID-19 crisisThis 'double mutant' variant is adding fuel to India's COVID-19 crisis
- Vaccinated people can go maskless outside. Here’s what the CDC says is safe.Vaccinated people can go maskless outside. Here’s what the CDC says is safe.
- Rare chunks of Earth’s mantle found exposed in MarylandRare chunks of Earth’s mantle found exposed in Maryland
- Did tyrannosaurs live in groups? Experts discuss new fossil clues.Did tyrannosaurs live in groups? Experts discuss new fossil clues.
- U.S. will share its AstraZeneca vaccine supply with the worldU.S. will share its AstraZeneca vaccine supply with the world
Travel
- A vaccine may be your ticket to Europe this summerA vaccine may be your ticket to Europe this summer
- Greyhound connects America. What happens if intercity buses disappear?Greyhound connects America. What happens if intercity buses disappear?
- Meet a man who has lived alone on an island for 32 yearsMeet a man who has lived alone on an island for 32 years
- Travelers are crossing borders for vaccines. Is that okay?Travelers are crossing borders for vaccines. Is that okay?
- Here’s how locals are preserving Italy’s famed wildflower bloom from overtourismHere’s how locals are preserving Italy’s famed wildflower bloom from overtourism