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Animals
- Starling murmurations are dazzling, ubiquitous, and puzzlingStarling murmurations are dazzling, ubiquitous, and puzzling
- These birds flock in mesmerizing swarms of thousands—but why is still a mystery.These birds flock in mesmerizing swarms of thousands—but why is still a mystery.
- China’s exotic farms may be a missing link behind the pandemic’s leap to peopleChina’s exotic farms may be a missing link behind the pandemic’s leap to people
- Both African elephant species are now endangered, one criticallyBoth African elephant species are now endangered, one critically
- Why a new jaguar sighting near the Arizona-Mexico border gives experts hopeWhy a new jaguar sighting near the Arizona-Mexico border gives experts hope
- When lions eat livestock, relocation is common—but often deadlyWhen lions eat livestock, relocation is common—but often deadly
Environment
- Europe’s plastics industry is about to boom. U.S. fracking is driving it.Europe’s plastics industry is about to boom. U.S. fracking is driving it.
- A locust plague hit East Africa. The pesticide solution may have dire consequences.A locust plague hit East Africa. The pesticide solution may have dire consequences.
- How Inuit avoid falling through thinning Arctic iceHow Inuit avoid falling through thinning Arctic ice
- Fungi are key to our survival. Are we doing enough to protect them?Fungi are key to our survival. Are we doing enough to protect them?
- Oceans need protection now. A new blueprint may help countries reach their goals.Oceans need protection now. A new blueprint may help countries reach their goals.
- First study of all Amazon greenhouse gases suggests the damaged forest is now worsening climate changeFirst study of all Amazon greenhouse gases suggests the damaged forest is now worsening climate change
- Fukushima’s tragic legacy—radioactive soil, ongoing leaks, and unanswered questionsFukushima’s tragic legacy—radioactive soil, ongoing leaks, and unanswered questions
- Sinking land and rising seas: the dual crises facing coastal communitiesSinking land and rising seas: the dual crises facing coastal communities
- New way to measure Antarctic snowfall helps predict the ice sheet’s survivalNew way to measure Antarctic snowfall helps predict the ice sheet’s survival
History & Culture
- A black market for holy relics thrived in the Middle AgesA black market for holy relics thrived in the Middle Ages
- The daring journey to reach Afghanistan’s famous Buddhas—before they were lostThe daring journey to reach Afghanistan’s famous Buddhas—before they were lost
- Remembering near-death dramas on a Russian space stationRemembering near-death dramas on a Russian space station
- This U.S. governor was impeached—for cracking down on the KKKThis U.S. governor was impeached—for cracking down on the KKK
- How a TV crew meticulously re-created Aretha Franklin’s extraordinary lifeHow a TV crew meticulously re-created Aretha Franklin’s extraordinary life
Science
- Did ancient primates walk alongside T. rex? New evidence backs up theory.Did ancient primates walk alongside T. rex? New evidence backs up theory.
- AstraZeneca’s vaccine has 76 percent efficacy—slightly lower than the interim results announced MondayAstraZeneca’s vaccine has 76 percent efficacy—slightly lower than the interim results announced Monday
- AstraZeneca releases new data showing its COVID-19 vaccine is 76 percent effectiveAstraZeneca releases new data showing its COVID-19 vaccine is 76 percent effective
- Scientists spot a 'space hurricane' for the first time, Video StoryScientists spot a 'space hurricane' for the first time
- Eruption in Iceland may mark the start of decades of volcanic activityEruption in Iceland may mark the start of decades of volcanic activity
- Why your arm might be sore after getting a vaccineWhy your arm might be sore after getting a vaccine
Travel
- Buried by Vesuvius, this ancient villa is an overlooked alternative to PompeiiBuried by Vesuvius, this ancient villa is an overlooked alternative to Pompeii
- Once a state secret, these Albanian bunkers are now museumsOnce a state secret, these Albanian bunkers are now museums
- A return to travel—and the world outside your airplane windowA return to travel—and the world outside your airplane window
- Here are 10 places to discover Detroit’s storied Black historyHere are 10 places to discover Detroit’s storied Black history