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Animals
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Environment
- Is tap water safe to drink? Here’s what you need to know.Is tap water safe to drink? Here’s what you need to know.
- A giant mass of seaweed threatens beach season in the U.S.A giant mass of seaweed threatens beach season in the U.S.
- Arctic ice is getting thinner— and sea life is sufferingArctic ice is getting thinner— and sea life is suffering
- Migration and movement in the Anthropocene, Video Story
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- When does spring start? Here’s why each season begins twice.When does spring start? Here’s why each season begins twice.
History & Culture
- The Ides of March—a day of murder that forever changed historyThe Ides of March—a day of murder that forever changed history
- While Napoleon conquered nations, his sister conquered heartsWhile Napoleon conquered nations, his sister conquered hearts
- Meet the women who risked everything to be the first to flyMeet the women who risked everything to be the first to fly
- These pirates went east—and stole the biggest booty everThese pirates went east—and stole the biggest booty ever
Science
- Are you a ‘lark’ or an ‘owl’? Your body clock holds the answer.Are you a ‘lark’ or an ‘owl’? Your body clock holds the answer.
- Why are so many young adults getting colon cancer?Why are so many young adults getting colon cancer?
- Venus is volcanically alive, stunning new find showsVenus is volcanically alive, stunning new find shows
- What is pi—and why is there an entire day devoted to it?What is pi—and why is there an entire day devoted to it?
- Can positive thinking prolong your life? Science says yesCan positive thinking prolong your life? Science says yes
Travel
- How to eat in 6 of the world’s most stunning placesHow to eat in 6 of the world’s most stunning places
- Every year the spirit of the American West is awakened in Nevada
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