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Animals
- Live animal markets in San Francisco accused of mistreatmentLive animal markets in San Francisco accused of mistreatment
- Why do animals love to bask in the sun? It's not just to stay warm.Why do animals love to bask in the sun? It's not just to stay warm.
- These mysterious moths fly at night in a straight line—but how?These mysterious moths fly at night in a straight line—but how?
- A look inside the monumental effort to save the Andean condorA look inside the monumental effort to save the Andean condor
- Never-before-seen bird hybrid surprises scientistsNever-before-seen bird hybrid surprises scientists
- USDA must now publicly report all animal welfare violationsUSDA must now publicly report all animal welfare violations
Environment
- Here are the most important places to conserve in America
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Here are the most important places to conserve in America - In a warming climate, we need to rethink how we conserve natureIn a warming climate, we need to rethink how we conserve nature
- Big changes coming for the Colorado River soon could get messyBig changes coming for the Colorado River soon could get messy
- How the climate bill will dramatically cut U.S. emissionsHow the climate bill will dramatically cut U.S. emissions
- 'Goatelope' mummy found in melting European glacier'Goatelope' mummy found in melting European glacier
History & Culture
- Córdoba's mosque-cathedral showcases Spain's Muslim heritageCórdoba's mosque-cathedral showcases Spain's Muslim heritage
- These influencers are shaping a new India—one short video at a timeThese influencers are shaping a new India—one short video at a time
- Images revisit the railways that united Bengal before PartitionImages revisit the railways that united Bengal before Partition
- These border villages still struggle 75 years after PartitionThese border villages still struggle 75 years after Partition
- In 1500s Europe, masks were fashionable—and scandalousIn 1500s Europe, masks were fashionable—and scandalous
Science
- Efforts to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger get a boostEfforts to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger get a boost
- The science of why you have great ideas in the showerThe science of why you have great ideas in the shower
- Why smallpox vaccines fell out of use—and how that affects monkeypoxWhy smallpox vaccines fell out of use—and how that affects monkeypox
- Meet the marvelous creatures that bring soil to lifeMeet the marvelous creatures that bring soil to life
Travel
- Explore Pakistan’s wildest, most beautiful parks and drivesExplore Pakistan’s wildest, most beautiful parks and drives
- This tiny island is the best place to dive in the CaribbeanThis tiny island is the best place to dive in the Caribbean
- Sailors, sirens, and surfers of the Basque Coast, Video Story
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Sailors, sirens, and surfers of the Basque Coast