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Animals
- The world’s oldest known wild bird just turned 70—why she’s so specialThe world’s oldest known wild bird just turned 70—why she’s so special
- What the mink COVID-19 outbreaks taught us about pandemicsWhat the mink COVID-19 outbreaks taught us about pandemics
- Yellow penguin spotted in Antarctica—here's why it's so rareYellow penguin spotted in Antarctica—here's why it's so rare
- A lemur died from tuberculosis—a likely victim of the illegal pet tradeA lemur died from tuberculosis—a likely victim of the illegal pet trade
- Nearly 5,000 sea turtles rescued from freezing waters on Texas islandNearly 5,000 sea turtles rescued from freezing waters on Texas island
- Selfie-taking tourists risk giving wild gorillas COVID-19, other diseasesSelfie-taking tourists risk giving wild gorillas COVID-19, other diseases
- Monkeys still forced to pick coconuts in Thailand despite controversyMonkeys still forced to pick coconuts in Thailand despite controversy
- A black-footed ferret has been cloned, a first for a U.S. endangered speciesA black-footed ferret has been cloned, a first for a U.S. endangered species
- Grizzlies are coming back. But can we make room for them?Grizzlies are coming back. But can we make room for them?
- The world’s biggest owl is endangered—but it’s not too late to save itThe world’s biggest owl is endangered—but it’s not too late to save it
- Lasers, cannons, effigies: The surprising science of shooing vultures awayLasers, cannons, effigies: The surprising science of shooing vultures away
Environment
- Solar panels and batteries on your home could help prevent the next grid disasterSolar panels and batteries on your home could help prevent the next grid disaster
- The origins of environmental justice—and why it’s finally getting the attention it deservesThe origins of environmental justice—and why it’s finally getting the attention it deserves
- The unintended environmental benefit of Cuba's isolationThe unintended environmental benefit of Cuba's isolation
- Same force behind Texas deep freeze could drive prolonged heat wavesSame force behind Texas deep freeze could drive prolonged heat waves
- After you get a COVID-19 vaccine, what can you do safely?After you get a COVID-19 vaccine, what can you do safely?
- This in-demand plant is evolving to hide from its predator—humansThis in-demand plant is evolving to hide from its predator—humans
- These widely used insecticides may be a threat to mammals tooThese widely used insecticides may be a threat to mammals too
- Oil drilling on sensitive New Mexico public lands puts drinking water, rare caves at riskOil drilling on sensitive New Mexico public lands puts drinking water, rare caves at risk
- The world’s wetlands are slipping away. This vibrant sanctuary underscores the stakes.The world’s wetlands are slipping away. This vibrant sanctuary underscores the stakes.
- This single number could reshape our climate futureThis single number could reshape our climate future
- The U.S. commits to tripling its protected lands. Here’s how it could be done.The U.S. commits to tripling its protected lands. Here’s how it could be done.
History & Culture
- Buried for 4,000 years, this ancient culture could expand the 'Cradle of Civilization'Buried for 4,000 years, this ancient culture could expand the 'Cradle of Civilization'
- The untold story of the world’s fiercest tank battleThe untold story of the world’s fiercest tank battle
- Oldest dog remains in Americas discovered in AlaskaOldest dog remains in Americas discovered in Alaska
- Text messages capture heartbreaking goodbyes of COVID-19 victimsText messages capture heartbreaking goodbyes of COVID-19 victims
- How do we know what ancient Greek warriors wore for battle? It's in 'The Iliad.'How do we know what ancient Greek warriors wore for battle? It's in 'The Iliad.'
- Sentenced to death, but innocent: These are stories of justice gone wrong.Sentenced to death, but innocent: These are stories of justice gone wrong.
- 3-ton parts of Stonehenge may have been carried from earlier monuments3-ton parts of Stonehenge may have been carried from earlier monuments
- How ancient astronomy mixed science with mythology, Video StoryHow ancient astronomy mixed science with mythology
- This ivory relic reveals the colonial power dynamic between Benin and PortugalThis ivory relic reveals the colonial power dynamic between Benin and Portugal
- Reconstruction offered a glimpse of equality for Black Americans. Why did it fail?Reconstruction offered a glimpse of equality for Black Americans. Why did it fail?
Science
- FDA committee recommends emergency authorization of Johnson & Johnson vaccineFDA committee recommends emergency authorization of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
- The priceless primate fossils found in a garbage dumpThe priceless primate fossils found in a garbage dump
- The U.S. may soon have a third vaccine. Here's how it worksThe U.S. may soon have a third vaccine. Here's how it works
- New drugs identified as possible tools to fight COVID-19New drugs identified as possible tools to fight COVID-19
- Watch the first-ever video of a spacecraft landing on MarsWatch the first-ever video of a spacecraft landing on Mars
- The eccentric scientist behind the ‘gold standard’ COVID-19 testThe eccentric scientist behind the ‘gold standard’ COVID-19 test
- Success! NASA’s Perseverance rover has just landed on Mars
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Success! NASA’s Perseverance rover has just landed on Mars - Watch as NASA attempts a daring Mars rover landing
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Watch as NASA attempts a daring Mars rover landing
Travel
- These 9 memorials trace the global impact of slaveryThese 9 memorials trace the global impact of slavery
- America’s newest national park is a haven for hiking, climbing, and raftingAmerica’s newest national park is a haven for hiking, climbing, and rafting
- From ‘Herbie the Love Bug’ to punch buggy, the Beetle remains iconic in MexicoFrom ‘Herbie the Love Bug’ to punch buggy, the Beetle remains iconic in Mexico
- ‘It really is like flying.’ Explore wild skating on nature’s ice‘It really is like flying.’ Explore wild skating on nature’s ice
- The legendary community that fought for its freedom in JamaicaThe legendary community that fought for its freedom in Jamaica
- Why this salty Massachusetts coastal town hooks artistsWhy this salty Massachusetts coastal town hooks artists
- Families are leading a new wave for Black travelersFamilies are leading a new wave for Black travelers
- Winter is prime time for watching bald eagles—here’s howWinter is prime time for watching bald eagles—here’s how
- As Lunar New Year approaches, many Asians worry about future journeysAs Lunar New Year approaches, many Asians worry about future journeys
- Want dreamy winter photos? Take to the air with a droneWant dreamy winter photos? Take to the air with a drone
- These World’s Fair sites reveal a history of segregationThese World’s Fair sites reveal a history of segregation
