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Animals
- One of Earth’s biggest freshwater fish is bouncing backOne of Earth’s biggest freshwater fish is bouncing back
- Extremely rare—and sacred—white buffalo calf born in YellowstoneExtremely rare—and sacred—white buffalo calf born in Yellowstone
- Why giant Antarctic sea spiders are surprisingly good dadsWhy giant Antarctic sea spiders are surprisingly good dads
- Can Florida save this tiny gecko before its too late?Can Florida save this tiny gecko before its too late?
- Elephants may call each other by name, a rare trait in natureElephants may call each other by name, a rare trait in nature
Environment
- Mexico City is running out of water—are these cities next?Mexico City is running out of water—are these cities next?
- These photos show what happens to coral reefs in a warming worldThese photos show what happens to coral reefs in a warming world
- How scientists link specific weather events and climate changeHow scientists link specific weather events and climate change
- Extreme heat is ahead—and you’ll feel every degree of itExtreme heat is ahead—and you’ll feel every degree of it
- Ready to give up fast fashion? Give 'slow fashion' a try.Ready to give up fast fashion? Give 'slow fashion' a try.
- Exploring south-central Colorado’s backcountry
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Exploring south-central Colorado’s backcountry - 2024 hurricane season forecasted to be record-breaking year2024 hurricane season forecasted to be record-breaking year
- Connecting a new generation with South Africa’s iconic species
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Connecting a new generation with South Africa’s iconic species - These images will help you see coral reefs in a whole new wayThese images will help you see coral reefs in a whole new way
- What rising temps in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlifeWhat rising temps in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
- He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
History & Culture
- Here's the real reason the U.S. doesn't use the metric systemHere's the real reason the U.S. doesn't use the metric system
- Before the Great Migration, there was the Great ExodusBefore the Great Migration, there was the Great Exodus
- The perfect storm that led to the Jonestown massacreThe perfect storm that led to the Jonestown massacre
- What it was like to be first on the scene after the Jonestown massacreWhat it was like to be first on the scene after the Jonestown massacre
Science
- What is the summer solstice? Here’s what you need to know.What is the summer solstice? Here’s what you need to know.
- Astronomers found the oldest and farthest supernova everAstronomers found the oldest and farthest supernova ever
- Here's the real reason the U.S. doesn't use the metric systemHere's the real reason the U.S. doesn't use the metric system
Travel
- 5 ways to recharge in Austria’s Salzburg Mountains
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5 ways to recharge in Austria’s Salzburg Mountains - Where to stay in Tartu, Estonia's European Capital of CultureWhere to stay in Tartu, Estonia's European Capital of Culture
- How to discover the secret world of Barcelona's barsHow to discover the secret world of Barcelona's bars