Museums have a lot of fossils in storage that have never been formally identified by science, and one of them turned out to be something unexpected.
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Not all mushrooms are necessarily made equal, and poison ones in particular stand out for more reasons aside from the obvious dangers that they pose.
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One of the most meme-worthy phenomena in evolutionary biology is carcinization, the tendency of crustaceans to evolve into crab-like forms.
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When it comes to healthy, crunchy snacks, there's not much better than a fresh carrot, but how do you decide between the orange and the purple ones?
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When it comes to nutrition, protein is a non-negotiable nutrient, but just because it's good, doesn't mean that all sources are good for you.
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Have you ever been building a fence when you accidentally help rewrite an entire branch of the tree of life? Me either, but it happened in Australia.
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Our oceans, lakes, and rivers are home to billions of lifeforms that all have a common need, and our water is losing this vital natural resource.
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Life always seems to find a way, even in the most inhospitable of environments, such is the case for one newly discovered species of amoeba.
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The depths of the Earth are more mysterious than outer space, and scientists are still exploring them, though this study proved there's still far more to learn.
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Our idea of the deep ocean is that it's a mostly empty. To test that idea, researchers sent dead alligators to the sea floor to see what showed up.
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Life thrives in the open air and water where it has access to sunshine and a bounty of nutrients, but it also thrives where you wouldn't expect.
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Super El Niño is coming and there's nothing you can do to stop it! Big weather changes are coming and some scientists are sounding the alarm.
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There was a time when scientists tried to control hurricanes, and one of the first attempts got out of hand.
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When it comes to cats, looks can be deceiving, as was the case with this little feline, which flew under the radar for years before its species was identified.
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The work of science is never finished. Scientists thought a reef discovered in the '60s was dead, but when they took a closer look, they found lots of life.
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A lot of hippos ultimately means a very dirty river, but that fact can have some surprisingly major consequences on the surrounding wildlife.
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Fifty-five years ago, a renowned ecologist predicted the world was careening towards a new ice age. It never happened, but what if he had been right?
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The 1960s were a wild time for animal experimentation, and one woman cohabitated in a flooded house with a young dolphin in the pursuit of one goal.
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Not all fruits and veggies are made equal, and some pairings are actually bad for each other, though this organic compound is the real culprit.
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For humans, farting in a crowded environment sends an anti-social message, but there is a type of fish for whom it may do exactly the opposite.
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Poop can be a rather surprising gold mine when it comes to undiscovered life. Such is the case with this fungus, which may have some important medical uses.
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Antarctica is practically defined by the amount of snow and ice it has, but the amount of penguin poop it has turns out to be important as well.
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Alaskan glaciers are home to more life than they might appear, including this obscure species that's both incredibly hardy and rather fragile
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When you're a fossil hunter, an ancient piece of poo is a good find; but not all poo is created equal, and this coprolite in Montana had a surprise.
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California is the primary home of multiple species of this odd and uniquely colorful little animal, whose slime is more of a deterrent than its bite.
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Bugs are a surprising source of high amounts of protein, but humans are often unwilling to eat them. The reason might be found in ancient DNA samples.
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Grapes are one of the tastiest healthy snacks out there, but have you ever wondered what separates the red from the green? Science has the answer.
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