The Remarkable Comeback Story For One Of North America's Most Endangered Mammals
Usually, when a creature is considered extinct, it's thought to be gone forever. But that's not true of this species, which has defied the odds at every turn.
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The World's Biggest Spider Species You'd Never Want To See In Your House
Many people are scared of spiders, and that's for understandable reasons. After all, no one would want to come upon this huge spider in their home.
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Top 5 Most Dangerous Supervolcanoes In The World
While volcanoes can be frightening, supervolcanoes are even scarier. These five supervolcanoes are proof of that, having drastically altered Earth in the past.
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10 Massive Cities That Are Actually Sinking Into The Ocean
Everyone is familiar with the skylines of massive cities, but in the future, those sights are iable to change. Instead of buildings, there might only be water.
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California Holds A Grim Record For Animal Species In The United States
California is a beautiful state with no shortage of diverse plant and animal species. Unfortunately, the fates facing those species aren't always the brightest.
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12 Venomous Species That Can Kill You In Minutes
There are many species with pretty scary defensive (and offensive) tactics, such as venom. These species in particular can be pretty intimidating on that front.
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The Invasive Species California Is Battling That's An Immediate Threat
Invasive species are causing problems all around the United States, and California is no exception. This species in particular has really wreaked havoc.
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Scientists Accidentally Created A Sticky Substance Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie
Sci-fi movies feature technology that seems far beyond our current capabilities, but that isn't always true. This new material proves that much.
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One Of The Worst Disasters In Irish History Actually Started In South America
When it comes to one of the most infamous disasters in Irish history, there's still more to be learned, including exactly where and how it started.
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There Are Creatures On Your Face Right Now And You Never Realized It
Microscopes have allowed us to discover a world humans can't directly see. But that's also led to the realization that these creatures are always on your face.
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The Porous Powder That Can Capture CO2
Global warming is a major concern, with the growing presence of carbon dioxide being a big part factor. But this powder might be able to combat that issue.
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What If You Fell Into Lava?
Volcanoes can be morbidly fascinating for plenty of reasons, as can the lava they release. But what effect might all that molten rock have on the human body?
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11 Prehistoric Creatures That Are Pure Nightmare Fuel
Prehistoric times were pretty strange, to put it lightly, and the same could be said of the species from that period. Here are some of the scariest.
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The Most Dangerous Animal In A Zoo Isn't A Lion
When you think of dangerous animals kept in a zoo, lions or tigers might come to mind. But by the numbers, the most truly dangerous animal is a surprising one.
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5 Invasive Species That Are Destroying Illinois
Invasive species are a nationwide problem, destroying ecosystems and crowding out native plants and animals. Here are the ones specifically plaguing Illinois.
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5 Birds That Are Actually Poisonous
When it comes to poisonous animals, birds probably aren't the first to come to mind. But there are actually a number of uniquely toxic birds.
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The Mass Extinction Event That Actually Never Happened
Mass extinction events are infamous, entirely destroying many species in one fell swoop. But this particular extinction event might not have happened at all.
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Weather The United States Can Likely Expect From La Niña In 2025
When you're talking about regular weather cycles, it's most likely that you've heard of El Niño and La Niña. The latter is set to affect 2025, but in what ways?
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12 Animal Species On The Brink Of Extinction
Between climate change and the effects of humanity on the environment, many species have been harmed. Here are a few of them that have been led near extinction.
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4 Insects That Have A Symbiotic Relationship With Ants
Symbiotic relationships between species are both common and incredible, including those between ants and these four insects, as well as one honorable mention.
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Why Some Birds Fly South For The Winter
People in northern climates are familiar with flocks of birds flying south in the winter, but why do they do it, and why don't they just stay where it's warm?
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Why A Worm Regrows After It Gets Cut In Half
Some worms have the uncanny ability to regrow after being cut in half, and the science behind it, as well as notable examples, can be surprisingly complicated.
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Why Finding Amber In Antarctica Is So Important
In 2017, scientists discovered amber in a sediment core from the Antarctic, and analysis since has revealed a startling truth about the continent's past.
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Earth's Oldest Living Organism May Not Be What You Think
Some organisms can outlive humans by hundreds or even thousands of years, and the contender for Earth's oldest living thing may not be your first guess.
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The Species That Can Actually De-Age Itself
Immortality might seem like a fairy tale, but some species are renowned for cheating death, and one marine animal has recently been discovered to de-age itself.
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One Of Earth's First Animals Is A Lot Like A Roomba Vacuum
A Rhoomba vacuum might mimic a hungry lifeform, but researchers have found ancient fossils of one of Earth's first animals, and it looks awfully similar.
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What Life Was Like For People During The Ice Age
The Ice Age was a hard period in Earth's history, but ancient humans were quite the hardy bunch. They managed survive and even thrive; here's how they did it.
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