What The T-Rex Really Sounded Like Is More Terrifying Than Jurassic Park Could Imagine
It's next to impossible to know what prehistoric animals sounded like, but by studying modern analogs, we may have a clue to T. rex's roar.
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Stories By Joe Roberts
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7 Invasive Species That Are Wreaking Havoc In Oregon
Oregon is lush with an abundance of natural wildlife, but that wildlife is under threat by a number of invasive species running loose in the state.
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The Unassuming Rock That Was Actually A Priceless Scientific Find
Not all discoveries are the work of scientists and explorers. Sometimes it's just a guy out in the woods looking for a bit of gold.
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The Staggering Amount Of Space Debris That Hits Earth Daily
Despite its reputation, outer space is far from empty, and the region around our planet is particularly riddled with space debris.
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The Substance That Might Have Existed Before The Big Bang
Most people assume that the Big Bang was the beginning of all things, but current scientific models point to another cosmic origin.
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The Science Behind Why Dark Chocolate Is So Bitter
Dark chocolate is a delicious confection enjoyed by millions despite its inherent bitter flavor, but what is it that makes it bitter?
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Here's Why We Still Don't Know How Many Solar Systems Are In The Milky Way
We've known for over 30 years that there are other stellar systems in our galaxy, but we don't have any idea how many there are.
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The Biggest Dog Ever Recorded Weighs More Than You
Dogs are known for their diversity of size and shape, but even knowing this, the largest dog ever is on another level altogether.
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The City With The Highest Rat Population Surprisingly Isn't New York
New York City is notorious for its large population of rats, but depending on who you ask, there's one American city that has more.
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We Have No Idea What Happens After Technological Singularity (And It's Coming Fast)
Technological singularity is something of a point of no return, in which the future beyond it is unknown. And it might be here sooner than expected.
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The Only Region You'll Find Alligators And Crocodiles Together In The United States
Not that you were looking, but it's very unlikely to find alligators and crocodiles coexisting in the same habitat, barring this one location.
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The Crocodile That's Lived Longer Than Most People Probably Ever Will
Turtles aside, humans tend to think of ourselves as the pinnacle of longevity, but there's one crocodile that has us all beat.
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5 New Mexico Species That Are Endangered
There a lot of natural diversity in New Mexico, but some of its most unique flora and fauna are under threat of extinction.
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4 Predators That Are Actually A Threat To Crocodiles And Alligators
Ancient, tough, and extremely dangerous to pretty much anything around them, crocodiles and alligators are actually under threat from a few other predators.
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The Rare Shark Species That Will Outlive Us All
The mysterious Greenland shark has an unusually long lifespan, and scientists are beginning to think they finally know why.
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The Giant Kangaroo's Extinction Is More Depressing Than We Thought
As the last ice age was ending, Australian megafauna that included giant kangaroos went extinct, and it is even more depressing than we thought.
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The Longest Venomous Snake In The World Can Kill You In Minutes
Few creatures inspire awe and terror quite like the formidable snake, but some of these voracious reptiles are more deadly than others.
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What Would Happen If The Sun Suddenly Exploded?
We don't have to worry about the death of the sun any time soon, but when it does happen, will the Earth be able to survive?
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The Heaviest Snake In The World Weighs More Than The Average Football Player
Snakes come in all shapes and sizes, but one species found deep in the Amazon can grow to truly gargantuan proportions.
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Ohio's Rare Animal Species You Didn't Know Went Extinct
There are many lesser-known facts about Ohio, and one of the more unfortunate is a rare animal species that went extinct without almost anyone noticing.
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Florida's Lovebugs Are Disappearing. Here's Why That's An Alarming Sign
What was once one of Florida's most common critters is now mysteriously missing in action, and scientists aren't quite sure why.
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The State With The Most Animal Attacks Actually Isn't Florida
The United States is filled with animals that attack people, and you might think Florida is the state with the most animal attacks. But, you'd be wrong.
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Stephen Hawking's Grim Prediction For The End Of The World
Stephen Hawking was one of the greatest minds of our time, that's why his predictions for the potential end of the world can be so unsettling.
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Terrestrial Life May Not Have Started On Earth
Nobody knows how life began on Earth, but some tantalizing clues from an asteroid suggest it might not have started here.
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The Crocodile Color So Rare You've Probably Never Seen It
Crocodiles are hardy creatures, yet even these tenacious reptiles surprised researchers after a group was found in a dark cave with a unique color scheme.
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The Beautiful Crystal Cave That's Actually A Potential Death Trap
Deep under the Chihuahuan Desert is a natural wonder, a cave filled with beautiful giant crystals, but is also a potential death trap.
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What Would Happen If Flies Went Extinct?
Many have wished for those pesky flies to just disappear, but the truth of what their extinction would do to Earth's ecosystem is more complex than you think.
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