The Tragic Reason Why The Barbary Lion Went Extinct
The range of the Barbary lion once stretched from the shores of Morocco to the Red Sea in Egypt, but today they are all gone thanks to one species.
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Stories By Joe Roberts
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How Scientists Predicted The Exact Year All Life On Earth Will End
You may have heard that the sun will swallow the Earth in 5 billion years, but the planet will be uninhabitable a few billion years before that.
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Tragic Theories Why Horses Once Went Extinct In North America
Before the Spanish introduced modern horses to the New World, horses roamed wild in North America, then they disappeared, but we're not sure why.
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No, Northern White Rhinos Aren't Extinct Yet, But They Might As Well Be
Of all the animals alive, few are imbued with as much tragedy as mother and daughter Najin and Fatu, the last two living northern white rhinos.
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Hummingbirds Are The Only Bird Species That Can Do This Trick
Hummingbirds are unique not just for their small size and the sound they make as they fly, but also for this special ability that no other bird has.
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Well Actually, There Is No Dark Side Of The Moon
The dark side of the moon may be the most misnamed place in all of the solar system, in fact, by some accounts, the nearside is the real dark side.
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What Are The Little Beads In Hand Sanitizer For
After living through the pandemic, everyone is familiar with hand sanitizer, but how many know what those tiny beads are in their hand wash?
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Not All Sand Looks The Same Under A Microscope
Not all sand is the same, and if you look at sand from different beaches around the world under a microscope, you'll see just how diverse it is.
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Why You're Not Seeing As Many Butterflies Now As You Did When You Were A Kid
Few creatures are as beautiful as the butterfly, but they're slowly disappearing along with other insects, and it's going to be a big problem.
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Why TSA Changed The Body Scanners They Use And What They Now See
When the Transportation Security Administration introduced full-body scanners to U.S. airports, travelers were not happy with what they saw.
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If A Squirrel Is Twitching Its Tail At You, Here's What It Could Mean
Squirrels are so ubiquitous that virtually everyone has had an interaction with one, but what does it mean when it's shaking its tail at you?
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Which Bird Has The Longest Lifespan? It's Complicated
If you want to know the age of a bird, you might be surprised to know that there are no good ways to figure it out, at best it's all guess work.
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How Do Airplanes Get Fresh Air (And How Much Is Recycled)
Airplanes fly at around 30,000 feet where the air is too thin for a human to survive, so how to they have fresh air for all of a 6-hour flight?
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The Most Durable Organism On Earth Looks Like Moving Glass Under A Microscope
Tardigrades have a reputation as one of the toughest animals on the planet, which is why their delicate, transparent appearance is shocking.
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Why Your Weight Goes Up When You Start Exercising Before It Goes Down
It can be tempting to abandon your exercise routine when you gain weight after starting your exercise journey, but don't worry, it's only temporary.
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Is There Life After Death? Science Has A Mind-Bending Prediction
The question of whether life continues after death is as old as humanity, but quantum mechanics may provide an answer to the question.
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What It Means When You Pace Around The House While On A Call
For many people, pacing around the room is just a natural response to talking on the phone, but what's the reason behind this drive to pace?
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The Terrifying Appearance Of Earthworms Under A Microscope Is Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie
Earthworms are known more for being slimy and gross than for their beauty, but they take on a new level of revolting under the microscope.
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If You've Ever Felt Like Someone's Watching You, Here's Why
There aren't many things more unsettling than the feeling that you're being watched, but can you trust this feeling, and what causes it?
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That 30 Percent Chance Of Rain Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does
Weather forecasts are an everyday fact of life but there's at least one aspect of them that you're probably misinterpreting.
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The Myth About Sunglasses You Shouldn't Believe
There's no question that everyone looks cooler in a pair of dark sunglasses, but those dark shades could be doing you more harm than good.
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The Largest Eagle To Ever Exist Dwarfs The Bald Eagle In Every Way
Among the birds, the eagles are the most formidable and dangerous of the lot, but one extinct eagle puts all the others to shame.
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The Huge Florida City That's Sinking Into The Ocean
As icecaps around the world continue to melt, rising waters are encroaching on coastal cities around the world, putting Florida at high risk.
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If Your Memory Seems Worse, Take A Look At Your Smartphone Screentime
No one thought that too much time on their phone was good for them, but there's increasing evidence that it's actively harming your brain.
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Why Your Limbs Feel Like Static When They Fall Asleep
We've all experienced that feeling of pins and needles inside of one of our limbs from time to time, but what's really going on?
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Why So Many Fast Food Chains Have Red And Yellow Logos, According To Science
When it comes to fast food restaurant logos, the colors red and yellow show up again and again, but why are those particular colors so common?
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You'll Never Look At Butterflies The Same After Seeing Their Wings Under A Microscope
Some insects are downright scary when you get a close look at them, but that's not the case when you look at butterfly wings under a microscope.
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