The Alarming Reason Flowers Are Blooming In Antarctica
Most people picture Antarctica as a barren, icy expanse, but recently, more plants have taken root there. The reason for that isn't a good one, though.
Read MoreMost people picture Antarctica as a barren, icy expanse, but recently, more plants have taken root there. The reason for that isn't a good one, though.
Read MoreLots of people find modern spiders scary, but what about prehistoric spiders? Well, fossils like this prove that they were huge and terrifying.
Read MoreIn the dark, strange depths of the Pacific Ocean, scientists have found life in yet another surprising place, thriving in the crust around hydrothermal vents.
Read MoreIn July 2024, a massive blast rocked the Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park. Here's what caused the geothermal explosion and if it could happen again.
Read MoreAerosol spray cans may not seem all too dangerous, but they've actually wreaked havoc. So badly, in fact, that the world at large couldn't help but take notice.
Read MoreOxygen production on Earth has long been attributed to sunlight-driven photosynthesis. But in the dark ocean depths lies a potential source of "dark oxygen."
Read MoreAfter death, natural processes immediately begin to break down a body. But how long does a body take to decompose, and what are the stages?
Read MoreTropical cyclones are known for their size and immense destructive power. But what conditions and processes are necessary for these giant storms to form?
Read MoreSnakes can be pretty scary, no matter how big or small they are, but when researchers found one longer than a bus, the news made some interesting waves.
Read MoreNot all clouds are made equal, and each kind can indicate something different about the weather to come, telling you when rain or snow might be on the way.
Read MoreYou've probably seen plenty of stick caterpillars crawling around on plants, but they actually have some pretty interesting features that help them survive.
Read MoreAquatic ecosystems are made up of the plants and animals that live in a body of water, but not all of these aquatic locations are exactly the same.
Read MoreField mice don't seem like especially mysterious animals, but there's actually quite a bit to know about them. Their diet is just one of those things.
Read MoreIf you want to know what the temperature in a region is like, then calculating an average is more helpful than looking at the temperature on a single day.
Read MoreIf you've seen maps mith a bunch of wavy lines, you'e probably seen a contour map. Here's all the information you can take from those contour intervals.
Read MoreForests are lush, complex ecosystems filled with many organisms interacting with each other. Fortunately, those relationships aren't too hard to understand.
Read MoreWhen you think about crabs and spiders, they probably seem like two very different types of animals. But in some cases, that's less true than you'd expect.
Read MoreRed pandas are famously fluffy, but there's more to them than just their vibrantly colored fur. They've actually adapted quite well to their lifestyle.
Read MoreIguanas are a common kind of lizard, living in many different places and facing plenty of natural threats. Among those threats is a long list of predatorsl.
Read MoreKangaroos are probably the most famous animal species with a pouch for their young, but they aren't the only ones. In fact, quite a few mammals have pouches.
Read MoreWhen you think about weather maps, those that you see on weather reports might come to mind. But those aren't the only kinds of weather maps out there.
Read MorePhotosynthesis, in a nutshell, is the process of using water, carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce sugar.
Read MoreChickadees are adorably tiny birds but it may be difficult to distinguish the males from the females. But that's not to say it's impossible.
Read MoreCoral reefs are known for being vibrantly beautiful, colorful ecosystems, and it turns out they also play host to a diverse set of marine life.
Read MoreTemperate rainforests are rather unique biomes, and no shortage of fascinating species call these places home. Here are the details of a few of those species.
Read MoreKangaroos are pretty famous for how they hold their young in their pouches, a unique part of their overall life cycle. But how and why are they capable of that?
Read MoreIf you've been at the beach, you've probably seen some tiny crabs in the sand, but if you've ever wanted to feed them, there are some things you should know.
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