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  • A juvenile snail leans over edge of a leaf blade
    By Daniel Meagher 4 hours ago

    Yes, Baby Snails Do Have Shells. Here's What They Look Like

    You probably haven't put much thought into it, but baby snails are born with tiny shells, although you may have a some difficulty seeing one.

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  • Hainan Island in the northern South China Sea
    By Tiffany Betts 16 hours ago

    Scientists Dropped A Cow Carcass Into The South China Sea And Made A Fascinating Discovery

    Have you ever dropped a cow into the open ocean to see what would happen? No? Us neither, but if you do, you may just make an unexpected discovery.

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  • Volcanic crater in Azores archipelago
    By Elias Nash 2 days ago

    What Happens When A Volcano Erupts Underwater?

    When most people think of volcanoes, they tend to think of giant clouds of ash and fire, but it turns out that most volcanoes are actually underwater.

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  • A black bullet ant is perched on a bright green leaf
    By Joe Roberts 2 days ago

    The Insect With The Most Agonizing Sting In The World Is Smaller Than You Think

    Whether it's a bee or a wasp, nobody wants to get stung by an insect, but there's one bug that outclasses all the others that you need to avoid.

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  • stormy versus sunny weather
    By Elias Nash 3 days ago

    Is The Farmers' Almanac Actually Reliable?

    The Farmer's Almanac has been giving advice and making predictions for over 200 years, but can you put any trust into its weather predictions?

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  • Nigersaurus taqueti skull museum display
    By Elias Nash 4 days ago

    The Obscure Dinosaur Species That Had 500 Teeth

    Dinosaurs are fascinating because of their variety and just how different they are, but nothing's ever been found quite like this Cretaceous beast.

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  • Night electric storm with lightning striking the ground behind some houses
    By Megan Brame 9 days ago

    Stop Believing These 14 Myths About Lightning

    Everyone has heard bits of advice about how to stay safe from lightning. Rubber is good, water is bad, and so on. But how much truth is there to those ideas?

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  • Japanese Black cow with white striped painted on
    By Elias Nash 10 days ago

    The Unexpected Reason Scientists Painted A Cow Like A Zebra

    Researchers have been known to do some strange things in the name of science, but why would you ever feel the need to paint a cow like a zebra?

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  • Illustration of Enigmacursor dinosaur
    By Elias Nash 10 days ago

    A Recently Identified Jurassic Dinosaur Species Sheds Light On A 150 Million-Year-Old Mystery

    When it comes to dinosaurs, it's almost always the big ones that get the fame and glory, but even the smaller ones can still solve some mysteries.

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  • red squirrel resting in drey
    By Elias Nash 12 days ago

    How To Tell The Difference Between A Bird Nest And A Squirrel Nest

    To the non-discerning eye, any bundle of twigs in a tree is a birds nest, but look a bit closer and what you're seeing may be a squirrel drey.

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  • Close-up of a spider caught in a humane plastic trap
    By Tiffany Betts 19 days ago

    The Unsettling Reason You Should Never Squash A Spider In Your Home

    Many people have a gut instinct to kill spiders on site, despite the pest-control services they offer, but there's a better reason not to squash them.

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  • The top half of a T. rex animatronic coming out of the bushes in the
    By Tiffany Betts 24 days ago

    The Truth About What The Tyrannosaurus Rex Really Looked Like

    Thanks to movies like "Jurassic Park," the image of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex looms large in the popular imagination, but is that image wrong?

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  • A Kemp's ridley turtle is seen swimming underwater
    By Joe Roberts 24 days ago

    Sea Turtles Are Thriving On This Unexpected State Coast

    Although it's endangered, the Kemp's ridley sea turtles' numbers have been rebounding in recent years, they're even showing up in unexpected places.

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  • A crane fly clinging to some plant stems
    By Eric James Beyer 28 days ago

    What Are Those Big Mosquitoes Called?

    If you ever find what appears to be an oversized mosquito in your house, it's not there for your blood, in fact, it probably doesn't have a mouth.

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  • Spider eating prey wrapped in its webbing
    By Tiffany Betts 1 month ago

    A Spider Species Is Turning To Cannibalism, And The Reason Might Come As A Surprise

    Cannibalism among spiders isn't unheard of, black widows are named for eating their mates after all, but it's odd to see it arise as an adaptation.

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  • Human ear close up on pink oval with other variously pastel colored ovals
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    Here's Why Some People Can Wiggle Their Ears But Others Can't

    There's a chance you've seen people wiggle their ears and thought it's a neat trick. But that's actually the result of many long years of evolution.

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  • Swarm of flying ants on a blurred background of trees
    By Tiffany Betts 1 month ago

    Here's Why Some Ants Have Wings

    Ants aren't what you want to see crawling around in your house, in fact, the only thing worse would be if there were ants flying around inside.

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  • Chrysonotomyia susbelli wasp close up photograph
    By Elias Nash 1 month ago

    Scientists In Texas Found A New Species Hiding Under Their Noses

    When most people think of scientists discovering a new species, they think of long treks and exotic jungles, not a suburban university campus.

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  • lake amidst forest
    By Elias Nash 1 month ago

    Pond Vs. Lake: The Difference Is More Complicated Than Just Size

    The land throughout the United States is dotted with uncountable lakes and ponds, but is there a difference between the two, and if so, what is it?

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  • Four shriveled potatoes growing sprouts
    By Daniel Meagher 1 month ago

    What Are Those Things That Grow Out Of Potatoes?

    Potatoes are a part of the cuisine all around the world, but if you've ever worked with them, you'll have seen the little bits growing out of them.

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  • Close-up of a fly flying through a kitchen
    By Tiffany Betts 1 month ago

    How To Banish Flies From Your Home Naturally

    Having flies in your home is annoying and practically inevitable, but there is a simple way to get rid of them that's all-natural and non-toxic.

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  • catfish facing camera
    By Elias Nash 1 month ago

    Scientists Just Discovered A New River Species And The Predator Weighs Up To 220 Pounds

    There are plenty of mysteries left to discover out there, including entirely new species of animals that can weigh over 200 pounds. Who knew?

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  • Paleontologists working in the rock
    By Eric James Beyer 1 month ago

    Why Scientists Hate The Term Missing Link When Studying Evolution

    The idea of a missing evolutionary link between humans and apes is both compelling and persistent, but the truth is more nuanced and interesting.

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  • Weeds and weeding tools at the edge of a garden
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    Why You Actually Want This Weed To Grow On Your Lawn

    Most homeowners view weeds as an affront to their personal dignity, but these hardy plants can actually be good for the environment and your lawn.

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  • tick crawling on human skin
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    Are Ticks Dangerous To Humans?

    Of all the bugs crawling around out there, few are as repulsive as the tiny tick, but does this creepy arachnid actually pose a threat to humans?

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  • A 3D illustration shows a Stegosaurus standing in a forest
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    What Are The Back Plates On A Stegosaurus Called?

    The Stegosaurus is quite a famous dinosaur well known for the plates lined on its back. But there's more to know about those plates than you might have thought.

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  • Ominous red sunrise through dark clouds
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    Does A Red Sunrise Always Mean Storms Are On The Way?

    Sailors have long said that red skies are a sign of bad weather, but just how true is that? Does science support the saying, or is it just superstition?

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