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  • computer illustration of woolly mammoth in grass field
    By Elias Nash 4 hours ago

    Here's One Big Reason Why Scientists Want To Bring Back Woolly Mammoths

    The woolly mammoth has been gone for a few thousand years and one company has plans to bring it back, but is it doing it for the right reasons?

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  • Hoa Creek crayfish
    By Elias Nash 16 hours ago

    A Colorful New Species Has Been Hiding In Our Aquariums For Nearly 20 Years

    New species aren't always found in the densest jungles, sometimes they can be just under your nose, hiding in the aquarium in your living room.

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  • Senior woman standing in the mirror with one arm raised and the other hand holding her nose
    By Tiffany Betts 1 day ago

    The 'Old People Smell' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science

    When it comes to our memories of visiting our grandparents, many of us can recall a not-unpleasant smell, but why do the elderly have a distinct odor?

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  • pink donut floatation device in swimming pool
    By Elias Nash 2 days ago

    The Gross Science Behind Chlorine And 'Pool Smell'

    If you've ever been to a public pool, you can probably remember its distinct smell, but does that odor come from the chlorine, or something else?

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  • cow looking at camera with second cow in background
    By Elias Nash 3 days ago

    The Big Reason This Popular Cow Myth Is False

    If you're in touch with your local folk wisdom, you may have heard a few old wives' tales in your time, but you may have wondered about this cow myth.

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  • A selection of various fruits on a shelf in a supermarket
    By Daniel Meagher 4 days ago

    This Popular Fruit Is Actually Radioactive (But You'd Have To Eat A Billion Of Them)

    It's commonly known that bananas are high in potassium, a potentially radioactive element, but how radioactive are they, and can they hurt you?

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  • Close-up of a Limnonectes frog
    By Tiffany Betts 5 days ago

    A New Fanged Animal Species Discovered In 2024 Has Two Unique Traits

    It's not uncommon for unidentified animal species to be mistaken for a species we already know, which is what happened with this fanged critter.

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  • A hummingbird dips its beak into a flower against a green background
    By Joe Roberts 6 days ago

    The Truth Behind Why Hummingbirds Seem To Be Attracted To The Color Red

    Among the birding community it's commonly accepted that hummingbirds are attracted to red flowers, but is this true, and if so, why might this be?

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  • Guests at Longwood Gardens watch magnificent fountain show
    By Tiffany Betts 6 days ago

    America's Largest Botanical Garden Is A Prized Collection Of The World's Most Beautiful Plants

    If you're looking for a curated experience of the best flora on the planet, and if you're in Pennsylvania, we know just where you need to go.

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  • A comet is seen in the sky with a rocky landscape below
    By Joe Roberts 7 days ago

    The Biggest Meteorite From Mars Just Sold For A Ridiculous Amount Of Money

    Meteorites are uncommon, Martian meteorites even more so, so it shouldn't be a surprise that a big rock from Mars has sold for an astonishing price.

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  • American crocodile is showing its sharp teeth
    By Pauli Poisuo 7 days ago

    10 Animals With The Strongest Bite Force Ranked

    The animal kingdom can be a terrifying place, not least because there are some sharp teeth out there. But there's more to that when it comes to a scary bite.

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  • Fossilized dinosaur eggs with brown, tan, and grey cracked shells
    By Daniel Meagher 7 days ago

    What Dinosaur Eggs Really Looked Like

    Figuring out what dinosaurs looked like isn't easy, and neither is figuring out what their eggs looked like, but scientists do have some clues.

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  • capybara face close up
    By Elias Nash 8 days ago

    The Largest Rodent In The World Actually Eats Its Own Poop

    Even though capybaras are cute and adorable, they eat their own poop on the regular, but I promise they have a really good reason for doing it!

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  • Concept of a gold human heart dripping in
    By Tiffany Betts 8 days ago

    Why 'Golden Blood' Is Considered The Rarest Blood Type

    Most people have probably heard of the rare blood type O-, which only around 7% of the population has, but there's one type that's much more rare.

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  • A bay at Port Charcot, Booth Island, Antarctica is seen beneath a blue sky
    By Joe Roberts 9 days ago

    What's Really Hidden Under Antarctica's Ice?

    Antarctica is more than the barren wasteland it seems to be. It tells us a lot about our planet, and a discovery made beneath the ice could prove vital.

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  • Wild pig running through field
    By Elias Nash 10 days ago

    The Unnerving Reason These California Pigs Turned Neon Blue

    Vibrantly colorful meat sounds like fiction, but the blue meat of these California pigs is very real. And it's the fault of a pretty dangerous substance.

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  • orangutan half in shadow
    By Elias Nash 11 days ago

    Why The World's Biggest Ape Went Extinct

    Appearing in the fossil record around 2 million years ago, Gigantopithecus towered over all other ape species, but why isn't it still around?

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  • A juvenile snail leans over edge of a leaf blade
    By Daniel Meagher 12 days 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 13 days 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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  • View of the planet Mercury and Sun from space.
    By Joe Roberts 13 days ago

    Death On Mercury Would Be Very Fast And Painful

    Mercury holds a privileged position among the planets as closest to the sun but that also means the smallest planet is a terrible place for life.

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  • Illustration of the inside of a car with spores and other markings indicating that it smells dirty
    By Tiffany Betts 14 days ago

    What Does It Mean When Your Car's AC Smells Bad (And How Do You Fix It)?

    It's normal to spend a lot of time in your car, so you don't want it to smell nasty when you turn on the AC, but if it does, how do you fix it?

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  • Volcanic crater in Azores archipelago
    By Elias Nash 14 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 14 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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  • A double rainbow arches over Iceland's Ring Road
    By Tiffany Betts 15 days ago

    The Rare Red Rainbow Phenomenon You'll Have To See To Believe

    While not generally considered rare, rainbows are an uncommon treat on a rainy day, but there is one variety that you're only likely to see once.

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  • stormy versus sunny weather
    By Elias Nash 15 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 16 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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  • Red blood cells are seen in closeup inside an artery
    By Joe Roberts 17 days ago

    The Blood Type That Increases Your Risk Of Stroke

    Most people don't think about their blood type in their day-to-day lives unless they're donating blood, but perhaps they should be more aware of it.

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