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  • A pointy-headed frog with a variegated brown and light brown color scheme.
    By Eric James Beyer 10 months ago

    The Only Two Frogs That Are Considered Venomous

    Whether an animal is poisonous or venomous is often a confusing question, and that's especially true with these two frogs, owing to their unique adaptations

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  • Atmospheric river flood in Northern California
    By Elias Nash 10 months ago

    The Big Change To Earth's Atmosphere That's Causing Extreme Weather

    Extreme weather is an increasingly common problem around the world, and changes to this atmospheric phenomenon could just make things even worse.

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  • Front view of octopus with limbs spread out
    By Tiffany Betts 10 months ago

    Octopuses Have Three Times As Many Brains As They Have Hearts

    Octopuses are pretty weird animals that are constantly surprising us. They have a strange number of hearts, but they have an even weirder number of brains.

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  • Closeup of iron pyrite (fool's gold)
    By Tiffany Betts 10 months ago

    Fool's Gold In New York Actually Hid A Surprising Treasure

    Fool's gold is known for being a deceptive little mineral, but that hasn't always been true. A discovery made in New York proved just how valuable it could be.

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  • An alligator is shown from the neck up lying in grass
    By Joe Roberts 10 months ago

    Top 5 Most Dangerous Species In Florida

    The U.S. is home to a fair few scary species, and Florida is home to quite a number of them. Here are five of the most dangerous animals that reside there.

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  • A model of Earth has excess vegetation
    By Pauli Poisuo 10 months ago

    The Best Wildlife By Continent: The Earth's Most Biodiverse Ecosystems Ranked

    Each continent has its own share of different species, but not all of them are created equal. Here's a rundown of which continents are the most biodiverse.

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  • Bands of blue-green light in the sky above a wintery mountain town with towering peaks in the background
    By Eric James Beyer 10 months ago

    The Different Types Of Northern Lights Explained

    The northern lights are quite the beautiful and fascinating natural phenomenon, but did you know that there's a reason they look the way they do?

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  • An emerald Ash Borer is shown sitting on a leaf
    By Joe Roberts 10 months ago

    5 Invasive Species That Are Wreaking Havoc In Indiana

    Invasive species have the capability of heavily damaging the ecosystems they find themselves in. That's true all across the U.S., and Indiana is no exception.

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  • Northern giant hornet nest under a wooden roof
    By Tiffany Betts 10 months ago

    Here's What Happened To The Murder Hornets In Washington State

    Starting in late 2019, reports of murder hornets caused a stir, but those reports have since died down. Here's what happened to the murder hornets since then.

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  • A blue pool of water surrounded by sand colored stones and cars in the distance
    By Eric James Beyer 10 months ago

    The Unassuming New Mexico Lake That's Actually A Death Trap

    Diving has quite a bit of allure for thrill seekers, and this lake in New Mexico is especially appealing for that. But it also has quite a dark history.

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  • Steam and ash rising from Mount Saint Helens eruption
    By Tiffany Betts 10 months ago

    Washington State Has The Deadliest And Most Destructive Volcanic Eruption In US History

    When it comes to volcanic eruptions, most people picture smoke, ash, and lava. Not all eruptions are quite so destructive, but this was certainly was.

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  • Word
    By Tiffany Betts 10 months ago

    How High Relative Humidity Impacts Your Body (& Why It Feels More Miserable Than Dry Heat)

    It's never a surprise to hear someone complaining about humidity, but is there a reason it's so much worse than dry heat? Here's the science behind that.

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  • Computer illustration of giant tsunami overtaking Tokyo, Japan
    By Tiffany Betts 10 months ago

    What Types Of Earthquakes Cause Tsunamis?

    Tsunamis are devastating natural disasters, but they're also rather rare. They require specific circumstances, but some earthquakes can provide just that.

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  • California beach with flowers in foreground
    By Elias Nash 10 months ago

    5 Invasive Species That Are Wreaking Havoc In California

    Invasive species have the ability to damage ecosystems, and that's especially true in California, where these five species threaten the state's biodiversity.

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  • A Burmese python is shown coiled up amid some leaves
    By Joe Roberts 10 months ago

    The Invasive Species That's Destroying The Florida Everglades

    Invasive species can often cause major problems for the ecosystems around them, and that's proven very true of this species that's made its home in Florida.

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  • Side by side photos of quartz crystal and silicone rubber bands
    By Elias Nash 10 months ago

    Silicon Vs. Silicone: How Each Material Is Used

    Scientific terms can sometimes look frustratingly similar, as is the case for silicon and silicone. But the two materials are very different, and this is how.

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  • Computer-generated depiction of tsunami towering over a city
    By Tiffany Betts 10 months ago

    When Was The Last Tsunami To Hit California And Could It Happen Again?

    California may be known for earthquakes, but what about another kind of natural disaster? After all, tsunamis have quite the history with the California coast.

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  • View of a seaside town at dawn in winter
    By Eric James Beyer 10 months ago

    The Predators That Consumed Over 10 Million Fish In Mere Hours

    There's a lot going on in the ocean that's still unexplained, including the exact mechanisms behind this predation event that involved millions of fish.

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  • The Yellowstone River flows between tree-line cliffs in Yellowstone National Park
    By Tiffany Betts 10 months ago

    Wyoming Has A Terrifying Secret Below Yellowstone

    Yellowstone is a beloved natural wonder, but beneath that beautiful exterior, the park houses a scary secret. In fact, it even has a surprisingly violent past.

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  • A tardigrade is shown in microscopic detail
    By Joe Roberts 10 months ago

    Meet The Most Indestructible Organism Ever Discovered

    While there are some animals known for being especially hardy, they all have their limits. But this creature's limits have rendered it nearly indestructible.

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  • A feral hog stands with his mouth and underbelly caked in wet mud
    By Joe Roberts 10 months ago

    The Invasive Species That's Destroying Texas

    When it comes to invasive species, you'd likely picture malevolent bugs or plants. But this invasive species that's been terrorizing Texas might be a surprise.

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  • Rear view of a woman with a red backpack in a tropical forest
    By Eric James Beyer 10 months ago

    Alarming Climate Data Found While Studying Tropical Forests

    Tropical rainforests are hotspots for biodiversity and the home to tons of different species. But climate change might prove to be a huge threat to that.

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  • Full, colorful concept of neuron activity in a human brain
    By Tiffany Betts 10 months ago

    The Incredible Map That Shows Every Neuron In The Brain

    The brain is an incredibly complex organ, but its billions of neurons have recently been mapped, opening up some fascinating research opportunities.

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  • Two different colored bodies of water meet and mix
    By Eric James Beyer 11 months ago

    Don't Believe This Myth About The Spot Where The Atlantic And Pacific Ocean Meet

    You've probably seen the viral video that claims to depict the meeting of two oceans. It's fascinating, but there's more to that video than you might think.

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  • Cacao bean alongside chocolate products
    By Elaine Todd 11 months ago

    Who Invented Chocolate And How Was It Made Then Vs. Now?

    Chocolate is a favorite treat for tons of people, but it wasn't always the sweet confection it is today. There's actually a rather long history behind it.

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  • A 3D render of a Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, stands on green land against a cloudy sky
    By Joe Roberts 11 months ago

    How Science Plans To Bring The Tasmanian Tiger Back From Extinction

    When it comes to the Tasmanian tiger, human influence can be blamed for its extinction. But science might have a way to someday reverse that fate.

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  • Sunrise view of Toroweap Overlook in Grand Canyon National Park
    By Tiffany Betts 11 months ago

    The Venomous Creature That's Swarming Arizona

    Arizona's deserts have a fair few dangerous species, and there's a decent chance that you find this particular venomous species in some unexpected places.

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