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  • A shot of the Miami coastline shows the ocean and skyscrapers below a sunset
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    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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  • painting of a quagga
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    The Sad Reason The Quagga Went Extinct

    Before the 20th century, the South African plains were home to a unique species of zebra that was brutally hunted to extinction.

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  • Silverback gorilla black-and-white portrait
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    How Much Can A Gorilla Really Lift?

    It's no real surprise that gorillas are pretty strong animals, especially compared to humans. But looking at the numbers, exactly how strong are they?

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  • Scientist looking through microscope
    By Elaine Todd 2 months ago

    11 Strangest Organisms You Can Only See With A Microscope

    While there are plenty of weird animals in nature, some of the strangest organisms can only be seen under a microscope. Here are a few of them.

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  • An extreme macro shot of a butterfly wing reveals hundreds of colored scales
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    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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  • Base camp at Mt. Everest in Nepal
    By Kristeen Cherney 2 months ago

    10 Most Extreme Environments Where Scientists Were Shocked To Discover Life

    Certain places on Earth seem far too extreme to support life, but that assumption is far from true. Rather, life apparently has a habit of finding a way.

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  • A Dunkleosteus fossil is shown on display at Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    What Really Caused This Prehistoric Nightmare Fish To Go Extinct

    The Dunkleosteus is one of the most formidable fish to have ever swam in the seas, but its disappearance is something of a mystery.

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  • sunshine over water surface
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    Why Is The Ocean Salty But Lakes Aren't?

    Water is so ubiquitous that most people probably take it for granted, but have you ever wondered why the vast majority of it is salty?

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  • Family of red wolves in the woods
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    You'll Only Find The Rarest Species Of Wolf In North Carolina

    There are many endangered animals in the world, but few are under threat quite like this once-common wolf species of which only a remnant remains.

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  • Professor Stephen Hawking attends the gala screening of
    By Megan Brame 2 months ago

    Every Way Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Ending

    Stephen Hawking might be one of the most recognizable names in astrophysics, but he also had quite a few thoughts on how the world might end.

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  • digital artwork of Titanoboa towering into the sky
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    What If Titanoboa Never Went Extinct?

    The Titanoboa went extinct around 50 million years ago, but what might life be like now if this gargantuan beast still roamed the Amazon?

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  • A row of hominid skulls in a museum display
    By Eric James Beyer 2 months ago

    Things People Get Wrong About Evolution

    The Theory of Evolution has been around for over 150 years now, but there are probably some things about it that you don't understand.

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  • A render of waves in warm sunlight
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    The Cookiecutter Shark Might Have A Cute Name, But The Reason For It Is Terrifying

    Never judge a book by its cover nor a shark by its name, because what the cookiecutter shark is capable of is absolutely horrifying.

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  • Aquatic fossils in the sand
    By Elaine Todd 2 months ago

    10 Best Places To Look For Fossils In The United States

    Fossil hunting is quite the fun hobby, and if you want to indulge that interest, there are some specific places that you might want to visit.

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  • close up of human eye with brown iris
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    The Pink Part Of Your Eye That's Actually Useless

    Tucked away mostly unnoticed into the corner of your eye is small fold of membrane that serves practically no purpose whatsoever.

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  • Drawing showing the stage of evolution
    By Elaine Todd 2 months ago

    10 Gross Adaptations Humans Evolved

    The human body is an amazing thing, but there's no doubt that it's also capable of some pretty gross stuff. There's a reason for that, though.

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  • Apple snail eggs in Florida wetland
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    You Should Always Destroy The Eggs Of One Animal Species. Here's Why

    When you see eggs out in the wild, your first instinct is likely to preserve them, but if you see these eggs, you should destroy them right away.

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  • road and power lines disappearing into Tulare Lake
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    Why A Massive California Lake Keeps Disappearing For Decades At A Time

    When it comes to geography, it feels like some natural features should be permanent, that's why it's odd this lake keeps disappearing.

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  • African buffalo (left) and American bison (right)
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    If You Thought Buffalo And Bison Were The Same Thing, You'd Be Dead Wrong

    Despite being pushed to the brink of extinction, the American buffalo is fundamental to the fabric of America, but it's not actually a buffalo.

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  • Cannon Beach seen from Ecola State Park in Tillamook on the Oregon coast
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    7 Invasive Species That Are Wreaking Havoc In Oregon

    Oregon is lush with an abundance of natural wildlife, but that wildlife is under threat by a number of invasive species running loose in the state.

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  • tornado touching down near Dodge City, Kansas
    By Elias Nash 3 months ago

    Why Kansas Has So Many Tornadoes

    From sunflowers to The Wizard of Oz, Kansas is known for many things, but one thing that isn't commonly known is why it has so many tornadoes.

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  • Bald eagle on a stump with wings partially out and preparing to fly
    By Tiffany Betts 3 months ago

    Why Alaska Is One Of The Best Places To See Bald Eagles In The United States (And Where You Should Visit)

    The bald eagle is a national symbol in the U.S., and if you want to catch a glimpse of one, you might think about taking a trip out to Alaska.

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  • Two alligators resting in rocky, shallow water
    By Tiffany Betts 3 months ago

    6 Best Places To See Alligators In Texas On Your Vacation

    Among alligator hotspots, Texas is one of the best, but if you want to see one of these giants, some locations are better than others.

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  • A Japanese monkey looking at a smartphone
    By Eric James Beyer 3 months ago

    Times Humans Changed The Evolution Of Animals

    There's no question that humans have left an indelible mark on the world, but we're also inadvertently steering the evolution of the life around us.

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  • Hand pointing to a seismograph during an earthquake
    By Kristeen Cherney 3 months ago

    Every Earthquake Cause Explained (Humans Are Responsible For 3 Of Them)

    Earthquakes are known for being destructive forces of nature, but not all of them actually stem from purely natural causes. In some cases, humans are at fault.

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  • A cottonmouth snake coiled into a circle
    By Eric James Beyer 3 months ago

    5 Most Dangerous Animals In Georgia And Where You'll Likely Find Them

    From the Appalachians to the ocean, Georgia is a beautiful state, just be on the lookout for these dangerous animals if you go.

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  • A brown rat leans over a ledge drinking from a pool of water
    By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

    The City With The Highest Rat Population Surprisingly Isn't New York

    New York City is notorious for its large population of rats, but depending on who you ask, there's one American city that has more.

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