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  • Collection of handmade Stone Age weapons
    By Tiffany Betts 4 months ago

    The Ancient Weapons Discovered In An Unassuming Desert Lake Bed

    There are many different types of ancient weapons, and those similar to the ones found in a simple lake bed tell quite the interesting tale about humanity.

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  • Light shines through the surface of the ocean is seen into the deep sea below
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    Uranus And Neptune's Deepest Oceans Make Earth's Look Like Puddles

    Earth's oceans are mysterious, largely unexplored places, but the enormous oceans of Neptune and Uranus have them beat. Here's what scientists know about them.

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  • A view of a waterfall among trees in Yosemite National Park in California
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    California Holds A Grim Record For Animal Species In The United States

    California is a beautiful state with no shortage of diverse plant and animal species. Unfortunately, the fates facing those species aren't always the brightest.

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  • Asian Cobra tries to bite a human leg
    By Megan Brame 4 months ago

    12 Venomous Species That Can Kill You In Minutes

    There are many species with pretty scary defensive (and offensive) tactics, such as venom. These species in particular can be pretty intimidating on that front.

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  • The Landing of Columbus, circa 1837 by artist Edward Hicks
    By Tiffany Betts 4 months ago

    Almost Famous: How William Weston Became England's Christopher Columbus

    When you think about Europeans landing in the "new world," Christopher Columbus likely comes to mind. But the name of a different man probably should as well.

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  • Rock formations are seen along the California coast at Big Sur
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    The Invasive Species California Is Battling That's An Immediate Threat

    Invasive species are causing problems all around the United States, and California is no exception. This species in particular has really wreaked havoc.

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  • An illustration of an exoplanet and galactic nebula.
    By Tiffany Betts 4 months ago

    NASA Is Tracking A Rare Planet Unlike Anything In Our Solar System

    While our solar system is a fascinating place on its own, exoplanets are even more of a mystery. And one exoplanet in particular is something quite new.

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  • Black and white image of sticky honey
    By Tiffany Betts 4 months ago

    Scientists Accidentally Created A Sticky Substance Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie

    Sci-fi movies feature technology that seems far beyond our current capabilities, but that isn't always true. This new material proves that much.

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  • Visitors at Stonehenge at night under a starry sky
    By Tiffany Betts 4 months ago

    A Rare Lunar Event Could Reveal Stonehenge's Secrets

    It's long seemed like Stonehenge harbors many secrets, and it's not keen on giving them up. But a rare lunar event might finally give us some answers.

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  • A spider crab crawling on rocks
    By Daniel Dick 4 months ago

    Crabs That Are Related To Spiders

    When 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.

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  • Kangaroo with joey in pouch
    By Heather Vidmar-McEwen 4 months ago

    What Is A List Of Mammals With Pouches?

    Kangaroos 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.

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  • illustration of the Solar System with planetary orbits
    By Jason Powers 4 months ago

    The Characteristics Of The Eight Planets

    The planets in the solar system have long held a place in human history and culture, but there's also plenty to know about the planets themselves.

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  • Cluster of pink water lilies and lily pads floating in a pond
    By Drew Lichtenstein 4 months ago

    Types Of Aquatic Plants

    When you think of plants, the flowers and trees of gardens and forests might come to mind. But aquatic locations have their own varied plantlife, too.

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  • A close up photo of a dozen or so dirt-dusted light brown potatoes
    By Eric James Beyer 4 months ago

    One Of The Worst Disasters In Irish History Actually Started In South America

    When it comes to one of the most infamous disasters in Irish history, there's still more to be learned, including exactly where and how it started.

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  • The cranium from the Ephesus Octagon in the Collection of the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Vienna. The yellowed note coming with it says:
    By Tiffany Betts 4 months ago

    DNA Tests Revealed Skeleton Of Cleopatra's Family Member Isn't Who Researchers Thought

    Nearly a century ago, researchers believed they had found the skeleton of a family member of Cleopatra, but they might have had it all wrong.

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  • Mars polar ice cap as seen from above
    By Elias Nash 4 months ago

    It Snows On Mars, But It's Not The Same As Earth

    Everyone knows that Earth is capable of providing beautiful, snowy landscapes, but it isn't unique in that. It snows on Mars, too, but there's a bit of a twist.

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  • A closeup shows the lower half of a woman's face against a dark background
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    There Are Creatures On Your Face Right Now And You Never Realized It

    Microscopes have allowed us to discover a world humans can't directly see. But that's also led to the realization that these creatures are always on your face.

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  • Bug-like net capturing CO2 molecules
    By Tiffany Betts 4 months ago

    The Porous Powder That Can Capture CO2

    Global warming is a major concern, with the growing presence of carbon dioxide being a big part factor. But this powder might be able to combat that issue.

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  • An orange-red lava river flows into the foreground with a volcano peak shrouded in mist and gases in the background
    By Eric James Beyer 4 months ago

    What If You Fell Into Lava?

    Volcanoes can be morbidly fascinating for plenty of reasons, as can the lava they release. But what effect might all that molten rock have on the human body?

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  • View of Venus appearing yellow
    By Tiffany Betts 4 months ago

    Here's Why Venus Looks Yellow In The Night Sky

    When you take a look deep into the night sky, Venus might look like it's noticeably yellow. Here's the science behind why it appears that way.

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  • A large bipedal animal is walking in a dark forest
    By Pauli Poisuo 4 months ago

    11 Prehistoric Creatures That Are Pure Nightmare Fuel

    Prehistoric times were pretty strange, to put it lightly, and the same could be said of the species from that period. Here are some of the scariest.

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  • A male lion lays on top of a rick with trees in the background
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    The Most Dangerous Animal In A Zoo Isn't A Lion

    When you think of dangerous animals kept in a zoo, lions or tigers might come to mind. But by the numbers, the most truly dangerous animal is a surprising one.

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  • A closeup of an Emerald Ash Borer shows the beetle's features in detail
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    5 Invasive Species That Are Destroying Illinois

    Invasive species are a nationwide problem, destroying ecosystems and crowding out native plants and animals. Here are the ones specifically plaguing Illinois.

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  • A Spur-Wiinged Goose head is shown in close-up portrait against a green background
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    5 Birds That Are Actually Poisonous

    When it comes to poisonous animals, birds probably aren't the first to come to mind. But there are actually a number of uniquely toxic birds.

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  • Person stretching yellow slime in their hands
    By Elaine Todd 4 months ago

    How To Make Edible Slime: The 13 Best At Home Recipes

    Who doesn't enjoy making (and playing with) slime? If you want to try something new with the sticky substance, then consider trying out these edible slimes.

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  • Man experiencing pain from urinary retention
    By Elias Nash 4 months ago

    4 Ways Holding In Urine Is Bad For Your Bladder And Your Overall Health

    Sometimes, you're in a situation where you can't get to the bathroom. That never feels great, but there might also be longer term consequences than discomfort.

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  • A cloudy forest in Ecuador
    By Tiffany Betts 4 months ago

    The Mass Extinction Event That Actually Never Happened

    Mass extinction events are infamous, entirely destroying many species in one fell swoop. But this particular extinction event might not have happened at all.

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