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Animals
- Cougar travels 1,000 miles in one of longest recorded treksCougar travels 1,000 miles in one of longest recorded treks
- Rare gray whale spotted in the Atlantic—and it's only the beginningRare gray whale spotted in the Atlantic—and it's only the beginning
- Why 'funga' is just as important as flora and faunaWhy 'funga' is just as important as flora and fauna
- Termite fossils prove mating hasn't changed in 38 million yearsTermite fossils prove mating hasn't changed in 38 million years
- Play to find out which birds dominate at your feeder—and whyPlay to find out which birds dominate at your feeder—and why
- How do fireflies get their glow? We finally have some answers.How do fireflies get their glow? We finally have some answers.
- Bird flu is spreading from pole to pole. Here’s why it matters.Bird flu is spreading from pole to pole. Here’s why it matters.
- How an ‘extinct’ cicada was rediscovered 100 years laterHow an ‘extinct’ cicada was rediscovered 100 years later
Environment
- Why the 2024 hurricane season could be especially activeWhy the 2024 hurricane season could be especially active
- Mushroom leather? The future of fashion is closer than you think.Mushroom leather? The future of fashion is closer than you think.
- This deadly fungus is hitchhiking its way across the worldThis deadly fungus is hitchhiking its way across the world
- Why 'funga' is just as important as flora and faunaWhy 'funga' is just as important as flora and fauna
- This exploding mine holds a treasure that may change the worldThis exploding mine holds a treasure that may change the world
- This is where ‘forever chemicals’ are hiding in your kitchenThis is where ‘forever chemicals’ are hiding in your kitchen
- You're not imagining it—winters are getting warmerYou're not imagining it—winters are getting warmer
- Mexico is treating corn from the U.S. as a threat. Here's why.Mexico is treating corn from the U.S. as a threat. Here's why.
- Jeans are bad for the environment—but a new discovery may helpJeans are bad for the environment—but a new discovery may help
History & Culture
- See the story of Jonah and the whale like never beforeSee the story of Jonah and the whale like never before
- This ancient mosaic offers extraordinary insights into the pastThis ancient mosaic offers extraordinary insights into the past
- These are the real dunes that inspired Dune—and you can visit themThese are the real dunes that inspired Dune—and you can visit them
- Meet the only woman privy to the plot to kill Julius CaesarMeet the only woman privy to the plot to kill Julius Caesar
- See how these fierce dinos evolved in our pages over 100 yearsSee how these fierce dinos evolved in our pages over 100 years
- How did this female pharaoh survive being erased from history?How did this female pharaoh survive being erased from history?
- How Black artists helped make country music what it is todayHow Black artists helped make country music what it is today
- These 3 samurai women were heroes of shogun era JapanThese 3 samurai women were heroes of shogun era Japan
- Lincoln was killed before their eyes—then their own horror beganLincoln was killed before their eyes—then their own horror began
- Was Manhattan really sold to the Dutch for just $24?Was Manhattan really sold to the Dutch for just $24?
Science
- Women’s bodies are understudied—but that’s starting to changeWomen’s bodies are understudied—but that’s starting to change
- Hundreds of tiny arachnids are likely on your face right nowHundreds of tiny arachnids are likely on your face right now
- What's worse than a hangover? Hangxiety. Here's why it happens.What's worse than a hangover? Hangxiety. Here's why it happens.
- Here's a guide for the buzzwords on health food packagingHere's a guide for the buzzwords on health food packaging
- 'Exploding head syndrome'? Inside a mysterious sleep condition'Exploding head syndrome'? Inside a mysterious sleep condition
- What lifting weights does to your body—and your mindWhat lifting weights does to your body—and your mind
- Mushroom leather? The future of fashion is closer than you think.Mushroom leather? The future of fashion is closer than you think.
- Fungi could be the key to major cancer research breakthroughsFungi could be the key to major cancer research breakthroughs
- Why 'funga' is just as important as flora and faunaWhy 'funga' is just as important as flora and fauna
Travel
- A taste of West Bengal, from curries to Kolkata street foodA taste of West Bengal, from curries to Kolkata street food
- Discover southeastern Spain's secret coastal regionDiscover southeastern Spain's secret coastal region
- All aboard Norway's slow train under the midnight sunAll aboard Norway's slow train under the midnight sun
- 9 hotels where you can wake up and smell the flowers9 hotels where you can wake up and smell the flowers
- How to spend a day discovering Berlin's creative sideHow to spend a day discovering Berlin's creative side
- Visit this little known culinary region outside of Québec CityVisit this little known culinary region outside of Québec City
- Would you dare to trek through Zambia's 'Valley of the Leopard'?Would you dare to trek through Zambia's 'Valley of the Leopard'?