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See the flamboyant grandeur of the common betta fish
See the flamboyant grandeur of the common betta fish
A twirling dancer, a bird in flight? Through a photographer’s lens, this popular pet, also known as the Siamese fighting fish, becomes a fantasy in fins.Explore
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Animals
- These fish swam with the dinosaurs. They may not survive us.These fish swam with the dinosaurs. They may not survive us.
Environment
- Can this graphic novel change America's views on climate? It did in France.Can this graphic novel change America's views on climate? It did in France.
- Unraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforestUnraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforest
- Forgotten forests: Regenerating the kelp forest highway, Video Story
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Marine engineers: Five species that shape underwater ecosystems - Are these the last days of Brazil's realm of hidden wonder?Are these the last days of Brazil's realm of hidden wonder?
- What's behind these ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?What's behind these ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?
- World’s largest iceberg could collide with a wildlife havenWorld’s largest iceberg could collide with a wildlife haven
- Climate change made the L.A. wildfires 35 percent more likelyClimate change made the L.A. wildfires 35 percent more likely
History & Culture
- The ‘Black Angels’ cared for TB patients when no one else wouldThe ‘Black Angels’ cared for TB patients when no one else would
- 9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival
- Women still face inequalities, despite the 19th AmendmentWomen still face inequalities, despite the 19th Amendment
- Why it’s unlikely Mount Vesuvius really turned a brain to glassWhy it’s unlikely Mount Vesuvius really turned a brain to glass
Science
- A ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse is coming—here’s when to watchA ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse is coming—here’s when to watch
- Unraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforestUnraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforest
- Scientists find a new titanosaur dinosaur species in PatagoniaScientists find a new titanosaur dinosaur species in Patagonia
Travel
- Why Germany’s Camino trek rivals Spain’s famous pilgrimage
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Why Germany’s Camino trek rivals Spain’s famous pilgrimage - This city is home to some of the best surfing in the U.S.This city is home to some of the best surfing in the U.S.
