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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
- The internet’s favorite bald eagles just had hatchlingsThe internet’s favorite bald eagles just had hatchlings
- Scientists may finally know why starlings form mesmerizing cloudsScientists may finally know why starlings form mesmerizing clouds
- Can guys and girls really just be friends? Ask these baboons.Can guys and girls really just be friends? Ask these baboons.
- Greenland sharks can live 400 years. How is that possible?Greenland sharks can live 400 years. How is that possible?
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Environment
- Marine engineers: Five species that shape underwater ecosystems, Video Story
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- 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
- Uncovering the secrets of a covert U.S. nuclear base in GreenlandUncovering the secrets of a covert U.S. nuclear base in Greenland
- How did these 'miracle' homes survive L.A.'s wildfires?How did these 'miracle' homes survive L.A.'s wildfires?
History & Culture
- Bone pit hints at human, animal sacrifice in Roman-era BritainBone pit hints at human, animal sacrifice in Roman-era Britain
- The lost homes of enslaved Africans may be hidden in their bonesThe lost homes of enslaved Africans may be hidden in their bones
- The meaning of the cross of ashes on Ash WednesdayThe meaning of the cross of ashes on Ash Wednesday
- When happy hour in America meant a cheap beer … and free caviar?When happy hour in America meant a cheap beer … and free caviar?
Science
- Should you get a measles booster? Here's what you should know.Should you get a measles booster? Here's what you should know.
- How drugs like Wegovy might affect kids in the long termHow drugs like Wegovy might affect kids in the long term
- This is the worst flu season in 15 years. Here's why.This is the worst flu season in 15 years. Here's why.
- Greenland sharks can live 400 years. How is that possible?Greenland sharks can live 400 years. How is that possible?
- Painkillers don’t work as well for women. Here’s why.Painkillers don’t work as well for women. Here’s why.
- This asteroid might not hit Earth in 2032 after allThis asteroid might not hit Earth in 2032 after all
Travel
- 6 of the best places to eat and drink in Lyon
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- 7 luxurious hotels you can feel good about checking into7 luxurious hotels you can feel good about checking into
- America’s original vacation hotspot is making a comebackAmerica’s original vacation hotspot is making a comeback
- Why there's never been a better time to travel with your petsWhy there's never been a better time to travel with your pets
