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Animals
- These monkeys keep trying to mate with deer—scientists have a few theories whyThese monkeys keep trying to mate with deer—scientists have a few theories why
- Pandas are back in D.C.—what’s the latest on their future?Pandas are back in D.C.—what’s the latest on their future?
- This endangered toad just got a big boost from Bad BunnyThis endangered toad just got a big boost from Bad Bunny
- These ants are saving our forests—by spraying acid everywhereThese ants are saving our forests—by spraying acid everywhere
- The surprisingly fraught fight for a pet cat in AntarcticaThe surprisingly fraught fight for a pet cat in Antarctica
Environment
- Canada's beloved outdoor ice rinks are melting awayCanada's beloved outdoor ice rinks are melting away
- What made these 1,300 strange circles at the bottom of the sea?What made these 1,300 strange circles at the bottom of the sea?
- 2024 might be one of the coldest years of the rest of your life2024 might be one of the coldest years of the rest of your life
- Here's what really caused L.A. fire hydrants to run out of waterHere's what really caused L.A. fire hydrants to run out of water
- Photos show apocalyptic scenes as wildfires rage across Los AngelesPhotos show apocalyptic scenes as wildfires rage across Los Angeles
- Circular currents: Stemming the plastic tide in the Arctic, Video Story
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- What to know about the polar vortex set to freeze the U.S.What to know about the polar vortex set to freeze the U.S.
History & Culture
- These inaugurations shaped our presidential ceremonies todayThese inaugurations shaped our presidential ceremonies today
- The very grisly, true story behind American PrimevalThe very grisly, true story behind American Primeval
- How a molar, jawbone, and pinkie are rewriting human historyHow a molar, jawbone, and pinkie are rewriting human history
Science
- Screen time can have surprising benefits for kids—when done rightScreen time can have surprising benefits for kids—when done right
- These monkeys keep trying to mate with deer—scientists have a few theories whyThese monkeys keep trying to mate with deer—scientists have a few theories why
- What made these 1,300 strange circles at the bottom of the sea?What made these 1,300 strange circles at the bottom of the sea?
- These snack ingredients are banned outside the U.S.These snack ingredients are banned outside the U.S.
- Purpose-driven inventors: Bringing the sea floor to the surface, Video Story
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Purpose-driven inventors: Bringing the sea floor to the surface
Travel
- Why the best way to see the Pacific nation of Palau is by waterWhy the best way to see the Pacific nation of Palau is by water
- Japan's north is home to a unique cuisine—here's what to knowJapan's north is home to a unique cuisine—here's what to know
- What is Burns Night and where can you celebrate it?What is Burns Night and where can you celebrate it?