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A Brief and Amazing History of the Pleiades, Stars That Captivated Ancient Civilizations and Inspired Poets

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Sea Otters May Be Small Marine Mammals, But Their Effect on an Ecosystem Can Be Huge

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After the L.A. Fires, Locals Turn to Native Plants to Help Shield Homes From Flames and Clean Contaminated Soil

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Meet the Extinct Camels of North America, From Ice Age Giants to Sheep-Size Runners

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Why Do Sharks Go Into Feeding Frenzies? A Case Study of a Recent, Unusual Attack on a Human Looks for Answers

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Once Smuggled Animals Are Rescued, Law Enforcement Officers Call Her

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This 'Clock' Could Warn of Hidden Stresses to Animals, Offering a Long-Sought Signal That a Population Is Nearing Collapse

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Some People Experience Blissful Ecstasy Right Before a Seizure. Could Understanding This Feeling Help Treat Depression?

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Jane Goodall, Legendary Primatologist and Anthropologist, Dies at 91

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The Life, Loss and Lore of the Sea Mink

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Gulls’ Spit-Up Gunk Can Help Ecologists Understand Human Pollution

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A.I. Is on the Rise, and So Is the Environmental Impact of the Data Centers That Drive It

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This Invasive Vampire Fish Is Helping Researchers Understand the Human Nervous System in Jaw-Dropping Ways

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The Curious Case of 'Old Thom,' an Orca Traveling Alone in the North Atlantic

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Can Scientists Help Oysters Thrive Again?

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In Prisons Across Ohio, These Inmates Are Finding Meaning by Saving Orphaned and Injured Animals

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How Prepared Are We for a Rare and Powerful Solar Event?

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A Deep Look Into the Wild and Not-So-Wild World of Bumblebees

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What Led Life to Flourish Roughly 520 Million Years Ago?

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Can You Really ‘Rot’ Your Brain by Scrolling Too Much on Your Smartphone?

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