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Aug 22
How Animals Can Make Natural Glue
From mussels to frogs, certain animals use sticky situations to…
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Jul 1
The Impact of Yellowstone’s Wolves May Be Overrated
They probably didn’t change the path of the river.
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Feb 29
Do Larger Animals Have Bigger Cells?
Are the cells of an elephant larger than those of a mouse?
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Jan 22
You Can Help Save a Massive Dog Research Project
What happens when a government agency cuts off…
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Jan 11
How Starfish Can (And Do) Survive with No Brain
Just like my buddy Kevin, but with more arms
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Nov 16, 2023
Do You Share a Microbiome With Your Pets?
Animal companions exchange bacteria with you, even if…
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Oct 23, 2023
Why Do Dead Whales Explode?
Sometimes, it’s natural. Sometimes, we make it worse — with dynamite.
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Jun 26, 2023
Baby Koalas May Be Dying Because of Bad Microbiomes
A new study suggests that “pouch testing” could be…
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Jun 12, 2023
Bursting the Myth of Exploding Birds
Read this story before you attend another wedding — it’s…
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Feb 20, 2023
Three Common Myths About Deer Antlers
#1: They can’t tell you the age of the animal
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