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Animals
- What would the world look like without mosquitoes?What would the world look like without mosquitoes?
- Social media loves to villainize dolphins. Here's why it's wrong.Social media loves to villainize dolphins. Here's why it's wrong.
- How did wolves evolve into dogs? New fossils provide cluesHow did wolves evolve into dogs? New fossils provide clues
- This unorthodox method is saving baby parrots from extinctionThis unorthodox method is saving baby parrots from extinction
- A deadly disease that affects cats big and small found in U.S.A deadly disease that affects cats big and small found in U.S.
- How to see Katmai's famous brown bears up close—and stay safeHow to see Katmai's famous brown bears up close—and stay safe
- Spiders may lure male fireflies to their death with a call of loveSpiders may lure male fireflies to their death with a call of love
- 6 animals Nat Geo staff think are very demure, very mindful6 animals Nat Geo staff think are very demure, very mindful
- Why are cell phone contaminants showing up in tiger sharks?Why are cell phone contaminants showing up in tiger sharks?
- This parasite uses an army to suck out the guts of its enemiesThis parasite uses an army to suck out the guts of its enemies
Environment
- ‘Corn sweat’—and other weird weather phenomena—explained‘Corn sweat’—and other weird weather phenomena—explained
- A sea tornado sank a yacht. We might see them more often.A sea tornado sank a yacht. We might see them more often.
- How billions of dollars are revolutionizing ocean explorationHow billions of dollars are revolutionizing ocean exploration
- Where to go stargazing in Chile according to a local astronomer
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Where to go stargazing in Chile according to a local astronomer - This coral reef should be dead—so why is it thriving?This coral reef should be dead—so why is it thriving?
- Inside the Native Hawaiian push to rebuild Maui after wildfiresInside the Native Hawaiian push to rebuild Maui after wildfires
- One surprising way humans are disrupting nature? StreetlightsOne surprising way humans are disrupting nature? Streetlights
- Beat the heat with these innovative AC alternativesBeat the heat with these innovative AC alternatives
History & Culture
- Did Babe Ruth really ‘call’ this legendary home run?Did Babe Ruth really ‘call’ this legendary home run?
- The real history behind the legend of China's Monkey KingThe real history behind the legend of China's Monkey King
- How new technology transformed the American workforceHow new technology transformed the American workforce
- This secret Civil War sabotage mission was doomed from the startThis secret Civil War sabotage mission was doomed from the start
- This rare burial site reveals secrets about the Sahara's lush pastThis rare burial site reveals secrets about the Sahara's lush past
- How cicadas became the soundtrack of Provence — and a symbol of restHow cicadas became the soundtrack of Provence — and a symbol of rest
- How did wolves evolve into dogs? New fossils provide cluesHow did wolves evolve into dogs? New fossils provide clues
- What this writer learned retracing Mao's Long March through ChinaWhat this writer learned retracing Mao's Long March through China
Science
- Why some say tennis is 'the world's healthiest sport'Why some say tennis is 'the world's healthiest sport'
- Your body ages rapidly at 44 and 60. Here's how to prepare.Your body ages rapidly at 44 and 60. Here's how to prepare.
- How do gold nuggets form? Earthquakes may be the keyHow do gold nuggets form? Earthquakes may be the key
- Astronauts getting stuck in space is more common than you thinkAstronauts getting stuck in space is more common than you think
- Experts explain the best way to freeze and defrost your foodExperts explain the best way to freeze and defrost your food
- UTIs are rising fast—and the cause could be in your refrigeratorUTIs are rising fast—and the cause could be in your refrigerator
- How did wolves evolve into dogs? New fossils provide cluesHow did wolves evolve into dogs? New fossils provide clues
- We're having a COVID summer surge—will new vaccines help?We're having a COVID summer surge—will new vaccines help?
Travel
- These are the must-see sights of Italy's Veneto regionThese are the must-see sights of Italy's Veneto region
- A guide to St John's, Atlantic Canada's iceberg capitalA guide to St John's, Atlantic Canada's iceberg capital
- The hidden hiking paradise in India’s remote northThe hidden hiking paradise in India’s remote north
- Why the ancient Forest of Dean should be your next UK destinationWhy the ancient Forest of Dean should be your next UK destination
- Why this Caribbean island should be on your radar
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