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It contains over half of Earth’s water and all of the continents could fit into its basin in one mega-puzzle

Only two complete dodo skulls are known to exist. Scientists just looked inside them

Mountain lions improve California road safety, new study finds

It’s larger than Greater London and lies in the crater of an asteroid that struck Earth 214 million years ago… Now it’s home to black bears

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Google Wants to Release 64 Million Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes in Florida and California, Files For EPA Permit

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An entire world of fungi nearly a third of a mile underground could affect carbon storage estimates

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"It feeds on your blood for a week before you even notice – and then leaves behind a rare and life-threatening disease…"

Researchers have identified the presence of the Bourbon virus in Lone Star ticks, raising public health concerns as the first case is confirmed in New York.

Researchers explore one of Africa’s deepest lakes

Scientists have discovered insects surviving at depths of 1,213 feet in one of Africa’s deepest lakes, challenging existing assumptions about underwater pressure.

Researchers tag 42 sleeping giants in Arctic Circle

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Benin's presumed-dead coral reef rediscovered teeming with life

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Scientists looked at Antarctica from the air. What they saw has them worried

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“He’s a 1,000kg wild marine predator that is very capable of hurting someone if startled.” Who is Neil the seal?

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Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey. Here’s what makes it special.

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Rescue robot of tomorrow may be a cockroach in scuba suit

Researchers are outfitting cyborg cockroaches with 3D-printed diving suits to assist in disaster search and rescue operations.

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city

Twin typhoons and torrential rains in southern China have triggered devastating floods and the escape of hundreds of animals, including venomous snakes.

First-Ever Footage of Haunting Barreleye Fish Captured Deep Beneath The Atlantic

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This tropical creature lives almost 3 times longer than expected and appears to barely age. Here’s why scientists are so excited

Scientists are investigating tropical butterflies that live nearly three times longer than expected and show minimal signs of aging.

Mountain lions moved into a tiny Californian preserve. What happened next astounded scientists

The deadliest animal you could encounter in a national park probably isn’t a bone-crushing, 300kg apex predator

New research suggests the most dangerous wildlife encounters in national parks often involve unexpected animals rather than large apex predators.

Oo oo, ha ha: why humans and great apes giggle alike when tickled

New research suggests that the laughter shared between humans and great apes points to a deeper, rhythmic connection in vocal plasticity.

One of England’s oldest trees – which loomed over the Sherwood Forest for over 1,000 years

The Major Oak, a 1,200-year-old Sherwood Forest landmark tied to Robin Hood legends, has been declared dead by experts.

Humans May Have Always Been Able to Regenerate Body Parts–Scar Tissue Just Gets in the Way