| 1 | 2019-08-01
1 in 4 Men Surveyed in Asia and the Pacific Have Raped - - An author of a United Nations study on men and violence in Asia and the Pacific explains why rape is so prevalent in the region.
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Are E-Cigarettes a Boon or a Menace? - - A new study says electronic cigarettes could help people quit smoking. But doctors worry that the battery-operated nicotine inhalers carry major risks.
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| 3 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Typhoon Lashes Japan - - A powerful typhoon struck central Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to prefectures in the Kyoto region.
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| 4 | 2019-08-01
Boston Tops Ranking of Energy-Efficient U.S. Cities - - A new ranking highlights Boston's achievements in conserving energy as the Senate debates a bipartisan energy efficiency bill.
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| 5 | 2019-08-01
Cat in Space Would Join an Interstellar Menagerie - - Iran has announced plans to send a cat into space. The kitty would join a litter of animals who have flown the friendly skies.
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| 6 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Mexico Hurricanes Pack a Rare Double Whammy - - Rare back-to-back hurricanes, Ingrid and Manuel, have caused widespread flooding and landslides, killing over a dozen people.
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| 7 | 2019-08-01
NASA Declares End to Deep Impact Comet Mission - - A computer glitch doomed the comet-probing Deep Impact mission spacecraft after eight years of space exploration.
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| 8 | 2019-08-01
Warrior Graduation Ceremony Reveals Kenya at a Crossroads - - As young Samburu men become leaders, their community adapts to change across Kenya and beyond.
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| 9 | 2019-08-01
Best Astronomy Photos of the Year Named - - Winners have been named in the Royal Observatory's 2013 astronomy photography competition.
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| 10 | 2019-08-01
Kenyan Terrorist Attack Speaks to Trouble in Somalia - - The massacre at a Nairobi mall appears to reflect trouble in next-door Somalia, long considered a 'failed state.'
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| 11 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Unravel Secrets of Monster Black Hole at Center of Milky Way - - A supermassive black hole in the core of the Milky Way last erupted two million years ago, and will again.
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| 12 | 2019-08-01
How Did the Pakistan Earthquake Create a Mud Island? - - A mud volcano is thought to be behind a new landmass that recently rose off the coast of Gwadar, Pakistan.
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| 13 | 2019-08-01
MacArthur Genius: 'Plants Have Souls' - - Ancient plants are way cooler than old bones, says the award-winning paleobotanist.
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| 14 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Photos of the Week: Cat's Paw, Solar Horns, Martian Ripples - - See views of Mars, the Earth, and the Sun, as well as a star-factory nebula, in this week's space photos.
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| 15 | 2019-08-01
Why Does This Man Have a Nose on His Forehead? - - A nose growing from a forehead. An ear sprouting on an arm. These startling images represent a revolutionary approach to surgical reconstruction.
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| 16 | 2019-08-01
5 Amazing Stories of Devoted Dogs - - From a greyhound that nurtured wildlife to a loyal rescue lab—read amazing stories of dogs that enriched their owners' lives.
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| 17 | 2019-08-01
Demand for Bananas Puts Costa Rica's Caimans at Risk - - Pesticides used in growing Costa Rica's bananas are washing into waterways and affecting the country's caiman.
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| 18 | 2019-08-01
MacArthur Genius Working to Bring Sight to the Blind - - People affected by macular degeneration used to have no hope of seeing again. Neuroscientist Sheila Nirenberg might be changing that.
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| 19 | 2019-08-01
Ten Thousand Walruses Gather on Island As Sea Ice Shrinks - - An estimated ten thousand Pacific walruses have huddled together on an island in the Chukchi Sea, an unusual phenomenon that's due to a lack of sea ice, experts say.
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| 20 | 2019-08-01
Unusual Pictures: 'Calcified' Birds, Bats Found at African Lake - - Dead bats and birds preserved by a salty lake in Tanzania have been brought back to life in a photographic series.
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| 21 | 2019-08-01
Science Roundup: Swarm Intelligence, Longline Fisheries, and Insect Mating - - Take a bite out of science studies looking at insect quickies, how fisheries hook olive ridley turtles, and why conflict is good for decision-making.
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| 22 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Amid Shutdown, U.S. Government Should Learn From Apple - - U.S. leaders should take more care to protect the national image and brand, and to learn from the success of Apple and other tech giants.
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| 23 | 2019-08-01
Study: 10 Percent of U.S. Youths Cause Sexual Violence - - A new study on teenage perpetrators of sexual violence may change the way you think about rape.
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| 24 | 2019-08-01
Arctic's Hudson Bay Warming Rapidly, at Tipping Point - - The aquatic ecosystems around Hudson Bay, a region long spared the warming seen elsewhere across the Arctic, have reached a 'tipping point' driving rapid and widespread change.
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| 25 | 2019-08-01
Picture Archive: Washington Monument, 1940s - - On its 125th anniversary, the Washington Monument is shuttered to the public.
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| 26 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Sakurajima Volcano Shoots Lava Skyward - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 21:25:20 GMT ] Residents of Kagoshima, Japan, must deal with a cantankerous, yet beautiful, neighbor.
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| 27 | 2019-08-01
Nobel Peace Prize Winners Helping Scrap Chemical Weapons - [Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:26:39 GMT ] The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is now a Nobel Prize winner, cited for its work in Syria and other countries.
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| 28 | 2019-08-01
Typhoon, Hurricane, Cyclone: What's the Difference? - [Sun, 13 Oct 2013 17:12:18 GMT ] Whatever you choose to call them, these monster storms are powerful natural events with the capacity to wreak incredible havoc.
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| 29 | 2019-08-01
Picture Archive: South Africa, 1930s - [Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:09:25 GMT ] Twenty years after the UN dropped its sanctions on South Africa, a look at apartheid's effects on the Zulu.
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| 30 | 2019-08-01
Half-Million Iraqis Died in the War, New Study Says - [Tue, 15 Oct 2013 21:47:06 GMT ] Direct violence and other war-related causes led to the deaths of roughly a half-million Iraqis from 2003 to 2011, new survey says.
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| 31 | 2019-08-01
My T. Rex Is Bigger Than Yours - [Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:44:21 GMT ] Who has the most impressive and imposing Tyrannosaurus rex? Not the Smithsonian, on this National Fossil Day. See who does.
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| 32 | 2019-08-01
Shakeup at Scientific American Over Sexual Harassment - [Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:48:58 GMT ] Prominent blogger Bora Zivkovic reportedly on personal leave after accusations of harassment from two female bloggers.
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Best Space Photos of the Week: Mars, Saturn, and Rune Stones - [Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:21:19 GMT ] NASA is back in business, delivering views of Mars, Saturn, and distant galaxies, plus northern lights among the rune stones.
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Hot Flashes in Cold Waters? Killer Whales Undergo Menopause - [Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:31:12 GMT ] A new study shows that killer whales undergo menopause, an evolutionary advantage that helps their offspring survive.
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Harbin Smog Crisis Highlights China’s Coal Problem - [Tue, 22 Oct 2013 22:19:49 GMT ] A thick layer of smog has enveloped one of China's major cities, nearly bringing it to a halt. Harbin's crisis is just the latest to spotlight the country's dependence on coal.
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| 36 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Dragonfly Backpacks Reveal Mysteries of the Brain - [Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:12:18 GMT ] Scientists are wiring dragonflies to better understand how motion is controlled.
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Drought Led to Collapse of Civilizations, Study Says - [Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:48:50 GMT ] A new study shows that drought spurred the collapse of Bronze Age civilizations on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean.
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| 38 | 2019-08-01
Best New Space Pictures: Solar Blasts, Circling Skies, and Bathing Stars - [Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:19:16 GMT ] Solar blasts, ruins old and new, and glimpses of a young star blowing a vast bubble are showcased in the week's best space pictures.
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South Pole Expeditions Then and Now: How Does Their Food and Gear Compare? - [Sat, 26 Oct 2013 14:31:08 GMT ] Two polar adventurers are attempting the same South Pole journey that claimed the lives of British explorer Robert Scott and his men in 1912. A century on, how do their food and gear compare?
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| 40 | 2019-08-01
Red Sky at Night: The Science of Sunsets - [Sun, 27 Oct 2013 23:59:30 GMT ] An NOAA meteorologist says when it comes to sunsets, there's a lot more in the sky than meets the eye.
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| 41 | 2019-08-01
How to Find a Diamond in Arkansas - [Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:08:09 GMT ] A teenage visitor found a 3.85-carat gem at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, where the rule is 'finders keepers.'
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| 42 | 2019-08-01
One Year After Sandy, Fires Plague Boardwalks and Homes That Flooded - [Tue, 29 Oct 2013 23:50:56 GMT ] Wiring corroded by saltwater from Superstorm Sandy remains a fire hazard, experts say, because of damage to insulation.
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Pictures: Mirror Beams Light to Norwegian Town in Winter for First Time - [Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:19:43 GMT ] Thanks to new big mirrors called heliostats, the town of Rjukan, Norway, west of Oslo, is getting sunlight beamed down to the square from surrounding mountains.
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| 44 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: What Makes a Good Cadaver Dog? - [Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:22:26 GMT ] Cat Warren, author of 'What the Dog Knows,' talks about what scientists know about working dogs and their powerful sense of smell.
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| 45 | 2019-08-01
Syria’s Polio Outbreak Is a Reminder of the Disease’s Power - [Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:30:34 GMT ] Great strides have been made in wiping out polio. Yet the stubborn and highly contagious disease is still on the loose, with cases now reported in Syria.
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| 46 | 2019-08-01
Death by Lightning a Danger in Developing Countries - [Sat, 02 Nov 2013 20:05:55 GMT ] Experts from around the world are spreading knowledge of the dangers of lightning—education that didn't exist before.
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| 47 | 2019-08-01
More Women Give Hunting a Shot - [Sun, 03 Nov 2013 14:44:58 GMT ] As the local food movement takes off in the U.S., the number of women hunters has grown by 25 percent.
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| 48 | 2019-08-01
Mount Sinabung Volcano Erupts, Spews Ash 4 Miles High - [Mon, 04 Nov 2013 22:11:40 GMT ] Mount Sinabung, a volcano in western Indonesia, erupted on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds, according to news reports.
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| 49 | 2019-08-01
India Shoots for Mars - [Wed, 06 Nov 2013 21:00:13 GMT ] India has successfully launched its first Mars mission, an orbiter aiming to reach the red planet in 2014.
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| 50 | 2019-08-01
Super Typhoon Haiyan Headed Toward Philippines - [Thu, 07 Nov 2013 21:47:21 GMT ] The super typhoon is expected to make landfall in the central Philippines on Friday.
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Best New Space Pictures: Jellyfish Wave, Moons Dance, and Sun Winks - [Sat, 09 Nov 2013 01:07:38 GMT ] The Jellyfish Nebula 'swims' in space, the dust settles on a Martian volcano, and a 'greyhound' races through the cosmos in this week's best space pictures.
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Olympic Torch Takes First Spacewalk - [Sat, 09 Nov 2013 15:23:21 GMT ] The Olympic torch tags along on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
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Montreal Protocol Helped Slow Down Global Warming - [Sun, 10 Nov 2013 22:59:47 GMT ] An international treaty designed to heal Earth's ozone layer had an unintended consequence: It slowed down global warming.
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| 54 | 2019-08-01
North Dakota's Salty Fracked Wells Drink More Water to Keep Oil Flowin - [Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:23:40 GMT ] North Dakota's shale oil wells may consume more water for long-term salt removal and maintenance than they required for their initial fracking, state officials say.
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| 55 | 2019-08-01
Did Ancient Climate Change Spur Penguin Evolution? - [Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:17:55 GMT ] An ancient cooling spell in Antarctica may have helped spur penguins to diversify into the 18 species living today.
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| 56 | 2019-08-01
Chicago to Lose Its Tallest Building Title - [Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:55:32 GMT ] A skyscraper expert explains how the new One World Trade Center will earn the title of tallest U.S. building.
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| 57 | 2019-08-01
Historic U.S. Ivory Crush a Call to Global Action - [Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:37:32 GMT ] United States crushes six tons of stockpiled ivory in symbolic act to help stop the illegal wildlife trade.
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| 58 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Clam Consternation Overblown - [Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:14:31 GMT ] The demise of Ming, the world's oldest clam, has generated some consternation about marine researchers that looks a bit overblown.
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| 59 | 2019-08-01
Good News or Bad News: Which Do You Want First? - [Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:47:00 GMT ] A study looks at the best way for doctors and other professionals to deliver good and bad news.
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| 60 | 2019-08-01
Manned Mission to Largest Known Asteroid Planned - [Mon, 18 Nov 2013 23:03:31 GMT ] A trip to Ceres, the largest asteroid and nearest dwarf planet, is no harder than a trip to Mars, researchers say.
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Lion Hunt Photo Touches Off Heated Conservation Debate - [Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:16:24 GMT ] Big game hunter Melissa Bachman sparks controversy with a photo she posted to Twitter of a lion she shot legally in South Africa.
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Winning Wood Stove Designs Announced - [Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:09:49 GMT ] The Wood Stove Decathlon anointed winners this week in a competition aimed at sparking new ideas for an age-old heating method.
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Opinion: U.S. Should Be Thankful for International Students - [Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:30:36 GMT ] New 'Open Doors' report highlights impact of high school and college students from abroad on economy and world peace.
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| 64 | 2019-08-01
Annual Polar Bear Migration Under Way: How It Works and How Climate Change is Altering It - [Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:51:36 GMT ] Annual migration happening in the 'polar bear capital of the world.'
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Photojournalist Captures Resiliency in the Philippines After Typhoon Haiyan - [Sat, 23 Nov 2013 15:31:18 GMT ] A major theme of David Guttenfelder's photographs is the resiliency and general good cheer of the Filipino people in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.
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A Rare Holiday Mash-Up: Thanksgivukkah - [Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:22:44 GMT ] It's happening now. It won't happen again for more than 75,000 years. It's the convergence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah.
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5 Winners and Losers on New “Red List” of World’s Rarest Species - [Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:13:16 GMT ] The latest IUCN Red List has winners and losers in conservation, from sea turtles to forest giraffes.
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Tiny Drone Flies Like A… Jellyfish? - [Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:25:12 GMT ] The ungainly flapping motion of the latest tiny flying robot closely mimics the swimming motion of a jellyfish, new research shows.
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Pictures: Locals Drill for Oil by Hand in Myanmar - [Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:23:18 GMT ] Across Myanmar, independent laborers prospect for oil using grueling manual techniques. But as large energy companies eye the newly opened country, the days of drilling for small operators may be numbered.
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| 70 | 2019-08-01
The Scoop Behind Ancient Poop - [Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:46:21 GMT ] The oldest-known locales where rhino-like reptiles gathered to poop and socialize some 240 million years ago have been uncovered in Argentina.
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| 71 | 2019-08-01
Arctic Shipping Soars, Led by Russia and Lured by Energy - [Fri, 29 Nov 2013 18:14:00 GMT ] A season of shipping milestones is ending in the Arctic. Climate change has ushered in a new era of far north transit, focused on extraction of energy stores.
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Mysterious Deaths Threaten a Population of Southern Right Whales - [Sun, 01 Dec 2013 15:22:49 GMT ] Researchers struggle to understand why hundreds of southern right whale calves have died over a nine-year period off the Argentine coast.
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New York Train Derailment Highlights Evolving Rail Safety and Science - [Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:45:18 GMT ] Train expert Robert Halstead says new rail technology may improve safety soon, as investigators look into the Metro North accident on December 1, 2013, in the Bronx.
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Giant World War II Sub Discovery Shines Light on 4 Historic Submarines Still Missing - [Tue, 03 Dec 2013 23:30:32 GMT ] One down, four more to go: Read about the historic submarines researchers would love to get their hands on, if only they could find them.
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The Science Behind Man Surviving Underwater for Three Days - [Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:44:34 GMT ] Divers presumed that everyone on board a doomed ship had died. But a lone man survived for three days underwater, thanks in large part to an air bubble.
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Nelson Mandela’s Life and Times in Photographs - [Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:24:32 GMT ] The civil rights leader rose from rural, apartheid-era South Africa to become country's first black President.
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Sharks Return to Their Birthplace to Give Birth - [Fri, 06 Dec 2013 18:45:08 GMT ] A 19-year study of lemon sharks shines new light on how they reproduce.
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First Person: Riding Along on Nelson Mandela's First U.S. Tour - [Sat, 07 Dec 2013 15:00:13 GMT ] A South African journalist remembers life on the Mandela plane—and what it taught him about America.
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Have We Found the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island? - [Sun, 08 Dec 2013 16:08:27 GMT ] A map with a secret, a hidden fort, and remote sensing join forces to offer clues to the mystery of the lost colonists of Roanoke Island.
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Pictures: Europe's Biggest Dark Sky Park - [Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:07:12 GMT ] Europe's largest 'dark sky' park will allow tourists to admire the stars from the border of Scotland.
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Climate Change Will Affect Ultrasonic Bat Signals - [Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:18:06 GMT ] A shifting climate will affect how bats around the world detect their prey using sound.
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India's Anti-Gay Sex Ruling Casts Light on Other Countries With Anti-Gay Laws - [Wed, 11 Dec 2013 22:37:32 GMT ] The U.K.'s anti-gay 'buggery laws' were exported to all its colonies, including India. Other countries have adopted harsh anti-gay laws more recently.
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Chelyabinsk Meteor: The Animated Movie - [Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:09:51 GMT ] A 3-D animated movie of the Russian meteor strike is helping researchers study how much energy it released into the atmosphere.
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Earth’s ozone on bumpy road to recovery - [Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:41:43 GMT ] The ozone hole over Antarctica has shrunk and swelled in recent years, but it’s not expected to vanish entirely until 2070.
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Best New Space Pictures: Titan's Lakes, Saturn Shakes, and a Nebula Bakes - [Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:23:17 GMT ] Saturn and its giant moon, Titan, take center stage in the week's top space pictures.
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Unraveling the Mysterious Impacts of Lighting on the Human Body - [Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:13:48 GMT ] Scientists in South Africa, in the 'lightning capital of the world,' study lethal strikes to improve safety.
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Neanderthal Burials Confirmed as Ancient Ritual - [Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:16:23 GMT ] New findings validate claims made more than a hundred years ago that Neanderthals buried one of their dead in a French cave.
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Avoid Antibacterial Soaps, Say Consumer Advocates - [Tue, 17 Dec 2013 23:08:39 GMT ] This week's action by the FDA on triclosan and triclocarbon doesn't go far enough, consumer advocates say.
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Reddit Science's Ban on Climate Change Denial Posts Rears Its Head Again - [Wed, 18 Dec 2013 22:04:29 GMT ] Reddit Science banned posts denying climate change about a year ago—here's why the discussion has heated up again.
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Feeling Lucky? How Lotto Odds Compare to Shark Attacks and Lightning Strikes - [Thu, 19 Dec 2013 20:53:05 GMT ] It may not be useful to check your lottery ticket twice—you're more likely to get injured by a toilet than win the lottery.
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Dolphin lllnesses Linked to Gulf Oil Spill - [Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:18:46 GMT ] Dolphins living in waters affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill are showing elevated levels of lung disease and other health effects.
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Stunning Pictures: Ten of the Rarest Animals on Earth - [Sat, 21 Dec 2013 15:42:33 GMT ] Photographer Joel Sartore is documenting the world's most endangered species, from the mountain pygmy possum to the Philippine crocodile.
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Rain Forest Warriors: How Indigenous Tribes Protect the Amazon - [Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:57:06 GMT ] How did a huge island of green in the Amazon become a fortress against ranchers, loggers, and miners? Answer: indigenous tribes.
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Deep-Sea Photos: Vampire Squid, Bubblegum Coral Found - [Mon, 23 Dec 2013 22:03:43 GMT ] A recent deep-sea expedition studied life around a sunken shipping container and an ocean ridge never before seen by humans.
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Best Space Photos 2013: Awesome Year of the Comet Shines Bright - [Wed, 25 Dec 2013 17:54:33 GMT ] Comet ISON brought the drama, while starry skies, gleaming worlds, and astronomical eye-poppers provided the year's most awe-inspiring space visions.
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Who's on That Russian Ship Stuck on Antarctic Ice? And Why? - [Thu, 26 Dec 2013 23:31:05 GMT ] The ship of a group recreating explorer Douglas Mawson's trek through the Antarctic is stuck in ice off the coast of the frozen continent.
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Photographer Captures Astonishing Images of Southern Right Whales - [Fri, 27 Dec 2013 22:12:23 GMT ] Justin Hofman's stunning photographs of southern right whales showcase their beauty and gentleness—and their enormity.
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Elephants Use Their Trunks to Ace Intelligence Tests - [Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:13:42 GMT ] Elephants use smell, but not sound, to find their way to food and likely to perform other tasks, scientists report.
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Most Shared News Stories of 2013 - [Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:37:11 GMT ] From animals that regrow body parts to photos of the supermoon, these stories surprised and delighted our readers the most.
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Best Pictures: Photographer Trapped Aboard Antarctic Ship - [Mon, 30 Dec 2013 23:56:42 GMT ] From penguins to icebergs to now a ship trapped in ice—Andrew Peacock is documenting daily life aboard the Akademik Shokalskiy.
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Electrifying Photos of the Early Age of Antarctic Exploration Found - [Tue, 31 Dec 2013 21:00:05 GMT ] Photographic negatives found in a base camp hut in Antarctica reveal 22 never-before-seen images from the early age of exploration.
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Antarctic Ship Rescue: 5 Lessons From the Trapped-Vessel Drama - [Fri, 03 Jan 2014 01:58:43 GMT ] Now that 52 passengers have been rescued from the stranded ship, experts weigh in on what we should learn from the polar drama.
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Ancient Egyptian Brewer's Beautiful Tomb Discovered - [Fri, 03 Jan 2014 23:05:12 GMT ] Archaeologists have discovered the beautifully preserved tomb of an ancient Egyptian brewer.
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Best New Space Pictures: 'Super Earth,' Solar Storm, More - [Sat, 04 Jan 2014 21:53:14 GMT ] A snowstorm hammers the U.S., the sun rages on New Year's Day, and a 'Super Earth' gets a closer look in this week's best space pictures.
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Shocking News: Lightning Can Shape a Mountain! - [Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:54:00 GMT ] Two South African scientists have discovered that lightning can shape a mountain.
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Earth-Size Planets Come in Two Flavors: Rocky or Gassy - [Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:42:59 GMT ] 'Super-Earth' planets (those one to four times as wide as Earth) can be either rocky like our home or gassy like Neptune.
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Hubble Reveals Universe's Oldest Galaxies - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:50:51 GMT ] The storied space telescope reveals the most ancient galaxies, ones born in the era of the first stars.
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Foreign Fisheries Contribute to Marine Mammal Deaths - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:55:37 GMT ] Imported fish doesn't meet the same standards as domestic catches in terms of protecting marine mammals, says environmental group NRDC.
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Ancient Arboreal Mammal Discovered at Root of Carnivore Family Tree - [Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:17:36 GMT ] A small, tree-dwelling mammal is the ancestor of lions, tigers, bears, and other fierce modern carnivores now found around the globe.
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Brain Death Raises Tough Questions - [Fri, 10 Jan 2014 21:39:19 GMT ] The medical term is in the news, with two tragic cases making headlines. But its meaning is not always clear to the public.
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Best New Space Pictures: Fiery Supernova, Mars Chasm, More - [Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:32:43 GMT ] The forges of the heavens and distant supernova stars gleam brightly in the skies, delighting astronomy fans with the week's best space pictures.
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Q&A: Youngest Person to Ski to South Pole Is Also Fastest - [Sun, 12 Jan 2014 22:17:46 GMT ] Yale student treks 315 miles in 18 days, highlights climate issues, and becomes the youngest male skier to reach the South Pole.
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West Virginia Chemical Spill Poses Unknown Threat to the Environment - [Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:40:50 GMT ] Scant data available on spilled chemical, raising concerns about its long-term ecological effects.
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West Virginia Spill Reveals Threats to Drinking Water - [Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:46:38 GMT ] Utilities can't afford to test for every chemical, and infrastructure is aging.
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What Causes an Earthquake? Faults Explained - [Wed, 15 Jan 2014 23:04:34 GMT ] What was that you felt? Faults deep underground produce different kinds of earthquakes.
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Don't Feed the Bears: Ethics in Wildlife Photography and Filmmaking - [Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:04:39 GMT ] After a marine biologist pleaded guilty to feeding orcas, longtime filmmaker Jeff Hogan weighs in on ethics in wildlife photography.
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Behind California's January Wildfires: Dry Conditions, Stubborn Weather Pattern - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:58:57 GMT ] Record dry conditions and a stubborn weather pattern are contributing to the state's unseasonable wildfires.
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Best New Space Pictures: Martian Sands, Coma Cluster - [Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:45:56 GMT ] Young stars flee their nursery while others wheel above the Himalayan mountains, just two of the thrills in the week's new space pictures.
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Eye on the Tiger: Satellite Images a New Tool for Conservation - [Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:56:47 GMT ] The Open Landscape Partnership Platform shows satellite images that capture threats to wildlife and natural resources.
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4 Zoo Babies Born Since New Year's - [Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:52:49 GMT ] These cute and cuddly animals are the newest additions to zoos around the world.
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Pictures: Scenes From Taiji Dolphin Roundup in Japan - [Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:14:40 GMT ] Fishermen reportedly killed or captured 93 bottlenose dolphins, drawing worldwide scrutiny.
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Government Lists 2013's Most Extreme Weather Events: 6 Takeaways - [Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:28:34 GMT ] From California's record drought to Australia's record heat, the climate anomalies of 2013.
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3 Winter Words You Should Know - [Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:24:15 GMT ] Bombogenesis and other weather words are enjoying a day in the sun, going from meteorological circles to the general public via social media.
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Best Space Pictures: Black Holes, Volcanic Smog - [Fri, 24 Jan 2014 22:55:59 GMT ] Ole'! Chile showcases its skies and mountain heights in the week's best space pictures, along with Martian mysteries and an intriguing twin quasar.
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Rare Pictures: Snow Leopards Caught in Camera Trap - [Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:54:48 GMT ] Notoriously elusive snow leopards have been photographed in a camera trap in northern Pakistan as part of an ecological study of this and other carnivore species in the region.
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Blue-Eyed Hunter-Gatherers Roamed Prehistoric Europe, Gene Map Reveals - [Sun, 26 Jan 2014 18:09:12 GMT ] The gene map of a prehistoric Spaniard reveals that early European hunter-gatherers had blue eyes and dark skin, a new study says.
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No Black Holes Exist, Says Stephen Hawking—At Least Not Like We Think - [Mon, 27 Jan 2014 21:27:00 GMT ] Black holes do not exist—at least, not as we know them, Stephen Hawking says. They may also not have 'event horizons' beyond which there is no return.
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Albino Dolphin: Uncertain Fate Awaits Rare Calf Captured in Japanese Hunt - [Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:50:12 GMT ] 'Angel,' the albino calf captured during the annual Japanese dolphin hunt, has ended up in a marine park, where its survival is questionable, an expert says.
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Good News for Bats? Species Bouncing Back in Europe - [Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:09:37 GMT ] After a prolonged decline, populations of several bat species are on the rise, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency.
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Drug Trafficking Poses Surprising Threats to Rain Forests, Scientists Find - [Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:16:24 GMT ] Criminals wreak havoc in forests, sparking calls for drug policy reforms.
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3 Factors Shape Obama’s Decision on Keystone XL Pipeline - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:18:26 GMT ] The State Department released its final environmental impact statement Friday.
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Super Bowl's Green Stadiums: MetLife and Others Tackle Energy Efficien - [Sat, 01 Feb 2014 16:17:47 GMT ] MetLife Stadium, the site of this year's Super Bowl, and other facilities are leading the way for more energy-efficient game days in the NFL.
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Is 'Peecycling' the Next Wave in Sustainable Living? - [Sun, 02 Feb 2014 14:25:01 GMT ] Human waste can be converted into valuable fertilizer, if people can get past the 'ick' factor.
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Surviving More Than a Year Adrift at Sea Is Possible, With a Little Luck - [Mon, 03 Feb 2014 23:05:17 GMT ] It's possible to survive being adrift at sea for more than a year, as a fisherman claims he did.
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How Heroin Kills: What Might Have Happened to Philip Seymour Hoffman - [Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:42:54 GMT ] The death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from a probable heroin overdose points to the dangerous way that the drug messes with your brain.
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White House Announces Network of Climate Hubs. So What Are They? - [Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:14:06 GMT ] Regional hubs aim to match latest climate science with farmers and ranchers.
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Understanding Autism: Baby's Delivery May Be Key - [Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:09:26 GMT ] A new study suggests quieting nerve cells in the brain during birth protects mice against autism.
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Oldest Human Footprints Found Outside of Africa - [Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:35:20 GMT ] Researchers find the oldest known human footprints outside of Africa on a beach in England.
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New Afghan Law Disastrous for Women, Says National Geographic Photographer - [Sat, 08 Feb 2014 12:59:18 GMT ] Rights groups want Afghan President Hamid Karzai to reject a law protecting perpetrators of domestic violence.
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Keystone XL: Is It the Right Fight? - [Sun, 09 Feb 2014 16:15:59 GMT ] Activists react to a new report that seems to portend presidential approval of the controversial pipeline.
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Albania's Hunting Ban: Birds and Mammals Get a Two-Year Break - [Mon, 10 Feb 2014 22:08:21 GMT ] The small Balkan nation of Albania, until recently a 'death trap for migrating birds,' has enacted a landmark moratorium on hunting to protect birds and other wildlife.
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Fighting Wildlife Crime: New U.S. Strategy Broadens Scope - [Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:48:21 GMT ] President Obama unveils plan for curbing wildlife trafficking and combating organized crime in Africa.
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Oldest Sea Monster Babies Found; Fossil Shows Reptiles Had Live Birth - [Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:16:19 GMT ] The oldest embryos of a dinosaur-era sea reptile show that ichthyosaurs gave birth on land, a surprising discovery.
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Editor's Picks: Our Favorite Pictures From Latest Snowstorm - [Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:42:12 GMT ] Our photo editors picked their favorite shots of the latest winter storm to blast the East Coast.
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Pictures: Volcano Covers Indonesian Cities With Ash - [Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:40:39 GMT ] Indonesia's Mount Kelud erupted this week, sending ash into the air, causing 100,000 people to evacuate and killing three.
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Galileo Matters More Than Ever on His 450th Birthday - [Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:56:37 GMT ] On the 450th anniversary of his birth, the modern world and science still owes a debt to Renaissance genius Galileo.
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Dancing Animals Help Tell Us Why Music Evolved - [Sun, 16 Feb 2014 17:38:59 GMT ] While investigating why and how music evolved in humans, researchers are finding that some animals can keep a beat.
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Water in America: Is It Safe to Drink? - [Mon, 17 Feb 2014 14:44:57 GMT ] Yes, water in the U.S. is mostly safe to drink. But the answer is murkier than you might like.
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Surprise: Elephants Comfort Upset Friends - [Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:25:22 GMT ] Asian elephants recognize distress in others, offering gentle caresses and chirps of sympathy, a new study says.
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Photos: Ukraine's Ring of Fire - [Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:57:24 GMT ] Kiev's Independence Square became a fiery war zone Tuesday.
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Q&A: The 'Big Mo' Won't Help Team USA Hockey - [Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:03:25 GMT ] A new study offers evidence that there's no such thing as momentum in sports.
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Sochi Winter Olympics: Stunning Photos From Your Shot Members - [Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:17:03 GMT ] National Geographic Your Shot members capture photos from the Sochi Winter Olympics.
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Biblical Waters: Can the Jordan River Be Saved? - [Sat, 22 Feb 2014 14:29:34 GMT ] With the swelling ranks of Syrian refugees in Jordan, an overstressed river is at risk of going dry.
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What Are Animals Really Thinking? Author Explores Hidden World - [Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:30:12 GMT ] Science writer Virginia Morell, whose book 'Animal Wise' is a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize in Science and Technology, talks to us about probing animal minds.
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After Ukraine Crisis, Why Crimea Matters - [Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:07:10 GMT ] As Ukraine crisis unfolds, questions mount about Crimea's future.
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Pictures: Palaces of Deposed Rulers, From Ukraine to Tunisia - [Wed, 26 Feb 2014 00:36:13 GMT ] The opulence of deposed Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's palace is hardly unique.
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California Couple Strike Gold and Find $10 Million in Coins - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:33:44 GMT ] A California couple, walking their dog, found a buried cache of rare gold coins worth $10 million.
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California Mystery Disease Is Like Polio—But It's Not Polio - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 22:11:57 GMT ] A rare disease has struck five California children, paralyzing one or more limbs. Doctors are concerned—but not in a panic.
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5 Polar Plunge Tips for Jimmy Fallon: Arctic Swimmer Lewis Pugh Shares His Advice - [Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:24:28 GMT ] Arctic swimmer Lewis Pugh shares the science behind the polar plunge.
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High-Tech Tuna Researcher Uncovers Marvels of the Big Fish - [Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:44:12 GMT ] Using cutting-edge research tools, Stanford professor Barbara Block is unraveling the mysteries and revealing the marvels of bluefin tuna.
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Oil From the Exxon Valdez Spill Lingers on Alaska Beaches - [Sun, 02 Mar 2014 18:56:44 GMT ] Some beaches in the Gulf of Alaska still harbor oil from the Exxon Valdez spill. And it looks about the same as it did 25 years ago.
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Fancy New News Article Test - [Mon, 03 Mar 2014 21:42:36 GMT ] article
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Q&A: Genome Pioneer Craig Venter Plans Largest Human Genome Project to Aid Longevity - [Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:57:13 GMT ] Genome pioneer Craig Venter has announced a genome research start-up aimed at healthy aging.
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Largest Known Predatory Dinosaur in Europe Found, Was 'Big Bruiser' - [Wed, 05 Mar 2014 23:24:50 GMT ] A new species of dinosaur found in Portugal likely used brute force to take down prey, a new study says.
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Redwood Parks Battle Bold Wood Poachers - [Thu, 06 Mar 2014 21:31:46 GMT ] National and state parks in California are under threat from burl wood seekers.
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Female Farmers - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 23:16:09 GMT ] Women are just as good at farming as men, says the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. But with less access to resources, they get much lower yields.
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Behind the News: Why a High-Protein Diet in Middle Age May Increase Risk of Death - [Sat, 08 Mar 2014 12:38:50 GMT ] A new study shows that eating a diet high in protein during middle age can significantly increase the chance of dying from cancer.
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Stunning Time-Lapse Video Shows Rare Views of Yosemite - [Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:54:35 GMT ] Two photographers travel far from the beaten path to capture time-lapse photos of Yosemite in all seasons.
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Genghis Khan's Secret Weapon Was Rain - [Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:05:22 GMT ] How did the Mongols build an empire? Tree-ring studies suggest that a run of bountiful rains gave them the resources to invade and conquer.
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Were Volcanoes Ice Age Refuges for Life? - [Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:06:16 GMT ] New research suggests that volcanoes and other geothermal refuges may have sheltered life in Antarctica during glacial periods.
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Could an Ancient Indian Village Stop a New Hotel in Miami? - [Wed, 12 Mar 2014 20:59:10 GMT ] The discovery of a 1,500-year-old Tequesta Indian village in downtown Miami has ignited a battle between developers of a hotel, restaurant, and movie complex and preservationists.
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Why the Cancer Cases in Fukushima Aren't Likely Linked to the Nuclear Disaster - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:01:35 GMT ] Thyroid cancer is being found in children from the area at a higher than normal rate. But that's not necessarily a cause for concern.
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New International Pact Aims to Protect the Sargasso Sea—Why It's Worth Saving - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:24:17 GMT ] An international agreement signed this week aims to protect an area of the ocean some refer to as a golden, floating rain forest.
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How Finding Debris Could Quickly Solve Mystery of Malaysian Airlines Flight - [Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:05:10 GMT ] After a long search for Flight 370 answers could come quickly. Here's how.
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Mercury, the Smallest Planet, Is Getting Even Smaller, Scientists Say - [Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:10:32 GMT ] New analysis of MESSENGER spacecraft images of Mercury show the planet has shrunk almost nine miles in diameter.
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Big Bang's 'Smoking Gun' Confirms Early Universe's Exponential Growth - [Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:40:30 GMT ] Astronomers have for the first time witnessed signs of gravitational waves rippling through the explosive first moments of the universe.
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Big Bang Discovery Opens Doors to the 'Multiverse' - [Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:25:49 GMT ] Gravitational waves that rippled through the first moments of the Big Bang point to the birth of multiple universes, not just ours.
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How Should Crimea Be Shown on National Geographic Maps? - [Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:27:40 GMT ] Friday's Russian parliamentary vote on annexation will determine the decision on the map of Crimea, says the Geographer of the National Geographic Society.
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The South Pole Is a Great Place to View Space - [Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:51:00 GMT ] The Big Bang radiation discovery happened there—and when you look at Antarctic conditions, you can understand why.
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Q&A: How Can Our Noses Smell a Trillion Different Odor Mixtures? - [Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:58:38 GMT ] Our noses are much better at sussing out scents than previously thought, says a new study.
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Can Releasing Assassination Plotters Break Cycle of Violence? - [Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:57:43 GMT ] A suicide bomber murdered Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. Two decades later India is debating whether to free her surviving conspirators.
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Photos: Masters of Disguise—Amazing Insect Camouflage - [Sun, 23 Mar 2014 13:53:11 GMT ] Insects disguise themselves in amazing and elaborate ways to avoid being eaten.
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'Chasing Ice' Photographer Focuses on Melting Glaciers in Antarctica - [Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:28:24 GMT ] Chasing Ice photographer James Balog heads to Antarctica to chronicle melting glaciers on the southern continent.
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WHO Report: Indoor Air Pollution Is Greatest Environmental Health Risk - [Tue, 25 Mar 2014 23:00:10 GMT ] One in eight deaths from pollution are attributed to fuel burned indoors for cooking—a common practice in the developing world.
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Elusive Whales Set New Record for Depth and Length of Dives Among Mammals - [Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:09:59 GMT ] These elusive whales dive nearly 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) deep off the coast of southern California.
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Opinion: Killing Healthy Zoo Animals Is Wrong—And the Public Agrees - [Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:34:37 GMT ] The recent deaths of four zoo lions and a giraffe, perversely justified 'in the name of conservation,' were easily avoidable, a scientist says.
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'Increase' in Childhood Autism No Cause for Alarm, Experts Say - [Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:02:33 GMT ] New CDC report finds differences in autism cases among states, but the results indicate that's due to variations in disease awareness, not in environmental risk factors.
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Searching for the Missing Malaysian Jet at the Ends of the Earth - [Sat, 29 Mar 2014 15:32:15 GMT ] Searchers scour a vast, empty Indian Ocean, with only scant clues of where to look for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
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One of World's Last Sumatran Rhinos Dies at Cincinnati Zoo - [Mon, 31 Mar 2014 21:59:37 GMT ] The death of Suci, 10, is a 'devastating blow' to her rapidly dwindling species, according to zoo officials.
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Little Kids Quickly Learn to Judge a Face - [Tue, 01 Apr 2014 23:14:58 GMT ] A Harvard study reveals that, like adults, children make snap decisions about people based on their facial features.
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Fukushima Return: At Nuclear Site, How Safe is “Safe?” - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:15:02 GMT ] For the first time since Japan’s Fukushima nuclear accident, some nearby residents are being allowed to return home. But experts say radiation hazard persists.
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How Debris Can Point to Malaysian Plane's Point of Impact - [Thu, 03 Apr 2014 18:57:35 GMT ] Ocean search for missing jet depends on complex physics—and luck.
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Plane Search Shows World's Oceans Are Full of Trash - [Fri, 04 Apr 2014 23:31:11 GMT ] Before Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing, sea trash was not a global headliner.
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Colleague and Friend Remembers Slain Photographer Anja Niedringhaus - [Sat, 05 Apr 2014 16:26:11 GMT ] Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Anja Niedringhaus was killed April 4 in Afghanistan. David Guttenfelder remembers her talent, boldness and humor.
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Peter Matthiessen in the World, 1927-2014 - [Sun, 06 Apr 2014 21:14:25 GMT ] One of America's great writers, Peter Mathiessen, is the only author to have won the National Book Award for both fiction and nonfiction.
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Life After Death: Bruno Frohlich - [Tue, 08 Apr 2014 20:35:03 GMT ] CT scanners let scientists peer inside objects while keeping them intact. The Smithsonian's Bruno Frohlich has scanned everything from mummies to Stradivarius violins.
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Opinion: Science Is Running Out of Things to Discover - [Wed, 09 Apr 2014 17:07:22 GMT ] The age at which Nobel prize winners receive their prizes has increased dramatically, especially in physics.
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Sixty Languages at Risk of Extinction in Mexico—Can They Be Kept Alive - [Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:10:51 GMT ] Sixty of Mexico's native languages are at risk of being silenced forever—but many people are working to keep them alive, experts say.
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Mississippi Basin Water Quality Declining Despite Conservation - [Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:33:11 GMT ] Federal scientists at the USGS and NOAA report latest stream and estuary monitoring data and highlight challenges and conservation successes.
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Why Do People See Faces in the Moon? - [Sat, 12 Apr 2014 14:18:39 GMT ] For millennia, humans have looked at the moon and found meaningful figures in its craters and mountains. Why do we do this?
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Lunar Eclipse Myths From Around the World - [Sun, 13 Apr 2014 09:52:28 GMT ] Murderous pets and hungry jaguars are only some of the stories cultures use to explain lunar eclipses.
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Pollution From Asia Makes Pacific Storms Stronger - [Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:38:23 GMT ] Aerosols in the atmosphere from Asia change weather in North America, says new study.Aerosols in the atmosphere from Asia change weather in North America, says new study.
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Severe Scurvy Struck Christopher Columbus's Crew - [Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:49:13 GMT ] Despite being surrounded by tropical fruits in the New World, the sailors of Columbus's second trip had severe scurvy.
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Chimpanzees Make Beds That Offer Them Best Night's Sleep - [Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:02:22 GMT ] Chimpanzees choose tree branches that give them the most firm, stable, and comfortable place to sleep, a new study says.
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Convicted Drug Dealer Indicted for Selling Rhino Horns - [Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:11:43 GMT ] U.S. undercover investigation nets an alleged rhino horn trafficker with ties to former Medellín drug cartel.
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Mapping the Killer Path of the Everest Avalanche - [Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:11:04 GMT ] Mapping the path of the killer Everest avalanche through the notoriously dangerous Khumbu Icefall.
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Hundreds of Exoplanets, A Handful Right for Life - [Tue, 22 Apr 2014 19:21:29 GMT ] The March 2014 landslide in Oso, Washington, a month ago today, called attention to the lack of a national system to monitor landslide data. The U.S. government prepares hazard maps for other types of natural disasters like earthquakes and floods, but not for landslides. Even though they cause up to 2 billion dollars a year in damages nationwide, most data is collected at state level. NASA’s Global Landslide Catalog (GLC), which collects data from media reports and disaster databases, is the first ...
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What Happens When Oil Spills in the Arctic? - [Wed, 23 Apr 2014 20:48:52 GMT ] As oil companies prepare to tap into Arctic oil, a new report from the National Research Council says we're far from ready to clean up a spill.
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5 Ways to Help the Sherpas of Everest - [Thu, 24 Apr 2014 21:16:26 GMT ] These five organizations and funds assist Sherpa families in Nepal.
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Sherpas End the Everest Climbing Season in Nepal - [Fri, 25 Apr 2014 21:44:00 GMT ] Some blamed fresh avalanches for the end of climbing season in Nepal, but the real reasons are more complex.
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Should We Save the Wolves of Isle Royale? - [Sun, 27 Apr 2014 15:23:51 GMT ] Fewer than a dozen gray wolves remain in Michigan's Isle Royale National Park. Should humans step in to save them?
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How Scientists Hope to Improve Tornado Forecasting - [Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:04:06 GMT ] Can warnings be issued as much as 30 minutes ahead?
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Recent Tornadoes Highlight Vast Strike Zone - [Tue, 29 Apr 2014 21:43:43 GMT ] Twisters across much of the South and Midwest highlight seasonal dangers in vast strike zone.
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Oil Train Derails in Lynchburg, Virginia - [Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:55:42 GMT ] The derailment of a CSX train carrying crude in Lynchburg, Virginia, is the latest in a series of accidents involving oil transport.
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National Geographic Wins National Magazine Awards - [Fri, 02 May 2014 01:24:22 GMT ] 'Ellie' winners stand out in a crowded field of journalism.
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Ocean Acidification Chipping Away at Snail Shells - [Fri, 02 May 2014 20:56:15 GMT ] Researchers say that ocean acidification is dissolving the shells of a key snail species in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Bicycling to Nirvana: Fighting Gridlock the Dutch Way - [Sat, 03 May 2014 13:41:07 GMT ] Urban planners and local politicians are looking to the Dutch for ways to make cities bicycle friendly.
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Swapping Young Blood for Old Reverses Aging - [Sun, 04 May 2014 17:41:21 GMT ] Three new studies show that a protein in the blood of young mice reverses the mental and physical decline of aging in elderly mice.
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Federal Report to Warn Climate Change Is Already Hurting Americans - [Mon, 05 May 2014 20:55:46 GMT ] The National Climate Assessment stresses need to address global warming.
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Can Senate Force Approval of Keystone Pipeline? - [Tue, 06 May 2014 18:18:58 GMT ] Senate proponents of the Keystone XL pipeline may lack votes, but they appear to have a sound legal case.
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Brazilian Investigators Cracking the Case of Missing One-of-a-Kind Sna - [Wed, 07 May 2014 20:34:03 GMT ] Forensic analysis aids Brazilian authorities in their quest to apprehend smugglers of a rare white boa constrictor.
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Canada Mauling Reflects Spike in Human-Bear Encounters - [Thu, 08 May 2014 20:59:12 GMT ] Though deadly bear attacks remain rare, maulings in the U.S. and Canada have doubled since 2010, researchers say.
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As the World Warms, Part of the American Southeast Cools - [Fri, 09 May 2014 20:42:10 GMT ] There are several explanations for regional 'global warming hole,' scientists say.
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The Twitter War: Social Media's Role in Ukraine Unrest - [Sat, 10 May 2014 18:46:56 GMT ] A torrent of misinformation via social media followed last week's killings in Odessa.
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Seeking Roots of Consciousness, Scientists Make Dreamers Self-Aware - [Sun, 11 May 2014 17:10:27 GMT ] By manipulating lucid dreaming, researchers may be able to pinpoint the neurological roots of conscious awareness.
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Deep-Sea Vehicle Nereus Lost 6 Miles Down - [Mon, 12 May 2014 20:59:04 GMT ] A robotic vehicle failed while exploring the second deepest trench in the world.
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Opinion: Keeping Ice Sheet 'Collapse' in Perspective - [Tue, 13 May 2014 22:56:27 GMT ] What is driving Antarctic ice sheet melting, how do we think about this, and what do we do?
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Pictures: Mine Blast in Turkey Kills More Than 200 - [Wed, 14 May 2014 18:42:26 GMT ] A transformer explosion and subsequent fire at a coal mine in western Turkey Tuesday might be the worst mine disaster in the country's history, with more than 200 dead and at least 100 others trapped.
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What’s Behind Early Season Winds Fueling Southern California Wildfires? - [Fri, 16 May 2014 02:35:17 GMT ] It's not clear if the Santa Ana winds fueling this week's fires are tied to climate change.
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Horseshoe Crab Count Under Way on East Coast - [Fri, 16 May 2014 22:38:10 GMT ] Birds feeding on their eggs, biomedical companies collecting their blood, and others selling them as bait cause their numbers to fall.
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Global 'Selfie' to Be Beamed to Outer Space - [Sat, 17 May 2014 15:20:25 GMT ] NASA has agreed to upload a crowd-sourced message from Earth to aliens via New Horizons spacecraft.
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Dogs at War: Judy, Canine Prisoner of War - [Sun, 18 May 2014 13:27:54 GMT ] For centuries military dogs have played important roles on the battlefield.
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Kawasaki Disease Wafts to Japan on the Wind - [Mon, 19 May 2014 19:04:38 GMT ] Clues to the cause of Kawasaki disease are found in winds from China.
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Dogs at War: Smoky, a Healing Presence for Wounded WWII Soldiers - [Tue, 20 May 2014 17:57:34 GMT ] For centuries military dogs have played important roles on the battlefield.
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Inside the Looming Food Crisis - [Thu, 22 May 2014 20:05:24 GMT ] Scientists, policymakers focus on improving the food supply against daunting odds.
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War Dog Helps Family Cope - [Fri, 23 May 2014 11:30:40 GMT ] After their son's death in Afghanistan, a family adopts the dog he served with.
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Chinese Woman Becomes First to Summit Everest After Avalanche - [Sun, 25 May 2014 18:31:57 GMT ] Chinese woman defies experts and tragedy, summits Everest from Nepal side.
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Earliest Bird Pollinator Found in Germany - [Tue, 27 May 2014 23:15:50 GMT ] A tiny bird from 47 million years ago is the first known pollinator.
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The Science Behind Viral Video of Trailer Park Tornado - [Wed, 28 May 2014 17:30:28 GMT ] Two friends narrowly escaped an EF2 tornado that injured nine in North Dakota.
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California Cuts Water to Some Farms and Cities - [Thu, 29 May 2014 21:32:39 GMT ] Drought drives new restrictions on use of the Sacramento River.
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One Key Question on Obama's Push Against Climate Change: Will It Matte - [Sat, 31 May 2014 00:31:11 GMT ] What are the implications of first-ever emissions standards for existing power plants expected Monday? Here's what we know—and don't know.
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Fungus and Climate Change Making It Harder to Get a Good Cup of Joe - [Sat, 31 May 2014 13:59:09 GMT ] Farmers in Central and South America are finding that coffee—the world's second-favorite beverage—is increasingly difficult to grow.
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Obama to Seek 30 Percent Cut in Power Plant Emissions, Reports Say - [Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:46:26 GMT ] The Obama administration Monday will propose rules seeking a 30 percent reduction in power plant emissions, a signature action against climate change.
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4 Key Takeaways From EPA's New Rules for Power Plants - [Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:14:35 GMT ] Landmark rules for power plants proposed Monday by the Obama Administration benefit from reductions already taking place.
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Forensic Technology Helps Case Against Suspected West African Ivory Dealer - [Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:38:24 GMT ] Togo takes bold steps to stamp out smuggling of illegal ivory via the port city of Lome.
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U.S. Ivory Dealer Victor Gordon Sentenced to 30 Months for Smuggling - [Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:19:55 GMT ] Nearly one ton of ivory seized in case against Victor Gordon of Philadelphia, sentenced today to 30 months in prison.
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Value of the High Seas for Life on Earth Highlighted in New Report - [Thu, 05 Jun 2014 22:04:55 GMT ] A new report looks at the economic and ecological value of the high seas and supports shutting down fishing in the area.
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Exclusive Video: Neil deGrasse Tyson Tells It Like It Is - [Fri, 06 Jun 2014 17:03:54 GMT ] Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the future of science and the perils of scientific celebrity.
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Hitting Mosquitoes Where It Hurts - [Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:43:21 GMT ] In Maryland and the rest of the U.S., mosquito season begins with a new species, a new disease, and new strategies for pest control.
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Rats Show Regret After Making Wrong Choices, Scientists Say - [Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:59:01 GMT ] Researchers studied brain areas involved in decision making, evaluating outcomes.
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Ancient Europe Colonized by Island Hoppers? - [Mon, 09 Jun 2014 19:15:56 GMT ] The spread of agriculture can be seen in the DNA of modern-day Mediterranean people, scientists say.
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Extinct Fox Species With Supersharp Teeth Discovered in Tibet - [Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:16:02 GMT ] The discovery of the ancient, sharp-toothed predator may support the theory that many polar carnivores originated in Tibet.
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Q&A: Explorer Shivani Bhalla Helps People and Lions Coexist - [Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:18:32 GMT ] National Geographic Emerging Explorer Shivani Bhalla diffuses tensions between herders and predators in Kenya's Samburu.
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Why Does Friday the 13th Scare Us So Much? - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:08:58 GMT ] Why does Friday the 13th cause such anxiety? The answers may surprise you.
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Threatened Species 'Red List' Warns 90 Percent of Lemur Species Face Extinction - [Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:20:31 GMT ] Experts on rare and threatened species issue a warning that lemurs and slipper orchids are at risk of widespread extinction.
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Virtual Dolphin on a Mission - [Sun, 15 Jun 2014 15:31:44 GMT ] A novel video game featuring a lifelike virtual dolphin may soon help stroke victims—and, eventually, real dolphins too.
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Pacific Nation Bans Fishing in One of World's Largest Marine Parks - [Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:03:36 GMT ] Kiribati announces 'very significant' step at U.S. Our Ocean conference.
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Canada Approves Controversial Northern Gateway Pipeline: What Now? - [Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:42:42 GMT ] Canada has approved the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline, but construction hinges on overcoming steadfast opposition by First Nations.
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Fish-Eating Spiders Can Catch Prey 5 Times Their Size - [Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:18:42 GMT ] A new study finds there are more fish-eating spiders, in more parts of the world, than previously thought.
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Afghan Woman Who Went to School in Disguise Opens Boarding School for Girls - [Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:51:21 GMT ] Shabana Basij-Rasikh, who evaded the Taliban to get an education, is creating a boarding school for girls in Afghanistan.
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Grand Cosmological Claim Crumbles? - [Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:00:33 GMT ] Doubts about the discovery of primordial gravitational waves are met with added caution by the team responsible for the find.
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Q&A: How One Entrepreneur Set Out to Save Uganda's Forests—and Help It - [Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:25:40 GMT ] Sanga Moses, the founder of Eco-Fuel Africa, talks about how his fuel enterprise is preventing deforestation and improving prospects for rural families.
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Global Warming a Significant Driver of Farmer Migration, Study Finds - [Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:02:25 GMT ] Earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods won't outweigh global warming as a driver for migration, suggests a study of Indonesian farmers.
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New UN Report Puts Staggering Dollar Figures on Environmental Crime Revenues - - Crimes from illegal fishing to ivory dealing yield tens of billions of dollars annually.
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U.S. Oil Export Decision Opens New Potential Gateway for Industry - - A subtle clarification on oil export policy might have major implications for producers in Texas.
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Controversial Copenhagen Zoo Official: Zoos Are Selling Disney 'Fairy Tales' - - Many zoos, especially in the United States, are masking the realities of nature from visitors, some experts said Wednesday in Copenhagen.
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Hefty Price Hikes for Fresh Food Amid Drought, Disease - - Drought in Western states, citrus disease in Florida, and a cold winter in the Midwest are driving up food prices.
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The Kurds May Seize the Moment to Break Free of Iraq - - The Kurds' centuries-old dream of statehood is coming closer amid the chaos of war.
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Parrot Who Was Among Last of Its Kind, Said to Have Inspired ‘Rio,’ Dies - - The rare, wild-born Spix's macaw could have injected some much-needed genetic diversity into captive-bred populations.
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Which Planets Are Most LIkely to Harbor Intelligent Life? - - Fifty years ago astronomer Frank Drake devised a plan that would end up shaping the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, as his daughter recalls.
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Unique Among Animals, Kangaroos Use Tail as Fifth Leg, Scientists Find - - Kangaroos use their tails when walking, in effect giving them a fifth 'leg.'
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Iraq’s History in Maps - - The region once known as the cradle of civilization has seen significant changes.
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Climate Swings Drove Patchwork-Like Human Evolution, Study Says - - Global warming threatens visitor experience and national treasures, scientists say.
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Carbon Credit Plan Aims to Save Kenyan Trees and Elephants—and Help Villagers - - A commercial project in southern Kenya is the nation's first to use carbon offsets to mitigate global warming and aid local development.
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'Walking' Fish Make Annual California Appearance - - Hunting, habitat loss could be taking toll on iconic grunion.
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California Shark Attack Involved 'No Brainer' Danger - - Attacks by great white sharks are on the rise, an expert says. But there are ways to reduce risk.
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To Stay Alive, Ants Dump Their Dead - - Removing corpses is key to keeping ant colonies healthy, a new study suggests.
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Global Wildlife Summit: Fight Against Illegal Ivory Stalled in Thailand - - —Many countries are stemming the illegal trade of elephant ivory—except Thailand, conservation experts announced this week.
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More Big Whales in Oceans Could Mean More Fish, Scientists Find - - A new study reveals how scientists and fisheries managers have underestimated the importance of whales in ocean ecosystems.
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Bird Feeding Takes Wing in U.S. - - Backyard birding is on the rise in the U.S., where designer seed and summer feeding are in. So is citizen science. But can the hobby diversify?
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Could Rare Bird on Tiny Island Be India's Ecological Canary? - - Choice of a radar station over an endangered bird could signal a lower commitment to conservation.
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Q&A: Explaining the Decline of American Seafood - - Author Paul Greenberg addresses the unraveling of the American seafood economy and what can be done about it.
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Ancient Native Americans Ate Pachyderms; Site Challenges Theory of Where New World Culture Began - - What's for supper? In ancient Mexico, early Native Americans dined on elephant-like gomphotheres, archaeologists report.
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California Report Warns of Worsening Economic Impacts of Drought - - Parts of the state will experience 'pain and poverty' as agricultural producers are hit hard, while officials roll out solutions to California's drought.
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Drone Pictures: Best Aerials Recognized in New Contest - - The inaugural National Geographic France/Dronestagram Aerial Photo Contest has chosen the best aerial photographs, from a bird's-eye view to a village from above.
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Q&A: Inside the World's Largest Indoor Farm - - What if farms came in from the cold and we grew our food indoors? Powered by 17,500 LED lights, a new Japanese 'plant factory' is producing 10,000 heads of lettuce a day.
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Malaysian Airliner Downing Hits AIDS Research - - The loss of at least a half-dozen AIDS researchers in the Malaysia Airlines tragedy has hit the research field hard.Friday
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Pictures: Celebrating Ramadan Around the World - - This month many of the 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide will celebrate Ramadan with fasting and prayer.
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The Denali Climb That Became One of the Deadliest - - A 1967 expedition to the top of Denali (Mount McKinley), America's highest peak, turned tragic when seven members of a 12-man team lost their lives in a storm.
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Smallpox and Anthrax Scandals Cap History of Fumbling Dangerous Materials - - The CDC, NIH, and FDA have mishandled hazardous materials, but they aren't alone.
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Causes of Deadly Washington Mudslide Revealed in Scientific Report - - The report says that logging in the area may have played a role.
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As Fiery Accidents Pile Up, U.S. Proposes New Rules for Oil Trains - - The U.S. Department of Transportation rolled out long-promised standards on Wednesday.
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Q&A: Scientist Studied His Poop for a Year to Learn About Gut Bugs - - From flossing to food poisoning, scientists saw life's up and downs altering their gut bugs.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: A Cosmic Cluster, a Heavenly Halo, and a Supernova's Ashes - - A halo of stars highlights a galaxy and a supernova image is spiffed up in this week's best space pictures.
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Q&A: Was Teen Pilot's Tragic Round-the-World Flight Attempt Too Risky? - - A teen and his father took on too much risk in trying to set a world flight record in 30 days, says Barrington Irving, a young pilot who set his own record in 2007.
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Amelia Earhart’s 1935 Story on Becoming First to Fly From Hawaii to California - - Amelia Earhart's first-person account on becoming the first pilot to fly from Hawaii to California
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Fatal Strike a Rarity in 'Lightning Proof' Southern California - - A lightning strike that left one man dead and 13 injured in Venice Beach is a rare event in Southern California.
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Why Deadly Ebola Virus Is Likely to Hit the U.S. But Not Spread - - The deadly virus devastating West Africa likely will make it across the Atlantic, but the U.S. is better able to deal with it.
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16-foot Waves Measured in Arctic Ocean Where There Was Once Only Ice - - Researchers get the first measurements of wave heights in the Beaufort Sea north of Alaska, and they're big.
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Mind in the Mound: How Do Termites Build Their Huge Structures? - - Termites move a fourth of a metric ton of dirt to build mounds that can reach 17 feet (5 meters) and higher.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Galaxies Stretch, Stars Tilt, and Mars Beckons - - Secrets of a frozen moon, gravity playing tricks on galaxies, and the watery past of a desert world are spotlighted in this week's best space pictures.
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World Turns Its Attention to West African Ebola Crisis - - The worst-ever Ebola outbreak is finally attracting attention from global leaders.
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Anthropology Beyond the Human: An Amazon Tribe's Deep Connection With the Rain Forest - - Living with the Runa in Ecuador's rain forest is also about living with all the other kinds of beings the Runa live with.
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Driven by Climate Change, Algae Blooms Behind Ohio Water Scare Are New Normal - - Warmer waters and increased use of fertilizers are triggering more algae blooms around the world.
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Texas Church Becomes Oasis for Central American Migrants, Their Childr - - The Sacred Heart Church in McAllen, Texas, has aided more than 5,000 migrants this summer.
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World's Toughest Horse Race Retraces Genghis Khan's Postal Route - - Riders attempt to stay atop half-wild Mongol horses for over 600 miles (1,000 kilometers).
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Watch: How Far Do Your Cats Roam? - - Cat Tracker uses GPS to reveal your cat's secret outdoor excursions—as well as help scientists figure out their impact on the environment.
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Q&A: Why Farmers Markets Are Growing in the American South - - Farmers markets are on the rise across the American South.
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Who Are the Yazidis, the Ancient, Persecuted Religious Minority Struggling to Survive in Iraq? - - With the advance of Sunni militants into the frontier of Iraqi Kurdish territory, the small Yazidi religious minority has fled its homeland of Sinjar. While many are struggling to survive in the mountains, its leaders warn of an existential threat to the long-persecuted group.
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Free Diving World Record Will Soon Be Pushed to 1,000 Feet, Author Says - - James Nestor says diving the ocean shows how much we can learn about our planet and its inhabitants—including us.
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World Health Organization to Ethicists: Should We Use Experimental Ebola Drugs? - - Use of an untested Ebola drug stirs the ethics debate on whether experimental therapies can be used in Africa.
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International Panel Clears Untested Ebola Drugs as Death Toll Hits 1,000 - - World Health Organization says untested drugs may help the fight against the deadly Ebola disease in West Africa.
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Minke Whales Feast Under Antarctic Ice, Study Finds - - Minke whales feast under Antarctic sea ice with frequent gulps of krill-laden water, study finds.
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Pictures: Record-Breaking Summer Floods Swamp Northeastern U.S. - - Summer floods have transformed roadways into raging rivers in the northeastern U.S.
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California Drought Spurs Groundwater Drilling Boom in Central Valley - - Drillers have more work than they can handle, as water tables fall and experts warn of long-term consequences.
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Giant Rats Trained to Sniff Out Tuberculosis in Africa - - Already known for detecting land mines, the giant African rodents may be able to sniff out tuberculosis, the world's second most fatal infectious disease.
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Acclaimed Novelist Alison Lurie Thinks Buildings Say a Whole Lot About Us - - Your house can tell others whether you're happy or well organized or friendly—even what your politics are.
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New Energy Projects Boost the Use of Undersea Power Cables - - The need to transmit power over long distances is increasing demand for submarine power cables, but the industry still faces hurdles.
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Jerusalem Zoo Struggles to Remain Common Ground for Israelis, Palestinians - - Surrounded by war, Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo is an island of sanity in a complicated reality.
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As Ebola Crisis Spreads in West Africa, Liberia's Deterioration Stands Out - - The country has more deaths than any other affected nation, prompting a quarantine and curfew in the capital.
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Q&A: Photographer in Liberia's Ebola Zone Encounters the Dead—But Also Moments of Joy - - John Moore has shot in war zones, but West Africa presents different risks.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: A Death Echos, Cygnus Breaks Up, And Stars Wheel - - A supernova shines, debris streaks across space, and stars wheel around a tower.
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Icelandic Volcano Eruption Leads to Air Travel Warning - - Earthquake 'swarms' under a large Icelandic volcano point to magma moving beneath the island.
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Remembering When White House Was Burning, President Was Hiding, and U.S. Was Close to Collapse - - Two hundred years ago today British troops seized control of Washington, D.C., and set the White House on fire.
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7 Biggest Earthquakes in California History—Napa's Not Even Close - - Although Sunday's Napa shake-up was one of California's biggest in recent memory, the state has a history of far bigger geological rumblings.
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Q&A: Landmark Report Reveals Crucial Links in the Illegal Ivory Trade - - Efforts to stop the illegal killing of African elephants should focus on ivory transshipment ports and personnel.
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'Spooky' Quantum Entanglement Reveals Invisible Objects - - In a physics first, quantum entanglement of two-colored laser beams created pictures of otherwise unseeable objects, experimenters report.
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Ancient DNA Sheds New Light on Arctic's Earliest People - - Arctic's first human arrivals kept to themselves for thousands of years.
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Pictures: Volcanoes Erupting Around the World This Week - - Photographers captured volcanoes rumbling to life around the world, from Papua New Guinea to Ecuador.
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Pictures: On Labor Day, Honoring Workers Around the World - - On U.S. Labor Day, we honor the people who labor daily to make their lives—and ours—better.
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Century After Extinction, Passenger Pigeons Remain Iconic—And Scientists Hope to Bring Them Back - - The 100th anniversary of the last of the species finds biologists dreaming of preventing or even reversing extinctions.
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Gap in Diet Quality Between Wealthiest and Poorest Americans Doubles, - - Higher costs and limited supermarket access are cited as barriers to health.
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For Yazidis, Exile From Spiritual Homeland in Iraq Dilutes Ancient Culture - - Some are contemplating migration, severing ties to their holy land. Others want to stay and protect their shrines.
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As Ebola's Spread Continues, Warnings of an Inadequate Global Response - - Public health officials are pleading for more volunteers.
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Counting Elephants From the Air in Africa’s Newest World Heritage Site - - The Great Elephant Census adds Botswana's Okavango Delta to its continent-wide aerial count.
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A Cease-fire Takes Hold in Ukraine as Territorial Questions Linger - - A cease-fire could allow pro-Russian forces to solidify their hold on newly seized territory along Ukraine's geographically strategic coast.
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How Much Danger Do Ship Strikes Pose to Blue Whales? - - A new study suggests that at least one blue whale population has recovered to pre-whaling numbers, but experts say whales' troubles are not over.
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Q&A: Producer of Hundred-Foot Journey On the Food Behind the Movie - - The movie casts French cuisine as a kind of villain, Indian food as a hero.
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NASA Raises Doubts About Reports of Nicaraguan Meteorite - - An explosion linked to a possible meteorite impact outside Nicaragua's capital seems unrelated to an asteroid flyby.
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New Report Highlights Dire Situation of Many U.S. Birds - - Some species seem to be recovering, while others are in dire straits, according to a new report.
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Big Bang Mystery Extends Into Nearby Galaxy, Puzzling Cosmologists - - Astronomers think stars should contain three times more of the element lithium as they actually do—and new observations of distant stars add to the mystery.
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Hidden Monuments Under Stonehenge Revealed by High-Tech Mapping - - Underground images show a large complex of monuments and buildings used in rituals dating back thousands of years.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Moons Ravaged, Auroras Revel, and Astronauts Return - - Saturn's gravity pillages moonlets, a solar storm births auroras, and space explorers come home in the week's best space pictures.
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Q&A: Ken Burns on Roosevelts at Center of History for a Century - - National Geographic talks with Ken Burns about his latest documentary, 'The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.'
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Why I Bought the Magna Carta - - David Rubenstein practices what he calls patriotic philanthropy. Among his efforts: buying an original 1297 Magna Carta, an Emancipation Proclamation, and a Declaration of Independence for public display.
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Ahead of UN Climate Summit, Environmental Report Sees Economic Opportu - - Smart planning and new technologies are key to a brighter future, says a report from Global Commission on the Economy and Climate.
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Hawaiian Volcano Sends Lava Oozing Toward Town, With No Telling When I - - Residents await a slow-moving threat from the Kilauea volcano.
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Richard III Killed by Sustained Attack, Suffering 9 Wounds to Head - - Shakespeare got it wrong. A new study shows Richard III died for want of a helmet, not a horse.
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Japan to Resume Whaling Next Year, Defying International Whaling Commi - - The country will restart its controversial scientific whaling program next year.
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Record Drought Hastens Dramatic Spread of California Wildfires - - The fast-spreading King fire is raising concerns about climate change's role in making droughts more frequent and wildfires more intense.
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As World’s Population Booms, Will Its Resources Be Enough for Us? - - As world population projections soar, there are rising concerns about the impact billions more people will have on the planet.
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New Reports Offer Clearest Picture Yet of Rising Greenhouse Gas Emissions - - Who emits the most carbon? Who should cut the most? As the UN prepares to convene its climate summit, new studies look at some surprising numbers.
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World Rhino Day Pictures: African, Asian Species in Crisis - - All five species of rhinoceros are threatened by poaching—but efforts like World Rhino Day are trying to bring attention to their plight.
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Pictures: Visualizing Climate Change's Toll—On Sides of UN Buildings - - In advance of this week's UN Climate Summit, National Geographic photographers were among those whose work was shown on the side of UN headquarters.
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Q&A: Why It's Important to Protect a Vast Marine Monument - - Ocean scientist Elliott Norse says the White House is right to protect Pacific remote islands.
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For the U.S., a New Challenge: Keeping Poachers Out of Newly Expanded Marine Reserve in the Pacific - - The Obama administration has created the world's largest protected area. Now how will it police these waters?
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In a Planet-or-Not Debate, Some Astronomers Say 'Long Live Planet Plut - - A recent debate at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics highlights the ongoing uncertainty over how to define the word 'planet.'
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Where Peccaries Wallow, Other Animals Follow - - Peccaries are like pigs: They wallow. In the Peruvian rain forest, those mud puddles are wildlife magnets.
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Explaining Surprise Eruption of Japan Volcano Where Dozens are Presume - - Japan's Mount Ontake, which erupted this weekend, belongs to a class of 'stratovolcanoes,' which form where one continental plates dives beneath another and are known for erupting at unpredictable intervals.
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Human-Caused Climate Change Worsened Heat Waves in 2013, Study Says - - Studies also examine less certain connections to droughts and storms.
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Has Half of World's Wildlife Been Lost in Past 40 Years? - - Wildlife populations are in decline, with numbers of some animals falling by half in the past four decades, according to the 2014 Living Planet Report.
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More Ebola Cases Expected in U.S. But Officials Confident of Containment - - Public health officials work to quell fears about the first case diagnosed in U.S. while acknowledging that more cases are likely.
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As Officials Track Texas Ebola Victim's Contacts, Criticism and Questions Mount - - Officials criticize handling of Dallas case, while a nurses group raises broader concerns.
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Here's Why We Haven't Quite Figured Out How to Feed Billions More People - - Solving the world's looming food crisis will require big investments in agricultural research, yet public support for that is lagging.
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Q&A: How to Survive Any Extreme Weather Disaster - - Thomas Kostigen's new book offers survival guidelines for storms, floods, fires, and more.
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Every Newly Emerging Disease Like Ebola Begins With a Mystery - - The primary factor in the transmission of Ebola is poverty, says author of a new book about the disease.
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Nobel Prize Goes to Scientists Who Discover Brain's GPS Cells—Plus 6 M - - The discovery of location-finding brain cells underlines how our boutique brain specializes for tasks.
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Why U.S. Is Reluctant to Issue Travel Ban on Ebola-Stricken West Africa - - U.S. officials are reluctant to ban travel from Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, even as more politicians raise their voices in support.
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Newest National Monument Will Encompass Wild Mountains Near Los Angeles - - President Obama is expected to announce the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
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Endangered Orangutans Gain From Eco-Friendly Shifts in Palm Oil Market - - Oil palm plantations are a major threat to orangutans, but new initiatives for deforestation-free palm oil may help save them.
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Q&A: Cave Art Older, More Widespread Than Thought, Archaeologist Say - - Newly dated cave paintings such as recent 40,000-year-old finds in Indonesia show that 'our views have been too Eurocentric,' says archaeologist Alistair Pike.
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Will Catalonia Hold a Referendum on Whether to Break Away From Spain? - - An independence vote was slated for November 9, but Madrid declared it illegal. Who will win the tug-of-war?
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Ebola Health Care Worker Sick Because Safety Rules Weren’t Followed, O - - The infection of a health care worker who treated Thomas Eric Duncan before he died of Ebola is raising questions about U.S. preparedness to contain the disease.Sunday
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Stronger Earthquakes Predicted for Bay Area—and They Could Come Soon - - A new study improves tremor forecasting of major Northern California faults.
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Why I Want You to Seek - - Astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson is director of the Hayden Planetarium in the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History. He was also host of the National Geographic television series Cosmos.
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Viral Shark Video Gives Rare Look at a Feeding Frenzy - - Footage of sharks attacking a bait ball in the Outer Banks shows the big fish right up on the beach.
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3 Surprises (Out of Millions) About What the World Eats - - The Chinese fondness for pork fat, the American oil binge, and more.
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Amid Ebola Panic, Separating Fact From Fiction - - As the United States response to the outbreak evolves, questions to answers like 'Can I get it on a plane?'
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Queen of the Underworld Sheds New Light on Greek Tomb - - Newly revealed mosaic may hold key to unlocking mystery: Who was buried in the massive mound?
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Mistakes and Reversals Shake Trust in Ebola Response, in Dallas and Beyond - - Panic rises in Texas and beyond, complicating Ebola response.
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Quarantine Politics: Why Authorities Push Voluntary Isolation in Face of Ebola - - Isolation is containing Ebola in U.S., while enforced quarantines have risks.
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Stunning Pictures: The Year's Best Wildlife Photographs - - National Geographic photographers are among the winners of Wildlife Photography of the Year.
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New Tarantula (Not Beetle) Named After John Lennon - - Bumba lennoni is named for the British rocker but lives in Brazil.
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World's Longest Snake Has Virgin Birth—First Recorded in Species - - Thelma, a reticulated python, produced six baby snakes without the help of a male, new DNA evidence shows.
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Social Media Abuzz with Amazing Snapshots of Partial Solar Eclipse - - The moon took a bite out of the sun on Thursday for an exciting few hours. See the results.
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Graphic: As Ebola's Death Toll Rises, Remembering History's Worst Epidemics - - Ebola is the latest, but far from the largest, in a long history of infectious disease outbreaks.
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Minority Religions in the Middle East Under Threat, Need Protection - - Religion is humanity's most powerful binding agent, author says.
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Africa's Lions May Be Deemed Threatened in U.S.—Will it Help? - - Lions may get protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act—even though all the wild populations are in Africa.
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NASA Rocket Explodes, Aborting Mission to Resupply Space Station - - The explosion destroyed 5,000 pounds of supplies for astronauts and science experiments bound for the International Space Station.
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More Than One-Third of U.S. Shrimp May Be Mislabeled, Study Says - - A new Oceana study warns that much shrimp in the U.S. may be mislabeled, hurting sustainability efforts.
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National Bat Week Pictures: Just in Time for Halloween! - - Celebrate National Bat Week by getting to know the world's only flying mammal.
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Will Virgin Galactic's Crash End Space Tourism? - - The fatal explosion of SpaceShipTwo in the Mojave Desert may lead to more scrutiny of the fledgling space passenger industry.
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American Symbol: National Geographic's Best Bison Pictures - - On National Bison Day, November 1, we choose our most stunning pictures of the large mammal, treasured in U.S. and native history.
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Male Tilapia Use Pee to Attract Females; Could It Help Fish Farms? - - Urine of dominant males contains a pheromone irresistible to females—a discovery that could improve fish farming, a new study says.
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Remote-Control Penguin Rovers Fool Birds, Boost Science - - A rover disguised as a penguin can sneak undetected among the real birds, which works better than other research methods, a new study says.
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After Vote, Baiting Bears With Doughnuts Poised to Stay Legal in Maine - - With most of the votes counted, Mainers appear to reject a ban on the controversial hunting method of baiting black bears with doughnuts.
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Astronomical Mirrors Open Deep Window Into the Early Universe - - Future astronomical discoveries rest on huge mirrors, carefully polished in a lab beneath a football stadium.
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A Moveable Feast - - This isn't a still life from 17th-century Europe. It's fresh produce from four upscale markets in Manhattan.
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Q&A: Report Alleges Governments' Complicity in Tanzanian Elephant Poaching - - Smugglers who dominate the illicit ivory trade from Africa to China use Zanzibar as their shipping port, says co-author of report.
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Humans' Amazing Evolution From Hunter-Gatherer to Safeway Shopper - - Through genetics, nutrients, irrigation, and pesticides, we figured out how to lift the constraints that nature placed upon us, author says.
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Glamour Magazine Honors Ocean Explorer Sylvia Earle - - A pioneer for women in marine science, Sylvia Earle receives a lifetime achievement award tonight in New York City.
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'Solar Sneezes' May Trigger Auroras Around Venus - - Northern lights on Venus? Once thought impossible, they may arise from solar storms, say space scientists.
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Going to Pieces - - See how chicken waste in the western world is used in other dishes around the world.
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Rare Southern Songbird Thrives in 'Biological Deserts': Pine Tree Farms - - Swainson's warbler, a rare songbird, has weathered centuries of habitat loss and is now thriving in a surprising place: pine tree plantations in the southeastern U.S.
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Pictures: Explorers Descend Into Siberia's Mystery Crater - - Scientists investigate a mystery crater that opened on Siberia's Yamal Peninsula this past summer.
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'Our Lander's Asleep': Philae Delivers Science as Batteries Fade - - A landing mishap parked Europe's comet lander in the shadow of a crater.
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How DNA Is Reshaping How We See Ourselves—and Our History - - Many of our traits and decisions are shaped by our ancestors, author says.
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5 Sky Events This Week: See the Andromeda Galaxy and a Jovian Moon-Over-Moon Eclipse - - See the Andromeda galaxy, the most distant object visible to the naked eye, and an eclipse of two of Jupiter's moons.
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Rise in Weight Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults - - New research links obesity in older adults to shrinkage of the brain's memory-forming hippocampus—an indicator of cognitive decline.
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The Headline for the Oakland PIece Will Go Here - - In this new series, writers and photographers from around the world reflect on places that hold special meaning for them.
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Birth Mystery of Stellar Snow Globe Deepens - - Astronomers thought they'd figured out where giant clusters of old stars come from. Hubble images have sent them back to the drawing board.
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Behind Tomb Connected to Alexander the Great, Intrigue Worthy of 'Game - - As archaeologists dig deeper into the burial mound, ancient sources tell a tale of family drama and palace intrigue.
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Four Weird Ways Animals Sense the World - - Creatures like crabs, butterflies, snakes, and octopuses sense the world in unusual ways.
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Record Drought Reveals Stunning Changes Along Colorado River - - With Lake Powell, the Colorado River reservoir, at historic lows, kayakers have new channels to explore. But alarm about drought in the West is rising.
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5 Sky Events This Week: Moon Meets Mars, Neptune, and Saturn Nebula - - Sky-watchers can follow the moon on a tour of night-sky treasures.
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Hidden Streams Under Cities Are Exposed to Light of Day - - Today's environmental planners are trying to re-create natural streams that cities long ago buried.
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'Jurassic World' Dinosaurs Stuck in the 1980s, Experts Grumble - - The latest trailer for the series shows outdated science, experts say, with featherless and oversize dinosaurs.
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Back From the Battlefields, Soldiers Find Healing Ground - - Veterans' retreat offers respite from wartime traumas.
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Wrestling Keeps 'Identity of the Nuba' Alive in Sudanese Refugee Camps - - Wrestling has always connected the people of Sudan's Nuba Mountains. Now, for thousands in refugee camps, it's one of the only ties left.
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Circus Lions Rescued in Peru, Headed for New Home in Colorado - - Twenty-one circus lions and ten monkeys in Peru await transfer to a Colorado sanctuary early next year.
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Optimism Greets New Round of UN Climate Talks - - A UN climate summit begins in Lima, Peru, December 1, as a stepping-stone to a new global climate accord.
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5 Sky Events This Week: Moon Hits Bull's-Eye and Cosmic Crab - - As December dawns, a meteor shower starts to sparkle and Jupiter's moons dance for stargazers.
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Appreciation: Lessons From the Man Who Stopped Grand Canyon Dams - - Martin Litton, who died this week, helped found the environmental movement. That movement still has a lot to learn from him.
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Why Killing Wolves Might Not Save Livestock - - Unless you kill a whole lot of them. Kill just a few wolves, a new study finds, and livestock losses actually rise.
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NASA's Orion Launch Will Test Future of Manned Space Flight - - In a trial run of NASA's future human exploration missions, an unmanned capsule will endure a high-temperature roasting.
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Oldest Two-Faced Cat Dies—How Did It Get That Way? - - The famous Frank and Louie, whose genetic mutation gave it two faces, died at 15.
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Victory for Yukon Wilderness Is 'Game-Changer' - - Historic ruling protects much of pristine Peel River Watershed
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Locked Away for Years, Skeleton's Secrets Rewrite Prehistory of North America - - The bones of Kennewick Man, found in 1996 but not available for study until 2002, show that he was a long-distance traveler.
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Report Downplays Role of Global Warming in California Drought - - Scientists debate whether human-induced climate change is pushing natural variability to the extreme.
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Fish Smell Like the Coral They Eat—Disguise Is New to Science - - Coral-dwelling filefish camouflage themselves by smelling like their prey—a disguise that's new to science.
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Chilean Expedition to Patagonia Aims to Foster Civic Stewardship of the Unique Cape Horn RegionChilean Patagonian Expedition to Foster Stewardship of the Unique Cape Horn Region - - An expedition to southern Patagonia aimed to enlist protectors for the environmentally unrivaled region.
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Gem of a Meteor Shower on Tap This Weekend - - Break out a lawnchair and a warm coat for a December meteor shower.
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Remembering Michel du Cille Through His Heart-Wrenching Pictures - - After his death, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer leaves a legacy of work distinguished by his ability to connect with his subjects.
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Best Space Pictures of 2014: A Year's Delights Courtesy of Starry Nights - - Of the 350 breathtaking space photos we published in 2014, here are our picks for the 12 best of the year.
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World Moves One Step Closer to Climate Treaty - - Compromise reached in Lima among UN negotiators, with much work remaining.
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Entrepreneur Changes Life in Uganda by Turning Waste Into Fuel - - Emerging Explorer Sanga Moses tackles deforestation, poverty, and health problems with cooking briquettes that burn cleaner than wood.
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Alien Life on Mars? NASA Rover Spots Methane, a Possible Sign of Microbes - - NASA's Curiosity rover detects spikes of methane gas on Mars, puzzling scientists and pointing to surprising geology or perhaps microbial life.
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Why Cubans May Not Be Thrilled at New Relations With U.S. - - Some Cubans have a lot to lose from an influx of American dollars.
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Watch a Tortoise Rescue Another in Distress—Was It Trying to Help? - - A viral YouTube video showing a tortoise pushing another back on its feet may be a case of aggressive courtship, expert says.
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What's the Difference Between Rabbits and Hares? - - Hares are less social than bunnies, and their lively courtship and skittish behavior likely inspired the term 'harebrained.'
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New Online Archive Shows Colonial New York Was Rowdy, Filthy, Smelly - - New York City now has a trove of 17th-century documents online, including ordinances that depict New Amsterdam as a raucous, drunken, smelly center of commerce.
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The Surprising Ways That Chickens Changed the World - - To the ancients, the chicken was a kind of two-legged pharmacy.
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Krampus the Christmas Devil Is Coming to More Towns. So Where's He From? - - The ancient Christmas devil, Krampus, is showing up at parties and parades in the U.S. and is making a comeback in his native Austria.
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Refrigerators—Food Shorts - - For a project Mark Menjivar calls 'Refrigerators,' the social worker turned photographer makes as-is images of the fridges of people from all walks of life.
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Audubon's Christmas Bird Count Turns 115: Why Does It Matter? - - On the 115th anniversary of the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, we take a look at one of the world's largest citizen science efforts.
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Charles Dickens's Great-Great-Grandson: Author Was 'World's First Superstar' - - The celebrated author of 'A Christmas Carol' was a complex man who hid a long-term affair to protect his public image.
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National Geographic Picks Its Top 5 Videos of the Year for 2014 - - In a year filled with compelling stories, some really stand out. Below is a list of our top 5 videos from 2014.
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National Geographic's Favorite Bird Pictures - - In honor of the 115th anniversary of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, National Geographic editors searched the archives for our most compelling bird pictures.
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Middle Eastern Christians Flee Violence for Ancient Homeland - - Driven from their homes by the violence in Syria and Iraq, Syriac Christian families seek refuge in Midyat, Turkey, which remains the heartland of their ancient faith.
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Watch the New Year's Skies for a Green Comet - - If you missed comet Lovejoy at Christmas, you can still catch it—and it's still getting brighter.
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In Migrant Camp and Beyond, California Drought Brings a Familiar Desperation - - In the California migrant camp that helped inspire The Grapes of Wrath 75 years ago, a lack of water has brought a familiar desperation.
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Another Reactor Closes, Punctuating New Reality for U.S. Nuclear Power - - As Vermont Yankee shuts down, the government has yet to address long-standing issues of decommissioning and waste disposal.
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China's Remote Fortresses Lose Residents, Gain Tourists - - Massive earthen structures called tulou once sheltered hundreds of clan members. Now residents are being replaced by tourists.
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From Giza to Vegas: Our Favorite Pyramid Pictures From Around the World - - Our photo editors pick the best pyramid pictures from National Geographic's archive.
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Author Says a Whole Culture—Not a Single 'Homer'—Wrote 'Iliad,' 'Odyssey' - - Almost nothing is known about the author or date behind The Iliad and The Odyssey. 'It's a mistake to think of Homer as a person,' says the author of the new book Why Homer Matters.
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What Obama's Drilling Bans Mean for Alaska and the Arctic - - As the President opened the Atlantic to oil drilling, he closed a bit of the Arctic. How much difference does it make?
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Zimbabwe Planning to Boost Its Sales of Baby Elephants, Sources Say - - Zimbabwe embraces lucrative export of baby elephants as more humane than lethal culling.
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Al Gore's Spacecraft to Watch Earth and Warn of Solar Storms - - After a decade of anticipation, the Deep Space Climate Observatory launches, watching for solar storms and observing Earth's clouds.
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For Italians, a Lingering Superiority Complex About Roman Empire - - Immigration and changes to the traditional family are reshaping Italian society, author says.
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Imperiled Monarch Butterflies Get $3.2 Million From U.S. Government - - The U.S. government will commit millions of dollars to the fight to save monarch butterflies.
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Wasp Zombifies Ladybugs Using Virus as Bio-Weapon—a First - - A parasitic wasp deploys a virus to enact a sinister mind-control strategy on ladybugs.
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6 of the Most Audacious Science Hoaxes Ever - - From Bigfoot to the Loch Ness Monster and Piltdown Man, these are some of the biggest hoaxes ever perpetrated.
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Dog Days of Winter? Lack of Snow Forces Change in Iditarod - - For only the second time in its 43-year history, the event's starting line was moved from near Anchorage to chillier Fairbanks.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Space Smiley Face, Mercury Megacrater - - A star smiley face seems to form a cosmic grin, a Space X rocket launches, and a giant iceberg breaks free in Antarctica in this week's roundup of space photos.
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What Do Animals See in the Mirror? - - Asian elephants, magpies, and great apes are among the species that can recognize their own images in the looking glass.
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National Geographic Wins Polk Award for Journalism - - The latest Polk Awards, which recognize excellence in journalism, include National Geographic reporting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and contributors' pieces on jihad and the Oso mudslide.
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Skeletons Reveal Tuscan Life in the Time of Cholera - - A church cemetery holds skeletons from a thousand-year history of burials, including some that may hold clues to a cholera epidemic.
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New Photos of Dwarf Planet Ceres Reveal Mysterious Bright Spots - - As NASA's Dawn spacecraft races toward a March 6 arrival at the icy world, puzzling features come into view.
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Ants Maintain 'Toilets' in Their Nests, First-Ever Study Shows - - Designated bathrooms may keep the colony healthy or feed its young, according to experiments with black garden ants.
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President Names Three New U.S. National Monuments - - Honouliuli Internment Camp, Chicago's Pullman District, and Browns Canyon in Colorado gain new protections.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: A Giant Erupts, a Glacier Spills, and Janus Hovers - - A volcano awakens after seven years, a river of ice and snow spills onto a plain, and a Saturnian moon hovers near some rings in this week's best space pictures.
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Vintage NASA Photos From the Golden Age of Space - - Rare photos capture the golden age of space exploration.
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The Sex Lives of Slugs—and Other Mysteries of the Animal Kingdom - - People are not separate from the rest of the animal kingdom, author says.
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Panama Canal: Superhighway for Invasive Species? - - The Panama Canal is being widened. That means bigger ships and more cargo for Gulf and East Coast ports-and more alien species too.
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Longer Eyelashes May Be Sexier, But Not Always Better - - Experiments find a perfect length for protecting the eye and show that many animals have hit upon this 'golden ratio.'
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Chemical in BPA-Free Products Linked to Irregular Heartbeats - - Consumers may not be protecting their health as much as they think with some BPA-free products because a chemical that replaced BPA seems to have similar effects.
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Many Animals—Including Your Dog—May Have Horrible Short-Term Memories - - Human ability to remember past events is unique, according to a new study of animals' limited short-term memories.
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Colossal 280-Pound Catfish Caught in Italy - - The wels catfish is Europe's largest freshwater fish.
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Chilean Birdman Leads Efforts to Save Seabird in World's Driest Desert - - This little guy symbolizes protection of nature and resilience in the harshest of conditions, says naturalist.
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Corn for Home Heat: A Green Idea That Never Quite Popped - - Some enterprising Americans burn kernels to keep warm in winter, but there's a reason the green heating concept hasn't taken off.
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Wild Panda Population Up Dramatically in China, Government Says - - The new numbers may reflect better and broader surveying techniques as much as a true boost in population, expert cautions.
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Weasel Rides Woodpecker in Viral Photo—But Is It Real? - - A once-in-a-lifetime photo shows what happens when a weasel attacks a woodpecker—and gets more than it bargained for.
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As Smog Thins in L.A., Dramatic Evidence of Kids' Healthier Lungs - - New study shows Los Angeles-area kids have fewer breathing problems now than they did in the 1990s.
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'Extinct' Bird Rediscovered in Myanmar, Surprising Scientists - - The Myanmar Jerdon's babbler was thought to have gone the way of the dodo—until scientists stumbled across it during a 2014 expedition.
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Stunning Nighttime Pictures of Chilean Volcano Erupting - - One of Chile's most active volcanoes erupted earlier this week, forcing thousands to flee.
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Why Do Butterflies Have Such Vibrant Colors and Patterns? - - Whether shiny gold or iridescent blue, colors help butterflies camouflage and communicate.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Catch an Exploding Star - [Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:31:00 GMT ] An exploding star gets brighter, and a planet makes a close pass by the Pleiades star cluster.
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Elite Climbers to Blaze New Route up Everest - [Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:42:00 GMT ] Climbing without bottled oxygen or Sherpa support, team tackles unclimbed line on Northeast Face.
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A Gray Whale Breaks The Record For Longest Mammal Migration - [Tue, 14 Apr 2015 23:04:33 GMT ] The female, a member of a critically endangered population, swam across the Pacific from Russia to Mexico.
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This Giant Oil Rig Could Usher in a Radically Altered Arctic - [Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:31:00 GMT ] A floating oil rig just delivered to Italian and Norwegian oil companies will soon be operating farther north than any other.
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10 Pictures You Haven't Seen Reveal Destruction Deep In Nepal - [Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:11:26 GMT ] Villagers in Thame and other valley towns have already begun rebuilding from the earthquake.
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Can This Scientist Unite Genetic Engineers and Organic Farmers? - [Mon, 04 May 2015 19:26:00 GMT ] Pamela Ronald isolates genes in rice that feeds millions. Her integrative approach to agriculture could be an even bigger game-changer.
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Watch: Mother Owl Takes On Snake—and Wins - [Thu, 14 May 2015 18:13:24 GMT ] A predator approached at night, but mama owl was ready to protect her young owlets.
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6 Pictures Highlight Climber Dean Potter's Extreme Moments - [Mon, 18 May 2015 22:06:00 GMT ] Climber, runner, BASE jumper: athlete Dean Potter continually pushed the boundaries of some of the most extreme sports in the world.
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Why Did Swordfish Stab a Fisherman in Hawaii? - [Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:46:00 GMT ] The fish may have been trying to defend itself when it struck the man in a Hawaiian boat harbor.
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Newly Discovered Amelia Earhart Film Reignites Mystery - [Wed, 10 Jun 2015 22:13:44 GMT ] The footage is from 1937, months before Earhart's last flight.
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The Surprising Way Jellyfish Put Themselves Back Together - [Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:00:03 GMT ] The moon jellyfish has a leg up on Humpty Dumpty—if it loses an arm, the ocean dweller can repair itself in a newly discovered process.
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Photographer Revisits Places Where Hate Crimes Happened - [Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:00:00 GMT ] It happens on a city street, in a field, or in a historic church. Charleston is only the latest in a litany of sorrow.
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World Will Gain a Leap Second on Tuesday: Here's Why - [Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:55:31 GMT ] Leap seconds have caused widespread problems in the past—but there's a reason we keep adding them to the world's clocks.
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Venus and Jupiter Pose For Pretty Pics 'Round the World - [Wed, 01 Jul 2015 21:55:59 GMT ] The planets meet up in sunset skies this week, inspiring beautiful photos—where's yours?
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Half-Orange, Half-Brown Lobster Found—How Rare Is It? - [Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:10:32 GMT ] The split-colored specimen is among a group of colorful crustaceans caught every year, including calico and blue lobsters.
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How a 2,000-Mile Trail Helped Define The American Mindset - [Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:39:29 GMT ] An author retraces the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon and learns about mules and the importance of seeing America in slow-mo.
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Big Hydro Threatens to Wipe Out Little Hydro in Malaysia - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:00:00 GMT ] Tensions are rising over a large proposed dam that would flood six rural villages—and their microhydro systems—to provide power and water to cities.
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New Pluto Photos Show ‘Astoundingly Amazing’ Landscape - [Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:14:00 GMT ] More images from this week's New Horizons mission are forcing scientists to rethink how icy worlds work.
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Take Amazing 360° Tour of St. Peter’s in Vatican City From Your Chair - [Sat, 18 Jul 2015 20:13:44 GMT ] Use your computer to see the inside of the basilica and its splendid artwork; zoom in for a closer look.
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How a Young Girl Escaped the Prison That Is North Korea - [Sun, 19 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Eun Kim made a thousand-mile journey to freedom. She survived human traffickers, famine, and poverty.
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Surfer Attacked by Shark ‘Did Everything Right’ - [Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:04:00 GMT ] Surfer Mick Fanning eluded a great white shark and narrowly escaped injury during a competition in South Africa.
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Prediction of Rapid Sea Level Rise Won’t Change Global Climate Talks - [Tue, 21 Jul 2015 20:56:11 GMT ] A new study predicting 10 feet of sea level rise by the century’s end isn’t supported by the mainstream scientific community.
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Why We Were Totally Wrong About How Boa Constrictors Kill - [Wed, 22 Jul 2015 22:00:00 GMT ] Conventional wisdom held that pythons and anacondas suffocate their prey. Instead, the predators cut off their victims' blood supply, a new study says.
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New Pluto Images Reveal a Planet That's Stunningly Alive - [Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:34:05 GMT ]
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Public Lands, Public Data: Making Sense of Climate Change - [Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:15:00 GMT ]
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Why This 14-Year-Old Kid Built A Nuclear Reactor - [Sun, 26 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] In his quest to better the world,Taylor Wilson captured the interest of Homeland Security and ended up with radioactive pants.
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Video Captures Catlike Creature Riding Rare Rhino - [Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] New camera-trap footage shows a genet on the back of a black rhinoceros in South Africa. An expert weighs in on the bizarre interaction.
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Archaeologists Identify Bodies of Lost Leaders of Jamestown - [Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:15:00 GMT ] Beneath the church where Pocahontas was married are the graves of the founders of the first permanent British settlement in America.
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Rare White Rhino Dies, Leaving Only Four Left on the Planet - [Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:58:31 GMT ]
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Why Cecil the Lion Was So Popular With People - [Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:54:47 GMT ] 'Large, powerful, but regal,' Cecil was known for being comfortable around humans—and simply for having a name, say those that knew him.
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Cecil Is One of Hundreds of Lions Killed Recently in Zimbabwe - [Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:34:00 GMT ] Cecil the lion's killing sparks an evaluation of the country’s hunting and conservation programs.
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How a Piece of Malaysian Flight 370 Drifted 2,300 Miles - [Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:39:36 GMT ] Indian Ocean debris moves in predictable patterns and confirms searchers are looking in the right spot for the missing plane.
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Five Myths About New U.S. Climate Plan: What You May Not Know - [Sun, 02 Aug 2015 20:37:00 GMT ] Five Myths About New U.S. Climate Plan: What You May Not Know
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Yes, Mr. President, We Remade Our Atlas to Reflect Shrinking Ice - [Mon, 03 Aug 2015 21:33:42 GMT ] While discussing his new plan to combat global warming, the President referenced one of the most striking shifts in the history of National Geographic maps.
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Rare Picture: Blackbird 'Rides' Hawk - [Tue, 04 Aug 2015 21:15:00 GMT ] The two birds were likely involved in a mid-air tussle, expert says.
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Why Chimps Are Disappearing and How to Save Them - [Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Challenges facing our close relatives, says author of a new book, include deforestation, unchecked population growth, and the pet trade.
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National Geographic Archives: Up From Hiroshima - [Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:48:57 GMT ] 70 years ago, an American bomber dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. In this archival piece from August 1995, Ted Gup visits the city 50 years after the attack.
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From Space, Astronaut Snaps Photo of Planets Aligned - [Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:00:00 GMT ] Scott Kelly caught the moon, Earth, Venus, and Jupiter in a row from his perch on the International Space Station.
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Bonobo 'Baby Talk' Reveals Roots of Human Language - [Sat, 08 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] We visit the Jacksonville Zoo to spend some quality family time with the endangered apes, among our closest kin.
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How 5 People Survived Nagasaki’s Nuclear Hell - [Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Three days after Hiroshima, an American B-29 dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki. A new book tells stories of those who lived through horror.
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How Did Rare White Whale Spotted Off Australia Get That Way? - [Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:27:55 GMT ] A fluke of genetics can produce animals with no pigment at all—albinos—or creatures that are mostly white.
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If You Think You're Safe From Earthquakes, You May Be Wrong - [Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:30:00 GMT ] It’s no surprise that Californians are in danger, but scientists have also flagged residents of Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois and South Carolina.
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We’ve Consumed More Than the Earth Can Produce This Year - [Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:13:00 GMT ] Thursday, August 13, is Earth Overshoot Day, when resource use is expected to outstrip the capacity for production—and it’s getting earlier every year.
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Is This The Biggest Great White Shark Ever Filmed? - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:37:32 GMT ] A diver recently captured footage of what he claims is a 20-foot (6-meter) long great white shark dubbed Deep Blue.
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Glass Paint: Secret to Keeping Metal Roofs Cool on Sunny Days - [Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT ] Glass Paint: Secret to Keeping Metal Roofs Cool on Sunny Days
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How Dolphins Healed An Author’s Broken Heart - [Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Grief stricken after her father’s death, Susan Casey went to Maui for surf and solace. A pod of dolphins showed up and changed her life.
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How Did Sea Turtle Get a Straw Up Its Nose? - [Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:44:00 GMT ] Scientists studying olive ridley sea turtles in Costa Rica recently helped the injured reptile.
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New Video: Great White Shark Leaps After Seal in Cape Cod - [Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:35:00 GMT ] The dramatic behavior, usually observed off South Africa, is rare for the eastern U.S., according to shark experts.
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What Do You Do With a Bear That Kills a Person? - [Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:09:00 GMT ] After a Yellowstone grizzly with cubs killed a hiker, the park’s chief faced an agonizing decision—whether to let the bear go free or put her down.
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Week’s Best Space Pictures: Earth From Above and Rover Selfies - [Fri, 21 Aug 2015 18:11:38 GMT ] Astronauts capture a light show over Earth and the Curiosity Mars rover has some fun.
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Dive in! 14 Photos of Summer’s Best Water Sports - [Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The water’s fine for swimming, so plunge into our favorite photos of windsurfing, boating, and more from National Geographic’s archive.
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Panda Twins—Oh Boy! Oh Girl? “We’re Not Sure.” - [Sun, 23 Aug 2015 15:33:00 GMT ] The birth of not one but two pandas has increased the excitement at Washington’s National Zoo. But keeping them both alive will be tricky.
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Why Dung Beetles Watch the Sky While Rolling Poop Balls - [Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:11:46 GMT ] The poop-hoarding insects have an amazingly advanced internal GPS that allows them to navigate by day or night.
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How Ancient Palmyra, Now in ISIS's Grip, Grew Rich and Powerful - [Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:15:00 GMT ] A distinctly multicultural trading center grew rich on trade between east and west, until it rebelled against its most powerful customer.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Bipolar Stars and a Radio Phoenix - [Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:03:00 GMT ] The sun illuminates icy fountains on one of Saturn's moons and wildfires rage around Lake Baikal.
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'Extinct' Toad Rediscovered in Ecuador - [Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] To biologists’ delight, the Azuay stubfoot toad, believed to be extinct after its last sighting in 2002, has just leapt back to life.
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4 Other Mountains Native Americans Would Like to Rename - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:00:15 GMT ] Beyond Denali, will these famous peaks have their indigenous names restored?
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Nearly Every Seabird on Earth Is Eating Plastic - [Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:27:42 GMT ] Plastic trash is found in 90 percent of seabirds. The rate is growing steadily as global production of plastics increases.
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Will Self-Driving Golf Carts Steer Way for Autonomous Cars? - [Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] More college students and senior citizens may soon get rides on golf carts equipped with sensors and cameras—but no drivers.
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4 Ways Polar Bears Are Dealing With Climate Change - [Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:02:00 GMT ] A few of these opportunistic predators have found new sources of food as their regular sources diminish—but is it enough to save them?
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Inside the Vast (and Growing) Global Trade in Stolen Smart Phones - [Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:28:00 GMT ]
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New Human Ancestor Elicits Awe—And Many Questions - [Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:01:07 GMT ] Fossils of Homo naledi are an amazing discovery, experts say, but their scientific value remains in limbo until we know how old they are.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Close-up on Ceres' Bright Spots - [Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] A typhoon continues to spin across the ocean and a dwarf planet gets a close-up.
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Why Is the Man Who Predicted Climate Change Forgotten? - [Sun, 13 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Alexander von Humboldt isn’t a household name today, but ecologists and nature writers remain rooted in his vision of nature, says author.
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Sequoias and Historic Stump in Path of California Wildfire - [Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:53:37 GMT ] But the massive trees are well-adapted to survive flames, say experts.
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Why the Arctic's Big Mosquito Problem Is Getting a Lot Worse - [Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:03:00 GMT ] The trend could spell disaster for caribou (and more nasty bites for humans).
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Which Cities In the World Are Closest to Nixing Fossil Fuels? - [Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:50:00 GMT ] Across the globe, cities are tackling climate change by shifting away from fossil fuels. Yet a survey shows they’re now at very different stages.
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Wanted: Fit, Fearless Scientist for Huge Underground Find - [Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:21:01 GMT ] Recruited through Facebook, pocket-sized caver makes an outsized contribution to human fossil find.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Gorgeous Galaxies Far, Far Away - [Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:45:44 GMT ] We catch a glimpse of the Milky Way’s mysterious neighbor, and spy holes in the sun’s corona.
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Nature Never Forgives: 7 of Pope Francis's Greenest Quotes - [Sun, 20 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] The pontiff has emphatically urged immediate steps to combat climate change, calling it imperative to act to save God’s creation.
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This Week's Night Sky: A Lunar Eclipse and Mars Meets a Lion - [Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] As summer reaches its official end, Venus puts on a show and a blood moon appears.
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A Brief History of the Long Fight to End Rhino Slaughter - [Tue, 22 Sep 2015 22:15:36 GMT ] South African farmers are trying to lift a ban on rhino horn trade. On World Rhino Day, a time line of a decades-long campaign against rhino poaching.
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See the ‘Doomsday’ Seed Vault Opened in Response to Syria Crisis - [Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:53:12 GMT ] Scientists have had to tap the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway because of the chaos in Syria.
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Want a Solar-Powered Home? Here's a New Battery That Won't Ignite - [Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:03:00 GMT ] As solar panels and wind turbines spread worldwide, they'll need batteries to store power for times when they don't produce it. Harvard debuts a promising prototype.
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U.S.-China Deal to Ban Ivory Trade Is Good News for Elephants - [Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:45:00 GMT ] Agreement signals Beijing will be more aggressive in shutting down industry driven by poaching.
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Real Balloon Animals: 6 Species That Blow Themselves Up - [Sat, 26 Sep 2015 12:00:06 GMT ] Camels, hooded seals, and gibbons are among animals that inflate to find mates or defend against predators.
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National Geographic Honored as a 'Champion of the Earth' - [Mon, 28 Sep 2015 03:14:00 GMT ] The United Nations' top environmental prize recognizes the society's role in sustainability research and education.
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Inspection of King Tut’s Tomb Reveals Hints of Hidden Chambers - [Tue, 29 Sep 2015 02:01:31 GMT ] Secret doors may conceal the burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti, but tantalizing clues await further testing.
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Photo Album: King Tut, Queen Nefertiti, and One Tangled Family Tree - [Tue, 29 Sep 2015 22:00:00 GMT ] Archaeologists investigating the famous pharaoh’s tomb confront the mystery of his missing stepmother—Nefertiti.
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Going for Green. Seeing Solutions. - [Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:42:40 GMT ]
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What Makes Hurricanes Like Joaquin Tick? - [Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:09:19 GMT ] The hurricane currently battering the Bahamas exploded in intensity two days before forecasters predicted.
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Newly Discovered Snails Fit in Eye of a Needle - [Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:10:24 GMT ] Native to southern China, seven new species of microsnail are the smallest land snails ever found, a new study says.
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What Earthquake Maps Should Really Look Like - [Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:44:31 GMT ] How much more powerful is a magnitude 7 earthquake than a magnitude 3? Most maps give the wrong impression.
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Is the Wild West Dead? - [Sun, 04 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] In the age of Google Earth and GPS, places that are truly off the grid have real psychological value, author says.
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Creator of 5-hour Energy Wants to Power the World's Homes—With Bikes - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:45:00 GMT ] The mystery man behind the popular caffeine drink plans to roll out 10,000 stationary bikes next year in India.
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Power to the People - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:01:00 GMT ]
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Spectacular Meteor Shower This Week: How to See It - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 21:02:00 GMT ]
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These 14 Sleek Solar Homes Do More Than Produce Power - [Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:45:00 GMT ] Fewer college teams built homes to compete in this year’s Solar Decathlon, but their gee-whiz features offer a surprising glimpse of the future.
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A Photographer Captures Joy in Gaza - [Fri, 09 Oct 2015 19:15:39 GMT ] From days at the beach to party preparations, Tanya Habjouqa offers a different look into life during conflict.
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When We See Something Cute, Why Do We Want to Squeeze It? - [Sat, 10 Oct 2015 11:00:48 GMT ] The aggressive urge some people get when they see an adorable animal or baby may be connected to our emotional health.
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Why Do We Celebrate Columbus Day and Not Leif Erikson Day? - [Sun, 11 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Some consider Erikson to be the first European to reach America—and over a century ago, there was a push to recognize him over Columbus.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Ghostly Lights, Celestial Triangles - [Mon, 12 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] For your viewing pleasure, an optical illusion 550 years in the making.
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An Isolated Tribe Is Emerging From Peru’s Amazonian Wilderness - [Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:30:00 GMT ] After years of sporadic, sometimes deadly interactions with people along the Alto Madre de Dios River, a Mashco-Piro clan has suddenly stepped up contact.
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Four Charts That Illustrate The Extent Of World Poverty - [Wed, 14 Oct 2015 19:11:04 GMT ] Four Charts That Illustrate The Extent Of World Poverty
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Closeups of Saturn's Moon Enceladus Show Its Bizarre Face - [Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:37:16 GMT ] With a fractured surface that looks like it has been raked by claws, the frozen world continues to surprise scientists with its complexity.
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The “Rules” of Data Visualization Get an Update - [Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:25:11 GMT ] What are the rules of data visualization, a practice that draws on research into cognitive theory, graphical perception, statistics and journalism? The journalist and educator Alberto Cairo helps tie together many fields of study into easy-to-follow guides to data visualization and information graphics.
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Why the Philippines is in the Crosshairs of Yet Another Fearsome Typhoon - [Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:04:21 GMT ] The country sees an average of 20 typhoons a year thanks to its position in the Pacific Ocean.
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World’s Best Solar Homes: See 14 Inspiring Student Designs - [Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:45:00 GMT ] As climate change ups the risk of extreme weather, a student-built house that can withstand storms wins this year’s Solar Decathlon.
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The Living Dead: Animals That Pretend to Go Belly-Up - [Mon, 19 Oct 2015 20:08:00 GMT ]
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Female Glowworms With the Brightest Gleam Make the Best Mates - [Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:01:00 GMT ] A new study examines what’s behind a glowworm’s light.
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Tourists Can’t Tell If an Attraction Is Bad for Animals - [Wed, 21 Oct 2015 21:35:00 GMT ] A new study ranks wildlife tourist attractions around the world based on how they treat their animals and whether they help save species.
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11 Vivid Photos Celebrate a Demon-Slaying Goddess - [Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] See photos of the Hindu festival of Durga Puja from our Your Shot community.
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What Makes Patricia the Most Powerful Hurricane Ever? - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:12:00 GMT ] Part of the reason the storm intensified so quickly is an unusually deep pool of warm water off Mexico's coast.
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Exploring Fall Colors With Your iPhone - [Sat, 24 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] With fall colors peaking, our deputy director of photography offers tips for capturing the glory with your phone’s camera.
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Worldwide Rallies Spotlight Illegal Ivory and Rhino Horn Trade - [Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:00:25 GMT ] High-profile events draw thousands who want to protect wildlife at risk.
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Cause of Afghan Quake Is a Deep Mystery - [Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:29:00 GMT ] Scientists aren’t sure how earthquakes like Monday's form 130 miles underground.
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Rare Unlooted Grave of Wealthy Warrior Uncovered in Greece - [Tue, 27 Oct 2015 20:30:00 GMT ] Archaeologists hail the burial, untouched for 3,500 years, as the biggest discovery on mainland Greece in decades.
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Tiny Island Nation's Enormous New Ocean Reserve is Official - [Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:13:00 GMT ] The nation of Palau in the western Pacific just protected 80 percent of its ocean.
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Poof! The Planet Closest To Our Solar System Just Vanished - [Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:29:40 GMT ]
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How China’s One-Child Policy Backfired Disastrously - [Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:30:00 GMT ] The three-decade old rule was officially rescinded this week. But its toll will haunt China for years to come.
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Science Guy Bill Nye Explores How We Mourn a Changing Climate - [Sat, 31 Oct 2015 20:34:30 GMT ] In the face of losses caused by global warming, scientists, activists, and the public at large may be working through “climate change grief.”
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This Book Drives a Wooden Stake Into The Mythology of Bats - [Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:00:25 GMT ] In these tales from the bat cave, researcher Merlin Tuttle explains why we have nothing to fear from, and everything to thank for, these flying mammals.
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These Satellite Views of Ancient Earthworks Are Stirring Debate - [Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:45:00 GMT ] Images of mysterious shapes inspire intriguing theories, but solid answers will come from on-the-ground study, archaeologists say.
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El Niño Paints the World's Driest Place with Color - [Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:43:42 GMT ] Unusually strong rains earlier this year set the stage for a widespread flower bloom across the Chilean desert.
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The Hunt for Vulcan, the Planet That Wasn’t There - [Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:30:00 GMT ] Everyone thought the gravitational pull of an undiscovered planet made Mercury wobble. They were wrong. Albert Einstein explained why.
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This Spider Destroys Female Genitalia to Prevent Future Mating - [Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:54:46 GMT ] Some orb-weaving spiders secure their fatherhood by mutilating their partners’ genitalia—the first such discovery in nature, a new study says.
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Will Obama’s ‘No’ on Keystone Curtail Canada’s Oil Boom? - [Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:45:00 GMT ] The U.S. rejection ends Keystone’s seven-year quest for approval, but it hardly ends debate over Canada’s oil sands.
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Shades of Prey: Can Color-blind Predators See Warning Colors? - [Sat, 07 Nov 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] Snakes, butterflies, and more have evolved vibrant patterns to advertise their toxicity to predators.
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And the Oscar of Science Goes To … - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 02:00:02 GMT ] This year’s Breakthrough Awards honor advances in preventing heart disease and unraveling the origins of our universe.
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Floating Mountains on Pluto—You Can't Make This Stuff Up - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 21:52:00 GMT ] New data reveal five seemingly impossible things about the dwarf planet.
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What Will Energy Look Like in 2040? 4 Things to Know - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:15:00 GMT ] A new report highlights the urgency for action at Paris climate talks later this month.
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6 Places Where Melting Snow Means Less Drinking Water - [Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT ] All basins will likely have less water from snowpack as the planet warms. But some regions will be in worse shape than others, a new report says.
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With Ivory Ban Imminent, What Will Happen to China’s Legal Stockpile? - [Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:03:04 GMT ] China could store, crush or dump its legal stockpiles of ivory, but after years of promoting the industry, the government is in a tricky spot.
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Week’s Best Space Pictures: Mars' Moon Phobos Slowly Crumbling - [Fri, 13 Nov 2015 21:58:00 GMT ] Winter comes roaring in on Saturn's moon Titan while a dead star rips apart a wandering asteroid.
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These 15 Photos Remind Us Why We Love Paris—and Always Will - [Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:30:00 GMT ] After the terrorist attacks on Paris, images from the National Geographic archives celebrate the resilient City of Light.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy Knows How to Fix Climate Change - [Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] We’ve already got everything we need, says Nye. We just need to do it.
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This Week’s Night Sky: A Lion Makes a Meteoric Roar - [Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:20:53 GMT ] Dozens of shooting stars from the annual Leonid meteor shower will streak across the sky mid-week.
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Why Female Vampire Bats Donate Blood to Friends - [Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:01:02 GMT ] Bats use a complex social calculus when they share regurgitated meals, a new study suggests.
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Climate Change: Real, Serious, Fixable - [Wed, 18 Nov 2015 21:59:19 GMT ] And it’s up to us to solve it.
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Funny Name, Serious Issue: Toilet Day - [Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:00:00 GMT ] Two billion people don’t have access to sanitary facilities like the ones in these pictures.
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10 Nifty New Things That Could Make Our Homes Smarter and Greener - [Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] Looking to spruce up your home? New options, showcased at this year’s Greenbuild trade show, could make it safer, prettier and more efficient.
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Scientists Are Mapping the World's Largest Volcano - [Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] An expedition to Tamu Massif in the Pacific Ocean finds some surprises.
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How Fire, Once a Friend of Forests, Became a Destroyer - [Sun, 22 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The roots of today’s massive wildfires, says historian and former firefighter Stephen Pyne, lie in the old misconception that all fire is bad.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Moon Eclipses the Bright Star Aldebaran - [Mon, 23 Nov 2015 22:00:36 GMT ]
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Millions of Baby Spiders Create Giant Silken Blanket - [Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:01:22 GMT ] The young arachnids, spotted in Tennessee, were throwing out silk to fly to new territory when wind likely grounded them, expert says.
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Inside the World of Egypt's Salafist Muslims - [Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:02:35 GMT ] Jihadists in the ultraorthodox branch of Islam have been tied to terror attacks—including those in Paris—but most Salafists see politics as a distraction from religion. Photographer Paolo Pellegrin gained rare access to a group of Salafists in Egypt. Here is what he found.
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The Search for Queen Nefertiti Enters a New Phase - [Thu, 26 Nov 2015 14:51:00 GMT ] Mounting evidence suggests the legendary monarch’s burial chamber is hidden in King Tut’s tomb.
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Science Still Can't Explain Why These Tarantulas Are Blue - [Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:00:00 GMT ]
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Understanding the Human Toll of Wildlife Crime - [Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:45:46 GMT ] Investigative reporter Bryan Christy discusses his investigation into how ivory finances terrorism in Africa.
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The World’s Rarest Ape Lives—and Sings—on a Chinese Island - [Sun, 29 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ]
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Ben Simpleton - [Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:30:00 GMT ]
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Female Peacock Spiders Underwhelmed By Disco-Dancing Suitors - [Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:01:00 GMT ] Male spiders use complex movement, vibrations, and color to win the ladies over, a new study confirms.
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An Orphaned Planet Got Kicked Out Of Its Own Solar System - [Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:21:21 GMT ]
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5 Reasons Gene Editing Is Both Terrific and Terrifying - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:04:33 GMT ]
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Stunning Vintage Photos Show the History of National Parks - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 23:00:00 GMT ] A new National Geographic book explores wild places as you've never seen them.
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4 Big Unresolved Questions in the Draft Climate Agreement - [Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:01:10 GMT ] Midway into climate talks in Paris, negotiators have a rough draft.
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Wildlife Watch Crime Blotter: Turtle Smuggling in the U.S., Illegal Logging in Gabon, and More - [Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:39:48 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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Famed Lions Poisoned in Kenya Wildlife Reserve - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:52:00 GMT ] At least two lions are dead after eating a poisoned cow carcass left for them.
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Here's the Secret to How Snakes Slither - [Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:10:14 GMT ] Scientists have discovered a new reason for how the reptiles effortlessly move their limbless bodies across a range of terrain.
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Could a Titanic Seawall Save This Quickly Sinking City? - [Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:45:00 GMT ] Jakarta, Indonesia’s fast-growing capital of 10 million people, is embarking on one of history’s biggest seawall projects—to be shaped like a Garuda, a mythical bird.
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Will 2016 Be a Breakthrough in the Fight to Save Elephants? - [Thu, 10 Dec 2015 23:37:16 GMT ] Signs of hope in East Africa include high-profile court cases, on-the-ground results, and a new president nicknamed the Bulldozer.
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Watch: Tiger Mom Shows Cubs the Ropes in Rare Video - [Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:46:00 GMT ] Orphaned as a cub, Cinderella is the first reintroduced Siberian tiger known to successfully breed in the wild, experts say.
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Historic New Climate Deal: Surprises, Snubs, and What it Really Means - [Sat, 12 Dec 2015 20:30:00 GMT ] The world’s countries have agreed to initiate a momentous shift away from fossil fuels. Who are the winners and losers? What are the surprises? And what does it all mean?
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Insiders Recount Efforts to Save North Face Founder - [Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT ] Gale force winds and a broken rudder forced kayakers to swim for their lives in frigid Chilean lake.
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Toxic Algae Causing Brain Damage, Memory Loss in Sea Lions - [Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:44:00 GMT ]
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Will Global Warming Heat Us Beyond Our Physical Limits? - [Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:06:32 GMT ] If we don’t cut greenhouse gases, it’s not just storms and rising seas we’d have to worry about. The heat alone could kill a lot of us.
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There’s a New Tallest Peak in the North American Arctic - [Wed, 16 Dec 2015 21:30:03 GMT ] Settling an old debate, a new remote sensing technique establishes that Mt. Isto in northeastern Alaska is taller than surrounding peaks.
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King Tut's Mask Back on Display After Beard Repairs - [Thu, 17 Dec 2015 22:00:00 GMT ] The beard has twice been knocked off of Tut's iconic gold mask. Now a new, high-tech effort has reattached it.
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Shell and Brazilian Start-Up Light Up Santa Marta Community - [Fri, 18 Dec 2015 19:42:00 GMT ]
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2015 Was a Big Year for Animals Riding Animals - [Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:24:00 GMT ] Why was this the year for captivating pictures of animals on top of other animals?
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Crime Blotter: Pangolin Scales, Tiger Skins, and More - [Sun, 20 Dec 2015 15:18:58 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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Why New U.S. Protections for Lions Matter - [Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:05:02 GMT ] An Endangered Species Act listing adds constraints for sport hunters hoping to bring home lion trophies.
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Recovering Fur Seal Population Threatened by El Nino - [Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:44:25 GMT ]
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Physicists Say Cinderella's Glass Heels Would Have Shattered - [Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Science has cautionary advice for fairy godmothers, vampires, and Superman: Ignore the laws of nature at your own peril.
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Our Most Stunning Antique Photos of Women Around the World - [Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] An early form of color photography called autochrome gave pictures a 'wonderful luminosity.'
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Enceladus' Faces and Space Jets - [Fri, 25 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A dwarf planet shows signs of stress and a distant galaxy wags a glowing blue tail.
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Which Animal Has the Longest Claws of All Time? - [Sat, 26 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Cretaceous-era dinosaurs sported some terrifying weapons—but it's still tough to beat the giant armadillo.
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Crime Blotter: Elephant Ivory, Rhino Horn, a Giraffe Skull, and More - [Sun, 27 Dec 2015 22:14:51 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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See Before-and-After Photos of the Changing Environment - [Tue, 29 Dec 2015 06:12:37 GMT ] Side-by-side comparisons reveal just how much glaciers, lakes, and snowpacks have been altered by nature and humans.
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Top 6 Must-See Sky Events for 2016 - [Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:08:56 GMT ]
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In Tanzania, a Horrific Fishing Tactic Destroys All Sea Life - [Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:36:33 GMT ] Tanzania is the only country in Africa where fishermen widely use homemade bombs to increase their catch.
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Our Favorite Vintage Photos of Winter - [Thu, 31 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Hikers navigate treacherous crevasses, horses save a snow-bound car, and an actor does a daring leap on skis in these photos from our archives.
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More African Elephants May Be Sold to China This Year - [Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:47:29 GMT ] Zimbabwe’s government says that it’s willing to take more young elephants from their herds and export them to tourist facilities in China.
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No Two Alike: The First Photos of Snowflakes - [Sat, 02 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Published in 1923, these vintage images highlight the beauty and mystery of snow crystals.
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Alex Honnold Isn’t Fearless—He Just Accepts Death - [Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] “I have the same hope of survival as everybody else. I just have more of an acceptance that I will die at some point.”
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Largest Wildlife Census in History Makes Waves in Conservation - [Tue, 05 Jan 2016 03:56:27 GMT ] The full, data-driven story of Africa’s savanna elephants is now taking shape.
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Chameleon Tongues Among Fastest on Earth, Video Reveals - [Tue, 05 Jan 2016 19:51:00 GMT ] If a chameleon tongue was a car, it could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1/100th of a second—among the fastest, strongest performances on Earth, a new study says.
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The Fast and the Furless: Explaining Newly Recognized Dog Breeds - [Wed, 06 Jan 2016 20:59:48 GMT ] The American Kennel Club's latest members, the sloughi and the American hairless terrier, have some intriguing histories.
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Ethereal Images From World's First Photo Book Released - [Thu, 07 Jan 2016 22:44:00 GMT ] Pioneering work by the first woman photographer, Anna Atkins, is now available in a new digital archive.
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Tracing the Deep Roots of the Oregon Occupation - [Sat, 09 Jan 2016 01:03:00 GMT ]
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The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway: 15 Snapshots of Snowy Sports - [Sat, 09 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] “The problem with winter sports is that—follow me closely here—they generally take place in winter.”
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Monster-Sized Marine Crocodile Discovered - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:16:00 GMT ]
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Ringling Will Retire Circus Elephants Two Years Earlier Than Planned - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 21:46:00 GMT ] In May, the performers will join other elephants at the company’s conservation center in central Florida.
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Archaeologists Begin Excavation of Honduran “Lost City” - [Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:01:00 GMT ] Nearly a year after discovering mysterious artifacts, a new expedition seeks clues to the identity of the civilization that made them.
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The World Is Hemorrhaging Methane, and Now We Can See Where - [Wed, 13 Jan 2016 22:55:38 GMT ] The Aliso Canyon breach is accidental, but thousands of other sites are flaring off methane intentionally, as waste.
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'National Geographic' Nominated for Magazine of the Year - [Thu, 14 Jan 2016 22:40:21 GMT ] The magazine was also nominated for best photography and best single issue in this year's National Magazine Awards.
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Trapping Bobcats for Fur in the U.S. is Going Strong—And It’s Grisly - [Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:40:56 GMT ] A new investigation reveals America’s booming fur industry feeds high-end markets in Asia and Europe.
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Oh Baby! Which Animal Families Lay Eggs and Live Birth? - [Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] There are benefits to both styles, not to mention quirks: One frog species gives birth through holes in its back.
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Snake Roadkill Is New Species of High-Altitude Viper - [Sun, 17 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A squashed on a road in Kyrgyzstan that turned out to be a venomous snake unknown to science—and there are likely more, experts say.
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Reality Check: You Can’t Actually Name Stars for David Bowie - [Mon, 18 Jan 2016 23:19:25 GMT ]
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Trade Sanctions for Three Countries Over Illegal Ivory - [Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:00:12 GMT ] The convention regulating the international wildlife trade voted last week to take concrete steps to combat the illegal ivory trade.
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Adorable Mountain Lion Kittens Found Near Los Angeles - [Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:40:00 GMT ] Biologists are anxious to know who fathered the blue-eyed youngsters, which live in the Santa Monica Mountains.
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Why Solar and Wind Thrive Despite Cheap Oil and Gas - [Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Low oil prices are rattling stock markets, but investors remain bullish on solar, wind, and other clean energy. Here are three reasons why.
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An Inside Look at the World’s Biggest Rhino Farm - [Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:34:40 GMT ] John Hume, who’s suing South Africa to make trade in rhino horn legal, shows a National Geographic photographer around his property.
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Ten Ghostly, Surreal, and Extremely White Pictures of 'Snowzilla' So Far - [Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:30:00 GMT ] The massive storm is piling snow on the U.S. Northeast.
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12 Ghostly, Surreal, and Extremely White Pictures of 'Snowzilla' - [Sun, 24 Jan 2016 16:30:00 GMT ] The massive storm piled snow on the U.S. Northeast.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Moon Dances With Neighboring Worlds - [Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:47:31 GMT ]
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Extremely Rare White Giraffe Spotted—What Would You Name Her? - [Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:36:54 GMT ] The year-old calf, which lives in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park, has a condition called leucism.
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8 Gorgeous National Parks You've Never Heard Of - [Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:30:00 GMT ] Celebrating the diversity of protected lands.
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Billionaire Conservationist's Yacht Damages Coral Reef - [Fri, 29 Jan 2016 22:11:45 GMT ] Paul Allen's vessel Tatoosh has allegedly damaged coral in the Cayman Islands, although that's not the biggest threat to the reef.
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Do Animals Go to War? - [Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] In the brutal animal kingdom, chimpanzees gang up to expand territory and ants raid other colonies to take slaves.
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Crime Blotter: Temple Tigers, Monkey Heads, and More - [Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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Fossil Daddy Longlegs Sports a 99-Million-Year Erection - [Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:24:48 GMT ] The unfortunate harvestman, the first found fossilized in amber with a fully erect penis, also belongs to a new arachnid family.
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The Town That Coal Built Faces a Cloudy Future In Global Energy Shift - [Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:30:00 GMT ] The world’s push to reduce greenhouse gases could uproot the livelihood of many people, including the 80 percent of this town’s residents who depend on coal.
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Saturn’s Ring Puffs Itself Up With Optical Illusion - [Wed, 03 Feb 2016 22:56:00 GMT ] Saturn’s rings still hold mysteries—including a trick that makes one of its biggest rings look even bigger.
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New 'Johnny Cash' Tarantula Uproots Spider Family Tree - [Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:58:00 GMT ]
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Ten Pictures of Superb Owls for the Super Bowl - [Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:15:00 GMT ] These 'superb owls' are ready for the 'Big Game,' and they are not intimidated by the National Football League.
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Before and After: See Animals Change Their Coats for Winter - [Sat, 06 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Many northern species grow heavier, whiter fur to camouflage and keep warm in frigid weather.
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Crime Blotter: Zebra Meat, Leopard Skins, and More - [Sun, 07 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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Poachers Busted Following British Pilot’s Killing - [Mon, 08 Feb 2016 19:36:24 GMT ] At these three wildlife officials arrested as part of investigation that has drawn praise from the pilot's brother.
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2015 Had a Record Number of Shark Attacks. Here's Why. - [Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:15:20 GMT ] Ninety-eight people were bitten by sharks last year and six were killed, but experts say it's not time to panic.
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Massive Tree Farms May Be a Really Bad Climate Idea - [Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:15:00 GMT ] World-wide tree plantations, soil modification or bioenergy crops could add to the planetary harm of global warming, scientist warns.
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Mysterious Graves Discovered at Ancient European Cemetery - [Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:00:00 GMT ] Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered the bodies of children and of one adult man who was buried, strangely, standing upright.
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SATest - [Sat, 13 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT ]
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The World’s Weirdest Hearts for Valentine’s Day - [Sat, 13 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] From multiple hearts to none at all, animals run the gamut when it comes to the large, powerful organ.
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Crime Blotter: Pythons, Wolf Carcasses, and More - [Sun, 14 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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This Week’s Night Sky: Hunt for Jupiter’s Great Red Spot - [Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:53:03 GMT ]
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Space Archaeologist Envisions App to Combat Looting - [Wed, 17 Feb 2016 05:55:12 GMT ] Dr. Sarah Parcak, winner of the million-dollar TED Prize, hopes to equip an army of citizen-scientists to discover and protect ancient sites.
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Can Angry Young Males Save a Critically Endangered Camel? - [Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:21:58 GMT ]
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U.S. Antiques Dealer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Ivory - [Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:06:03 GMT ] Ferdinand Krizan was also found to be in possession of dozens of illegal wildlife products.
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The Captain's Story: A Bond of Brotherhood Forged in War - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:50:48 GMT ]
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Chameleons Can't Hide in These Award-Winning Photos - [Sat, 20 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] This collection of close-ups from Madagascar shows chameleons are much more than masters of camouflage.
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Crime Blotter: Tiger Fangs, Ivory, and More - [Sun, 21 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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The Dark Side of Trendy Animal Photos - [Mon, 22 Feb 2016 23:09:08 GMT ]
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Cats Can Be Trained to 'Ski,' Just Like Jesper - [Tue, 23 Feb 2016 22:54:00 GMT ] If they learn as kittens, cats are highly adaptable—despite what the Internet may suggest, expert says.
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See a Stunning New View of the Milky Way - [Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:57:42 GMT ]
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Iceland Will Stop Hunting Fin Whales...for Now - [Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:26:44 GMT ]
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See How Malala Is Helping Refugee Girls Get an Education - [Fri, 26 Feb 2016 21:00:00 GMT ] The Malala Fund invests in refugee schools to make sure that girls don’t miss out on learning.
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Mining Director Busted for Elephant Poisonings - [Sat, 27 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 716 | 2019-08-01
Why You Move the Way You Do - [Sun, 28 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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15 Amazing Photos from Astronaut Scott Kelly's Year in Space - [Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:02:29 GMT ] The NASA astronaut will soon complete one of the longest-ever space flights—and has some incredible pictures to show for it.
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Dodging Wind Farms and Bullets in the Arctic - [Tue, 01 Mar 2016 23:14:01 GMT ] As Norway looks north for resources and energy, Sami reindeer herders fear for their lands and culture.
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See Astronaut Scott Kelly’s Triumphant Return to Earth - [Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:14:00 GMT ] The successful 400-kilometer (249-mile) descent comes after 340 days in space—the longest-ever spaceflight for a U.S. astronaut.
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Spectacular Photos Reveal Newly Protected Great Bear Rainforest - [Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:27:35 GMT ] An area the size of Ireland is now protected from logging.
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Watch an Amazing 'Ghost Octopus' Discovered in the Deep Sea - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 22:47:00 GMT ]
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Friends For Dinner: Why Some Animals Become Cannibals - [Sat, 05 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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These 12 Men Shaped Christianity—But Were They Real? - [Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Historical evidence of the Apostles is scarce, and some of it contradicts core Christian beliefs.
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U.S. Government Says “No” to Grand Canyon Project - [Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:44:00 GMT ] Tusayan project gets major setback while conservationists target uranium mining and ask for national monument.
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Warm Weather Sparks Spider Boom in Australia - [Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:26:56 GMT ] 'Perfect conditions' mean more arachnids in the Sydney area.
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African Elephants On Their Way to U.S. Zoos, Despite Protests - [Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:53:00 GMT ] A last-ditch effort by an animal rights group couldn’t stop the transfer of 18 wild elephants from Swaziland to the U.S.
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Famous L.A. Cougar May Have Killed Koala - [Thu, 10 Mar 2016 23:47:42 GMT ] The young mountain lion, which beats the odds crossing busy highways, is the main culprit in the death of a zoo koala.
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A Spider Named Brian - [Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:03:00 GMT ] New species from Australia gets an especially 'common' name.
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17 Restful Photos of Sleep Around the World - [Sat, 12 Mar 2016 22:17:00 GMT ] Whether in tents, boats, or beds, these photos from our archives show what many people marking daylight saving time really want—sleep.
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Prominent Auctioneer Lied About Selling Wildlife Products - [Sun, 13 Mar 2016 15:23:55 GMT ]
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| 731 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See the Red Planet for Yourself - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:13:55 GMT ]
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Today’s Google Doodle: Comet-Hunter Caroline Herschel - [Wed, 16 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT ]
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Award-winning Photos of Happiness, Fatherhood, and Nature - [Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:04:23 GMT ] The latest recipients of of the Hamdan International Photography Award capture a variety of locations, themes, and emotions.
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SeaWorld to End Controversial Orca Shows and Breeding - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:43:15 GMT ] The entertainment company has yielded to intense pressure from animal activists.
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Meet the Operator of the Bald Eagle Live Cam - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:45:31 GMT ]
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Which Animal Would You Pick for Nat Geo’s Cover? - [Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 737 | 2019-08-01
Picturing the Issues Behind the Election in Florida - [Sun, 20 Mar 2016 15:30:00 GMT ]
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More Bald Eagles Have Died Mysteriously - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:05:11 GMT ]
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| 739 | 2019-08-01
The World's Largest Whale Sharks Are Disappearing - [Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:01:00 GMT ] Scientists are spotting fewer of the biggest whale sharks in global oceans, but no one is sure why.
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Pictures: An Elite Viking’s Prized Possessions - [Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:15:00 GMT ]
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| 741 | 2019-08-01
Three Cool Things We’ve Learned From NASA's Mars Gravity Map - [Thu, 24 Mar 2016 20:49:04 GMT ]
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| 742 | 2019-08-01
Wolf Pack Slaughters 19 Elk in Rare 'Surplus Killing' - [Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:09:00 GMT ] Unusual behavior leaves game officials scratching their heads in Wyoming.
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| 743 | 2019-08-01
What a Trip! The Toughest Animal Migrations on Earth - [Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] One bird can fly more than 7,000 miles without stopping to feed, drink, or rest.
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Chinese Authorities Seize 68,000 Python Skins - [Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:00:27 GMT ]
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| 745 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Moon Pose with Mars and Saturn - [Mon, 28 Mar 2016 21:35:55 GMT ]
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| 746 | 2019-08-01
Creepy New Fossil Shows the Dawn of Spiders - [Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:01:00 GMT ]
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| 747 | 2019-08-01
Snowpack 97% of Average in California's Northern Sierra - [Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:49:29 GMT ] New spring survey shows some drought relief but more conservation is needed to ensure adequate water supply.
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| 748 | 2019-08-01
Discovery Could Rewrite History of Vikings in New World - [Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:30:00 GMT ]
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| 749 | 2019-08-01
Photos: Uncertainty in Colombia After Vote Against Peace - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 22:46:00 GMT ]
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| 750 | 2019-08-01
Lions Are Wandering Out of Parks and Into Cities - [Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:02:35 GMT ] In Kenya, residents are coming face to face with the wildlife that preceded them. It doesn't always end well.
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9 Pictures of Baseball Around the World - [Sat, 02 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 752 | 2019-08-01
Canadian Seafood Supplier Smuggled Florida Turtles - [Sun, 03 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 753 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Mercury Take Flight - [Mon, 04 Apr 2016 20:12:26 GMT ]
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| 754 | 2019-08-01
Caterpillars Drum Their Anuses To Find New Friends - [Tue, 05 Apr 2016 20:47:00 GMT ] It’s the first evidence that the insects rely on vibrations to gain new buddies, new research suggests.
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| 755 | 2019-08-01
These Stunning Photos of Feathers Will Tickle Your Fancy - [Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:04:19 GMT ] See Photos of the Most Stunning, Beautiful Feathers
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| 756 | 2019-08-01
Watch Spider Jaws Move as Quickly as World's Fastest Runner - [Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:35:00 GMT ] New video solves the mystery of how a tiny arachnid can generate such tremendous force.
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| 757 | 2019-08-01
201 Years Ago, This Volcano Caused a Climate Catastrophe - [Fri, 08 Apr 2016 22:29:03 GMT ]
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| 758 | 2019-08-01
It's Almost Tax Day: Here's How Nature Files Its Taxas - [Sat, 09 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] In honor of April 18, we take a look at how science organizes and names species—sometimes with a sense of humor.
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| 759 | 2019-08-01
Tiger Numbers Rise for First Time in a Century - [Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:30:00 GMT ] Tiger range countries are on their way to their goal of doubling the animal's population, but challenges remain.
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| 760 | 2019-08-01
Water Wars Threaten America's Most Endangered Rivers - [Tue, 12 Apr 2016 04:01:00 GMT ] Conflict over water is intensifying, as shown by these 10 rivers at risk. Some solutions are in sight.
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The Forgotten Soviet Space Shuttle Could Fly Itself - [Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:48:44 GMT ]
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| 762 | 2019-08-01
Is the New $100 Million 'Starshot' for Real? - [Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:37:00 GMT ]
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| 763 | 2019-08-01
Inky's Daring Escape Shows How Smart Octopuses Are - [Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:42:13 GMT ]
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| 764 | 2019-08-01
See the Devastation Caused by the Recent Earthquakes in Japan - [Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:34:00 GMT ] The quakes are the largest to strike the region since the 2011 disaster.
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| 765 | 2019-08-01
What’s Your Favorite Extinct Species? Scientists’ Top Picks - [Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Dodos and dinos are emblems of extinction, but there are many other unsung species that are no longer among us.
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| 766 | 2019-08-01
Ecuador's Deadly Earthquake in Pictures - [Sun, 17 Apr 2016 15:32:00 GMT ] The 7.8-magnitude quake that struck Saturday night has left hundreds dead.
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| 767 | 2019-08-01
Snake Myth Debunked Thanks to New High-Speed Video - [Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:25:38 GMT ]
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| 768 | 2019-08-01
80 Rats Exploded Into 100,000 by Avoiding Poison - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 769 | 2019-08-01
Hear Elk Scream Like Demons From Lord of the Rings - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:00:00 GMT ] The large North American deer have evolved a dual strategy to produce their bloodcurdling shrieks, a new study says.
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| 770 | 2019-08-01
For Earth Day, 14 Pictures of Extraordinary Trees - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] See photographs of surreal, tall, and tiny trees.
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| 771 | 2019-08-01
Jerusalem Dig Uncovers Ancient Greek Citadel - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 19:27:11 GMT ]
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| 772 | 2019-08-01
Your Best Pictures of Animals Living in Cities - [Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:00:45 GMT ] A cheeky fox rests on a car in London and a bear explores a backyard in a new collection of urban wildlife around the globe.
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| 773 | 2019-08-01
Solar Plane Lands in U.S. on Record Voyage - [Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:11:34 GMT ] The Solar Impulse 2 gets one more big step closer to finishing its historic trip around the world.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Glimpse Great Bear Galaxies - [Mon, 25 Apr 2016 21:16:00 GMT ]
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| 775 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Ocean Animals Get 'Drunk' on Algae, Act Crazy - [Wed, 27 Apr 2016 01:52:57 GMT ]
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| 776 | 2019-08-01
SpaceX Plans to Send Spacecraft to Mars in 2018 - [Wed, 27 Apr 2016 20:32:10 GMT ]
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| 777 | 2019-08-01
Woolly Wolf Spotted in Nepal Is Likely a New Species - [Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:48:17 GMT ] By analyzing the animal's poop, scientists provide more evidence it's not a subspecies of the gray wolf.
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Five Small Animals That Messed With Big Science - [Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:01:05 GMT ]
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| 779 | 2019-08-01
Kenya Sets Ablaze 105 Tons of Ivory - [Sat, 30 Apr 2016 17:30:00 GMT ]
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| 780 | 2019-08-01
These Ghost Towns Once Thronged With Life - [Sun, 01 May 2016 15:48:33 GMT ]
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| 781 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: Watch Meteors From Halley’s Comet - [Mon, 02 May 2016 22:14:15 GMT ]
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| 782 | 2019-08-01
When Are You Allowed to Kill a Grizzly? - [Tue, 03 May 2016 19:52:00 GMT ]
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| 783 | 2019-08-01
The Famous Jellyfish Lake Is Running Out of Jellyfish - [Wed, 04 May 2016 18:13:00 GMT ] Palau's unique golden jellyfish are probably being hammered by drought and El Niño.
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4 Incredible Videos of Animals With Superpowers - [Fri, 06 May 2016 21:39:03 GMT ]
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| 785 | 2019-08-01
Schooled: Animals That Teach Their Young - [Sat, 07 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Meerkats show their babies how to handle dangerous scorpions, for one.
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| 786 | 2019-08-01
Making Booze With Rare Animals Sends Man to Prison - [Sun, 08 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 787 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: Catch the Moon Cruising by Jupiter - [Mon, 09 May 2016 22:11:15 GMT ]
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| 788 | 2019-08-01
This Free Feast for 5,000 Was Made From Food Waste - [Tue, 10 May 2016 21:11:30 GMT ] From torte to ratatouille, Tuesday's lunch in New York City was made entirely from food that would have been thrown out.
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When the Government Kills Wolves, the Public May Follow Suit - [Wed, 11 May 2016 15:49:00 GMT ]
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Huge Prairie Reserve Expands With Purchase of Historic Ranch - [Thu, 12 May 2016 21:20:45 GMT ] Montana's American Prairie Reserve gets a step closer to restoring wildlife habitat with the acquisition of historic property.
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| 791 | 2019-08-01
Watch Moose 'Playing' Wind Chimes - [Fri, 13 May 2016 22:21:51 GMT ] A delightful scene from Alaska has the internet buzzing.
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Why Life Is So Tough for Sea Turtles - [Sat, 14 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Ocean trash and an epidemic virus are wreaking havoc on the marine reptiles, which have been beating the odds for millennia.
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Death of One of World's Biggest Sharks Causes Outcry - [Sun, 15 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 794 | 2019-08-01
See Long-Hidden Photos of China’s Cultural Revolution - [Mon, 16 May 2016 21:30:00 GMT ]
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In the Netherlands, Empty Prisons Become Homes for Refugees - [Tue, 17 May 2016 20:53:29 GMT ]
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| 796 | 2019-08-01
Tough Love: Male Parasite Stabs Female in Neck With Penis - [Wed, 18 May 2016 14:54:45 GMT ] Yet another animal practices a bizarre mating strategy called traumatic insemination, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 797 | 2019-08-01
TripAdvisor Accused of Promoting Cruel Animal Attractions - [Thu, 19 May 2016 12:31:00 GMT ] The travel website has come under fire from animal welfare advocates for promoting and profiting from inhumane wildlife attractions.
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Poachers May Drive These 7 Species to Extinction - [Fri, 20 May 2016 11:00:39 GMT ]
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| 799 | 2019-08-01
This Volcano Is Spewing Ash Nearly Two Miles High - [Sat, 21 May 2016 20:29:00 GMT ] Turrialba in Costa Rica has rumbled to life in what may be its strongest eruption in years, diverting flights and choking San José with ash and fumes.
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A Cougar's Thousand-Mile Quest to Find a Mate - [Sun, 22 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 801 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Mars and Jupiter Compete - [Mon, 23 May 2016 21:30:58 GMT ]
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How Nile Crocodiles Are Bigger and Badder Than Alligators - [Tue, 24 May 2016 21:23:15 GMT ] Florida's newest invader has a fearsome reputation—but there's no need to worry about it yet, experts say.
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Elephants Brutalized in Religious Ceremonies in India - [Wed, 25 May 2016 19:54:30 GMT ] A new documentary exposes the plight of Kerala’s temple elephants.
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11 Otherworldly Pictures of Abandoned WWII Bunkers - [Thu, 26 May 2016 21:06:00 GMT ]
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| 805 | 2019-08-01
Giant Squid Could Be Bigger Than a School Bus - [Fri, 27 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 806 | 2019-08-01
Hyena Myths Busted: Are They Really Hermaphrodites? - [Sat, 28 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] If ever an animal needed rebranding, it’s the hyena—a strong, smart animal that's often misunderstood.
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The Bittersweet Life Story of a Captive Orangutan - [Sun, 29 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 808 | 2019-08-01
Harambe’s Death a Stark Reminder of Zoo Accidents - [Mon, 30 May 2016 15:19:00 GMT ]
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| 809 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Saturn at Its Best - [Tue, 31 May 2016 22:00:00 GMT ]
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| 810 | 2019-08-01
Pluto’s Icy Heart Is Still Beating - [Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:01:03 GMT ]
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| 811 | 2019-08-01
Pictures Show the Mysterious Disease That's Killing Field Workers - [Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:30:00 GMT ]
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| 812 | 2019-08-01
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Stars Form a Heavy-Metal Band - [Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 813 | 2019-08-01
Derailment Raises Concern Over Train Shipments of Crude Oil - [Sat, 04 Jun 2016 01:24:28 GMT ]
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| 814 | 2019-08-01
Investigation Leads to Rescue of Whale Sharks - [Sun, 05 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: freed whale sharks, Tiger Temple monks arrested, and bear parts taken from a dead bear in Los Angeles.
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| 815 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Jupiter’s Colorful Clouds - [Mon, 06 Jun 2016 21:16:09 GMT ]
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| 816 | 2019-08-01
Living Fish Found Inside Jellyfish in Bizarre Underwater Scene - [Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:36:00 GMT ] An Australian photographer captured a strange underwater scene.
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| 817 | 2019-08-01
Yellowstone Geyser Death Shows Peril of Straying from Boardwalk - [Wed, 08 Jun 2016 21:18:59 GMT ] The death is the first since 2000 in the park’s thermal features, but the latest in a string of unfortunate incidents in 2016 as visitors push boundaries.
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| 818 | 2019-08-01
Sperm Whales in Caribbean Have Distinct Culture - [Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:40:13 GMT ] The marine mammals form clans with their own unique dialects, a new study says.
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| 819 | 2019-08-01
80 Percent of Humankind Can’t See the Milky Way Anymore - [Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:00:00 GMT ] New sky atlas reveals the worsening state of light pollution, which has several consequences.
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| 820 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What Happened the Day the Dinosaurs Died - [Sat, 11 Jun 2016 16:00:00 GMT ]
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| 821 | 2019-08-01
78 Rare Tortoises Stolen From Breeding Center - [Sun, 12 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: a tortoise-taking scheme, bear paw sales, and a prison sentence for four pangolin traffickers.
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| 822 | 2019-08-01
In a Harsh Desert, a Watery Forest Survives - [Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Hot, salty, and dry: a Persian Gulf mangrove forest overcomes a land of extremes.
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| 823 | 2019-08-01
Scientists: Trophy Hunts Should Target Older Lions - [Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:24:41 GMT ] New research reveals that stricter trophy hunting rules are needed to conserve the big cats.
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| 824 | 2019-08-01
Now Is the Best Time to See Electric-Blue Clouds at Night - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:57:00 GMT ]
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| 825 | 2019-08-01
Retro Posters Show NASA’s Vision for Our Future on Mars - [Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:13:00 GMT ]
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| 826 | 2019-08-01
A Green Way to Clean Ponds - [Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:30:00 GMT ]
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| 827 | 2019-08-01
Here's What Happens When a Chameleon Looks in a Mirror - [Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] For one, males tend to get emotional.
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| 828 | 2019-08-01
Busted: Fishing Boat Caught With Contraband Shark Fins - [Sun, 19 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 829 | 2019-08-01
Solar Impulse Attempts Epic Atlantic Crossing in Trip Around World - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:38:25 GMT ] The experimental solar plane takes on another challenging leg of its historic journey around the world.
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| 830 | 2019-08-01
Vintage Pictures Show Why Parks Should Be Preserved - [Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:53:00 GMT ]
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| 831 | 2019-08-01
Brown Bears Use 'Human Shield' to Protect Their Cubs - [Tue, 21 Jun 2016 23:01:00 GMT ] Mother bears have a difficult choice: Take their cubs nearer to humans or risk infanticide by males looking to mate.
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| 832 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Stars Unleashed a Space-Time Tsunami Felt on Earth - [Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:27:23 GMT ]
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| 833 | 2019-08-01
Why Brexit Freaks Out So Many Scientists - [Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:44:20 GMT ]
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| 834 | 2019-08-01
Romance of the Seas: Strange Mating Habits of the Seahorse - [Sat, 25 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] From daily dances to male pregnancy, these fish are unique in life and love.
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| 835 | 2019-08-01
Four Tons of ‘Plastic’ Discovered to Be Smuggled Pangolin Scales - [Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 836 | 2019-08-01
Hong Kong Starts Countdown to Ivory Trade Ban - [Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:37:16 GMT ] Hong Kong's five-year plan for closing its ivory market will eliminate a legal loophole exploited by smugglers.
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| 837 | 2019-08-01
Rescuers Try to Save Giant Blue Whale Trapped in Fishing Gear - [Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:17:59 GMT ] Whale watchers found an 80-foot cetacean in distress off the California coast. Saving it has proven tricky.
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| 838 | 2019-08-01
Antarctica Could Lose Most of Its Penguins to Climate Change - [Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:22:44 GMT ] A new study finds significant impact, and a possible silver lining, for the iconic birds over the next century.
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| 839 | 2019-08-01
Is Iceland Really Green and Greenland Really Icy? - [Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:51:02 GMT ]
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| 840 | 2019-08-01
Unexpected Canada: A Different Side of the Great White North - [Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:01:06 GMT ]
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| 841 | 2019-08-01
NASA's Juno Mission Risks Daring Plunge to Reach Jupiter - [Fri, 01 Jul 2016 22:42:44 GMT ]
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| 842 | 2019-08-01
Dried Seahorses Seized—All Eight Million - [Sun, 03 Jul 2016 14:15:40 GMT ]
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| 843 | 2019-08-01
See Jupiter Through the Eyes of NASA’s Juno Spacecraft - [Mon, 04 Jul 2016 19:26:13 GMT ]
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| 844 | 2019-08-01
Roly-Poly Hedgehogs Loving Life in the City - [Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:06:59 GMT ] The spiny mammals have figured out how to avoid people by roaming Hamburg's parks at night, new research suggests.
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| 845 | 2019-08-01
New Hubble Picture Gives First Peek Inside Crab Nebula - [Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:08:44 GMT ]
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| 846 | 2019-08-01
Antique Dealers Come Face-to-Face With Ivory Ban - [Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:31:57 GMT ] In the face of increasing legal restrictions on ivory sales, antique sellers' options are limited.
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| 847 | 2019-08-01
Geckos May Be Famously Sticky, but Here's What Stumps Them - [Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Finding a gecko in her bathtub inspired our writer to wonder about the limitations of these clingy reptiles.
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| 848 | 2019-08-01
Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Illegal Shark Fins Found in Cargo - [Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: fins from Panama, ivory necklaces and bracelets, and 24 illegal logging suspects arrested.
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| 849 | 2019-08-01
New, Massive Earthquake Threat Could Lurk Under South Asia - [Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:09:52 GMT ]
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| 850 | 2019-08-01
'Kissing' Corals Filmed in the Wild for the First Time - [Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:04:00 GMT ]
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| 851 | 2019-08-01
These 15 Photos Remind Us Why We Love Paris—and Always Will - [Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:30:00 GMT ] After the terrorist attacks on Paris, images from the National Geographic archives celebrate the resilient City of Light.
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| 852 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About the World's Water Wars - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:28:06 GMT ] Underground water is being pumped so aggressively around the globe that land is sinking, civil wars are being waged, and agriculture is being transformed.
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| 853 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Park Ranger Overcomes Assault, Embraces History - [Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:58:00 GMT ]
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| 854 | 2019-08-01
See Vintage Space Gear for Sale on Apollo 11 Anniversary - [Sat, 16 Jul 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 855 | 2019-08-01
Strange New Case Might Change What We Know About Zika - [Mon, 18 Jul 2016 23:24:00 GMT ]
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| 856 | 2019-08-01
‘Dory’ Bred in Captivity—How That May Help Fish and Reefs - [Wed, 20 Jul 2016 01:33:12 GMT ] The blue tang has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time.
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| 857 | 2019-08-01
Hubble Gets First Peek at Atmospheres of Rocky Alien Planets - [Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:14:00 GMT ]
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| 858 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Year on Earth as Seen From Space - [Thu, 21 Jul 2016 22:16:22 GMT ]
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| 859 | 2019-08-01
How to See ‘Star Trek’ Worlds in the Night Sky - [Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:48:32 GMT ]
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| 860 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Animal That Lives for 11,000 Years - [Sat, 23 Jul 2016 12:00:10 GMT ] We live an average of 71 years—a drop in the bucket compared with some of nature's life spans.
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| 861 | 2019-08-01
19,000 Sea Turtle Eggs Seized in Anti-Smuggling Operation - [Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: Filipinos detained on suspicion of smuggling, an ivory kingpin jailed for 20 years, and seized pangolin scales worth $1.8 million.
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| 862 | 2019-08-01
Historic Solar Flight Shows Promise and Challenge of Clean Energy - [Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:29:02 GMT ] Completing the first trip around the world exclusively on solar power, the experimental craft shows what’s possible in energy and flight.
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| 863 | 2019-08-01
Wacky Presidential Pet Relics for Sale (Like a Socks the Cat Doll) - [Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 864 | 2019-08-01
Earliest Human Cancer Found in 1.7-Million-Year-Old Bone - [Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 865 | 2019-08-01
Demand for 'Cute' Bulldogs Is Destroying the Breed - [Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT ] A new genetic analysis finds a worrying lack of diversity among the popular dog breed.
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| 866 | 2019-08-01
Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Tiger Photo Shoot - [Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:07:00 GMT ]
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| 867 | 2019-08-01
How the Venomous, Egg-Laying Platypus Evolved - [Sat, 30 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The odd Australian mammal has an intriguing family tree.
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| 868 | 2019-08-01
Frozen Bear Legs Discovered on Bus - [Sun, 31 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: sun bear legs on a bus in Vietnam, a drugged-out pet orangutan, and a ranger charged with poaching a rhino he was supposed to be protecting.
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| 869 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Famous Chincoteague Pony Swim - [Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:05:00 GMT ]
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| 870 | 2019-08-01
Button Salesman Discovers Most of Life on Earth: True Story - [Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:35:00 GMT ]
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| 871 | 2019-08-01
Aurora Alert! Watch Now for Northern Lights - [Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:28:25 GMT ]
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| 872 | 2019-08-01
Olympic Games We No Longer Play - [Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 873 | 2019-08-01
Neglected and Recycled Olympic Stadiums From Around the World - [Fri, 05 Aug 2016 20:00:00 GMT ]
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| 874 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre Horns of the Animal Kingdom - [Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Don't mess with the giant eland of Africa, whose curved horns can reach up to four feet long.
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| 875 | 2019-08-01
Nearly 400 Rare Baby Crocodiles Saved From Becoming Purses - [Sun, 07 Aug 2016 12:50:52 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: endangered Siamese crocs saved, 525 bear paws seized, and a tourist attack on a flamingo.
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| 876 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See an Asteroid Pass and Meteors Peak - [Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:42:59 GMT ]
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| 877 | 2019-08-01
How La Niña Could Affect the Spread of Zika - [Tue, 09 Aug 2016 18:08:13 GMT ]
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| 878 | 2019-08-01
How the Knowledge of Locals Is Helping Google Build Better Maps - [Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:09:09 GMT ]
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| 879 | 2019-08-01
Giant ‘Arrows’ Seen From Space Point to a Vanished World - [Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:27:31 GMT ]
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| 880 | 2019-08-01
Two Countries Are Trying—Again—to Legalize Elephant Ivory Sales - [Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:00:06 GMT ] A proposal by Namibia and Zimbabwe to legalize a global ivory trade promises a rematch of a battle fought 27 years ago.
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| 881 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Pooping Comb Jellies Just Upended Gut Evolution - [Sat, 13 Aug 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 882 | 2019-08-01
Baby Elephant’s Death a Grim Reminder of Lack of Wilderness - [Sun, 14 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: Elephant calf chews on a firecrackers, bear parts seized, and police nab a suspected tiger poacher.
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| 883 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Neptune in Aquarius - [Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:41:37 GMT ]
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| 884 | 2019-08-01
See Maps of Fantasy Worlds Created by Bots - [Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 885 | 2019-08-01
Brainy Birds Know How to Reel in Food With String - [Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:45:03 GMT ] Barbados bullfinches and grackles join a growing list of animals that demonstrate complex problem-solving skills, a new study says.
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| 886 | 2019-08-01
Injured Behind Enemy Lines, This Guy Is Your Best Friend - [Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:07:19 GMT ]
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| 887 | 2019-08-01
Long Before Lochte, Ancient Olympians Were Serious Troublemakers - [Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:45:00 GMT ]
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| 888 | 2019-08-01
This Animal's Eye Makes Up Almost Half of Its Body - [Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] When it comes to giant peepers, little marine animals called hyperiid amphipods are heads above the rest.
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| 889 | 2019-08-01
Scheme to Sell Endangered Tortoises Ends With Prison Sentences - [Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: Tortoises from Madagascar for sale, a poached tiger, and smuggled snakes in a suitcase.
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| 890 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: The Bull’s-Eye Winks Out and Worlds Align - [Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:42:27 GMT ]
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| 891 | 2019-08-01
Are the Earthquakes in Myanmar and Italy Related? - [Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:10:49 GMT ] We asked two experts to explain whether the dual disasters were isolated events.
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| 892 | 2019-08-01
'Sleeping Beauty' Frog with Bright Red Groin Discovered - [Thu, 25 Aug 2016 20:32:00 GMT ]
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| 893 | 2019-08-01
How to See a Rare Planetary Close Encounter - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 21:04:27 GMT ]
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| 894 | 2019-08-01
A Plant That Looks Like Poop and Other Sneaky Disguises - [Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:00:11 GMT ] A South African herb has evolved a clever strategy to attract pollinating dung beetles.
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| 895 | 2019-08-01
Florida Man Explains His State's Weirdness - [Sun, 28 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 896 | 2019-08-01
How New Zealand's Glaciers Shaped The Origin of the Kiwi Bird - [Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:00:00 GMT ]
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| 897 | 2019-08-01
Watch Bubbling Alaska Lakes Catch on Fire - [Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:34:12 GMT ] Seeping methane is driving a global warming feedback loop.
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| 898 | 2019-08-01
Rare Video Shows Elephants 'Mourning' Matriarch's Death - [Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A poignant scene from Africa sheds new light on animal behavior.
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| 899 | 2019-08-01
Alaska Has Finally Been Mapped as Precisely as Mars - [Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:18:00 GMT ]
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| 900 | 2019-08-01
Behold, This Is Our First Picture of Jupiter’s North Pole - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:14:43 GMT ]
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| 901 | 2019-08-01
These New Inventions Could Help Stop Wildlife Smuggling - [Sat, 03 Sep 2016 16:02:47 GMT ] They include a whistleblower system to report wildlife crime and a DNA test to pinpoint poaching hot spots of the world’s most trafficked mammal.
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| 902 | 2019-08-01
These Invisible Organisms Hold the Key to Life on Earth - [Sun, 04 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 903 | 2019-08-01
Tour the Decaying Beauty of Soviet Moscow With This New Map - [Mon, 05 Sep 2016 13:46:31 GMT ]
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| 904 | 2019-08-01
Now’s Your Best Chance to See the Milky Way - [Tue, 06 Sep 2016 21:50:25 GMT ]
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| 905 | 2019-08-01
One of the World's Most Unusual Plants Is Disappearing - [Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:05:00 GMT ]
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| 906 | 2019-08-01
Three Nations Create Giant Reserves for Ocean Life - [Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:14:44 GMT ]
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| 907 | 2019-08-01
Dyed but Alive, Disguised Birds Skirt Laws and Fetch High Prices - [Sat, 10 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A common sight in India’s markets, birds dyed to look like rare and exotic species are a growing problem for both conservation and animal welfare.
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| 908 | 2019-08-01
Trees That Advanced Civilization Are Now Threatened - [Sun, 11 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 909 | 2019-08-01
An Up-Close Look at Refugee Rescues on the Mediterranean - [Mon, 12 Sep 2016 21:21:00 GMT ]
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| 910 | 2019-08-01
An Adorable Baby Orangutan Was Just Born at the National Zoo - [Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:45:00 GMT ]
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| 911 | 2019-08-01
The Truth Behind the Five-Second Rule Revealed - [Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:59:44 GMT ]
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| 912 | 2019-08-01
Extreme Human Spaceflight: What Will It Take to Get to Mars? - [Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:37:30 GMT ]
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| 913 | 2019-08-01
These Are the Forgotten Victims of the West's Drought - [Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:57:00 GMT ]
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| 914 | 2019-08-01
Should We Be Worried About North American Moose? - [Sat, 17 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 915 | 2019-08-01
Venomous Animals Kill in Horrible Ways—And Also Cure - [Sun, 18 Sep 2016 11:00:26 GMT ]
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| 916 | 2019-08-01
Boomerangs Were Lethal Weapons of War, Skeleton Suggests - [Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:29:23 GMT ]
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| 917 | 2019-08-01
How Male Widow Spiders Avoid Being Cannibalized During Sex - [Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:01:00 GMT ] The arachnids choose the right females, a new study says.
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| 918 | 2019-08-01
Computers Decipher Burnt Scroll Found in Ancient Holy Ark - [Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 919 | 2019-08-01
Here's What Was in the First Issue of 'National Geographic' Magazine - [Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:54:00 GMT ]
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| 920 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Daring Mission to Rescue Rare Tree Frogs - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:05:15 GMT ] A conservation project in Honduras battles invasive fungus disease and illegal logging.
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| 921 | 2019-08-01
Some Monkeys Have Blue Testicles—Here's Why - [Sat, 24 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Several African primates—like vervets and mandrills—sport vibrant colors for a very specific reason.
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| 922 | 2019-08-01
Going to Mars Could Mess Up the Hunt for Alien Life - [Sun, 25 Sep 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 923 | 2019-08-01
What Can We Learn From a Nazi Time Capsule? - [Mon, 26 Sep 2016 20:02:39 GMT ]
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| 924 | 2019-08-01
Elon Musk: A Million Humans Could Live on Mars By the 2060s - [Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:05:00 GMT ]
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| 925 | 2019-08-01
Saving the World's Oceans Is This Marine Biologist's Life Pursuit - [Wed, 28 Sep 2016 21:00:34 GMT ] Sylvia Earle, an unstoppable force at 81, wants 20% of our oceans declared protected marine areas by 2020.
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Watch: Rosetta Spacecraft Crashing Into a Comet - [Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:12:48 GMT ]
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| 927 | 2019-08-01
Famous Frog Toughie Dies, Sending Species to Extinction - [Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:32:00 GMT ] The tree frog's loss warns of other extinctions, says the photographer who featured the animal in his Photo Ark project.
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| 928 | 2019-08-01
A Meteor Shower and 8 More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in October - [Sat, 01 Oct 2016 13:42:00 GMT ]
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| 929 | 2019-08-01
What Pop Culture Can Teach You About Science - [Sun, 02 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 930 | 2019-08-01
Enlisting an Army to Save a Forest - [Wed, 05 Oct 2016 21:04:00 GMT ]
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| 931 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Is Causing Earlier Springs in National Parks - [Thu, 06 Oct 2016 20:43:49 GMT ]
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| 932 | 2019-08-01
After 185 Years, Nat Turner's Alleged Skull Returned to Family - [Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:23:00 GMT ]
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| 933 | 2019-08-01
Hurricane Matthew’s Destructive Storm Surges Hint at New Normal - [Sat, 08 Oct 2016 18:49:37 GMT ] The coastal U.S. is highly vulnerable to rising seas, which are expected to surge in the coming years. Will this storm be a wake-up call?
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| 934 | 2019-08-01
Actress Jane Alexander Tells Tales of Wild Things and Places - [Sun, 09 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 935 | 2019-08-01
When Survival Depends on What's in Your Backpack - [Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:56:00 GMT ]
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| 936 | 2019-08-01
There’s More Than One Way to Map an Election - [Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:55:14 GMT ]
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| 937 | 2019-08-01
Election Maps Can Be Misleading—Here's a Solution - [Wed, 12 Oct 2016 21:02:00 GMT ]
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| 938 | 2019-08-01
From Whimsical to Indispensable, Some of Our Favorite Historic Buildings - [Thu, 13 Oct 2016 20:58:32 GMT ]
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| 939 | 2019-08-01
What Was the Biggest Insect That Ever Lived? - [Sat, 15 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 940 | 2019-08-01
Baiting, Behavior, and Big Sharks - [Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:33:00 GMT ]
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| 941 | 2019-08-01
When Bad Things Happen to Good Scientists - [Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:51:05 GMT ]
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| 942 | 2019-08-01
The Return of the Whales—but Which Whales? - [Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 943 | 2019-08-01
This Cooker Uses Rice Husks as a Cheap, Green Fuel Source - [Wed, 19 Oct 2016 20:12:22 GMT ]
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| 944 | 2019-08-01
Titanic Dinosaurs Trekked Across Antarctica to Reach Australia - [Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:07:25 GMT ]
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| 945 | 2019-08-01
More Snow Leopards Poached, Even as Bold Plan Fights Decline - [Fri, 21 Oct 2016 19:45:00 GMT ] On the eve of International Snow Leopard Day, there’s good news and bad news for the secretive big cats of Central Asia.
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| 946 | 2019-08-01
Why Cats Lick Plastic, and Other Odd Behaviors Explained - [Sat, 22 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Experts weigh in on feline grooming, zooming, and a strange fetish.
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| 947 | 2019-08-01
Why Snakes Don't Have Legs (For Now) - [Sun, 23 Oct 2016 16:09:19 GMT ]
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| 948 | 2019-08-01
Terrorists Hamper Polio Eradication Efforts in Africa - [Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:51:51 GMT ]
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| 949 | 2019-08-01
How Deadly Assassin Bugs Sneak Up on Spiders - [Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:01:18 GMT ]
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| 950 | 2019-08-01
'Afghan Girl' Arrested on Charges of Using Fraudulent ID - [Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:36:00 GMT ]
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| 951 | 2019-08-01
Green Roofs Take Root Around the World - [Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:48:09 GMT ]
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| 952 | 2019-08-01
Watch Snakes Grab Cave Bats From Mid-air - [Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:15:00 GMT ]
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| 953 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Quest for a Real ‘Star Trek’ Warp Drive - [Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 954 | 2019-08-01
Latest Earthquake in Italy May Have Dire Consequences - [Sun, 30 Oct 2016 19:55:45 GMT ]
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| 955 | 2019-08-01
Can Birth Control Save Our Wild Horses? - [Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:43:15 GMT ] With euthanasia and sterilization ruled out, the government is banking on contraceptive vaccines to manage the booming population.
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| 956 | 2019-08-01
Rare Two-Faced Calf First to Survive Past 40 Days - [Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:09:17 GMT ]
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| 957 | 2019-08-01
Two-Headed Sharks Keep Popping Up—No One Knows Why - [Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:09:24 GMT ]
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| 958 | 2019-08-01
The Case for and Against Daylight Saving Time - [Thu, 03 Nov 2016 18:41:35 GMT ]
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| 959 | 2019-08-01
Watch Sharks and Whales Swarm a Massive Fish Run - [Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:39:50 GMT ] South Africa’s epic KwaZulu-Natal sardine run brings millions of fish near the coast, which in turn attract scores of hungry animals.
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| 960 | 2019-08-01
This Girl Escaped From a Syrian War Zone in a Wheelchair - [Sun, 06 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 961 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Royal Boat Tomb Uncovered in Egypt - [Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:25:58 GMT ]
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| 962 | 2019-08-01
Hero Lost at Pearl Harbor Comes Home After Years in an Unknown Grave - [Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:46:11 GMT ]
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| 963 | 2019-08-01
Rags to Riches: A Fashionable Way to Empower Poor Filipinos - [Wed, 09 Nov 2016 13:42:40 GMT ]
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| 964 | 2019-08-01
70 Car-Size Stingrays Die Mysteriously - [Thu, 10 Nov 2016 19:52:00 GMT ]
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| 965 | 2019-08-01
Will the Trump Administration Weed Out Medical Marijuana? - [Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:27:00 GMT ]
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| 966 | 2019-08-01
These Tiny Animals Have Some Really Weird Shapes - [Sat, 12 Nov 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 967 | 2019-08-01
How Cats Clawed Their Way Into Our Hearts - [Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 968 | 2019-08-01
Mars Is Still a Priority Under Trump. Earth, Not So Much. - [Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:30:00 GMT ]
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| 969 | 2019-08-01
What Does Trump Mean for America's Lands and Waters? - [Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:07:00 GMT ]
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| 970 | 2019-08-01
Captive Elephants Freed From a Life in Chains - [Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:44:52 GMT ] Thanks to solar-powered, electric-fenced corrals, the chains have come off some captive elephants in Nepal.
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| 971 | 2019-08-01
World's Longest Cat-Proof Fence Protects Endangered Birds - [Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:00:11 GMT ]
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| 972 | 2019-08-01
Two Bull Moose Found Frozen in Mortal Combat - [Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:34:29 GMT ]
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| 973 | 2019-08-01
Supermoon Tide Leaves Octopus Stranded in Parking Garage - [Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:09:44 GMT ]
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| 974 | 2019-08-01
Images: Surprising Discovery Shows Dozens of Mummified Baby Crocodiles - [Sun, 20 Nov 2016 18:44:00 GMT ]
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| 975 | 2019-08-01
NASA Team Claims ‘Impossible’ Space Engine Works—Get the Facts - [Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:07:36 GMT ]
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| 976 | 2019-08-01
Turkeys Can Swim—And Other Fun Facts for Thanksgiving Table Talk - [Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:14:40 GMT ]
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| 977 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Refugees Flee to Last Stronghold in Africa - [Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:00:14 GMT ] A national park in Botswana is struggling to support the staggering number of animals fleeing from poaching in other countries.
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| 978 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Pictures of Turkeys for Thanksgiving - [Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 979 | 2019-08-01
800-Pound Groupers Making a Comeback—But Not Everyone's Happy - [Fri, 25 Nov 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] Some Florida fishermen say Atlantic goliath groupers are eating too many fish, but scientists argue the behemoths still need our protection.
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| 980 | 2019-08-01
In Photos: Life in Castro's Cuba - [Sat, 26 Nov 2016 19:06:02 GMT ]
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| 981 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic Images Show 'Cannibal' Leopard and Prey - [Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:16:40 GMT ]
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| 982 | 2019-08-01
Why NASA's First Good Look at Mars Almost Ended Its Exploration - [Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:28:12 GMT ]
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| 983 | 2019-08-01
A Third of People Given Antibiotics Don't Need Them - [Tue, 29 Nov 2016 23:05:15 GMT ]
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| 984 | 2019-08-01
Four Million Commutes Reveal New U.S. 'Megaregions' - [Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:02:25 GMT ]
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| 985 | 2019-08-01
Why Antarctica Is So Hard on the Body—Even for Buzz Aldrin - [Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:45:01 GMT ] The vast polar desert is the driest place on Earth, with punishing winds and frigid temperatures.
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| 986 | 2019-08-01
U.S., Egypt Sign Agreement to Thwart Trade in Illegal Antiquities - [Fri, 02 Dec 2016 23:32:58 GMT ]
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| 987 | 2019-08-01
The Surprisingly Humanlike Ways Animals Feel Pain - [Sat, 03 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 988 | 2019-08-01
How Racism, Arrogance, and Incompetence Led to Pearl Harbor - [Sun, 04 Dec 2016 12:00:20 GMT ]
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| 989 | 2019-08-01
Man Who Punched Kangaroo to Save His Dog Risked His Life - [Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:45:00 GMT ]
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| 990 | 2019-08-01
14 Not-Fake Shark Pictures From a Real Nat Geo Photographer - [Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:07:00 GMT ]
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| 991 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Baby Rhino Shot by Poachers Rescued - [Wed, 07 Dec 2016 22:35:02 GMT ]
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| 992 | 2019-08-01
What John Glenn Told National Geographic In His Last Interview - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:45:00 GMT ]
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| 993 | 2019-08-01
5 Reasons to Like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - [Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:24:48 GMT ]
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| 994 | 2019-08-01
A Frog That Freezes and Thaws, Plus More Ways Animals Cope With Cold - [Sat, 10 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] Wild creatures don't have the luxury of curling up under the covers—here's how they make it through winter.
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| 995 | 2019-08-01
Fun and Games Led to Some of the World's Greatest Inventions - [Sun, 11 Dec 2016 12:00:26 GMT ]
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| 996 | 2019-08-01
10 Great Gifts for Map Lovers and Travelers - [Mon, 12 Dec 2016 21:15:53 GMT ]
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| 997 | 2019-08-01
Why Cougars Are Coming to Town - [Tue, 13 Dec 2016 21:57:49 GMT ]
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| 998 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Bizarre Moment a Snake Plays Dead - [Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:58:11 GMT ]
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| 999 | 2019-08-01
Chile Fever - Feel the Energy - [Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:58:00 GMT ]
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| 1000 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Mesmerizing Swarm of Starlings - [Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:00:36 GMT ]
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| 1001 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Bobcat Catch a Monster Fish - [Sat, 17 Dec 2016 20:05:22 GMT ]
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| 1002 | 2019-08-01
Up Close: From a Car-Licking Moose to a Blood-Dripping Vulture - [Sun, 18 Dec 2016 21:20:04 GMT ]
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| 1003 | 2019-08-01
Inside America’s Shocking WWII Propaganda Machine - [Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1004 | 2019-08-01
5 Animals Helped by Obama's Arctic and Atlantic Oil Drilling Ban - [Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:27:50 GMT ]
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| 1005 | 2019-08-01
#BestSpots Contest Highlights Why Animals Have Spots - [Wed, 21 Dec 2016 20:37:33 GMT ]
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| 1006 | 2019-08-01
As Groundwater Dwindles, a Global Food Shock Looms - [Thu, 22 Dec 2016 23:37:06 GMT ]
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| 1007 | 2019-08-01
Historic Pictures Show the Hidden Women of the Space Race - [Fri, 23 Dec 2016 18:34:19 GMT ]
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| 1008 | 2019-08-01
'Mouse Kabobs' and Saliva: Why Animals Give Strange Gifts - [Sat, 24 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] Let's just say it often involves sex.
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| 1009 | 2019-08-01
Star-Gazing Women Made Trail-Blazing Discoveries - [Sun, 25 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1010 | 2019-08-01
Pearl Harbor Shipwreck Reveals World War II Treasures - [Tue, 27 Dec 2016 05:15:00 GMT ]
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| 1011 | 2019-08-01
Cheetahs Are Dangerously Close to Extinction - [Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:49:36 GMT ]
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| 1012 | 2019-08-01
Rare Ocelot Kittens Caught on Camera - [Wed, 28 Dec 2016 23:09:06 GMT ]
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| 1013 | 2019-08-01
Walruses Found Using Birds as Toys for First Time - [Thu, 29 Dec 2016 20:41:26 GMT ] Scientists have observed young walruses engaging in complex play rarely seen in non-primates—but the details are a bit macabre.
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| 1014 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Live Snake Get Pulled out of a Toilet - [Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:42:00 GMT ]
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| 1015 | 2019-08-01
New Year’s Shooting Stars and 6 More Great Sky Events in January - [Sun, 01 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1016 | 2019-08-01
A Historic Explorer Leads the Way on an Epic African Journey - [Sun, 01 Jan 2017 12:00:22 GMT ]
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| 1017 | 2019-08-01
Watch Superdeadly Snake Swallow Another Snake Whole - [Tue, 03 Jan 2017 23:23:48 GMT ]
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| 1018 | 2019-08-01
Chile Fever - Feel the Energy - [Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:28:14 GMT ]
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| 1019 | 2019-08-01
Face of 9,500-Year-Old Man Revealed for First Time - [Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:15:14 GMT ]
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| 1020 | 2019-08-01
Gorilla Made Famous by Dian Fossey 'Returns From the Dead' - [Fri, 06 Jan 2017 17:13:52 GMT ] Feared dead a few months ago, a silverback named Cantsbee has reappeared from the mist.
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| 1021 | 2019-08-01
How the World's Smallest Birds Survive the Winter - [Sat, 07 Jan 2017 13:00:00 GMT ] 'Little Arnold Schwarzeneggers,' hummingbirds are tough—so tough they've evolved a clever way of coping with the cold.
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| 1022 | 2019-08-01
11 Ways to See How Climate Change Is Imperiling the Arctic - [Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:00:05 GMT ]
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| 1023 | 2019-08-01
Two New Bug Species Have All-Pink Females - [Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:58:48 GMT ]
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| 1024 | 2019-08-01
Rhinos Use Poop Piles Like a Social Network - [Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:01:00 GMT ] Forget Facebook: Rhinos get their gossip by sniffing feces at a communal latrine, a new study says.
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| 1025 | 2019-08-01
New Species of Primate Is Named After ‘Star Wars’ - [Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:51:00 GMT ]
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| 1026 | 2019-08-01
Rare Ruby Seadragon Caught on Video for First Time - [Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1027 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Creepy Collections of an Oddities Museum - [Fri, 13 Jan 2017 20:03:54 GMT ]
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| 1028 | 2019-08-01
Morgan Freeman Searches for the Divine - [Sat, 14 Jan 2017 21:06:28 GMT ]
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| 1029 | 2019-08-01
A Nightmare Disease Haunted Ships During Age of Discovery - [Sun, 15 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1030 | 2019-08-01
Divers Remove a Fist-Sized Hook From a Shark's Mouth–By Hand - [Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:04:00 GMT ]
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| 1031 | 2019-08-01
Which of These Snakes Is the Fiercest of Them All? - [Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:44:16 GMT ]
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| 1032 | 2019-08-01
Shark Surprises Aquarium With Rare ‘Virgin Birth’ - [Wed, 18 Jan 2017 21:04:21 GMT ]
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| 1033 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Sundial Shaped Like Ham Was Roman Pocket Watch - [Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:22:14 GMT ]
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| 1034 | 2019-08-01
Snow Day! 8 Surprisingly Snow-Loving Animals - [Sat, 21 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1035 | 2019-08-01
How Much Viking Lore Is True? - [Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1036 | 2019-08-01
Pale, Beady-Eyed Crab Named for Harry Potter - [Mon, 23 Jan 2017 23:03:02 GMT ]
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| 1037 | 2019-08-01
India, Israel Officially in Race for First Private Moon Landing - [Tue, 24 Jan 2017 23:50:57 GMT ]
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| 1038 | 2019-08-01
Human-Pig Hybrid Created in the Lab—Here Are the Facts - [Thu, 26 Jan 2017 17:00:40 GMT ]
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| 1039 | 2019-08-01
Watch Alien Worlds Whirl Around a Distant Star - [Fri, 27 Jan 2017 19:51:44 GMT ]
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| 1040 | 2019-08-01
How the U.S. Air Force Mapped the World at the Dawn of the Cold War - [Sat, 28 Jan 2017 20:24:51 GMT ]
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| 1041 | 2019-08-01
How Time Rules Your Body—and Your Social Life - [Sun, 29 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1042 | 2019-08-01
First Photos of New Amazon Coral Reef System Released - [Mon, 30 Jan 2017 21:46:59 GMT ]
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| 1043 | 2019-08-01
Watch This Huge 'Waterfall' of Lava Pour Into the Ocean - [Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:06:15 GMT ]
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| 1044 | 2019-08-01
The New Film, The Lost City of Z, Celebrates Adventure - [Wed, 01 Feb 2017 22:34:07 GMT ]
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| 1045 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Paraplegic Man Finds Freedom Through Scuba Diving - [Thu, 02 Feb 2017 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1046 | 2019-08-01
Watch Deer Burst Into Convenience Store and Run Amok - [Fri, 03 Feb 2017 21:56:52 GMT ]
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| 1047 | 2019-08-01
Weird and Fascinating Ways Animals Use Poop - [Sat, 04 Feb 2017 13:00:18 GMT ]
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| 1048 | 2019-08-01
Darwin's Theory of Evolution Roiled U.S. on Eve of Civil War - [Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1049 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Animal Abuse Records Deleted—What We Stand to Lose - [Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:39:00 GMT ] By removing online records of welfare violations, U.S. agency robs journalists, investigators, and the public of timely information—and takes pressure off abusers.
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| 1050 | 2019-08-01
One Fish Frozen While Eating Another—A Rare Discovery - [Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:46:53 GMT ]
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| 1051 | 2019-08-01
Arctic Ice Isn't Doomed Yet—Here's How to Save It - [Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:00:08 GMT ]
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| 1052 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Calf Makes Amazing Recovery After Being Shot in Legs - [Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:38:10 GMT ] Watch a youngster named Luggard find his feet again with the help of carers at an elephant orphanage in Kenya.
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| 1053 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Elaborate Courtship of Three Gray Whales - [Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:59:03 GMT ]
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| 1054 | 2019-08-01
Huge Sinkhole Opens at Highest Dam in the U.S. - [Sat, 11 Feb 2017 20:48:00 GMT ]
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| 1055 | 2019-08-01
We Are Wired To Be Outside - [Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1056 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Bizarre Deep-Sea Squid Has Mismatched Eyes - [Mon, 13 Feb 2017 22:24:00 GMT ] Scientists have finally figured out why the cock-eyed squid has such strange peepers.
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| 1057 | 2019-08-01
Deepest Place on Earth Contains 'Extraordinary' Pollution Levels - [Tue, 14 Feb 2017 21:26:57 GMT ]
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| 1058 | 2019-08-01
How One Brilliant Woman Mapped the Ocean Floor’s Secrets - [Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:17:25 GMT ]
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| 1059 | 2019-08-01
What to Do When a Wild Seal Hops On Your Kayak - [Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:21:09 GMT ]
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| 1060 | 2019-08-01
Pruitt Confirmed to Lead EPA, Alarming Environmentalists - [Fri, 17 Feb 2017 19:15:40 GMT ]
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| 1061 | 2019-08-01
Honeybee Buzz Literally Makes Flowers Explode With Pollen - [Sat, 18 Feb 2017 13:00:00 GMT ] The fuzzy pollinators are also the only bees that make an excess of honey.
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| 1062 | 2019-08-01
Cannibalism—the Ultimate Taboo—Is Surprisingly Common - [Sun, 19 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1063 | 2019-08-01
DNA Offers Clues to Mysterious Crypt in Ancient Pueblo - [Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:06:38 GMT ]
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| 1064 | 2019-08-01
This Battle Between an Octopus and a Crab Has a Surprising Twist - [Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:34:19 GMT ]
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| 1065 | 2019-08-01
New Redheaded Opossum Named After Magical Gnome - [Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:57:30 GMT ]
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| 1066 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About Tiger Farms - [Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:52:00 GMT ] A viral video showing tigers chasing a drone almost certainly comes from a slaughter facility in China.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 1067 | 2019-08-01
5 Animals That Mate Themselves to Death - [Sat, 25 Feb 2017 15:00:00 GMT ] There's a reason that spiders, eels, and some mammals practice suicidal reproduction.
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| 1068 | 2019-08-01
The Strange History of Vaccines—And Why People Fear Them - [Sun, 26 Feb 2017 12:30:00 GMT ]
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| 1069 | 2019-08-01
Planned Mega-Hotel on Iconic Surfing Beach Sparks Controversy - [Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:52:58 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 1070 | 2019-08-01
SpaceX Plans to Send People to the Moon in 2018—Get the Facts - [Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:33:58 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 1071 | 2019-08-01
Spectacular Footage Shows Fiery Mt. Etna Eruption - [Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:32:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 1072 | 2019-08-01
Striking Photos Show People vs. Climate Change - [Thu, 02 Mar 2017 20:49:52 GMT ]
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| 1073 | 2019-08-01
Historical Atlases Rescued from the Trash Could be a Boon to Historians - [Fri, 03 Mar 2017 20:07:08 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 1074 | 2019-08-01
This Is What Really Killed The Famous Swimming Pigs - [Sat, 04 Mar 2017 18:33:00 GMT ]
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| 1075 | 2019-08-01
Past Disasters Reveal Terrifying Future of Climate Change - [Sun, 05 Mar 2017 05:01:26 GMT ]
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| 1076 | 2019-08-01
These Photos Show the Pollution That Kills One in Four Children - [Mon, 06 Mar 2017 13:21:25 GMT ]
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| 1077 | 2019-08-01
One of Africa's Last Great Tusker Elephants Was Killed by Poachers - [Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:52:00 GMT ]
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| 1078 | 2019-08-01
How Much Do You Know About These Women Who Ruled? - [Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:22:15 GMT ]
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| 1079 | 2019-08-01
Formed by Megafloods, This Place Fooled Scientists for Decades - [Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:15:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 1080 | 2019-08-01
5 Animals That Carry Babies On Their Backs - [Sat, 11 Mar 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1081 | 2019-08-01
Trick or Treat: Conniving Behavior Discovered in Dogs - [Sat, 11 Mar 2017 20:25:22 GMT ]
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| 1082 | 2019-08-01
This Man Hiked the Entire Route of the Keystone XL Pipeline - [Sun, 12 Mar 2017 05:01:21 GMT ]
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| 1083 | 2019-08-01
Great White Sharks on the Rise in This Vacation Town - [Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:13:00 GMT ]
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| 1084 | 2019-08-01
Quiz: Do You Have the Traits of a Genius? - [Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:01:17 GMT ]
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| 1085 | 2019-08-01
Get Sucked Into This Mesmerizing View of a Mud Volcano - [Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:16:33 GMT ]
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| 1086 | 2019-08-01
The Underappreciated Man Behind the “Best Graphic Ever Produced” - [Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:17:20 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 1087 | 2019-08-01
China's First Orca Breeding Center Sparks Controversy - [Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:26:00 GMT ] SeaWorld ended its breeding of killer whales following public outcry. Now China is getting into the business of marine parks.
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| 1088 | 2019-08-01
This Is Why We Find 'Ugly' Animals Cute - [Sat, 18 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1089 | 2019-08-01
Baby Pygmy Hippo Latest in Viral Video Craze: Does the Trend Help the Animals? - [Sun, 19 Mar 2017 19:02:00 GMT ]
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| 1090 | 2019-08-01
Tiger Crushed by Excavator in Horrific End to Human-Wildlife Conflict - [Mon, 20 Mar 2017 21:38:07 GMT ]
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| 1091 | 2019-08-01
How Thousands of 'Good Luck' Coins Killed a Rare Sea Turtle - [Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:07:03 GMT ]
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| 1092 | 2019-08-01
These Iconic Animals Could Again Be Hunted in Alaska's Refuges - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 18:03:00 GMT ] Congress has voted to overturn an Obama-era rule prohibiting the hunting of bears, wolves, and other predators in Alaska's wildlife refuges.
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| 1093 | 2019-08-01
This Is Your Brain on Puppy Pictures - [Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:37:00 GMT ]
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| 1094 | 2019-08-01
3 New Snakes Found, One Named for Underworld Monster - [Fri, 24 Mar 2017 18:34:16 GMT ]
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| 1095 | 2019-08-01
Spinach Leaf Transformed Into Beating Human Heart Tissue - [Sat, 25 Mar 2017 17:25:00 GMT ]
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| 1096 | 2019-08-01
Female Helicopter Pilot Took on the Taliban—and the Pentagon - [Sun, 26 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1097 | 2019-08-01
‘Two-Headed Snake’ Shocks Homeowner - [Sun, 26 Mar 2017 19:49:00 GMT ]
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| 1098 | 2019-08-01
World’s First 'Menstrual Cycle in a Dish' Simulates Female Body - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:01:32 GMT ]
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| 1099 | 2019-08-01
14 Jaw-Dropping Pictures of Whales - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:39:09 GMT ]
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| 1100 | 2019-08-01
SpaceX Makes History With First-Ever Recycled Rocket - [Fri, 31 Mar 2017 02:38:07 GMT ]
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| 1101 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Fri, 31 Mar 2017 21:44:12 GMT ]
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| 1102 | 2019-08-01
You May Be Eating Vomit, and More Bizarre Barf Facts - [Sat, 01 Apr 2017 16:58:31 GMT ]
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| 1103 | 2019-08-01
Mudslide in Colombia Sweeps Through Town, Heavy Rains May Portend El Niño - [Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:19:00 GMT ]
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| 1104 | 2019-08-01
This Small Island Nation Makes a Big Case For Protecting Our Oceans - [Mon, 03 Apr 2017 04:01:02 GMT ]
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| 1105 | 2019-08-01
During Prohibition, Harlem Night Clubs Kept the Party Going - [Tue, 04 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1106 | 2019-08-01
New Slime-Shooting Snail Found On Shipwreck - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1107 | 2019-08-01
Killing of Orcas in Front of Tourists Could Spell End of Whaling for Island Nation - [Thu, 06 Apr 2017 21:56:16 GMT ]
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| 1108 | 2019-08-01
4 Stunning Comets Are Close to Earth Now—How to See Them - [Sat, 08 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1109 | 2019-08-01
These 18 Autochrome Photos Will Transport You to Another Era - [Sat, 08 Apr 2017 12:28:30 GMT ]
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| 1110 | 2019-08-01
Warming Bleaches Two-Thirds of Great Barrier Reef - [Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1111 | 2019-08-01
These May Be the Deepest Traces of Life on Earth - [Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:06:37 GMT ]
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| 1112 | 2019-08-01
Top 10 Most Endangered Rivers in the U.S. - [Tue, 11 Apr 2017 04:01:40 GMT ]
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| 1113 | 2019-08-01
Straw Wars: The Fight to Rid the Oceans of Discarded Plastic - [Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1114 | 2019-08-01
Quirky Portraits of One Town's Trash—And the People Who Take Care of It - [Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:50:56 GMT ]
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| 1115 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Jungle Puppies Captured on Film for the First Time - [Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:56:17 GMT ]
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| 1116 | 2019-08-01
April the Giraffe Gives Birth–6 Facts You May Not Know About Giraffes - [Sat, 15 Apr 2017 21:49:54 GMT ]
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| 1117 | 2019-08-01
Dung Art Helps Genocide Victims Recover - [Mon, 17 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1118 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Bizarre Deep-Sea 'Worm' As Long As an Arm Revealed - [Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:14:13 GMT ]
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| 1119 | 2019-08-01
How Sniffing Poop Helps Monkeys Stay Healthy - [Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:53:49 GMT ]
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| 1120 | 2019-08-01
Mummies, Thousand Statues Discovered in Ancient Egyptian Tomb - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:11:35 GMT ]
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| 1121 | 2019-08-01
This Surprising Rodent Can Survive 18 Minutes Without Oxygen - [Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:39:59 GMT ]
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| 1122 | 2019-08-01
Thank NASA for Baby Formula—And 6 More Government-Funded Inventions - [Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:03:00 GMT ]
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| 1123 | 2019-08-01
10 Easy Ways You Can Help Scientists Study the Earth - [Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1124 | 2019-08-01
How Creativity Drives Human Evolution - [Sun, 23 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1125 | 2019-08-01
Now We Know How Dolphin Genitals Fit Together - [Sun, 23 Apr 2017 21:00:07 GMT ]
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| 1126 | 2019-08-01
Whistling Caterpillars And 5 More Surprisingly Musical Species - [Wed, 26 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1127 | 2019-08-01
How Did Giant Rabbit Die on United Flight? Experts Weigh In - [Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:20:00 GMT ]
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| 1128 | 2019-08-01
The Nazi Who Infiltrated National Geographic - [Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:47:13 GMT ]
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| 1129 | 2019-08-01
Drug Addicts Are Stealing Cattle. This Guy Works to Stop Them - [Fri, 28 Apr 2017 21:37:10 GMT ]
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| 1130 | 2019-08-01
New Nighttime Map Shows Earth in Whole New Light - [Sat, 29 Apr 2017 04:01:24 GMT ]
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| 1131 | 2019-08-01
Why You Need More Dirt in Your Life - [Sun, 30 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1132 | 2019-08-01
Spring Meteor Shower and 6 More Sky Events in May - [Mon, 01 May 2017 04:02:04 GMT ]
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| 1133 | 2019-08-01
New Birdlike Dinosaur Had Modern Feathers - [Tue, 02 May 2017 15:02:04 GMT ]
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| 1134 | 2019-08-01
Rotting 'Carcass Cam' Gives Unique View of Hungry Wolves - [Wed, 03 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1135 | 2019-08-01
China's Surprising Solutions to Clear Killer Air - [Fri, 05 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1136 | 2019-08-01
Cuttlefish Fight Viciously in First Video Shot in the Wild - [Fri, 05 May 2017 20:58:28 GMT ]
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| 1137 | 2019-08-01
Striking Pictures of Mexico's Wildlife for Cinco de Mayo - [Sat, 06 May 2017 04:01:23 GMT ]
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| 1138 | 2019-08-01
Never Before Seen: Deer Spotted Eating Human Bones - [Sun, 07 May 2017 17:05:00 GMT ]
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| 1139 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Island Experiment Could Help Us Colonize Other Planets - [Mon, 08 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1140 | 2019-08-01
Creepy Soviet Space Shuttles Are Sitting in a Kazakhstan Desert - [Tue, 09 May 2017 16:40:00 GMT ]
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| 1141 | 2019-08-01
As the World Cuts Back on Coal, a Growing Appetite in Africa - [Wed, 10 May 2017 13:19:56 GMT ]
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| 1142 | 2019-08-01
GoPro in a Bucket Gives Charming Glimpse Into Drinking Animals - [Wed, 10 May 2017 20:48:00 GMT ]
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| 1143 | 2019-08-01
6 Ways to Spark Your Creativity - [Fri, 12 May 2017 15:23:00 GMT ]
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| 1144 | 2019-08-01
Here's Where We Might Reach the Limits of Science - [Sun, 14 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1145 | 2019-08-01
Where Dating Apps Save Lives - [Mon, 15 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1146 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Problem-Solving Raven Outsmart a Trash Can - [Tue, 16 May 2017 16:47:00 GMT ]
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| 1147 | 2019-08-01
Dog Meat Sales Reportedly Banned at Infamous Festival - [Wed, 17 May 2017 18:11:00 GMT ]
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| 1148 | 2019-08-01
What Kind of Liar Are You? Take This Quiz to Find Out - [Thu, 18 May 2017 04:01:32 GMT ]
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| 1149 | 2019-08-01
Fast-Growing Moss Is Turning Antarctica Green - [Fri, 19 May 2017 22:21:52 GMT ]
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| 1150 | 2019-08-01
Royal Caribbean Gives Thrill Seekers a Shot at Winning World - [Sat, 20 May 2017 04:15:00 GMT ]
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| 1151 | 2019-08-01
The Amazing Ways Your Brain Determines What You See - [Sun, 21 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1152 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Medieval Mausoleum Relocated to Escape Dam Flooding - [Tue, 23 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1153 | 2019-08-01
How 'Eureka' Moments in Science Happen - [Tue, 23 May 2017 16:56:22 GMT ]
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| 1154 | 2019-08-01
New Map Explores the History of Presidential Trips Abroad - [Thu, 25 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1155 | 2019-08-01
Killer Whales Attacked a Blue Whale—Here's the Surprising Reason Why - [Thu, 25 May 2017 19:56:41 GMT ]
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| 1156 | 2019-08-01
Tiger That Wandered a Russian City Is Returned to the Wild - [Fri, 26 May 2017 13:16:34 GMT ]
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| 1157 | 2019-08-01
100 Practical Ways to Reverse Climate Change - [Sun, 28 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1158 | 2019-08-01
100 Practical Ways to Reverse Climate Change - [Sun, 28 May 2017 04:01:27 GMT ]
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| 1159 | 2019-08-01
Why an 8-Foot Great White Shark Leapt Onto a Fishing Boat - [Tue, 30 May 2017 19:21:36 GMT ]
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| 1160 | 2019-08-01
6 Fundamental Reasons Why Climate Progress Will Continue - [Wed, 31 May 2017 13:25:00 GMT ]
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| 1161 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Giant Spider Devour a Cricket on a Man's Hand - [Wed, 31 May 2017 16:51:00 GMT ]
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| 1162 | 2019-08-01
‘Faceless’ Fish Seen for First Time in Over a Century - [Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:57:08 GMT ]
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| 1163 | 2019-08-01
Britain's Secret Weapon Against the Nazis? Refugees. - [Sun, 04 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1164 | 2019-08-01
Saved Once by Social Media, Rare Rhino’s Luck Runs Out - [Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:18:00 GMT ]
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| 1165 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Giant Wasp vs. Giant Spider Battle Ends With a Twist - [Tue, 06 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1166 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What It Would Feel Like to Pet a T. Rex - [Tue, 06 Jun 2017 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1167 | 2019-08-01
These Early Humans Lived 300,000 Years Ago—But Had Modern Faces - [Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:01:04 GMT ]
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| 1168 | 2019-08-01
Cuttlefish Pretend to be Crabs to Catch More Fish - [Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:11:55 GMT ]
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| 1169 | 2019-08-01
How Filmmakers Captured a Daring Escape From ISIS Territory - [Fri, 09 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1170 | 2019-08-01
Fishing Ban Strives to Protect the World's Rarest Marine Mammal - [Sat, 10 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1171 | 2019-08-01
Why We're So Divided Over Saving Wolves - [Sun, 11 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1172 | 2019-08-01
6 Animals That Are Stellar Stepdads - [Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1173 | 2019-08-01
Hawk Adopted by Bald Eagles Isn’t Out of the Woods Yet - [Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:22:50 GMT ]
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| 1174 | 2019-08-01
Two-Headed Porpoise Found For First Time - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 22:17:38 GMT ]
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| 1175 | 2019-08-01
Your Old Cell Phone Can Help Save the Rain Forest - [Thu, 15 Jun 2017 21:29:00 GMT ]
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| 1176 | 2019-08-01
Praying Mantis Devours Hummingbird in Shocking Photo - [Fri, 16 Jun 2017 22:10:34 GMT ]
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| 1177 | 2019-08-01
How to Save the Jaguars? Turn the Locals From Foe to Friend - [Sat, 17 Jun 2017 04:01:40 GMT ]
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| 1178 | 2019-08-01
Why It Matters Who Females Choose to Have Sex With - [Sun, 18 Jun 2017 04:01:21 GMT ]
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| 1179 | 2019-08-01
Cats Domesticated Themselves, Ancient DNA Shows - [Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:00:49 GMT ]
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| 1180 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Bone-Sniffing Dogs to Hunt for Amelia Earhart's Remains - [Wed, 21 Jun 2017 04:05:00 GMT ]
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| 1181 | 2019-08-01
Rare White Moose Twins Caught on Camera - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1182 | 2019-08-01
Removal of Yellowstone Grizzlies From Endangered List Ignites Controversy - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1183 | 2019-08-01
Coral Reefs Could Be Gone in 30 Years - [Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1184 | 2019-08-01
Coffin Flies, Corpse-Eating Beetles, and Other Bugs with Gruesome Jobs - [Sat, 24 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1185 | 2019-08-01
Being Kidnapped and Losing a Finger Couldn't Stop This Climber - [Sun, 25 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1186 | 2019-08-01
In Unprecedented Loss, Endangered Whales Die of Mysterious Cause - [Mon, 26 Jun 2017 21:22:02 GMT ]
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| 1187 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Sea Turtle Snacks on Jellyfish Tentacles - [Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:14:00 GMT ]
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| 1188 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Workers Risk Their Lives to Fix the Great Wall of China - [Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:54:00 GMT ]
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| 1189 | 2019-08-01
Watch Bear Cubs Hitch a Ride on Their Mom Across a River - [Thu, 29 Jun 2017 21:52:06 GMT ]
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| 1190 | 2019-08-01
Red, White, and Blue Animals for the Fourth of July - [Sat, 01 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1191 | 2019-08-01
Beyond Cannibalism: The True Story of the Donner Party - [Sun, 02 Jul 2017 04:01:18 GMT ]
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| 1192 | 2019-08-01
Two Years After Cecil the Lion's Death, His Home Sees More Bloodshed - [Mon, 03 Jul 2017 17:50:03 GMT ]
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| 1193 | 2019-08-01
CSI Tools Bring a Mummy's Face to Life - [Tue, 04 Jul 2017 18:00:26 GMT ]
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| 1194 | 2019-08-01
Top 3 Theories for Amelia Earhart's Disappearance - [Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:03:24 GMT ]
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| 1195 | 2019-08-01
Sex, Death, and Pollination: How the Moon Changes Life on Earth - [Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:29:46 GMT ]
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| 1196 | 2019-08-01
New Tunnel Discovered Under Ancient Pyramid - [Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:36:24 GMT ]
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| 1197 | 2019-08-01
Why Animals Get Gray Hair, Too - [Sat, 08 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1198 | 2019-08-01
We Could Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth. Here's How. - [Sun, 09 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1199 | 2019-08-01
See the Amazing Kids' Maps That Won a Global Contest - [Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:41:33 GMT ]
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| 1200 | 2019-08-01
See Why Thoreau's Walden Still Inspires - [Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:14:22 GMT ]
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| 1201 | 2019-08-01
21 Captivating Pictures of Places Worth Protecting - [Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1202 | 2019-08-01
First-Ever Photos Show Wild Lion Nursing Leopard Cub - [Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:46:00 GMT ]
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| 1203 | 2019-08-01
'Slime Eels' Explode on Highway After Bizarre Traffic Accident - [Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1204 | 2019-08-01
This Rare Medical Condition Makes You Love Everyone - [Sun, 16 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1205 | 2019-08-01
Flyover Video Reveals Pluto’s Bizarre Terrain - [Mon, 17 Jul 2017 22:10:00 GMT ]
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| 1206 | 2019-08-01
Actually, You Could Have Outrun a T. rex - [Tue, 18 Jul 2017 21:40:00 GMT ]
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| 1207 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Dogs So Friendly? Science Finally Has an Answer - [Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1208 | 2019-08-01
Human Arrival In Australia Pushed Back 18,000 Years - [Thu, 20 Jul 2017 17:53:48 GMT ]
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| 1209 | 2019-08-01
See the Stunning Waterfalls Created by Historic Floods - [Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:58:00 GMT ]
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| 1210 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Strange World of Slug Sex and Slime - [Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 1211 | 2019-08-01
The Strange Quest to Catch a Massive Greenland Shark - [Sun, 23 Jul 2017 04:01:46 GMT ]
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| 1212 | 2019-08-01
See the Abandoned WWII Base on Greenland Leaking Toxic Waste - [Tue, 25 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1213 | 2019-08-01
Why This Young Hawk Thinks It’s an Eagle - [Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:11:34 GMT ]
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| 1214 | 2019-08-01
Devastating Wildfire Can Be Seen From Space - [Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:40:00 GMT ]
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| 1215 | 2019-08-01
Zebra Escapes a Crocodile Only to Meet Another Surprise - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:02:51 GMT ]
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| 1216 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Might Have Found the First Alien Moon - [Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:57:00 GMT ]
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| 1217 | 2019-08-01
5 Ways Underwater Drones Are Helping Citizens Save the Ocean - [Sat, 29 Jul 2017 04:15:00 GMT ]
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| 1218 | 2019-08-01
We Evolved to Run—But We're Doing It All Wrong - [Sun, 30 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1219 | 2019-08-01
Unexplored African Lakes Reveal Hidden World - [Mon, 31 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1220 | 2019-08-01
'Serengeti Selfies' Reveal Intimate Animal Moments - [Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:24:16 GMT ]
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| 1221 | 2019-08-01
New Jersey-Size 'Dead Zone' Is Largest Ever in Gulf of Mexico - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 18:24:01 GMT ]
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| 1222 | 2019-08-01
Strange Deep Sea Fish Likely Filmed for First Time - [Thu, 03 Aug 2017 22:02:00 GMT ]
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| 1223 | 2019-08-01
Strange Storm as Wide as Earth Appears on Neptune - [Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:08:00 GMT ]
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| 1224 | 2019-08-01
These Animals Thrive in the Hottest Places on Earth - [Sat, 05 Aug 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 1225 | 2019-08-01
Without Bugs, We Might All Be Dead - [Sun, 06 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1226 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Flesh-Eating Sea Creature Causes Shocking Injury - [Mon, 07 Aug 2017 21:30:37 GMT ]
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| 1227 | 2019-08-01
Solar Eclipse Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know? - [Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:28:36 GMT ]
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| 1228 | 2019-08-01
See What It Takes to Move 500 Elephants - [Wed, 09 Aug 2017 21:34:11 GMT ]
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| 1229 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Lion Videos Reveal the Power of Predators - [Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:55:39 GMT ]
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| 1230 | 2019-08-01
It’s Official: 2016 Hottest Year on Record - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:15:00 GMT ]
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| 1231 | 2019-08-01
The Air You Breathe Is Full of Surprises - [Sun, 13 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1232 | 2019-08-01
How a NASA Spacecraft May Help Aliens Find Earth - [Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:48:00 GMT ]
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| 1233 | 2019-08-01
Cannibal Sea Lion Kills and Eats Pup—Never Before Seen - [Wed, 16 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1234 | 2019-08-01
Explaining the Deadly Sierra Leone Mudslide - [Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:07:32 GMT ]
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| 1235 | 2019-08-01
No, a Map NASA Sent to Space Is Not Dangerous to Earth - [Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:54:58 GMT ]
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| 1236 | 2019-08-01
Blue Dogs Spotted in India—What's Causing It? - [Fri, 18 Aug 2017 21:24:00 GMT ]
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| 1237 | 2019-08-01
Does Your Dog Know You’re Pregnant? - [Sat, 19 Aug 2017 04:51:02 GMT ]
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| 1238 | 2019-08-01
It's Now Legal to Sell Rhino Horn in South Africa. The World's Top Breeder Makes His Move. - [Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:01:29 GMT ] John Hume hopes that holding an auction will help protect the world’s embattled rhinos—and yield a big payoff.
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| 1239 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change May Shrink the World’s Fish - [Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:29:01 GMT ]
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| 1240 | 2019-08-01
Battle Between Geckos and a Snake Ends in a Twist - [Tue, 22 Aug 2017 21:37:24 GMT ]
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| 1241 | 2019-08-01
Captivating New Look at Ancient Painting Buried by Volcano - [Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:02:17 GMT ]
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| 1242 | 2019-08-01
Shark 'Feeding Frenzy' Seen in Incredible Aerial View - [Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:04:37 GMT ]
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| 1243 | 2019-08-01
Why Hurricane Harvey May Be Deadlier Than Other Storms - [Fri, 25 Aug 2017 23:10:05 GMT ]
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| 1244 | 2019-08-01
Earthquakes Can Happen in More Places Than You Think - [Sat, 26 Aug 2017 04:01:31 GMT ]
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| 1245 | 2019-08-01
Harvey May Become the Rainiest Storm in U.S. History—Here's Why - [Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:07:55 GMT ]
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| 1246 | 2019-08-01
How Climate Change Likely Heightened Harvey’s Fury - [Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:37:02 GMT ]
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| 1247 | 2019-08-01
See the Haunting Ruins of a Prison Once Known as a ‘Living Hell’ - [Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:03:42 GMT ]
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| 1248 | 2019-08-01
The Renegade Scientist Who Taught Us to Love Gorillas - [Thu, 31 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1249 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Remains Offer Clues About Early Americans - [Fri, 01 Sep 2017 03:24:32 GMT ]
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| 1250 | 2019-08-01
After Harvey, Are Epic Rains the New Normal? - [Fri, 01 Sep 2017 23:23:59 GMT ]
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| 1251 | 2019-08-01
Here's What We Used to Think Dinosaurs Looked Like - [Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:02:21 GMT ]
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| 1252 | 2019-08-01
These Dogs Vote by Sneezing - [Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1253 | 2019-08-01
6 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About North Korea - [Wed, 06 Sep 2017 18:40:00 GMT ]
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| 1254 | 2019-08-01
Rare Video Shows Sea Angels' Graceful Mating Dance - [Thu, 07 Sep 2017 18:04:22 GMT ]
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| 1255 | 2019-08-01
How NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Will Meet Its Fiery End - [Thu, 07 Sep 2017 22:09:00 GMT ]
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| 1256 | 2019-08-01
Get a First Look Inside a Newly Opened Egyptian Tomb - [Sat, 09 Sep 2017 13:46:00 GMT ]
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| 1257 | 2019-08-01
Predator-Proof Nests May Help Save Endangered Parrots - [Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:46:03 GMT ]
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| 1258 | 2019-08-01
Vote on More Than 40 Ideas for Improving the World - [Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:00:06 GMT ]
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| 1259 | 2019-08-01
See Bizarre ‘Lava-Like’ Landslide Tear Through Hillside - [Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:22:09 GMT ]
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| 1260 | 2019-08-01
The Templars Got Rich Fighting for God—Then Lost It All - [Sat, 23 Sep 2017 04:02:15 GMT ]
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| 1261 | 2019-08-01
China's 'Dead Sea' Transforms Into a Rainbow—Here's Why - [Mon, 25 Sep 2017 22:17:17 GMT ]
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| 1262 | 2019-08-01
Hurricane Damages Giant Radio Telescope—Why It Matters - [Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:56:00 GMT ]
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| 1263 | 2019-08-01
'Lost Continent' Expedition Provides Clues to Earth's History - [Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:20:19 GMT ]
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| 1264 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Epic Quest to Run a Marathon in Less Than 2 Hours - [Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1265 | 2019-08-01
'Nude Mona Lisa' Sketch May Have Been da Vinci's - [Sat, 30 Sep 2017 01:04:32 GMT ]
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| 1266 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Bug That Is Born Pregnant - [Sat, 30 Sep 2017 04:03:27 GMT ]
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| 1267 | 2019-08-01
Uranus at Its Best, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in October - [Sun, 01 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1268 | 2019-08-01
How Humans Are Causing Deadly Earthquakes - [Mon, 02 Oct 2017 22:29:52 GMT ]
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| 1269 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Some Dogs More Aggressive? - [Wed, 04 Oct 2017 21:20:59 GMT ]
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| 1270 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Some Dogs More Aggressive? - [Wed, 04 Oct 2017 21:20:00 GMT ]
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| 1271 | 2019-08-01
How to See the October Harvest Moon—First in Almost a Decade - [Thu, 05 Oct 2017 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1272 | 2019-08-01
This Woman Saved the Americas From the Nazis - [Sat, 07 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1273 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Wall of Water Race Up a River - [Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1274 | 2019-08-01
Nate Sweeps Through Gulf Coast—Here's the Storm Explained - [Sun, 08 Oct 2017 16:45:00 GMT ]
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| 1275 | 2019-08-01
Surprise Meteor Lights Up Harvest Moon Festival - [Mon, 09 Oct 2017 20:16:41 GMT ]
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| 1276 | 2019-08-01
Anthrax May Have Killed 100 Hippos in Namibia - [Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:55:33 GMT ]
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| 1277 | 2019-08-01
'Flirting' Blue Whales Caught on Camera - [Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1278 | 2019-08-01
U.S. to Withdraw From UNESCO. Here's What That Means. - [Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:23:33 GMT ]
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| 1279 | 2019-08-01
The Soviet Military Program that Secretly Mapped the Entire World - [Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:14:51 GMT ]
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| 1280 | 2019-08-01
Why Race Is Not a Thing, According to Genetics - [Sat, 14 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1281 | 2019-08-01
A Fresh Perspective on Coexistence - [Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:17:23 GMT ]
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| 1282 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Photos Show the Alaskan Refuge Under Threat - [Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:22:11 GMT ]
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| 1283 | 2019-08-01
Witness the Harrowing Capture of a Wild Sloth for the Black Market - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1284 | 2019-08-01
Burn, Mummify, Compost—Different Ways to Treat the Dead - [Sat, 21 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1285 | 2019-08-01
How Mosquitoes Use Stealth to Steal Your Blood - [Mon, 23 Oct 2017 22:09:19 GMT ]
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| 1286 | 2019-08-01
Rare Albino Mammal Caught on Camera - [Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:25:12 GMT ]
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| 1287 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Jurassic 'Sea Monster' Found in India - [Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1288 | 2019-08-01
Dinosaur May Have Looked Like a Raccoon - [Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:00:19 GMT ]
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| 1289 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Brain-Eating Shark Killer Identified, Though Questions Remain - [Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:56:22 GMT ]
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| 1290 | 2019-08-01
Scott Kelly Spent a Year in Space—Find Out How Hard It Was - [Sat, 28 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1291 | 2019-08-01
Recent Hurricanes Pushed Rare Island Species Closer to the Brink - [Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1292 | 2019-08-01
Why Dozens of Octopuses Marched Out of the Sea - [Mon, 30 Oct 2017 21:33:00 GMT ]
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| 1293 | 2019-08-01
Current Climate Pledges Aren't Enough to Stop Severe Warming - [Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:36:29 GMT ]
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| 1294 | 2019-08-01
Paul McCartney Wants You to Do One Thing for the Planet - [Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1295 | 2019-08-01
Endangered Siberian Tiger Returns From Exile - [Thu, 02 Nov 2017 21:39:08 GMT ]
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| 1296 | 2019-08-01
Thieves Are Breaking Into Zoos and Stealing Rare Animals - [Fri, 03 Nov 2017 13:07:31 GMT ] Officials at the European zoos that have been targeted think organized crime is to blame.
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| 1297 | 2019-08-01
Climate Science Report Contradicts Trump Administration Positions - [Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:21:00 GMT ]
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| 1298 | 2019-08-01
Fossils of Some of Our Oldest Mammal Ancestors Found - [Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:15:02 GMT ]
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| 1299 | 2019-08-01
Sheep Can Recognize Human Faces - [Wed, 08 Nov 2017 22:46:00 GMT ]
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| 1300 | 2019-08-01
Frozen Remains of Extinct Lion Found in Russia - [Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:13:00 GMT ]
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| 1301 | 2019-08-01
Another Heart-Warming Way Apes Beat Us at Being Human - [Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:48:00 GMT ]
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| 1302 | 2019-08-01
The 'Most Famous Wolf in the World' Lived Hard—and Died Tragically - [Sat, 11 Nov 2017 05:02:12 GMT ]
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| 1303 | 2019-08-01
Rarely Seen 'Prehistoric' Shark With 300 Teeth Caught - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:03:14 GMT ]
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| 1304 | 2019-08-01
Famous White Moose Marked for Death, Then Spared - [Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:10:07 GMT ]
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| 1305 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Turkish Ruins Discovered Underwater - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:20:57 GMT ]
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| 1306 | 2019-08-01
Iconic Arecibo Observatory Saved From Demolition - [Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:36:10 GMT ]
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| 1307 | 2019-08-01
Sea Levels Are Already Rising. What's Next? - [Sat, 18 Nov 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1308 | 2019-08-01
Cat Saved From Cliffside by Fearless Animal Rescuers - [Sun, 19 Nov 2017 21:52:56 GMT ]
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| 1309 | 2019-08-01
A Few Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Thanksgiving - [Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT ] The pilgrims stole from graves, the Wampanoag were devastated by disease, and the peace between them was political.
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| 1310 | 2019-08-01
Bearded Dragons Are Dumber Because of Climate Change - [Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:09:31 GMT ]
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| 1311 | 2019-08-01
These Energy-Saving Bulbs Are Making One Pollutant Much Worse - [Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:01:13 GMT ]
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| 1312 | 2019-08-01
New Jaguar Frog Discovered on Abandoned Highway - [Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1313 | 2019-08-01
Pets Are Good For Us—But Not In The Ways We Think They Are - [Sat, 25 Nov 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1314 | 2019-08-01
This 'Granddaddy of Hornet's Nests Is Terrifying, But Not All Bad - [Sat, 25 Nov 2017 16:41:00 GMT ]
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| 1315 | 2019-08-01
Are Traders and Traffickers Winning the Orchid Battle? - [Mon, 27 Nov 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1316 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About Bali's Rumbling Volcano - [Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:16:53 GMT ]
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| 1317 | 2019-08-01
Yeti Legends Are Based on These Real Animals, DNA Shows - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:01:29 GMT ]
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| 1318 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Trainer’s Death Spotlights Thailand’s Captivity Controversies - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 22:11:20 GMT ]
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| 1319 | 2019-08-01
Who Is Krampus? Explaining the Horrific Christmas Devil - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 23:15:00 GMT ] Santa's got some competition: a terrifying Christmas beast named Krampus, which is catching on in pop culture worldwide.
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| 1320 | 2019-08-01
Ice Age-Era Cave System Found Under Major City - [Sat, 02 Dec 2017 17:38:00 GMT ]
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| 1321 | 2019-08-01
Can Monkeys Befriend People? Experts Weigh In. - [Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:18:43 GMT ]
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| 1322 | 2019-08-01
To Fight Opioid Addiction, Scientists See Promise in Sea Snail Venom - [Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:57:10 GMT ]
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| 1323 | 2019-08-01
See Wreckage of Vessel That Fired First American Shot in WWII - [Wed, 06 Dec 2017 22:51:34 GMT ]
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| 1324 | 2019-08-01
Heart-Wrenching Video Shows Starving Polar Bear on Iceless Land - [Thu, 07 Dec 2017 23:13:35 GMT ]
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| 1325 | 2019-08-01
Poisoned Bald Eagle Highlights Lead Bullet Controversy - [Fri, 08 Dec 2017 22:27:17 GMT ]
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| 1326 | 2019-08-01
3,500-Year-Old Tombs Uncovered in Egypt. One Has a Mummy - [Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:25:18 GMT ]
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| 1327 | 2019-08-01
Extremely Endangered Tiger Losing Habitat—and Fast - [Sun, 10 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1328 | 2019-08-01
Your Questions About Our Starving Polar Bear Video Answered - [Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:06:34 GMT ]
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| 1329 | 2019-08-01
Famed 'Afghan Girl' Finally Gets a Home - [Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:46:26 GMT ]
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| 1330 | 2019-08-01
Human-Size Penguin Fossils Discovered - [Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:15:01 GMT ]
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| 1331 | 2019-08-01
Irish Ancestry Surprises Revealed by New DNA Map - [Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:28:59 GMT ]
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| 1332 | 2019-08-01
How This Man Survived Shark-Infested Waters for 28 Hours - [Sat, 16 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1333 | 2019-08-01
Female Monkeys Seen Having 'Sexual Interactions' With Deer - [Sat, 16 Dec 2017 19:43:00 GMT ]
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| 1334 | 2019-08-01
Two Journalists With National Geographic Ties Stabbed in Gabon - [Sun, 17 Dec 2017 21:38:00 GMT ]
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| 1335 | 2019-08-01
Unsolved Science Mysteries From 2017 - [Mon, 18 Dec 2017 22:25:05 GMT ]
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| 1336 | 2019-08-01
Watch the 6 Most Gripping Animal Battles of 2017 - [Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:36:34 GMT ]
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| 1337 | 2019-08-01
In a First, Gravitational Waves Linked to Neutron Star Crash - [Wed, 20 Dec 2017 22:30:00 GMT ]
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| 1338 | 2019-08-01
Hordes of Wild Pigs Make Palm Oil Even More Destructive - [Thu, 21 Dec 2017 23:38:03 GMT ]
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| 1339 | 2019-08-01
Pictures Reveal Hardship in the World’s Fastest Sinking City - [Fri, 22 Dec 2017 16:30:00 GMT ]
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| 1340 | 2019-08-01
The Little Town of Bethlehem Has a Surprising History - [Sat, 23 Dec 2017 05:04:19 GMT ]
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| 1341 | 2019-08-01
The UN Starts a Conservation Treaty for the High Seas - [Sun, 24 Dec 2017 18:31:18 GMT ]
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| 1342 | 2019-08-01
Rescued Bear With Amputated Paws Learns to Walk Again - [Tue, 26 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1343 | 2019-08-01
August Solar Eclipse Created Boat-Like Ripples in Earth's Atmosphere - [Tue, 26 Dec 2017 19:57:51 GMT ]
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| 1344 | 2019-08-01
We Fact-Checked 8 Animal Emojis—Here's What We Found - [Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 1345 | 2019-08-01
What Causes These Pillars of Light to Form in the Atmosphere? - [Thu, 28 Dec 2017 19:26:00 GMT ]
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| 1346 | 2019-08-01
What Makes This New Year's Eve Cold Snap So Unusual - [Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:24:55 GMT ]
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| 1347 | 2019-08-01
The Brutal Story of How Europe Conquered the Pacific - [Sat, 30 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1348 | 2019-08-01
China Shuts Down Its Legal Ivory Trade - [Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:55:11 GMT ] Two years after a joint pledge with the United States to ban the domestic trade in ivory, all of China’s government-licensed carving factories and ivory retailers are about to close.
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| 1349 | 2019-08-01
Blue Moon Eclipse and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in January - [Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1350 | 2019-08-01
First-of-Its-Kind Brain Surgery Saves Beloved Fur Seal - [Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:47:50 GMT ]
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| 1351 | 2019-08-01
Notorious Bat Killer Found to Have a Weak Link - [Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:59:00 GMT ]
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| 1352 | 2019-08-01
What's Behind a Surge in Stingray Attacks? - [Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1353 | 2019-08-01
How Diverse Personalities Help Animals Survive - [Sat, 06 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 1354 | 2019-08-01
How Diverse Personalities Help Animals Survive - [Sat, 06 Jan 2018 05:02:43 GMT ]
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| 1355 | 2019-08-01
Oil and Gas Drilling Is Causing Birds to Have Fewer Chicks - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 20:00:00 GMT ]
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North America's Waterways are Getting Saltier. That's a Big Problem. - [Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:43:16 GMT ]
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Arctic Fox and Snowy Owl Filmed Doing Strange 'Dance'—But Why? - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:03:38 GMT ]
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Take a 3-D Tour of a Space Cloud Full of Baby Stars - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 22:21:40 GMT ]
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Meet the Teen Who Snuck Aboard a Polar Expedition - [Sat, 13 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] The 17-year-old made increasingly daring attempts to join Richard Byrd’s 1928 Antarctic voyage.
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Meet the Teen Who Snuck Aboard a Polar Expedition - [Sat, 13 Jan 2018 05:01:59 GMT ] The 17-year-old made increasingly daring attempts to join Richard Byrd’s 1928 Antarctic voyage.
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What If Martin Luther King Jr. Was Never Assassinated? - [Mon, 15 Jan 2018 02:30:13 GMT ] In weighing the question, historians unravel how Americans construct King’s legacy—and how we conceive of civil rights in our own time.
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Maybe Rats Aren't to Blame for the Black Death - [Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:00:00 GMT ] A provocative new study suggests that medieval plagues spread via fleas and lice on people.
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Vintage Video Explains How Road Maps Were Made in 1940 - [Tue, 16 Jan 2018 23:26:58 GMT ] See how mapmakers painstakingly kept pace in an era when America’s road network was constantly expanding.
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World's Largest Underwater Cave Discovered - [Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:47:25 GMT ] Joining two previously known underwater caves, the newly discovered system is 215 miles long.
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Frogs Tote Tiny Radios to Save Their Species - [Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:42:30 GMT ] Scientists recently released hundreds of harlequin frogs to learn more about a deadly fungus pushing the species to extinction.
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You Need Your Personal Space—Here's the Science Why - [Sat, 20 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] Your brain uses it to protect you.
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Half Billion-Year-Old Fossil Clue to How Worms Evolved - [Mon, 22 Jan 2018 22:58:17 GMT ] The incredibly well-preserved fossil is helping scientists understand how some of Earth's first worms evolved.
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Melting Glaciers Could Reveal How Our Ancestors Dealt With Changing Climates - [Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:01:00 GMT ] While some archaeologists dig with trowels and shovels, others use a warming planet to their advantage.
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Extinct Woolly Rhino Reconstructed From Mummified Remains - [Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:08:12 GMT ] Named 'Sasha,' the remains were first found in 2015, but only recently brought back to life.
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| 1370 | 2019-08-01
Fish Skin Bandages Help Burned Bears and Cougar Heal - [Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:04:04 GMT ] After receiving grafts of tilapia skin, two bears and a cougar rescued from California's Thomas Fire are doing well.
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| 1371 | 2019-08-01
Why 52 Baboons Escaped From a Paris Zoo Enclosure - [Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:18:00 GMT ] Most of the baboons have been recaptured, but the escape is a reminder of just how cunning these monkeys are.
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| 1372 | 2019-08-01
Australians Are Rallying to Help Heat-Stricken Animals - [Sat, 27 Jan 2018 20:12:14 GMT ] From water hoses to 'bloodsickles,' this is how Australia's animals are cooling off.
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| 1373 | 2019-08-01
2017 Was the Hottest Year Yet In the World's Ocean - [Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:33:33 GMT ] Warming ocean waters can have harmful impacts on habitats like coral reefs and sea ice, to name a few.
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Explore a Rare Hammerhead Shark Nursery in the Galapagos - [Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:47:00 GMT ] The newly discovered nursery offers protection from the sharks' predators—and gives scientists the chance to track them.
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This Hospital Is Devoted to Saving Sea Turtles - [Tue, 30 Jan 2018 23:48:44 GMT ] In past years, more than half of the green sea turtles admitted had large tumors caused by a disease scientists have linked to pollution.
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No, We're Not All Doomed by Earth's Magnetic Field Flip - [Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:45:00 GMT ] A geomagnetic apocalypse may not be on the horizon, but there is some fascinating science behind the doomsday hype.
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National Geographic Nominated for 6 National Magazine Awards - [Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:08:00 GMT ] The magazine was nominated for several awards including best reporting, photography, and website.
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Who's the Most Superb Owl? - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:45:31 GMT ] Pick your favorite by taking our poll.
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See Inside the Tomb of a High-Powered Egyptian Woman - [Sat, 03 Feb 2018 17:48:00 GMT ] A 4,000-year-old tomb with unusual monkey scenes is discovered on the outskirts of Cairo.
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How Cheetahs Keep Their Heads Still While Sprinting - [Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:53:00 GMT ] The big cat's large inner ear helps it keep its eyes locked on prey even when sprinting, a new study finds.
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Pictures Show a Decade of SpaceX Making Spaceflight History - [Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:45:00 GMT ] While chasing CEO Elon Musk’s dream of sending humans to Mars, the private company has set a number of industry records.
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| 1382 | 2019-08-01
The Weirdest Winter Olympic Events We No Longer Play - [Thu, 08 Feb 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] Horse-drawn skiing and ski 'ballet' are among the unusual sports from past Olympic games.
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Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks? New 'Brain Games' May Help Them Stay Young - [Thu, 08 Feb 2018 23:07:19 GMT ] As people become increasingly attached to their screens, scientists are researching whether dogs could benefit from the technology.
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National Geographic's New CEO on How He Plans to Lead - [Fri, 09 Feb 2018 23:39:07 GMT ] Gary Knell comes to National Geographic Partners after leading the organization's nonprofit side—and the group behind Sesame Street.
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How Virtual Reality Affects Actual Reality - [Sun, 11 Feb 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] The technology helps quarterbacks learn plays, first responders recover from PTSD, and everyone get a grip on climate change.
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Parasitic Worms Found in a Woman's Eye—First Case of Its Kind - [Mon, 12 Feb 2018 22:00:25 GMT ] An Oregon woman’s infection marks the first time on record that an eye worm species normally found in cattle has been seen in humans.
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'Paramedic' Ants Are the First to Rescue and Heal Their Wounded Comrades - [Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:01:00 GMT ] Matabele ants nurse each other back to health after battle with a surprisingly high success rate, a new study finds.
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| 1388 | 2019-08-01
Snapping Shrimp 'Dinner Bell' May Tell Gray Whales When to Eat - [Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:17:21 GMT ] The racket created by snapping shrimp could be one of the factors drawing eastern Pacific gray whales to the waters off the Oregon coast.
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Nearly 150,000 Bornean Orangutans Lost Since 1999, Cutting Population By Half - [Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:01:25 GMT ] More than 40,000 more could be lost in the next 35 years.
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How Color-Changing Animals Are Rebelling Against Climate Change - [Sat, 17 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT ] A new study finds 'hot spots' where animals that turn white for the winter could thrive in a less snowy world.
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| 1391 | 2019-08-01
Lost Artwork Found Under Famous Picasso Painting - [Sat, 17 Feb 2018 15:00:00 GMT ] The discovery offers new insight into the creative process of the innovative artist.
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| 1392 | 2019-08-01
Sheep-Human Hybrids Made in Lab—Get the Facts - [Sun, 18 Feb 2018 21:15:19 GMT ] The breakthrough moves researchers a small step closer to growing human organs for medical transplant.
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| 1393 | 2019-08-01
Long Before Trump, We Were Obsessed With Presidential Hair - [Mon, 19 Feb 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] Back in the day, getting a lock of a president’s hair was cool, not creepy.
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| 1394 | 2019-08-01
Outrage Follows Mysterious Mass Bunny Murder - [Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:05:00 GMT ] As volunteers close in on a solution for a community of abandoned pet rabbits, dozens of them were found poisoned in a park.
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Have Archaeologists Discovered the 'Signature' of a Biblical Prophet? - [Thu, 22 Feb 2018 03:38:59 GMT ] A 2,700-year-old clay seal from Jerusalem may reference Isaiah, making it the earliest reference to the prophet outside of the Bible.
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| 1396 | 2019-08-01
Rich Fossil Trove Found on Land Removed From Bears Ears Monument - [Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:18:49 GMT ] The discovery calls attention to rollbacks on national monuments, which have weakened protections for important fossil sites.
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| 1397 | 2019-08-01
'One in a Million' Yellow Cardinal Spotted - [Fri, 23 Feb 2018 22:51:51 GMT ] Experts propose different theories for why bird's plumes have a mysteriously mustard hue.
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| 1398 | 2019-08-01
This Adventurer Risked His Life to Discover Good Food - [Sat, 24 Feb 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] David Fairchild brought lemons, Japanese cherry trees, and decent beer to the U.S.
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Prehistoric Puppy May Be Earliest Evidence of Pet-Human Bonding - [Tue, 27 Feb 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] A new analysis of 14,000-year-old canine reveals the earliest evidence for an emotional attachment with man’s best friend.
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Here's Why One Loyal Dog Returns Every Day to the Same Train - [Tue, 27 Feb 2018 22:52:38 GMT ] The stray female dog has apparently been searching for someone since early January.
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| 1401 | 2019-08-01
Mercury at Its Best, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in March - [Thu, 01 Mar 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] Watch out this month for a planet promenade, a ghostly pyramid of light, and the final blue moon of the year.
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| 1402 | 2019-08-01
New Orleans is a City of Stories - [Thu, 01 Mar 2018 23:15:00 GMT ] Discover what to do and see in the Crescent City.
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| 1403 | 2019-08-01
This Octopus is 40,000 Times Heavier Than Her Mate - [Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT ] Many females are larger than males—for good reason.
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| 1404 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: An Inside Look at Cecil the Lion’s Final Hours - [Sat, 03 Mar 2018 11:00:18 GMT ] A new book by lion researcher Andrew Loveridge reveals previously unreported details about Walter Palmer’s killing of Cecil.
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| 1405 | 2019-08-01
Faceless Toad Found Jumping Around in Forest - [Mon, 05 Mar 2018 22:35:00 GMT ] The toad was hopping around with a perfectly healthy body and legs, but had no face whatsoever.
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| 1406 | 2019-08-01
Cities Emit 60% More Carbon Than Thought - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:04:41 GMT ] A new analysis finds that city planners have been under counting greenhouse gas emissions from a key contributor.
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| 1407 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Animal Could Take Itself Apart to Escape Predators - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:11:54 GMT ] A fossil lizard is the oldest known reptile that can lose its tail and survive, an ability still seen in modern species.
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| 1408 | 2019-08-01
More Sharks Ditching Annual Migration as Ocean Warms - [Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:01:07 GMT ] Blacktip sharks usually travel in the tens of thousands from North Carolina to Florida. But thanks to climate change, more are staying put.
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| 1409 | 2019-08-01
Half-Billion-Year-Old Fossil Brains Found in Ancient Predator - [Fri, 09 Mar 2018 23:04:58 GMT ] The new discovery sheds light on the evolution of insect and crustacean nervous systems.
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| 1410 | 2019-08-01
Why a Teen Got a 'Light' Sentence For Smuggling a Tiger Cub - [Sat, 10 Mar 2018 16:53:57 GMT ] Does a punishment of six months in prison match the crime?
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| 1411 | 2019-08-01
How New Orleans’ Mayor Was Inspired to Take Down Confederate Monuments by a Jazz Great - [Sun, 11 Mar 2018 17:47:16 GMT ] Mitch Landrieu explains how a question from old friend Wynton Marsalis spurred his reckoning with the city’s monuments on National Geographic’s America Inside Out with Katie Couric.
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| 1412 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Royal Burial in Ancient Canaan May Shed New Light on Biblical City - [Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] An undisturbed elite tomb discovered in ancient Armageddon is replete with gold offerings—and the promise of unlocking secrets with DNA analysis.
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| 1413 | 2019-08-01
This Tiny Butterfly Can Fly a Record 2,500 Miles at a Time - [Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:19:38 GMT ] The painted lady is the longest continuously migrating butterfly ever recorded.
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| 1414 | 2019-08-01
Biggest Fake Native American Art Conspiracy Revealed - [Thu, 15 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Jewelry dealer Nael Ali will be the first defendant sentenced in the most extensive federal investigation into Indian arts and crafts fraud.
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| 1415 | 2019-08-01
Once Written Off for Dead, the Aral Sea Is Now Full of Life - [Fri, 16 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Thanks to large-scale restoration efforts, the North Aral Sea has seen a resurgence of fish—a boon to the communities that rely on it.
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| 1416 | 2019-08-01
Do Big Cats Get Hairballs? - [Sat, 17 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Domestic cats often hack up gooey mats of fur, but it's rare in their larger kin.
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| 1417 | 2019-08-01
Do Big Cats Get Hairballs? - [Sat, 17 Mar 2018 04:02:09 GMT ] Domestic cats often hack up gooey mats of fur, but it's rare in their larger kin.
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| 1418 | 2019-08-01
Volcanic Thunder Recorded for the First Time - [Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:41:40 GMT ] Until recently, only little was known about the phenomenon.
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| 1419 | 2019-08-01
How an Indian Guru Cleans the World's Most Polluted Rivers - [Wed, 21 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] With a nationwide campaign, yogi Sadhguru raises awareness about India's threatened waterways, from the Ganges to minor streams.
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| 1420 | 2019-08-01
This Cockroach Can Survive Anywhere—Its DNA Proves It - [Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:07:26 GMT ] The hardy insects evolved to crawl through toxic environments and regrow broken limbs.
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| 1421 | 2019-08-01
Siblings Can Have Surprisingly Different DNA Ancestry. Here's Why. - [Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] When it comes to tracing your roots through your genes, biological siblings may have less in common than many people expect.
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| 1422 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Fri, 23 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1423 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: World's Iconic Buildings Go Dark for Earth Hour - [Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Iconic buildings go dark to raise awareness around energy consumption and climate change.
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| 1424 | 2019-08-01
Photos from March for Our Lives Events Around the Globe - [Sun, 25 Mar 2018 04:01:46 GMT ] Take a look at powerful moments from the movement protesting gun violence, led by young adults, that has spread throughout the world.
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| 1425 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Love Letters to Earth - [Mon, 26 Mar 2018 22:55:10 GMT ] Nat Geo fans had a lot to say about the strange rock we call home.
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| 1426 | 2019-08-01
Floating Sunscreen-Like Film Could Protect the Great Barrier Reef - [Tue, 27 Mar 2018 21:15:12 GMT ] By blocking some of the sunlight hitting the reefs, conservationists hope to dial down the rapid decline of coral.
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| 1427 | 2019-08-01
How a Tiny Guppy Mysteriously Traveled Hundreds of Miles - [Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:18:23 GMT ] One researcher found records requesting guppies for a U.S. Army base once stationed at the Brazilian island.
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| 1428 | 2019-08-01
Antibiotics Can’t Cure ‘Super-Gonorrhea’—Here's What That Means - [Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:00:01 GMT ] The sexually transmitted infection has been steadily becoming more resistant to antibiotics.
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| 1429 | 2019-08-01
Why Are American Samoans Not U.S. Citizens? - [Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:46:00 GMT ] If you are born in Guam or Puerto Rico, you are automatically granted citizenship. If you are born in American Samoa, that isn't the case.
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| 1430 | 2019-08-01
Spring Meteor Shower, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in April - [Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] This month will delight sky-watchers with a host of planets, glittering star clusters, and the peak of the annual Lyrids.
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| 1431 | 2019-08-01
Chinese Space Station Crashes Back to Earth - [Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:51:00 GMT ] So far, there are no reports of debris or sightings of the craft's descent.
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| 1432 | 2019-08-01
Why This Giant Crack Opened Up In Kenya - [Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:09:41 GMT ] The region has yielded a trove of archaeological finds in the past and may border a new continent 50 million years in the future.
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| 1433 | 2019-08-01
These Mysterious Whales Are the Jazz Musicians Of the Sea - [Tue, 03 Apr 2018 23:01:00 GMT ] Listen to the complex, variable songs created by the bowhead whale, a little-studied denizen of Arctic waters.
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| 1434 | 2019-08-01
Famous Japanese Snow Monkeys May Take Baths to Lower Stress - [Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:42:58 GMT ] Just like us, snow monkeys may cope with winter weather by taking warm baths, a new study found.
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| 1435 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Man Who May Be India's Last Taxidermist - [Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:02:00 GMT ] The self-taught craftsman preserves wild animals from all over the country for future generations to enjoy—but worries his art will die with him.
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| 1436 | 2019-08-01
This Snake Rips Its Prey Into Pieces, Instead of Swallowing it Whole - [Fri, 06 Apr 2018 21:03:54 GMT ] 'They are doing things that snakes are not supposed to do,' expert says of the cat-eyed water snake.
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| 1437 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Beetles that Harvest Fog in the Desert - [Sat, 07 Apr 2018 04:01:41 GMT ] It's just one weird way animals drink.
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| 1438 | 2019-08-01
Origin of Mysterious 2,700-Year-Old Gold Treasure Revealed - [Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] New analysis unveils the origin of the storied Carambolo Treasure, and despite previous claims, it has nothing to do with Atlantis.
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| 1439 | 2019-08-01
How One Country Is Restoring Its Damaged Ocean - [Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Belize was criticized for putting its stunning coral reefs and other marine resources at risk. The country responded with innovative solutions.
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| 1440 | 2019-08-01
How Diverse Emojis Encourage More Social Inclusion - [Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:08:26 GMT ] When skin tone emojis were first launched, some feared social media users would abuse them. But a new study shows that’s not the case.
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| 1441 | 2019-08-01
Swarms of Huge Sharks Discovered, Baffling Experts - [Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:40:54 GMT ] Basking sharks sometimes congregate in groups of up to 1,400, a new study of aerial surveys reveals.
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| 1442 | 2019-08-01
How This New Probe Will Hunt for 'Alien' Earths - [Sat, 14 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Once in orbit, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey satellite will find whole new worlds at the right distances for us to spot signs of life.
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| 1443 | 2019-08-01
This is What One of the Last Great Migrations Looks Like - [Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:05:38 GMT ] Sandhill cranes have been migrating through Nebraska for thousands of years, and current efforts aim to make sure they can continue to flock there by the hundreds of thousands.
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| 1444 | 2019-08-01
First Bat Removed From U.S. Endangered Species List - [Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:26:08 GMT ] Just thirty years ago, only a thousand of the bats remained—but after decades of work, the species is thriving.
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| 1445 | 2019-08-01
How This New Probe Will Hunt for 'Alien' Earths - [Wed, 18 Apr 2018 23:05:00 GMT ] The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite will find whole new worlds at the right distances for us to spot signs of life.
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| 1446 | 2019-08-01
How to Create a Music Score for Our Planet - [Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:20:37 GMT ] Following a premiere on Earth Day, this immersive composition will take off with an orchestral tour.
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| 1447 | 2019-08-01
This Storm Chaser Risked It All for Tornado Research - [Sat, 21 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Tim Samaras always wanted to be a storm chaser and he was one of the best. But then he encountered the deadly El Reno tornado of 2013.
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| 1448 | 2019-08-01
How You Can Participate in Earth Day - [Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:20:00 GMT ] From grassroots to global, these initiatives aim to counter our most pressing environmental issues.
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| 1449 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Arctic Ice Holes Baffle Scientists - [Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:12:12 GMT ] Were these strange features caused by melting ice, seals, or something else?
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| 1450 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Tue, 24 Apr 2018 19:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1451 | 2019-08-01
Alleged Golden State Killer Busted by DNA. But Are Tests '100%' Accurate? - [Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:38:11 GMT ] An alleged serial killer has been charged by police in California for crimes reported decades ago. Here's what the science can and can't tell us.
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| 1452 | 2019-08-01
See the Faces of Immigrants in 1917 America - [Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:45:00 GMT ] A 100-year-old article from National Geographic argued against the Immigration Act of 1917 and featured these pictures of 'our foreign-born citizens.'
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| 1453 | 2019-08-01
Why Your Dog Freaks Out During Thunderstorms—And What to Do - [Sat, 28 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] With summer around the corner, we looked into what causes storm anxiety, and how to soothe our canines.
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| 1454 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Man Who Knew Cecil the Lion Best - [Sat, 28 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Andrew Loveridge tracked Cecil for years before the lion was killed. He talks about his love for Cecil—and the plight of African lions.
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| 1455 | 2019-08-01
Jupiter at Its Best, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in May - [Tue, 01 May 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] The solar system's largest planet will take center stage, while a meteor shower and a planet-hopping moon also light up the night.
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| 1456 | 2019-08-01
How More Than Half the Art in This French Museum Was Forged - [Tue, 01 May 2018 20:39:00 GMT ] This small museum in southern France spent more than $190,000 on forged or fake art.
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| 1457 | 2019-08-01
These Owl Chicks Have Two Moms and a Dad—a First - [Wed, 02 May 2018 20:32:34 GMT ] Bird experts are surprised by the first known observation of polygamy in great horned owls.
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| 1458 | 2019-08-01
Why This Dust Storm in India Turned Deadly - [Thu, 03 May 2018 21:53:52 GMT ] With more than 100 reported fatalities, the recent dust storm that swept through India was one of its deadliest.
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| 1459 | 2019-08-01
Diamond in the Rough: The Final Challenge with Cory Richards - [Fri, 04 May 2018 19:24:02 GMT ] Standing on top of a snowy peak in Scotland, the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan has already started to make its impression on Cory Richards, National Geographic photographer and 2012 Adventurer of the Year.
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| 1460 | 2019-08-01
Are Marsquakes Anything Like Earthquakes? NASA Is About to Find Out. - [Sat, 05 May 2018 11:15:00 GMT ] A new spacecraft that just launched will investigate why and how much the red planet rumbles.
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| 1461 | 2019-08-01
It’s Official: Tut’s Tomb Has No Hidden Chambers After All - [Sun, 06 May 2018 13:35:00 GMT ] The third radar scan of the pharaoh's burial site conclusively shows that no additional mysteries lurk immediately behind its walls.
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| 1462 | 2019-08-01
Why a Massive Sinkhole Tore Open in New Zealand - [Mon, 07 May 2018 20:51:27 GMT ] Both natural and manmade conditions can create similar sinkholes in places like Mexico, China, and the U.S.
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| 1463 | 2019-08-01
As Predators Rebound, You're More Likely to See Alligators at the Beach - [Tue, 08 May 2018 20:11:38 GMT ] Large predators are coming back onto land that’s been claimed by humans. Here’s how to deal with the change.
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| 1464 | 2019-08-01
Large Island Declared Rat-Free in Biggest Removal Success - [Wed, 09 May 2018 21:49:02 GMT ] South Georgia Island near Antarctica is now teeming with native wildlife, thanks to an effort to remove invasive rats that had been devouring birds.
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| 1465 | 2019-08-01
Sharks Prefer Jazz Over Classical Music, Study Finds - [Thu, 10 May 2018 18:43:29 GMT ] Given a food incentive, the young predators can develop a taste for jazzy tunes.
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| 1466 | 2019-08-01
Meet the ‘Difficult’ Women Who Wrote Their Own Rules - [Sat, 12 May 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] These 29 women weren’t willing to be anything but fully themselves, from Jane Goodall to Frida Kahlo to Billie Jean King.
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| 1467 | 2019-08-01
How 'Tequila Bats' Find Their Pups - [Sat, 12 May 2018 13:25:13 GMT ] Video shows how agave-pollinating bats find their babies in large bat caves.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 1468 | 2019-08-01
85,000-Year-Old Footprints Show Stepping Stone in Human Migration - [Mon, 14 May 2018 21:08:12 GMT ] The footprints of prehistoric humans, cast in the once-lush grasslands of present-day Saudi Arabia, offer new clues on how we left Africa.
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| 1469 | 2019-08-01
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution - [Wed, 16 May 2018 04:02:26 GMT ] Versatile, pliable, durable, cheap to produce—and ubiquitous. Plastic is all of that. It is also both a life-saving miracle product and the scourge of the Earth. Here are eight essential facts to keep in mind.
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| 1470 | 2019-08-01
A Tarantula Sheds its Skin in New Time-Lapse Video - [Wed, 16 May 2018 21:50:00 GMT ] This venomous, but docile, Mexican red-kneed tarantula can be seen molting over seven hours in just 40 seconds.
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| 1471 | 2019-08-01
A Third of Protected Areas Face Human Pressure—What Does it Mean? - [Thu, 17 May 2018 21:31:45 GMT ] Protected areas are created to conserve biodiversity, and a new study questions how well they're doing their job.
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| 1472 | 2019-08-01
One Obsessed Musician, 299 Birds, and a Very Weird Crime - [Sat, 19 May 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] This is the true story of how a man stole hundreds of exotic birds to sell to salmon fly-tyers so that he could buy a golden flute. Really.
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| 1473 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Scientist in Michael Curry's Royal Wedding Sermon - [Sat, 19 May 2018 18:12:08 GMT ] Pierre Teilhard de Chardin studied evolution, viewed consciousness as a mystic force, and waxed poetic on the 'energies of love.'
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| 1474 | 2019-08-01
This Popular Parrot 'Talks' Like Us. But We're Silencing It. - [Mon, 21 May 2018 20:22:18 GMT ] Scientists are using forensic techniques to help save African gray parrots, among the most illegally trafficked birds in the world.
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| 1475 | 2019-08-01
NASA's 'Impossible' Space Engine Tested—Here Are the Results - [Tue, 22 May 2018 16:06:22 GMT ] The first independent tests of the EmDrive suggest there's a mundane explanation for the wildly controversial device.
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| 1476 | 2019-08-01
Tape Is Ruining Priceless Art. This New Gel Can Fix It. - [Wed, 23 May 2018 21:40:53 GMT ] The common trick to fix a tear has plagued art conservators, but chemists are developing newer and safer methods to restore old art.
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| 1477 | 2019-08-01
These Famous Women Artists Changed the World With Their Self-Portraits - [Thu, 24 May 2018 21:37:06 GMT ] These deeply personal self-portraits did more than just mirror the artists—they sparked meaningful social conversations.
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| 1478 | 2019-08-01
What You Think You Know About Animals? Probably Not True - [Sat, 26 May 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Unfaithful penguins, blood-red hippos, and randy pandas: In the wild, animals are not always how we imagine them.
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| 1479 | 2019-08-01
Why This Frog’s Poisonous, Inflatable Backside Is Staring at You - [Sat, 26 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT ] This South American frog’s inflatable rear end puts on quite a show for predators.
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| 1480 | 2019-08-01
5 Giant Salamander Species Identified—And They're All in Danger - [Tue, 29 May 2018 21:31:23 GMT ] A new study shows that there are more species of Chinese giant salamander than previously thought, but most of those could go extinct in the near future.
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| 1481 | 2019-08-01
This is How Camels Can Eat Spikey Cacti - [Wed, 30 May 2018 22:00:36 GMT ] Hardened structures, called papillae, line the mouths of camels and other animals—including humans—to help them eat tough foods.
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| 1482 | 2019-08-01
From the Photo Archive: 65 Years of Epic Everest Climbs - [Thu, 31 May 2018 18:58:00 GMT ] Decades after two climbers first summited Mount Everest, mountaineers from across the globe continue to set their sights on the world's tallest peak.
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| 1483 | 2019-08-01
As Tigers Become Rarer, Poachers Are Targeting Lions - [Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:02:55 GMT ] Growing numbers of wild lions in Africa are slaughtered for their teeth and claws, sought in Asian countries for jewelry.
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| 1484 | 2019-08-01
Why Mongooses All Give Birth on the Same Day - [Sat, 02 Jun 2018 09:00:06 GMT ] These small, sleek mammals have some intriguing quirks in the animal kingdom—like male childcare.
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| 1485 | 2019-08-01
Why Guatemala's Volcano Is Deadlier Than Hawaii's - [Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:00:33 GMT ] More than two dozen were killed by the Fuego volcano's eruption, and experts fear more danger could come.
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| 1486 | 2019-08-01
This Invention Helps Deep-Dwelling Fish Journey to the Surface - [Tue, 05 Jun 2018 21:36:10 GMT ] Without the small, pressurized chamber, a fish's swim bladders likely wouldn't survive the ascent out of water.
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| 1487 | 2019-08-01
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Set Historic Speed Record on El Capitan - [Wed, 06 Jun 2018 21:14:00 GMT ] The expert speed climbers reached the top of Yosemite's grandest wall in under two hours—something never before accomplished.
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| 1488 | 2019-08-01
Musician Jack Johnson Wages War on Ocean Plastic - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] The artist and surfer, who grew up in Hawaii, is driving awareness of ocean pollution.
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| 1489 | 2019-08-01
When, How Did the First Americans Arrive? It’s Complicated. - [Sat, 09 Jun 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] The first Americans weren't one group of people; they arrived at different times, and likely by different methods.
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| 1490 | 2019-08-01
Why a Squirrel Stashed 50 Pounds of Pine Cones in a Car - [Sat, 09 Jun 2018 09:00:12 GMT ] Many animals have discovered that human-made objects are even better than what's found in nature.
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| 1491 | 2019-08-01
This Artist Used 25,000 Bottles to Build Brooklyn Bridge Replica - [Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:57:00 GMT ] The bottles were also part of a larger installation made by National Geographic explorer Asher Jay to draw attention to conservation issues.
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| 1492 | 2019-08-01
These Communities Turn Discarded Fishing Nets Into Carpets - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Explorer Heather Koldeway is helping people in the Philippines and beyond clean up ocean plastic, starting with ghost nets.
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| 1493 | 2019-08-01
Why Rescued Kangaroo Joeys Need Handmade Pouches - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 23:29:28 GMT ] Orphaned joeys need care 24/7, as they would in a mother’s pouch—here's how caregivers mimic the marsupial experience.
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| 1494 | 2019-08-01
Why the Iceland National Team Has So Many Polish Fans - [Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:14:00 GMT ] For many Polish natives, this island nation is their second home.
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| 1495 | 2019-08-01
When Nature Runs Wild, the Results Can Be Spectacular - [Sat, 16 Jun 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] So-called rewilding involves taking a hands-off approach to the land and letting natural processes happen.
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| 1496 | 2019-08-01
Marine Protected Areas Are Important. But Are They Working? - [Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT ] The world won't meet international ocean conservation targets by 2020, so a team of scientists is looking at what's next for saving our seas.
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| 1497 | 2019-08-01
These 38 Coral Reefs Are Thriving, Despite Threats - [Mon, 18 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMT ] A new study found 'oases' of resilient coral reefs around the world that are beating the odds against warming, pollution, and other impacts.
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| 1498 | 2019-08-01
Why This Rare Lobster Is Colored Like Blue Cotton Candy - [Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:18:33 GMT ] The critter’s pastel rainbow hues may be the result of a genetic mutation or an unusual diet.
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| 1499 | 2019-08-01
This Summer Solstice, Earth's Days Are Longer Than Ever - [Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:20:55 GMT ] Earth hasn't always had a 24-hour day. Here's what that means for the June solstice.
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| 1500 | 2019-08-01
Smoking Ocean Vents Found in Surprisingly Shallow Water - [Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:29:40 GMT ] Scientists have found new hydrothermal vents off the Azores, and they may harbor unique life.
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| 1501 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What Makes a Dripping Faucet Go ‘Plink’ - [Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:25:00 GMT ] Annoyed by the persistent dripping of water in a bucket, one scientist set out to learn what creates the distinctive sound.
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| 1502 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Bug That Armors Itself With Shells - [Sat, 23 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] The caddisfly is one of many insects that get creative in shielding themselves from predators.
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| 1503 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic Explorer and Space Architect Dies at 53 - [Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:40:23 GMT ] A pioneer in her field, Constance Adams’ love of the solar system and Earth fueled her life’s work.
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| 1504 | 2019-08-01
Amid a Civil War, These Syrians Keep Dancing - [Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:05:43 GMT ] The group calling themselves 'Dare' says they are using dance as an agent of change in a nation beset by conflict.
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| 1505 | 2019-08-01
Right Stuff for Life Found on Small Saturn Moon - [Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:00:07 GMT ] Data from a dead spacecraft suggest that this world may be the best place besides Earth for life as we know it.
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| 1506 | 2019-08-01
Why This Zoo Lion Killed a Lost Water Bird - [Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:17:59 GMT ] When a heron inexplicably ended up in the lion enclosure, the big cat’s instincts sprung into action.
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| 1507 | 2019-08-01
Rule to Allow Hunting Could Doom Rare Red Wolves - [Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:53:39 GMT ] Wildlife experts aren’t keen on a plan by the government to allow private landowners to shoot wolves living on their land.
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| 1508 | 2019-08-01
Living Fireworks, These Animals Produce Light Shows with Their Bodies - [Sat, 30 Jun 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] A variety of animals produce bioluminescent light, creating signals that can be used for mating and communication.
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| 1509 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Thu, 05 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1510 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1511 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy - [Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1512 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy - [Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:45:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1513 | 2019-08-01
What Do Wild Animals Do in Wildfires? - [Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Big wildfires, like those tearing through Northern California, can actually benefit some animals—while others escape, and many are hurt.
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| 1514 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy - [Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1515 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy - [Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1516 | 2019-08-01
Would a U.S. Space Force Be Legal? Get the Facts. - [Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:40:00 GMT ] As the Trump Administration calls for a new military branch, get the plan's pros and cons and learn the rules governing off-world soldiers.
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| 1517 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy - [Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:15:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1518 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy - [Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1519 | 2019-08-01
No, Captain Cook's Ship Hasn't Been Found Yet - [Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:23:00 GMT ] What we know and don't know about the wreck of the H.M.B. Endeavour.
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| 1520 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy - [Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1521 | 2019-08-01
Will Indonesia Be Ready for the Next Tsunami? - [Fri, 28 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] After a 2004 catastrophic tsunami killed nearly 170,000 people in Indonesia, is the country ready for the next one?
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| 1522 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy - [Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1523 | 2019-08-01
These countries changed their names. Here's how it worked out. - [Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:45:00 GMT ] Macedonia's movement to rename itself is the latest in a series of shifts in country names around the world. Here's a look back at some of the most famous.
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| 1524 | 2019-08-01
Who Are the Nobel Prize Winners? We've Crunched the Numbers. - [Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:40:00 GMT ] We dove into 115 years’ worth of past laureates, and the data revealed some striking trends.
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| 1525 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Wed, 10 Oct 2018 22:15:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1526 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:45:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1527 | 2019-08-01
Wreckage of WWII-era warship U.S.S. Indianapolis found after 72 years - [Wed, 17 Oct 2018 02:12:00 GMT ] A search led by billionaire Paul Allen locates the cruiser at the bottom of the Philippine Sea.
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| 1528 | 2019-08-01
Everything You Need to Know About Halloween 2018 - [Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT ] From the holiday’s Celtic history to this year’s top costumes, here’s what to know to have a smart and scary holiday.
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| 1529 | 2019-08-01
'Biggest case on the planet' pits kids vs. climate change - [Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:30:00 GMT ] A pioneering lawsuit against the U.S. government won the right to a trial. But the Trump administration is still asking the courts to cancel it.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 1530 | 2019-08-01
Five of Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls are forgeries - [Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:15:00 GMT ] With the museum’s support, scholars are racing to understand the disputed Biblical texts.
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| 1531 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:35:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1532 | 2019-08-01
Everything you need to know about Halloween 2018 - [Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:00:00 GMT ] From the holiday’s Celtic history to this year’s top costumes, here’s what to know to have a smart and scary holiday.
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| 1533 | 2019-08-01
Why do we have daylight saving time? 100 years of history - [Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Get the facts about springing forward and falling back, a tradition that was established in the U.S. in 1918.
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| 1534 | 2019-08-01
'Biggest case on the planet' pits kids vs. climate change - [Sat, 03 Nov 2018 15:38:00 GMT ] A pioneering lawsuit against the U.S. government has won the right to a trial, overcoming the Trump administration's efforts to cancel it in court.
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| 1535 | 2019-08-01
The map that popularized the word ‘gerrymander’ - [Tue, 06 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT ] The practice wasn’t new in 1812. But a map in a newspaper gave it a name that stuck.
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| 1536 | 2019-08-01
How World War I launched mapmaking at National Geographic - [Fri, 09 Nov 2018 21:00:00 GMT ] This Veterans Day marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. It was during the war that National Geographic Society began producing original maps.
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| 1537 | 2019-08-01
Are marsquakes anything like earthquakes? NASA is about to find out. - [Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:35:00 GMT ] A new spacecraft that's due to land soon on Mars will investigate why and how much the red planet rumbles.
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| 1538 | 2019-08-01
Turkeys can swim—and other fun facts for Thanksgiving table talk - [Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:00:00 GMT ] There's much more to America's holiday bird than white and dark meat.
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| 1539 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:40:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1540 | 2019-08-01
Who is Krampus? Explaining the horrific Christmas beast - [Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] Santa's got some competition: a terrifying Christmas devil named Krampus, which is catching on in pop culture worldwide.
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| 1541 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1542 | 2019-08-01
Both of NASA's Voyager spacecraft are now interstellar. Where to next? - [Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT ] Launched in 1977, the twin probes will likely outlive the sun. Find out what star systems they’ll meet as they head deeper into the galaxy.
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| 1543 | 2019-08-01
We visited the border wall. Here's what it looks like. - [Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:23:00 GMT ] In 2016, our photographer visited the heavily guarded—and completely empty—parts of the 2,000-mile-long U.S.-Mexico border.
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| 1544 | 2019-08-01
A whopping 91% of plastic isn't recycled - [Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:00:00 GMT ] Billions of tons of plastic have been made over the past decades, and much of it is becoming trash and litter, finds the first analysis of the issue.
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| 1545 | 2019-08-01
When is the first day of winter? December solstice 2018 explained. - [Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:50:00 GMT ] Find out how astronomy and meteorology differ on the definition, why solstices happen, and how the day is marked around the world.
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| 1546 | 2019-08-01
Where's Santa buried? Resting places of the real St. Nick - [Sat, 22 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT ] The mortal remains of the 4th-century Greek bishop are likely scattered around the world as holy relics.
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| 1547 | 2019-08-01
From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus: the surprising origins of Kris Kringle - [Tue, 25 Dec 2018 13:30:00 GMT ] Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. Or do they?
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| 1548 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1549 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:45:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1550 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:00:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1551 | 2019-08-01
First mammal species recognized as extinct due to climate change - [Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:05:00 GMT ] The humble Bramble Cay melomys has disappeared from its island in the Great Barrier Reef.
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| 1552 | 2019-08-01
Specific Stonehenge quarries identified by new research - [Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:15:00 GMT ] Two ancient quarries some 180 miles from the famed prehistoric monument have been identified as the source for stones in the monument’s inner circle.
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| 1553 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:45:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1554 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:34:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1555 | 2019-08-01
Bomb cyclones and polar vortexes—winter's scary weather explained - [Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:00:00 GMT ] What creates these dramatic-sounding weather conditions?
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| 1556 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Fri, 15 Mar 2019 20:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1557 | 2019-08-01
49 environmental victories since the first Earth Day - [Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:00:00 GMT ] As Earth Day turns 49, we take a look back at the biggest milestones in environmental protection.
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| 1558 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1559 | 2019-08-01
These pictures made photographic history - [Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:00:00 GMT ] From a close-up of a spider to the first underwater color photos, these pioneering pictures capture the spirit of exploration.
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| 1560 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 1561 | 2019-08-01
Historian uses lasers to unlock mysteries of Gothic cathedrals - [Tue, 16 Apr 2019 20:30:00 GMT ] A tech-savvy art historian uses lasers to understand how medieval builders constructed their architectural masterpieces.
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| 1562 | 2019-08-01
How the world celebrates Easter in 18 spectacular photos - [Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:45:00 GMT ] From eggs to bunnies, there are almost as many ways to observe Easter as there are countries.
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| 1563 | 2019-08-01
How to see the Lyrid meteor shower - [Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT ] One of the oldest annual showers on record, the Lyrids put on a show each spring.
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| 1564 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Fri, 03 May 2019 18:50:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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Plastic proliferates at the bottom of world's deepest ocean trench - [Mon, 13 May 2019 22:30:00 GMT ] The remote Marianna Trench offers up yet another plastic bag during a recent deep submersible dive.
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| 1566 | 2019-08-01
Tornadoes: The science behind the destruction - [Tue, 21 May 2019 11:00:00 GMT ] Scientists probe the mysteries of violent twisters.
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What we know—and what we don't—about the science of tornadoes - [Tue, 21 May 2019 11:00:00 GMT ] Scientists probe the mysteries of violent twisters.
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Shark attacks: After recent bites, your questions answered - [Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:20:00 GMT ] Encounters with the big fish are rare, but can be deadly. Here's how to reduce your risk, and what you should keep in mind.
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2 weeks, 4 deaths, and the start of America's fear of sharks - [Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:00:00 GMT ] It took a string of shark attacks in New Jersey more than a hundred years ago to make U.S. swimmers fear the ocean’s top predator.
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See the evolution of over 2,000 world flags in under 5 minutes - [Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT ] This film features over 2,000 flags, set in motion to Ludwig van Beethoven, centuries in the making.
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Shark attacks: After recent bites, your questions answered - [Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:15:00 GMT ] Encounters with the big fish are rare, but can be deadly. Here's how to reduce your risk, and what you should keep in mind.
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Why are we afraid of sharks? There's a scientific explanation. - [Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT ] Sharks aren't the mindless killers that we've made them out to be.
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10 sweet photos of honeybees - [Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT ] In celebration of National Honeybee Day, see our favorite photos of bees and the people who love them.
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What is a 'black moon', and how often does one happen? - [Wed, 31 Jul 2019 15:27:00 GMT ] Find out what this lunar event really means, and why it's actually impossible to see a black moon rising.
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| 1575 | 2019-08-01
Amid Drought, Explaining Colorado’s Extreme Floods - - Flash floods in Boulder area may be related to climate change and drought and fires.
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| 1576 | 2019-08-01
Rain Forest Plants Race to Outrun Global Warming - - Tropical plants are migrating to higher ground in response to climate change, but can they move fast enough?
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| 1577 | 2019-08-01
Hawaii Molasses Spill: Better or Worse Than Oil? - - The molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor has been devastating to wildlife, but has a silver lining compared with leaked oil.
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| 1578 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Spells Trouble for Anglers - - New science reveals threats to prize fishing streams in warming world.
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| 1579 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Make Red Food Dye From Potatoes, Not Bugs - - Purple sweet potatoes are rich in pigments that offer an alternative to cochineal, a red food dye made from crushed insects.
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| 1580 | 2019-08-01
Space Pictures This Week: Blush of Spring, Brain Terrain, More - - Space Pictures This Week: Blush of Spring, Brain Terrain, More
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| 1581 | 2019-08-01
Typhoon, Hurricane, Cyclone: What's the Difference? - - Whatever you choose to call them, these monster storms are powerful natural events with the capacity to wreak incredible havoc.
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Pictures: Eagle Swoops on Russian Deer - - Russian researchers captured camera trap images of a golden eagle preying on a deer.
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| 1583 | 2019-08-01
How 'Genius' Carl Haber Restores Long-Lost Sounds - - Physicist Carl Haber just won a MacArthur genius grant for his life's work—restoring historic sounds.
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| 1584 | 2019-08-01
Sleep Through Your Alarm - - A new study examines the connections between sleep and memory—and shows how the brain can be trained to overcome fear.
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| 1585 | 2019-08-01
Water Wars: Egyptians Condemn Ethiopia's Nile Dam Project - - As the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam takes shape, tempers rise.
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| 1586 | 2019-08-01
Pristine 'Islands in the Sky' Are Window on Evolution - - South America's tepuis, or tabletop mesas, reveal secrets of evolution, biodiversity, and more to scientists studying their toads, plants, and other species.
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| 1587 | 2019-08-01
MacArthur Genius Searching for Signs of Life on Exoplanets - - She used to stargaze as a child in Canada. Today, Sara Seager looks for the planets—and life—circling those stars.
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| 1588 | 2019-08-01
Deadly 13th-Century Volcano Eruption: Mystery Solved? - - Using ice cores, geochemistry, tree rings, and ancient texts, scientists discovered which volcano erupted in the 13th century with worldwide effects.
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| 1589 | 2019-08-01
'Eat, Pray, Love' Author Writes of Moss and Evolution - - Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of 'Eat, Pray, Love,' dives into the world of science and exploration in her new novel about a 19th-century woman botanist.
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| 1590 | 2019-08-01
Super Volcanoes Rocked Early Mars - - A chain of super volcanoes may have erupted on Mars some 3.7 billion years ago, reshaping the planet's surface.
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| 1591 | 2019-08-01
Remote Rain Forest Expedition Finds 60 New Species - - Scientists exploring Suriname's rain forests, some of the most remote on Earth, discovered 60 new species and a pristine region in need of protection.
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| 1592 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Photos of the Week: Blue Fire, Raindrop Dunes, Lagoon Nebu - - A solar display and northern lights are seen this week, along with other sky-watching delights.
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| 1593 | 2019-08-01
I Ran Faster Because of My 'Sports Gene' - - When David Epstein was writing The Sports Gene, he met a red-skinned Finnish endurance athlete whose DNA held the key to his Olympic skiing success.
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| 1594 | 2019-08-01
Olympic Torch in Need of a Light - - The Olympic torch relay is not ancient. It is incredibly popular. And it made history this week.
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| 1595 | 2019-08-01
Nobel Prizes Started With A Bang - - For over a century, the Nobel Prizes have held scientists and the public in thrall to their annual rites. But are they relevant?
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| 1596 | 2019-08-01
'Cyberpoaching' Feared as New Threat to Rare Wildlife - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:54:20 GMT ] A possible hacking incident in India has some concerned that wildlife poachers could use the Internet as another resource for criminal activity.
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| 1597 | 2019-08-01
Best New Space Pictures: Galactic Goblins, Alaskan Glows - [Fri, 11 Oct 2013 21:53:17 GMT ] Best New Space Pictures: Galactic Goblins, Alaskan Glows
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| 1598 | 2019-08-01
Banning Lead Ammunition Could Give Condors a Chance - [Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:21:07 GMT ] California bans lead ammunition for hunting in an effort to reduce wildlife exposure to the toxic heavy metal.
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| 1599 | 2019-08-01
The Science of Dry Ice Bombs, Like LAX’s - [Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:03:53 GMT ] Two improvised explosives detonated at LAX this week rely on basic chemistry of expansion.
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| 1600 | 2019-08-01
Discoverer of the Titanic Is Mapping Underwater America - [Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:26:23 GMT ] Robert Ballard has embarked on a ten-year mission to explore and map underwater America.
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| 1601 | 2019-08-01
Beautiful Skull Spurs Debate on Human History - [Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:23:46 GMT ] A newly discovered skull, some 1.8 million years old, has rekindled debate over the identity of humanity's ancient ancestors.
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| 1602 | 2019-08-01
No Freeze on Winter Energy Prices, Despite Natural Gas Boom - [Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:34:27 GMT ] Winter energy prices in Europe and the United States are rising. Natural gas, the favored heating fuel, is abundant but hard to move.
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| 1603 | 2019-08-01
New Baldness Cure Joins History of Hair-Loss Fixes - [Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:32:32 GMT ] Baldness researchers have developed a treatment that could mean the end of chrome domes. Let's review the historic battle against hair loss.
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| 1604 | 2019-08-01
Russia Floats Plan for Nuclear Power Plants at Sea - [Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:24:45 GMT ] The drive to prospect oil and gas in the Arctic is propelling plans in Russia for a fleet of floating nuclear power plants, despite financing problems and delays.
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| 1605 | 2019-08-01
Why a Killer Tornado Got Only a '3' Rating - [Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:52:03 GMT ] Tornadoes are rated on a scale from one to five. The storm that struck El Reno, Oklahoma, in May and killed three storm chasers was only a three. Why?
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| 1606 | 2019-08-01
Saudi Women Plan Protest Against Driving Ban - [Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:50:18 GMT ] Women will take the wheel on October 26 to protest a ban on female drivers in Saudi Arabia. They could pay a severe penalty.
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| 1607 | 2019-08-01
Can International Mercury Treaty Cut Poison Risk? - [Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:43:36 GMT ] Almost a hundred nations have agreed that mercury is a major problem for people and the environment. Can the new Minimata Treaty really end its use within 30 years?
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| 1608 | 2019-08-01
Mission Rabies Leads the Pack in Dog Vaccinations in India - [Sun, 27 Oct 2013 23:59:28 GMT ] Teams with Mission Rabies raced to vaccinate tens of thousands of dogs in India, where one-third of the world's deaths from the disease occur.
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| 1609 | 2019-08-01
After Hurricane Sandy, Need for Backup Power Hits Home - [Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:36:36 GMT ] Backup power generator sales have surged in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and other big storms. Go-it-alone solutions are moving faster than needed electric grid upgrades.
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| 1610 | 2019-08-01
The Monkey and the Snake: How the Primate Brain Reacts to Serpents - [Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:33:10 GMT ] New research probes a hardwired fear of things that slither by studying the brains of Japanese macaques.
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| 1611 | 2019-08-01
75 Years Since 'War of the Worlds' Broadcast, Hoaxes Live On - [Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:11:08 GMT ] Seventy-five years ago, Orson Welles's 'War of the Worlds' radio drama announced a Martian invasion, causing panic. Could it happen again?
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| 1612 | 2019-08-01
Finest Roman Sculpture Ever Found in London Uncovered - [Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:35:04 GMT ] Archaeologists found an 1,800-year-old statue with carving so crisp that it seemed at first to be a garden ornament from the Victorian era.
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| 1613 | 2019-08-01
Best New Space Pictures: Witch Head, Elephant Trunk, and Eye Of God - [Fri, 01 Nov 2013 20:44:00 GMT ] Witches, elephants, and gleaming eyes. Oh my! A bewitching brew comes this way in the week's best space pictures.
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| 1614 | 2019-08-01
How to Safely Watch a Solar Eclipse - [Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:45:56 GMT ] Soak up these safety tips for skywatchers wanting to take in the beauty of a solar eclipse.
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| 1615 | 2019-08-01
Nat Geo Maps Show Big Changes Since First Atlas - [Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:25:00 GMT ] The world we're mapping in 2013 is a very different place than it was 50 years ago.
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| 1616 | 2019-08-01
Newfound 'King of Gore' Dinosaur Ruled Before T. Rex - [Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:44:34 GMT ] The newly discovered 'King of Gore' dinosaur sets the family tree of tyrannosaurs back to 80 million years ago.
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| 1617 | 2019-08-01
What's a Typhoon, Anyway? - [Thu, 07 Nov 2013 21:16:05 GMT ] Whatever you choose to call them, these monster storms are powerful natural events with the capacity to wreak incredible havoc.
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| 1618 | 2019-08-01
Scanning Social Media to Improve Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts - [Sat, 09 Nov 2013 00:05:44 GMT ] 'Crisis mapper' Patrick Meier launched a new crowdsourcing tool that analyzes tweets, photos, and other online information called MicroMappers.
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| 1619 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Most Intriguing Discoveries - [Sat, 09 Nov 2013 15:07:47 GMT ] We crisscrossed the corners of the world to find the week’s most interesting discoveries.
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| 1620 | 2019-08-01
Nature Glows With Neon Animals and Plants - [Sun, 10 Nov 2013 15:59:11 GMT ] Halloween might be over, but don't put away your glow sticks just yet—nature's having a glow-in-the-dark party.
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| 1621 | 2019-08-01
Fossil Find Clears Up Big Cat Origins - [Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:17:54 GMT ] Scientists working in Tibet have discovered the oldest known big-cat fossils, supporting origins in Asia.
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Moon Mining Rush Ahead? - [Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:26:43 GMT ] A space habitat company's chief has called for more commercial partnerships with NASA, and for rights to mining the moon.
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6 of The World's Irreplaceable Places - [Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:08:09 GMT ] These six are examples of the kinds of places around the world essential for the survival of threatened species.
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Behind the Cover: Taking a Walk With Paul Salopek (and His Camels) - [Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:20:04 GMT ] The image of writer Paul Salopek, trudging across an Ethiopian desertscape, invites readers to go along with him—vicariously, of course—on a seven-year walk from Africa to South America, tracing the earliest human migration.
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Active Volcano Found Under Antarctic Ice: Eruption Could Raise Sea Levels - [Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:39:29 GMT ] The first active volcano found on the frozen continent could accelerate ice loss and raise global sea levels by a small amount, a new study says.
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Why Are Men's Noses Bigger Than Women's? Mystery Solved - [Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:44:59 GMT ] Larger schnozzes are simply nature's way of fueling the lean muscle mass that men have in higher proportion than women, a new study says.
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| 1627 | 2019-08-01
'Great Surprise'—Native Americans Have West Eurasian Origins - [Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:08:03 GMT ] Nearly one-third of Native American genes come from west Eurasian peoples with ties to the Middle East and Europe, according to the oldest human genome yet sequenced, a new study says.
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| 1628 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic Video Shows Volcano Making New Island Off Japan - [Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:14:57 GMT ] Ring of Fire tectonic activity responsible for this week's eruption about 600 miles south of Tokyo.
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| 1629 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Most Intriguing Discoveries: Of Schnozzes, Seawater, and T - [Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:43:26 GMT ] The good news: Five intriguing discoveries were reported this week. The bad news? Read on.
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| 1630 | 2019-08-01
Best New Space Pictures: Distant Stars, Saturn's Bars, and a Trip to Mars - [Sat, 23 Nov 2013 15:31:17 GMT ] A supernova's ghost, Saturn's unearthly rings, and the next Mars mission's send-off round out the week's best space pictures.
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| 1631 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Buddhist Shrine Uncovered In Nepal May Push Back Buddha's Birth Date - [Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:24:42 GMT ] Excavations at a Buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal have uncovered a shrine dating to the sixth century B.C.
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Oldest Javelins Predate Modern Humans, Raise Questions on Evolution - [Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:51:18 GMT ] The oldest stone-tipped javelins, 280,000 years old, predate the earliest known Homo sapiens fossils by 80,000 years.
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| 1633 | 2019-08-01
Cranberries, a Thanksgiving Staple, Were a Native American Superfood - [Wed, 27 Nov 2013 13:56:11 GMT ] The cranberry was a staple in American Indian diets at the time of the Mayflower. It was a key ingredient in pemmican—an early version of the energy bar.
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The Hot Air That Lifts Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade May Be Going Down - [Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:46:21 GMT ] Are Macy's parade balloons taking too much helium up, up, and away?
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| 1635 | 2019-08-01
What Wide Origins You Have, Little Red Riding Hood! - [Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:00:59 GMT ] An anthropologist uses scientific methods to discover the origins of Little Red Riding Hood.
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| 1636 | 2019-08-01
5 Surprising Drone Uses (Besides Amazon Delivery) - [Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:45:17 GMT ] Amazon plans to deliver by drone within five years, but unmanned vehicles already fill the skies. See five surprising ways drones are already in use today.
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| 1637 | 2019-08-01
Maui Death Raises Questions About Spike in Hawaiian Shark Attacks - [Tue, 03 Dec 2013 22:28:13 GMT ] Two fatalities this year, and a string of attacks that triple the annual 20-year attack average, have Hawaiian authorities wondering what's happening in paradise.
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| 1638 | 2019-08-01
Fatal Skydiving Collision Highlights Risks of Large Group Jumps - [Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:13:09 GMT ] Two deaths in Arizona underscore challenges of large group skydives.
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| 1639 | 2019-08-01
Nelson Mandela: An Appreciation - [Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:24:31 GMT ] National Geographic Editor in Chief Chris Johns remembers Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at age 95.Thursday
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| 1640 | 2019-08-01
Is Valley Girl Speak, Like, on the Rise? - [Fri, 06 Dec 2013 17:42:15 GMT ] The rise in pitch at the end of sentences, known as 'uptalk,' cuts across genders and ethnicities, study says.
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| 1641 | 2019-08-01
Say What? Your Voice Tells People How Tall You Are - [Sat, 07 Dec 2013 14:44:37 GMT ] Talk about a cool finding: You can tell the relative heights of others just by the sound of their voices, according to new research.
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| 1642 | 2019-08-01
Google Doodle Honors Computer Programmer Grace Hopper - [Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:36:44 GMT ] Today's Google Doodle honors computer programmer Grace Hopper, a naval officer and one of the first computer programmers on the Navy's Mark I computer.
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| 1643 | 2019-08-01
Three Ways U.S.-China Conflict Is Helping on Climate Change - [Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:42:11 GMT ] Tension between China and the United States often has given way to progress on climate change. The world’s top two carbon polluters will discuss cooperation as top U.S. environmental official travels to Beijing this week.
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| 1644 | 2019-08-01
Architect's Gorgeous Portraits Show Internet's 'Connectedness' - [Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:18:56 GMT ] An architect wondered how connected websites are. The results made for gorgeous images.
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| 1645 | 2019-08-01
Filmmakers Talk About Living With Finland's Reindeer Cowboys - [Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:54:03 GMT ] From Santa stories to reindeer slaughterhouses, filmmakers Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel immerse themselves in the lives of 'Arctic cowboys.'
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| 1646 | 2019-08-01
Geminid Sky Shower Strikes This Weekend - [Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:08:07 GMT ] Look up in the sky! And bring a sweater. It's the Geminids meteor shower, and this is your guide to the shooting stars.
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| 1647 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Discover Earth's Millions of Species—Before It's Too Late - [Mon, 16 Dec 2013 13:15:43 GMT ] Ignorant of more than 80 percent of Earth's plants and animals, we are flying blind into an unprecedented storm of extinction, a conservationist argues.
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| 1648 | 2019-08-01
Who Is Krampus? Explaining the Horrific Christmas Devil - [Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:05:34 GMT ] Santa's got some competition: a terrifying Christmas beast named Krampus, which is catching on in pop culture worldwide.
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| 1649 | 2019-08-01
Photos: Art of Collection - [Wed, 18 Dec 2013 21:32:42 GMT ] Boston-based photographer Rosamond Purcell has made a career of diving into natural-history collections and surfacing with unforgettable images.
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| 1650 | 2019-08-01
Tiny, Rabbit-Like Animals Eating 'Paper' to Survive Global Warming - [Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:19:12 GMT ] A new study probed the surprising diet of Oregon's threatened alpine pikas, which are eating mosses and conserving energy.
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| 1651 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best New Space Pictures: Christmas Lights and Vermont Nights - [Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:29:01 GMT ] Starry sights and wintry nights shine in the week's top space pictures.
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| 1652 | 2019-08-01
Yuletide Tales: Santa, Singing Mobs, and the Time Christmas Was Canceled - [Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:41:29 GMT ] Io Saturnalia! Christmas has blended the pagan past with other historical oddities over its centuries of celebration.
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| 1653 | 2019-08-01
Japan's Newest Island Triples in Size - [Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:32:43 GMT ] The new volcanic island Niijima is growing and should last at least several years more, scientists say.
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| 1654 | 2019-08-01
Will Climate Change Swamp the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island? - [Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:17:30 GMT ] Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty are in climate change's way.
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| 1655 | 2019-08-01
Best New Space Pictures: Saturn's Crown and Astronauts' Renown - [Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:38:43 GMT ] Winter's blue bands bound Saturn, while astronauts worked above a gleaming Earth in the week's best space pictures.
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Ten Biggest Energy Stories of 2013 - [Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:59:19 GMT ] The U.S. fracked its way to the top, Asia's smog woes mounted, Arctic exploration heated up, and other not-to-be-missed trends appear in our roundup of the year's biggest energy stories.
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| 1657 | 2019-08-01
North Dakota Oil Train Fire Spotlights Risks of Transporting Crude - [Tue, 31 Dec 2013 20:44:29 GMT ] The fiery crash of an oil train in North Dakota points to the risks of transporting crude oil by rail.
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| 1658 | 2019-08-01
Surprising 'Lake' Bigger Than West Virginia Found Inside Greenland Ice - [Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:05:50 GMT ] Scientists say the unlikely liquid water trapped inside Greenland's ice sheets may hold clues to the effects of global warming.
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| 1659 | 2019-08-01
Antarctic Ship Drama: What Is an Icebreaker, Really? - [Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:49:38 GMT ] In the wake of the Antarctic-ship drama, a former U.S. polar ship officer weighs in on what exactly an icebreaker is.
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| 1660 | 2019-08-01
Who Decides to Shut Down a City for a Snowstorm? - [Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:37:43 GMT ] Why do some cities close schools, airports, and offices, while others that may have more snow do not?
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| 1661 | 2019-08-01
Electric Cars Hit Milestone With First Grand Prix Race Ahead - [Sun, 05 Jan 2014 14:47:36 GMT ] The world's first electric car Grand Prix racing series has drawn big motorsports names and at least one Hollywood star. Can speed and glitz help propel EVs into the mainstream?
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| 1662 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Known Fossil of Flowering-Plant Sex Found in Amber - [Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:06:59 GMT ] Amber that formed a hundred million years ago preserved a flower in the act of sexual reproduction.
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| 1663 | 2019-08-01
Anti-Whaling Activists Put Focus on Complex Law and Bloody Tradition - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:35:19 GMT ] Despite opposition from scientists and animal advocates, Japanese whaling continues in Antarctica, fueled by nationalism.
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| 1664 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Fish Light Up in Neon Colors - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:40:05 GMT ] Camouflaged fish that normally blend into a coral reef light up like a Las Vegas casino when blue light strikes fluorescent materials in their skin.
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| 1665 | 2019-08-01
Northern Lights Setting Skies Alight: Viewer's Guide to 2014's First Big Aurora Borealis Display - [Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:28:10 GMT ] Here's a viewer's guide to 2014's first big aurora borealis display.
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| 1666 | 2019-08-01
160-Foot Giant Squid Hoax: How Big Do They Really Get? - [Fri, 10 Jan 2014 21:23:47 GMT ] A fake picture of a 160-foot-long giant squid has made the social media rounds. What happened? And how big do giant squid really get?
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| 1667 | 2019-08-01
The GMO Labeling Battle Is Heating Up—Here's Why - [Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:01:40 GMT ] The food industry wants Congress to pass federal legislation that will keep labeling voluntary.
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| 1668 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Find Way to Predict Heights of Volcanic Ash Clouds - [Sun, 12 Jan 2014 18:56:21 GMT ] Using real-time data gathered from sensors on volcanoes, researchers can forecast changes in ash plumes during eruptions, a new study suggests.
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| 1669 | 2019-08-01
Men Anger Opponents on Purpose - [Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:52:15 GMT ] Experiments suggest that men do indeed deliberately anger each other to get what they want.
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| 1670 | 2019-08-01
Mystery Solved: How Do Dolphins Swim So Fast? - [Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:15:36 GMT ] Dolphins use their powerful tail to generate enough power to cut through the water at amazing speeds, a new study says.
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| 1671 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Alligators' Hunting Secrets Revealed by Crittercams - [Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:48:55 GMT ] Video cameras attached to alligators give researchers a rare glimpse into the reptiles' everyday lives, a new study says.
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| 1672 | 2019-08-01
Five Energy Innovations from the Detroit Auto Show - [Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:59:14 GMT ] Energy innovations at this year's Detroit Auto Show are subtle, rather than revolutionary. But ideas like lightweighting and coasting mode could boost fuel efficiency.
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| 1673 | 2019-08-01
4 Ways Green Groups Say Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Hurt Environment - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:37:47 GMT ] Green groups say the leaked draft of the free trade agreement falls short when it comes to protecting the planet.
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| 1674 | 2019-08-01
Huge Rim Fire Gives Opportunity to Restore Forest Differently - [Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:06:35 GMT ] Scientists in California hope to improve the management tools of salvage logging, replanting, and controlled burns through research.
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| 1675 | 2019-08-01
ESP Is Put to the Test—Can You Foretell the Results? - [Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:40:25 GMT ] Researchers at the University of Melbourne, Australia, debunk ESP.
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| 1676 | 2019-08-01
'Doughnut Rock' Added to Mars's Mystery Object Hall of Fame - [Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:40:16 GMT ] Mars has a long history of serving up views of mystery objects.
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NASA Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Mars Rover - [Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:53:12 GMT ] A full decade after it landed on Mars, NASA's Opportunity rover is still turning up evidence that the red planet was once habitable.
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| 1678 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Peru Park Boasts Highest Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles - [Fri, 24 Jan 2014 21:23:05 GMT ] A new survey reveals richest biodiversity, and new species, of amphibians and reptiles in Peru's Manú National Park.
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| 1679 | 2019-08-01
Dogs Carry the Oldest Known Living Cancer - [Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:08:17 GMT ] Interview with the doctor who discovered that a cancer dogs transmit by sexual contact is 11,000 years old.
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| 1680 | 2019-08-01
Unlocking Secrets of the Grand Canyon's Age - [Sun, 26 Jan 2014 18:09:08 GMT ] Rocks from the Grand Canyon reveal that parts of the iconic gorge were formed 70 million years ago, while others formed as recently as 6 million years ago.
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| 1681 | 2019-08-01
Explaining 'Saltie' Saltwater Crocodiles That Attacked Boys in Australia - [Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:40:38 GMT ] One boy was killed and another was injured by a saltwater crocodile, or saltie, a species that is known for its aggression and size.
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| 1682 | 2019-08-01
Has Obama Kept Promises on Climate Since Last State of the Union? - [Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:02:15 GMT ] Before the president's 2014 State of the Union, a look back at where he succeeded—and fell short—on his past promises.
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| 1683 | 2019-08-01
Editor's Pick: Best Photos From the Southern Snowfall - [Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:54:07 GMT ] Photos from the rare southern snowfall that covered states from Texas to Virginia.
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| 1684 | 2019-08-01
Man Smuggles 40,000 Piranhas - [Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:00:54 GMT ] New York man pleads guilty to illegally importing the sharp-toothed fish.
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| 1685 | 2019-08-01
Groundhog Day 2014 vs. the Super Bowl and the Polar Vortex - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 22:31:50 GMT ] Now in its 128th year, Pennsylvania's annual Groundhog Day event has been growing in popularity and is even attracting an overseas crowd.
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| 1686 | 2019-08-01
Groundhog Day 2014 vs. the Super Bowl and the Polar Vortex - [Sat, 01 Feb 2014 13:58:30 GMT ] Now in its 128th year, Pennsylvania's annual Groundhog Day event has been growing in popularity and is even attracting an overseas crowd.
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| 1687 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Real Tragedy of Taiji Is Our Inhumanity Toward Animals - [Sun, 02 Feb 2014 14:25:00 GMT ] New understanding of the brains of animals shows that anthropomorphizing them isn't off base. Is a dolphin a person?
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| 1688 | 2019-08-01
New POV Video of Baumgartner's Epic Skydive - [Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:28:56 GMT ] A recently released video shows more of Baumgartner's dizzying jump from the edge of space.
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| 1689 | 2019-08-01
Greenland Glacier Races to Ocean at Record Speed - [Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:27:19 GMT ] A Greenland glacier that most believe spawned the iceberg that sank the Titanic races toward the ocean at record speed.
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| 1690 | 2019-08-01
Bill Nye and Ken Ham Debated Creationism—But Did They Change Anyone's Mind? - [Wed, 05 Feb 2014 21:26:01 GMT ] Nobody 'won' the latest creationism vs. evolution debate, the latest in a long-running political fight.
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| 1691 | 2019-08-01
Military Dog Reportedly Held Hostage by the Taliban - [Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:23:11 GMT ] A Western military dog is reportedly being held hostage by the Taliban—a tragic turn of events in the storied history of war dogs.
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| 1692 | 2019-08-01
Photographer: Central African Republic 'Falling Apart' in 'Horrific Violence' - [Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:35:19 GMT ] Marcus Bleasdale reports from the front lines of chaos, where violence between Christians and Muslims is tearing apart a nation.
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| 1693 | 2019-08-01
Writer Who Exposed Songbird Slaughter Applauds Albania's Hunting Ban - [Mon, 10 Feb 2014 22:08:20 GMT ] National Geographic story about the slaughter of migrating birds influenced Albania's decision.
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| 1694 | 2019-08-01
Your Shot Photos From Sochi 2014 - [Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:15:55 GMT ] Photos from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics submitted by Your Shot users.
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| 1695 | 2019-08-01
London Summit Intensifies Battle Against Wildlife Crime - [Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:43:35 GMT ] At a London summit, world leaders and ministers demonstrate growing political will for action against wildlife crime.
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| 1696 | 2019-08-01
Inspired by Swarming Termites, Robots Can Build Without Supervision - [Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:09:39 GMT ] Robots can build simple structures without a central plan.
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| 1697 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Mars Dunes, Saturn Storms, and Sicily Shakes - [Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:54:29 GMT ] Carina's young stars kick off views of Mars, Saturn, and the skies of Chile, seen in the week's best space pictures.
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To Know Bats Is to Love Them - [Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:41:07 GMT ] From childhood Merlin Tuttle has been nuts for bats—their behavior, their role in nature, their fetching little faces, and even their smiles.
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| 1699 | 2019-08-01
Short People Got … Lots of Reasons to Legitimately Feel Paranoid - [Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:33:15 GMT ] A virtual-reality study sheds light on the way short people perceive the world.
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| 1700 | 2019-08-01
One-of-a-Kind Aztec Dog Burials Found in Mexico - [Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:25:20 GMT ] Mexican archaeologists have found the bones of Aztec dogs, mysteriously buried together 500 years ago.
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| 1701 | 2019-08-01
Watch an Incredible Time-Lapse Video of Severe Thunderstorms - [Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:48:17 GMT ] Photographer releases mesmerizing footage of dangerous thunderstorms.
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| 1702 | 2019-08-01
Rollback of Women's Rights: Not Just in Afghanistan - [Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:32:22 GMT ] Polygamy, stoning of adulterers, virginity testing, and laws that protect batterers are on the rise in increasingly conservative nations.
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| 1703 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Celestial Booger, Mars Road Map, and Frozen Lakes - [Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:59:51 GMT ] A runaway star leaves a slime trail, Curiosity follows a road map, and the Great Lakes enter a deep freeze in this week's best space pictures.
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| 1704 | 2019-08-01
Revolution in Artificial Limbs Brings Feeling Back to Amputees - [Sat, 22 Feb 2014 14:29:32 GMT ] The next generation of prosthetics will enable amputees to move and feel with their devices like never before.
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| 1705 | 2019-08-01
Behind the Headlines: History and Geography Help Explain Ukraine Crisis - [Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:03:49 GMT ] The current political upheaval in Kiev stems from the Ukraine's position between Europe and Russia.
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| 1706 | 2019-08-01
Gladiator School Discovery Reveals Hard Lives of Ancient Warriors - [Wed, 26 Feb 2014 00:05:25 GMT ] Underground mapping reveals the first gladiator school discovered outside Rome, an elaborate training camp for the famed warriors.
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| 1707 | 2019-08-01
'Motherlode' of Alien Worlds Unveiled by Space Telescope - [Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:12:23 GMT ] NASA astronomers announced the discovery of 715 newly confirmed worlds in solar systems orbiting nearby stars.
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| 1708 | 2019-08-01
'Ditch Boss' Helps Keep a Thirsty River Flowing - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:37:04 GMT ] Frank Geminden, the boss of the Diamond S ditch, restores balance to Arizona's Verde River, in partnership with environmentalists and farmers.
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| 1709 | 2019-08-01
Space Pictures This Week: Cigar Galaxy, Speedy Star - [Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:09:12 GMT ] Auroras dance, a speedy star leaves a bow shock in its wake, and Martian dunes glimmer in this week's roundup of best space pictures.
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| 1710 | 2019-08-01
How Slavery and African Food Traditions Shaped American Cooking - [Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:44:11 GMT ] A groundswell of researchers, many of them African-American, are reaching back to a painful period to show the ways slaves and their descendants influenced American cuisine.
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| 1711 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Photographer Who Shot Bristol Bay Celebrates Halt of Pebble Mine - [Sun, 02 Mar 2014 18:41:11 GMT ] Michael Melford is celebrating an EPA decision that could stymie plans for a massive mine in the pristine region.
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| 1712 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: How a Python Can Swallow a Crocodile - [Mon, 03 Mar 2014 21:11:54 GMT ] In an epic battle, a 10-foot olive python got the best of a Johnson's crocodile, and a lucky passerby snapped photos.
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| 1713 | 2019-08-01
Does California Rain Mean the Drought Is Over? - [Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:37:43 GMT ] A welcome new weather pattern means this won't be a record dry winter, but experts say it's 'too little, too late' to avert a creeping crisis.
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| 1714 | 2019-08-01
300 Years of Embattled Crimea History in 6 Maps - [Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:20:57 GMT ] Crimea has been invaded many times before, as these historical maps show.
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| 1715 | 2019-08-01
Daylight Saving Time 2014: When Does It Begin? And Why? - [Thu, 06 Mar 2014 20:14:31 GMT ] It's almost time to move those clock forward an hour. Read why we have daylight saving time—and why it's controversial.
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| 1716 | 2019-08-01
Bindi Irwin Takes Heat for New SeaWorld Project - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 22:45:26 GMT ] Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi gets caught up in Blackfish controversy.
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| 1717 | 2019-08-01
5 Surprising Facts About the Iditarod Dog Sled Race - [Sat, 08 Mar 2014 12:23:28 GMT ] The Iditarod dogsled race started on Sunday—here's what you might not know about the so-called last great race.
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| 1718 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Neil deGrasse Tyson Unveils the Cosmos - [Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:23:33 GMT ] Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson isn't stepping into Carl Sagan's shoes in the new Cosmos. He's stepping up to awe and amaze us.
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| 1719 | 2019-08-01
Is Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 Hours of Practice Really All You Need? - [Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:03:15 GMT ] Practice makes perfect, but mastery might require something more than 10,000 hours of trying.
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| 1720 | 2019-08-01
Invasive Asian Carp Found Breeding in 'Surprising' Location - [Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:35:18 GMT ] The notorious Asian carp has been found in the upper Mississippi.
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| 1721 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: How Do Explosions Cause Building Collapses Like Harlem's? - [Wed, 12 Mar 2014 19:57:23 GMT ] Room-size explosions can collapse older brick-and-mortar buildings in rapid fashion, say structural engineers.
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| 1722 | 2019-08-01
Missing Malaysian Plane Spotlights 4 Ways Aircraft Talk to the Ground - [Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:58:08 GMT ] The most critical information about the Boeing 777's flight path is locked up in the black box on the aircraft.
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| 1723 | 2019-08-01
Birds Don't Like Old Man Winter Anymore, Either - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 20:22:10 GMT ] The harsh winter has taken a toll on bird populations. Robins, wrens, and woodcocks are among the sufferers.
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| 1724 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Study What to Do If You Drop a Cookie on the Floor - [Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:23:03 GMT ] A new study says it's safe to eat food that's been on the floor for less than five seconds. But another study champions the 'zero-second' rule of bacterial contact.
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| 1725 | 2019-08-01
Who Was Carl Sagan? - [Sun, 16 Mar 2014 15:35:57 GMT ] He was a celebrity, scientist, and star of the original Cosmos, but who was the real Carl Sagan?
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| 1726 | 2019-08-01
Behind the Cover: April 2014 - [Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:09:30 GMT ] We wanted an exotic pet that would catch the reader's eye. A hedgehog was the choice—but catching its eye turned out to be quite challenging.
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| 1727 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Pictures From India's Holi Celebrations - [Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:39:26 GMT ] Northern India celebrates the end of winter with dance and a dash of color.
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| 1728 | 2019-08-01
New 'Chicken From Hell' Dinosaur Discovered - [Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:06:09 GMT ] The 66-million-year-old Anzu wyliei resembled a demonic cassowary, according to a new analysis of incredibly well preserved fossils.
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| 1729 | 2019-08-01
Confirmation of Malaysian Plane Debris Would Be Only Beginning of Investigation - [Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:32:33 GMT ] Ocean investigations can take weeks in the best of circumstances.
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| 1730 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Neil Shubin Explores 'Your Inner Fish' - [Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:00:24 GMT ] Fossil hunter Neil Shubin explores evolution in a new PBS series based on his best-selling book, 'Your Inner Fish.'
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| 1731 | 2019-08-01
Historic 'Pulse Flow' Brings Water to Parched Colorado River Delta - [Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:11:31 GMT ] A binational agreement called Minute 319 brings life to Colorado River Delta after five decades of withdrawal.
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| 1732 | 2019-08-01
Galveston Oil Spill Threatening Crucial Bird Refuge - [Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:41:59 GMT ] Nearly 200,000 gallons of oil that spilled into Galveston Bay could harm birds in a globally important refuge, experts say.
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| 1733 | 2019-08-01
3 Surprising Sources of Oil Pollution in the Ocean - [Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:13:44 GMT ] Obvious oil spills, like the one in Texas waters last weekend, make up only a small fraction of the oil that pollutes North American oceans annually.
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| 1734 | 2019-08-01
First Asteroid With Rings Discovered - [Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:04:21 GMT ] Astronomers have discovered rings like Saturn's around an object that's about 150 miles (240 kilometers) across.
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| 1735 | 2019-08-01
Washington Mudslide's Speed Led to High Death Toll - [Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:32:53 GMT ] Washington State mudslide's location and speed were key to its deadliness, and its large size may hamper cleanup efforts.
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| 1736 | 2019-08-01
11 Museum Surprises: Rediscovered Treasures, from a Celtic Brooch to an Early Hitchcock Film - [Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:46:59 GMT ] Valuable artifacts, documents, and art were mislabeled, mislaid, or ignored—some for many decades.
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| 1737 | 2019-08-01
Is Nicaraguan Canal a Boon for Trade or a Boondoggle? - [Sat, 29 Mar 2014 12:26:13 GMT ] A Chinese-built canal through the jungles of Nicaragua could realign the world's trade routes or become one of history's costliest boondoggles—and an environmental disaster.
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| 1738 | 2019-08-01
California Snowpack Measure Could Reveal Future of Drought - [Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:26:28 GMT ] Surveyors will ski into the Sierra Nevada mountain range on Tuesday to gauge prospects for water runoff this spring.
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| 1739 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Eiffel Tower at 125, Still Lovely After All These Years - [Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:26:31 GMT ] Gustave Eiffel, who built the tower that bears his name, was a man without flair. Nonetheless, his creation became the undisputed icon of Paris.
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| 1740 | 2019-08-01
What Caused the Chilean Earthquake? Faults Explained - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:28:49 GMT ] What was that you felt? Faults deep underground produce different kinds of earthquakes.
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| 1741 | 2019-08-01
Saturn Moon Harbors Ocean, Raising Possibility of Life - [Thu, 03 Apr 2014 18:11:26 GMT ] Scientists have found a large body of water beneath the surface of Saturn's small moon Enceladus.
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| 1742 | 2019-08-01
Getting to Know Afghanistan's Huge New National Park - [Fri, 04 Apr 2014 20:11:06 GMT ] Wakhan National Park protects mountains, snow leopards, and traditional ways of life.
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| 1743 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Decimal Times Table Found in China - [Sat, 05 Apr 2014 13:20:32 GMT ] The world's oldest decimal times table has been deciphered. Now it's offering insights into the history of China—and global mathematics.
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| 1744 | 2019-08-01
5 Foods Will Be Harder to Produce in a Warmer World - [Sun, 06 Apr 2014 13:47:50 GMT ] The IPCC's new report on climate change suggests food crops may be harder hit than we thought.
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| 1745 | 2019-08-01
New Energy Frontier: Drilling Into Coal for Gas - [Tue, 08 Apr 2014 20:19:34 GMT ] Borrowing technology from fracking, energy companies are touting a new approach to coal—igniting it underground to produce gas. Is it cleaner, or just more risky?
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| 1746 | 2019-08-01
One in Three Fish Imported Into U.S. May Be Illegal - [Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:36:18 GMT ] A new study says 20 to 32 percent of wild-caught imported seafood comes from pirate fishing around the world.
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| 1747 | 2019-08-01
No Forgery Evidence Seen in 'Gospel of Jesus's Wife' Papyrus - [Thu, 10 Apr 2014 19:37:37 GMT ] Holy Da Vinci Code! Chemical and epigraphic analyses suggest the 'Gospel of Jesus's Wife' could be real.
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| 1748 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures of the Week: Flying Saucer, Mars's 'Heart' - [Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:14:45 GMT ] NASA reveals a flying saucer, a heart is spotted on Mars, and the Milky Way gleams in this week's best space pictures.
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| 1749 | 2019-08-01
Is El Niño Back? Climate Scientists Forecast Its Arrival - [Sat, 12 Apr 2014 14:03:08 GMT ] Scientists forecast the arrival of a climate pattern that will affect weather across the globe.
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| 1750 | 2019-08-01
UN Climate Report Charts Ways to Halt Global Warming - [Sun, 13 Apr 2014 09:52:27 GMT ] Time is running out to undertake technological and economic fixes to halt dangerous global warming, warns an international report.
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| 1751 | 2019-08-01
The Best Way to Deal With Ocean Trash - [Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:44:33 GMT ] Scientists studying ocean garbage discuss how the world might deal with it.
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| 1752 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Black Bear Attacks Up in Florida? - [Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:10:45 GMT ] After a woman was attacked in her garage by a black bear and officials kill five animals, we talked to an expert about why such incidents are on the rise.
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| 1753 | 2019-08-01
Chief Warden Shot in Africa's Oldest National Park - [Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:46:53 GMT ] Belgian Emmanuel de Merode was ambushed in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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| 1754 | 2019-08-01
Kepler Spots Closest Thing Yet to Another Earth - [Thu, 17 Apr 2014 18:21:44 GMT ] It's just a bit bigger than Earth. It orbits a red dwarf star at the right distance. But does it have water?
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| 1755 | 2019-08-01
Earth Day 2014: How It Became a Global Environmental Event - [Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:55:30 GMT ] Gina McCarthy, EPA chief, talks about Earth Day and how it became a global environmental event that on April 22 will include a billion people.
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| 1756 | 2019-08-01
Injured Sherpas Recall Deadly Avalanche - [Tue, 22 Apr 2014 17:48:21 GMT ] Two injured Sherpas recount the horrific avalanche on Mount Everest.
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| 1757 | 2019-08-01
Four Expeditions Cancel Plans to Climb Everest This Year - [Wed, 23 Apr 2014 20:17:51 GMT ] Climbers, guides, Sherpas, and Nepali officials are divided on what's next for Everest season.
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| 1758 | 2019-08-01
/[news-article]/2014/04/140424-pterodactyl-pterosaur-china-oldest-scie - [Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:14:48 GMT ] The 163-million-year-old Kryptodrakon pushes back the evolution of the ancient flying reptiles by five million years, a new study says.
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| 1759 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Photos: Cosmic 'Dragon,' Alaska Auroras - [Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:41:06 GMT ] A dragon launches into space, galaxies glimmer, and a moon lander completes a test flight in this week's picks of best space pictures.
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| 1760 | 2019-08-01
Will Newer Wind Turbines Mean Fewer Bird Deaths? - [Sun, 27 Apr 2014 14:52:44 GMT ] As wind areas such as California's Altamont Pass replace old turbines, research suggests that newer ones may not be any better at preventing bird deaths.
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| 1761 | 2019-08-01
Mystery of 1918 Flu That Killed 50 Million Solved? - [Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:47:47 GMT ] A switch in the dominant variety of influenza left a generation of young adults primed to fall victim to the deadly 1918 flu.
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| 1762 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Social Media Capture Tornado Destruction - [Tue, 29 Apr 2014 20:26:23 GMT ] As the death toll from tornadoes rises, people in affected areas in the U.S. South and Midwest flock to social media.
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| 1763 | 2019-08-01
How Supreme Court Ruling May Help Clean the Air - [Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:07:28 GMT ] A Supreme Court ruling will make it more difficult for factories to send pollution downwind.
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| 1764 | 2019-08-01
Virus Kills Millions of American Pigs, Pushing Up Pork Prices - [Thu, 01 May 2014 21:03:01 GMT ] A fatal virus is killing millions of pigs on American farms, and pushing up meat prices.
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| 1765 | 2019-08-01
Mudslide Buries More Than 350 in Afghan Village - [Fri, 02 May 2014 20:41:05 GMT ] Hundreds of people are reported killed by a landslide in Afghanistan, in a collapse that covered much of one village.
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| 1766 | 2019-08-01
Antarctic Ice May Be Held in Place By Small Plugs—for Now - [Sun, 04 May 2014 17:25:50 GMT ] Ice stored in one Antarctic basin can't contribute to sea level rise until the ice plug holding it back melts, scientists find.
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| 1767 | 2019-08-01
Andean Rock Art Pointed to Festival Sites in 300 B.C. - [Mon, 05 May 2014 19:53:43 GMT ] Straight geoglyph lines made in southern Peru pre-date the more famous and elaborate Nasca lines.
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| 1768 | 2019-08-01
Federal Climate Change Report Highlights Risks for Americans - [Tue, 06 May 2014 17:17:19 GMT ] The National Climate Assessment calls for action on global warming.
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| 1769 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Polio's History—and Why It's Again Becoming a Threat - [Wed, 07 May 2014 19:00:59 GMT ] Polio is making a comeback. A leading expert explains why—and talks about what should be done.
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| 1770 | 2019-08-01
Africa's Greatest Innovators in Arts and Sciences - [Thu, 08 May 2014 20:28:33 GMT ] We asked distinguished professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Research Institute at Harvard University, to name some of Africa's top intellectual innovators.
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| 1771 | 2019-08-01
President Obama Unveils New Climate Actions at Walmart Visit - [Fri, 09 May 2014 19:09:53 GMT ] President Obama targets energy efficiency and green jobs in speech at Walmart.
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| 1772 | 2019-08-01
Fossil Galaxy Provides a Window Into the Early Universe - [Sat, 10 May 2014 13:52:25 GMT ] Astronomers say the dwarf galaxy Segue 1 resembles galaxies found in the early universe.
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| 1773 | 2019-08-01
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Triggered Global Winter 66 Million Years Ago - [Mon, 12 May 2014 19:11:18 GMT ] Ancient sediments reveal that a dinosaur-killing space impact caused a global winter lasting less than a century.
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| 1774 | 2019-08-01
Why Fly? Flightless Bird Mystery Solved, Say Evolutionary Scientists - [Tue, 13 May 2014 21:07:37 GMT ] Evolutionary scientists have discovered that the flightless birds of the world evolved their ground-hugging ways separately.
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| 1775 | 2019-08-01
Hong Kong Set to Incinerate 29.6-Ton Ivory Stockpile in Largest Destruction to Date - [Wed, 14 May 2014 18:27:10 GMT ] Hong Kong's decision to destroy its ivory stockpile signals an attitudinal shift and sends a message that smuggling won't be tolerated.
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| 1776 | 2019-08-01
Dolphin Exhibits May Close at the National Aquarium - [Thu, 15 May 2014 23:46:15 GMT ] Baltimore's National Aquarium studies whether to close its dolphin exhibits. Will others follow?
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| 1777 | 2019-08-01
Drought, Fire, and the New Normal in the American West - [Fri, 16 May 2014 21:21:22 GMT ] Half of the U.S. is in drought, and wildfire season hit early. But could the fall bring relief?
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| 1778 | 2019-08-01
Overwhelming Cause of California Wildfires: Humans - [Sat, 17 May 2014 12:30:25 GMT ] As blazes continue around San Diego, can humans do more to prevent future fires?
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| 1779 | 2019-08-01
Urban Farming Yields Fresh Foods, Land Reuse - [Sun, 18 May 2014 13:12:19 GMT ] Thanks to urban farms, surplus city land is blooming with food crops and big-city chickens are coming home to roost.
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| 1780 | 2019-08-01
In Brief: Deep-sea Trawling Has “Devastating” Impact, Study Finds - [Mon, 19 May 2014 19:04:38 GMT ] Deep-sea trawling threatens the seafloor's health and diversity, suggests a Mediterranean canyon study.
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| 1781 | 2019-08-01
Tut's Tomb: A Replica Fit for a King - [Tue, 20 May 2014 16:25:44 GMT ] The creation of high-tech copies of ancient archaeological sites may allow us to keep from wrecking the cultural treasures we most want to see.
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| 1782 | 2019-08-01
Will El Niño Knock Down 2014's Hurricanes? - [Thu, 22 May 2014 19:18:46 GMT ] Atlantic hurricanes look less plentiful this year, say federal forecasters.
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| 1783 | 2019-08-01
Why a MERS Vaccine Won't Be Easy - [Fri, 23 May 2014 11:15:14 GMT ] With worries over MERS spreading, can scientists make a vaccine?
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| 1784 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Author on Eddie Rickenbacker's 'Enduring Courage' - [Sun, 25 May 2014 13:38:13 GMT ] The author of a new book on Eddie Rickenbacker talks about the famous flying ace and racecar driver.
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| 1785 | 2019-08-01
Humans Evolved Weak Muscles to Feed Brain's Growth, Study Suggests - [Tue, 27 May 2014 21:43:13 GMT ] Human muscles have weakened quickly compared with other evolutionary changes separating us from chimps and other primates.
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| 1786 | 2019-08-01
Madagascar Could Be on the Brink of Invasion by Asian Toad - [Wed, 28 May 2014 17:14:56 GMT ] Researchers worry that the Asian toad could bring death and disease to the island's native animals.
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| 1787 | 2019-08-01
Species Extinction Happening 1,000 Times Faster Because of Humans? - [Thu, 29 May 2014 18:44:37 GMT ] Species today are vanishing at a rate a thousand times higher than before humans existed. But burgeoning technology is giving conservationists new hope.
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| 1788 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Saturn's Lights, a Rocket's Arc, and Canary Nights - [Fri, 30 May 2014 20:05:55 GMT ] Auroras light up the dark, a rocket flies high, and Hubble reveals a flooded city in this week's best space pictures.
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| 1789 | 2019-08-01
Martian Volcano May Once Have Hosted Life-Friendly Lakes - [Sat, 31 May 2014 12:10:40 GMT ] Liquid water may have been present on a Martian mountain just 210 million years ago, scientists say.
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| 1790 | 2019-08-01
Gene Study Shows Blond Hair Color Is Just Skin Deep - [Sun, 01 Jun 2014 17:20:06 GMT ] A tiny mutation that subtly alters a gene's expression gifts a person with golden locks
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| 1791 | 2019-08-01
Is New Emissions Plan a Turning Point in Our Love Affair With Coal? - [Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:23:55 GMT ] Obama seeks to move away from the energy source that built the modern world.
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| 1792 | 2019-08-01
Same Outfitter Loses Climbers on Mount Rainier, Everest: 'Unprecedented In Our World' - [Tue, 03 Jun 2014 18:03:33 GMT ] Alpine Ascents loses 6 on Mount Rainier after losing 5 guides on Everest.
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| 1793 | 2019-08-01
4th Death From Mad Cow Disease Confirmed in U.S. - [Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:33:46 GMT ] U.S. officials confirm fourth death in U.S. from mad cow disease but say victim traveled extensively and likely was infected overseas.
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| 1794 | 2019-08-01
No Longer a Loner, Westernmost Wolf in Lower 48 States Is a Dad - [Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:30:05 GMT ] Wolf that gained fame by wandering hundreds of miles west has at least two pups.
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| 1795 | 2019-08-01
Is Laughter the Best Medicine? - [Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:43:22 GMT ] There's some scientific evidence that 'Take two jokes and call me in the morning' is a worthwhile prescription, but not much.
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| 1796 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Stunning Underwater Photos on World Oceans Day - [Sun, 08 Jun 2014 14:24:09 GMT ] Technology has improved over the years, but the skill of the underwater photographer remains essential, as these stunning pictures reveal.
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| 1797 | 2019-08-01
Winning Google Doodle Is 11-Year-Old's Imagined Water Purifier - [Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:25:37 GMT ] A New York student draws an imaginative water purifier to win Google's Doodle contest.
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| 1798 | 2019-08-01
Chile Scraps Huge Patagonia Dam Project After Years of Controversy - [Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:27:31 GMT ] Citing environmental concerns, the Chilean government canceled the massive HidroAysén dam project in Patagonia.
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| 1799 | 2019-08-01
Native Mexicans Didn't Mix Much, New Study Shows - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:35:55 GMT ] New research on the genetic isolation of different groups in Mexico helps explain the settlement patterns of early Mexico.
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| 1800 | 2019-08-01
New Evidence Ties Illegal Antiquities Trade to Terrorism, Violent Crime - [Fri, 13 Jun 2014 17:18:29 GMT ] In Cambodia and beyond, archaeologists and criminologists are fighting the underground trade in cultural treasures.
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| 1801 | 2019-08-01
Walk Across England Reveals Civilization Before Romans - [Sun, 15 Jun 2014 15:16:15 GMT ] A coast-to-coast ramble puts the lie to the notion that civilization in England began with the Romans.
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| 1802 | 2019-08-01
Spider's Personalities Determine Their Job Performance - [Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:15:38 GMT ] Social spiders have personalities that determine which jobs they'll do best for their colonies.
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| 1803 | 2019-08-01
Several Nations Announce Massive Marine Reserves in the Pacific - [Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:37:50 GMT ] The U.S., Cook Islands, Bahamas, and Palau add to protected areas.
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| 1804 | 2019-08-01
Earth’s Most Abundant Mineral Finally Gets a Name - [Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:15:36 GMT ] Meet bridgmanite, which is found deep beneath Earth's surface and was identified in a meteorite.
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| 1805 | 2019-08-01
Zombie Spacecraft Rescue Planned by Private Group - [Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:36:12 GMT ] If all goes well, a NASA spacecraft that has been tumbling unwanted through space will be rescued by a private group.
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| 1806 | 2019-08-01
5 Key Takeaways From Startling Global Refugee Report - [Fri, 20 Jun 2014 18:56:18 GMT ] For the first time since World War II, the number of refugees has passed 50 million, says a new report from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
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| 1807 | 2019-08-01
'God Particle' Collider Rebooting to Be Most Powerful Yet - [Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:00:41 GMT ] The Large Hadron Collider is set to illuminate more about the so-called God particle and dark matter, experts said in Copenhagen.
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| 1808 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Africa's Last Wetland Wilderness Named 1,000th World Heritage Site - - National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes explains the Okavango Delta's new designation as a World Heritage Site.
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| 1809 | 2019-08-01
What Discovery of Oldest Human Poop Reveals About Neanderthals' Diet - - Discovery of the oldest human fecal fossils reveals that meat-loving Neanderthals also ate plant foods.
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| 1810 | 2019-08-01
Amazing Video: Inside the World's Largest Gathering of Snakes - - National Geographic photographer Paul Colangelo recently photographed the world's largest gathering of snakes—and emerged with a renewed appreciation for reptiles.
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| 1811 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Orion Rises, Mars Tilts, and Aurora Blooms - - Echoes of a star explosion, space station revelations, and prairie observations shine in the week's best space pictures.
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| 1812 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: India's Poor Risk Health to Mine Electronic 'E-Waste' - - Discarded electronics contain copper, gold, and toxic chemicals.
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| 1813 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Pictures: Inside Africa's Last Wetland Wilderness - - Photos from Botswana's Okavango Delta, the planet's newest World Heritage Site.
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| 1814 | 2019-08-01
Alan Guth: Waiting for the Big Bang - - We talk to the man who explained how the big bang banged.
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| 1815 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Facebook Uproar Exposes Concerns Over Corporate Experiments - - A Facebook study raises questions about social media corporations experimenting on their customers, says one expert.
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| 1816 | 2019-08-01
As Mountain Gorillas Bounce Back, Rwanda Names Gorilla Newborns - - Rwanda holds official naming ceremony for baby gorillas born over the past year.
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| 1817 | 2019-08-01
Climate Swings Drove Patchwork-Like Human Evolution, Study Says - - It comes down to warm ocean water and the Earth's eastward rotation.
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| 1818 | 2019-08-01
American Coach Combs Africa for Cycling's Next Stars - - American cycling coach Jonathan Boyer is developing top African riders with an eye on the Tour de France.
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| 1819 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: China's Collision Between Aspiration and Authoritarianism - - Author Evan Osnos writes about a decade of change in China, which he says has built the equivalent of Rome every two weeks.
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| 1820 | 2019-08-01
Biggest Flying Seabird Had 21-Foot Wingspan, Scientists Say - - Twenty-five million years ago, a 'toothed' seabird soared above the ocean with a 21-foot wingspan.
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| 1821 | 2019-08-01
What's the Next Quinoa? Farmers, Foodies Revive Heritage Grains - - Ancient grains and 'orphan crops' like fonio and amaranth have advantages for farmers and consumers.
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| 1822 | 2019-08-01
Second Silent Spring? Bird Declines Linked to Popular Pesticides - - A popular class of insecticides has been linked to bird die-offs—a finding that parallels Rachel Carson's concerns back in 1962.
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| 1823 | 2019-08-01
Like in Humans, Genes Drive Half of Chimp Intelligence, Study Finds - - A large study of chimps finds certain aspects of intelligence are more heritable than others.
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| 1824 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Typhoons Whirl, Flares Unfurl, and Galaxies Swirl - - A storm startles space station astronauts, radio signals surprise astronomers, and the mystery of dust finds an answer in the week's best space pictures.
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| 1825 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Scoop—It's National Ice Cream Month - - July is the month to celebrate the sweet treat, thanks to President Ronald Reagan who issued the proclamation in 1984.
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| 1826 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Don't Log Burned Forests—Let Nature Heal Them - - Writer and environmentalist Kenneth Brower condemns plans to 'salvage log' large swaths of California forest damaged during last summer's massive Rim fire, arguing that fire is a natural and necessary part of the life cycle of western forests.
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| 1827 | 2019-08-01
First Impressions: Working With Jane Goodall - - Mary Smith, a former senior editor at National Geographic, talks about sharing Jane Goodall's seminal work with a wider audience.
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| 1828 | 2019-08-01
Digging Up the Seafloor Makes Coral Reefs Sick - - Digging up the seafloor—which creates plumes of sediment—is bad news for coral reefs.
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| 1829 | 2019-08-01
Can Snowshoe Hares Evolve to Cope With Climate Change? - - The North American animals, which turn white each winter, may adapt to less snow by staying brown for longer periods, researchers suggest.
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| 1830 | 2019-08-01
Who Were the Ancient Bog Mummies? Surprising New Clues - - Centuries-old corpses cast into Danish bogs may have been revered travelers, researchers reveal.
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| 1831 | 2019-08-01
Los Angeles River: From Concrete Ditch to Urban Oasis - - It's mostly treated wastewater. The rapids aren't much. But a $1 billion restoration offers hope for the river's future.
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| 1832 | 2019-08-01
At Crash Scene of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, Rebels Blame Ukraine - - In rebel-held Ukraine, the fighters searching for bodies are adamant Ukraine is to blame for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.
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| 1833 | 2019-08-01
First Nation Tribe Discovers Grizzly Bear 'Highway' in Its Backyard - - Canada's Heiltsuk people discover more grizzlies living in their midst than they thought.
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| 1834 | 2019-08-01
Blue Whale 'Hot Spots' Overlap With Shipping Lanes, Raising Threats - - Popular spots for blue whales off the California coast overlap commercial shipping lanes, a new study finds.
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| 1835 | 2019-08-01
Siberian Discovery Suggests Almost All Dinosaurs Were Feathered - - A Siberian fossil of a new dinosaur species suggests most were probably feathered.
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| 1836 | 2019-08-01
Tropical Fish Cause Trouble as Climate Change Drives Them Toward the Poles - - Climate change drives sea creatures toward the Poles and into conflict with established communities.
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| 1837 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Nice Day for a Picnic—a Century of Outdoor Eating Around the World - - Campers dine in the desert, workers take a midday break, and sweethearts kiss near the Eiffel Tower.
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| 1838 | 2019-08-01
How World War I Helps Explain Today's Middle East Bloodshed - - Bloodshed in the Middle East today can be traced back to the war that began a hundred years ago tomorrow.
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| 1839 | 2019-08-01
Social Octopus Species Shatters Beliefs About Ocean Dwellers - - The discovery of an octopus that lives in big groups is shattering even the most expansive ideas of known octopus behavior.
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| 1840 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: The World's Tigers—There Are Only 3,200 Left in the Wild - - Global Tiger Day was created to promote conservation of Asia's most iconic cat.
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| 1841 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Unravel Secrets of Weirdly Tilted Solar Systems - - Astronomers have spotted two solar systems forming on a slant, thanks to the influence of each other's stars.
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| 1842 | 2019-08-01
The Smithsonian Disassembles Its Dinosaurs - - The Smithsonian is renovating its dinosaur hall, which means giant skeletons must come down.
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| 1843 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Can Airlifting Rhinos Out of South Africa Save the Species? - - Conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert are taking drastic steps in the face of rampant rhino poaching in South Africa.
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| 1844 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Extreme Sun and Stars - - More than 200 billion stars fill the Milky Way galaxy and several hundred billion galaxies swirl in the universe. Our telescopes and supercomputers capture them in all their glory.
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| 1845 | 2019-08-01
Tiger Hunting in India 1924 - - American Brigadier General William Mitchell hunts tigers with an Indian maharaja in 1924.
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| 1846 | 2019-08-01
Beavers Are Mysteriously Back in Britain—but Not Entirely Welcome - - The British government is concerned about the mysterious return of a potentially destructive animal long thought extinct.
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| 1847 | 2019-08-01
Woman Whose Post-Avalanche Everest Ascent Sparked Outrage Defends Her Feat - - Undeterred by an avalanche that killed 16 Nepali mountaineers, Wang Jing climbed the summit anyway. She helicoptered over the Khumbu Icefall and landed in a storm of criticism. In an exclusive interview she tells a story of a remarkable, if controversial, climb.
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| 1848 | 2019-08-01
The Perils of Aging: A Problem for Citizen Science? - - Citizen science surveys help scientists take the pulse of bird populations—but errors creep into the data as volunteers age, according to a new study.
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| 1849 | 2019-08-01
Controversy Over 'All-Female' Summit of K2—Men Aided Climb - - Mountaineers debate whether an all-female team's summit of K2 counts as a first.
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| 1850 | 2019-08-01
Losing Maya Heritage to Looters - - Plundered archaeological artifacts are making it from the Guatemalan jungle to wealthy black-market buyers.
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| 1851 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Captivating Pictures of Africa’s Disappearing Lions - - An experienced Everest climber assesses the impact of the deadly avalanche on climbers and the Sherpas who assist high-altitude expeditions.
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| 1852 | 2019-08-01
Busy “Pipeline” Migrant Route Makes Texas Town Hub for Human Smuggling - - Easy highway access and the resurgence of a frontier lawlessness has made Falfurrias part of an increasingly vast and lucrative human smuggling hub.
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| 1853 | 2019-08-01
Beleaguered Firefighters Turn to New Technology - - In the face of increasingly devastating wildfires in the arid West, firefighters are turning to new technology.
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| 1854 | 2019-08-01
5 Key Threats to California From Climate Change - - California is threatened by drought, wildfires, smog, diseases, storms, and loss of native fish.
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| 1855 | 2019-08-01
Wildfires Strike Northwest, Northern California - - The Northwest and northern California have been the center of this year's fire season, despite dry conditions in the Southwest.
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| 1856 | 2019-08-01
Rotting Wood Responsible for Sand Dune Holes? - - Decomposing trees and homes may be responsible for the sand dune hole that swallowed a boy in June 2013.
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| 1857 | 2019-08-01
A Hundred Years Old Today, the Panama Canal Is About to Get a Lot Bigger - - To accommodate today's oceangoing behemoths, the canal is getting a $6 billion makeover.
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| 1858 | 2019-08-01
Strongest Evidence Yet That Pygmies' Short Stature Is Genetic - - Researchers discover area of genome linked to growth differs between pygmies and their taller neighbors.
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| 1859 | 2019-08-01
If You Think the Water Crisis Can't Get Worse, Wait Until the Aquifers Are Drained - - As drought ravages surface water supplies, we're pumping groundwater to save us. And it will—for a while.
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| 1860 | 2019-08-01
Successful Marburg Virus Treatment Offers Hope for Ebola Patients - - An experimental therapy showed success in monkeys with Marburg virus, offering hope for new treatments for related Ebola virus.
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| 1861 | 2019-08-01
Has the Atlantic Ocean Stalled Global Warming? - - The last decade was the warmest on record—but it could have been worse. New research finds the 'missing heat' in the deep Atlantic.
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| 1862 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Why Iceland’s Volcanoes Have Vexed Humans for Centuries - - As another volcano rumbles in Iceland, author and reporter Alexandra Witze explores the nation’s long history of powerful eruptions.
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| 1863 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Our Beaches—Sand, Sea, Serenity—Through Time - - Summer’s almost gone, but beaches are forever.
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| 1864 | 2019-08-01
What Caused California’s Napa Valley Earthquake? Faults Explained - - The moderate earthquake that struck California’s Napa Valley on Sunday collapsed older buildings, sparked fires and caused scores of injuries.
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| 1865 | 2019-08-01
The 1,300 Bird Species Facing Extinction Signal Threats to Human Health - - Birds, the most watched nonhuman creatures on the planet, tip us off to threats to human health.
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| 1866 | 2019-08-01
World’s Largest Dam Removal Unleashes U.S. River After Century of Electric Production - - The last section of dam is being blasted from the Elwha River on Washington's Olympic Peninsula on Tuesday.
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| 1867 | 2019-08-01
Iraqi Christians Weigh Taking Up Arms Against the Islamic State - - Christian groups in northern Iraq are newly determined to defend their ancient homeland.
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| 1868 | 2019-08-01
Wild Birds' Songs, Feather Colors Changed by Mercury Contamination - - Mercury in the environment affects birds' brains and alters the songs that they sing.
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| 1869 | 2019-08-01
Half of Syrians Displaced: 5 Takeaways From New UN Report - - As many as three million people have fled the country, and millions more have been internally displaced within Syria.
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| 1870 | 2019-08-01
Newly Discovered Engraving May Revise Picture of Neanderthal Intelligence - - A grooved carving found in a cave on Gibraltar points to symbolic thought among Neanderthals, scholars report.
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| 1871 | 2019-08-01
Taxi-Sharing Boosts Energy Efficiency, But Will Riders Get on Board? - - Many taxi trips in cities could be shared, cutting down travel time and attendant pollution, according to a new study. But will riders want to pair up?
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| 1872 | 2019-08-01
New Deep-Sea Animal Species Look Like Mushrooms but Defy Classification - - A new species of deep-sea animal discovered in the Bass Strait of Australia may reshape the animal family tree.
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| 1873 | 2019-08-01
Nighttime Lights Reset Birds' Internal Clocks, Threatening Dawn's Chorus - - City lights are throwing off birds' cues to sing, mate, and find food.
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| 1874 | 2019-08-01
Obama Visits Stonehenge, Whose Monoliths Still Hold Mysteries - - President Obama stopped to take in some history atStonehenge on his way back from the NATO summit in Wales on Friday.
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| 1875 | 2019-08-01
Back-to-School Pictures: Exploring Education Around the World - - As kids go back to school in the U.S., take a peek into classrooms worldwide, from Botswana to Syria.
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| 1876 | 2019-08-01
Founder of Elephant Refuge Accidentally Crushed to Death by Elephants - - The founder of an elephant sanctuary in Maine was accidentally crushed to death by the animals, according to news reports.
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| 1877 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Refuge Founder Mourned in Wake of Crushing Death - - The founder of an elephant sanctuary in Maine who was accidentally crushed to death by the animals is remembered and mourned.
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| 1878 | 2019-08-01
Scotland's Vote for Independence: By the Numbers - - What would an independent Scotland mean for the U.K.? Here are some charts to break it down.
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| 1879 | 2019-08-01
Paleontologist Finds Dinosaur Paradise, Including First Dino Known to Swim - - Nizar Ibrahim scoured the deserts of northern Africa to paint the most complete picture of a mid-Cretaceous ecosystem ever described.
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| 1880 | 2019-08-01
In Countdown to Scotland’s Independence Vote, Exploring the Country Behind the Clichés - - A journalist sets off on a quest for a better understanding of his native land.
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| 1881 | 2019-08-01
Landing Site Chosen for Spacecraft's Daring Rendezvous With Comet - - The European Space Agency's Rosetta mission picks a target site for landing a robot on a comet's challenging terrain.
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| 1882 | 2019-08-01
It's Thanks to Evolution That No Two Faces Are Alike, Study Finds - - A new study suggests that people evolved distinct faces because this variability eases recognition.
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| 1883 | 2019-08-01
Study: Artificial Sweeteners May Trigger Blood Sugar Risks - - Artificial sweeteners might unexpectedly increase blood sugar levels in some people, a study of gut microbes suggests.
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| 1884 | 2019-08-01
A World With 11 Billion People? New Population Projections Shatter Ear - - Dueling projections of population growth present different visions of the world's future.
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| 1885 | 2019-08-01
India's Push for Renewable Energy: Is It Enough? - - India faces pressure to cut emissions even as its new prime minister is promising to boost energy access. Can a push for renewable energy achieve both goals?
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| 1886 | 2019-08-01
Conservationists Spar With Fishermen Over World’s Largest Marine Monument - - Federal officials weigh arguments on President Obama’s proposal to expand the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.
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| 1887 | 2019-08-01
From Referendum to Reconciliation—Can Scotland Heal Its Wounds? - - The bruising independence campaigns opened up deep class and regional divisions in Scotland.
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| 1888 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: The Conservative Case for a Carbon Tax - - Ahead of UN climate summit, Republican Bob Inglis says the idea would lower other taxes.
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| 1889 | 2019-08-01
Ebola Epidemic Could Top a Million Victims If Not Contained, CDC Warns - - The U.S. CDC says Ebola outbreak could increase dramatically in the next four months without intense, immediate intervention.
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| 1890 | 2019-08-01
Three Irish Teens Win Google Science Fair Using Bacteria to Grow Food - - Dousing seeds with soil microbes speeds sprouting and promotes plant growth, teen biologists find.
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| 1891 | 2019-08-01
Palmyra Atoll Pictures: Part of the World's Largest Marine Reserve - - This tropical Eden in the Pacific Ocean is now a part of the world's largest marine reserve.
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| 1892 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Urban Vikings Take to the Streets - - Viking reenactors from Foteviken, Sweden, descend on the nearby town of Höllviken.
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| 1893 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: A Century of Reading Around the World - - Now that kids worldwide have taken up their schoolbooks once again, we dug into the National Geographic archives for a look at reading around the world.
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| 1894 | 2019-08-01
China's “Supercave” Takes Title as World's Most Enormous Cavern - - China now holds the world's record for largest cave chamber, a mapping team reports, overturning an old record.
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| 1895 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Peruvian Ecologist Vows 'You Fight Until You Fall Dead' - - Ernesto Ráez-Luna explains why he left the government after it weakened the country's environmental laws.
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| 1896 | 2019-08-01
First Ebola Case Diagnosed in United States - - A patient in a Dallas hospital has been found to have the Ebola virus, the first time someone has been diagnosed with the disease in the United States.
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| 1897 | 2019-08-01
Aral Sea's Eastern Basin Is Dry for First Time in 600 Years - - Once the world's fourth largest lake, the vast Asian lake was drained for irrigation.
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| 1898 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Environmental Firebrand Bill McKibben: People, Not Exxon, Own the Sky - - After the People's Climate March in New York, the environmental activist talks about what's next for the climate movement.
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| 1899 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Tomb Helps Push Turkey to Authorize Force Against Islamic State - - Threat to Suleyman Shah's tomb helps trigger Turkey's response to the jihadist group.
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| 1900 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Inside the Hajj, One of Earth's Largest Gatherings - - The annual Muslim pilgrimage marks holy rituals.
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| 1901 | 2019-08-01
Viewing Guide: Watch Blood Moon During Total Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday - - A red-hued lunar eclipse will be visible across most of North America Wednesday morning.
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| 1902 | 2019-08-01
How to Reduce Global Warming for Fun and Profit - - We all live in fear of a hot planet. These companies want to make a business of stopping that.
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| 1903 | 2019-08-01
Stepped-Up Airport Screening Reflects Increasing Urgency in U.S. Ebola Response - - On a day when the U.S. sees its first Ebola fatality, U.S. officials announce plans for screenings of air passengers arriving from West Africa.
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| 1904 | 2019-08-01
Artist's Animal Work Isn't Warm and Fuzzy—It Aims to Stop Wildlife Slaughter - - Asher Jay makes emotional connections for a cause.
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| 1905 | 2019-08-01
As Dwindling Monarch Butterflies Make Their Migration, Feds Try to Save Them - - The monarch butterfly is in trouble, and now the U.S. government is stepping in with Canada and Mexico to save the iconic annual migration.
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| 1906 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: 100 Years of Football in America - - National Geographic photography captures 100 years of football.
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| 1907 | 2019-08-01
Regular People Who Changed the World, and How You Can Too - - Altruism has important evolutionary benefits, say Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.
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| 1908 | 2019-08-01
One-Third of Food Is Lost or Wasted: What Can Be Done - - From our farms to grocery stores to dinner tables, one-third of the food we grow is lost or wasted. We can do better.
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| 1909 | 2019-08-01
Long Quest for Ebola Vaccine Slowed by Science, Ethics, Politics - - There are no approved vaccines or treatments, but some that are in development look promising, as public health experts raise questions about whether we would have a vaccine already if not for budget cuts.
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| 1910 | 2019-08-01
Ebola Outbreak in United States Sees Another Diagnosis, Another Big Snafu - - A newly diagnosed nurse flew on a commercial airliner on Monday.
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| 1911 | 2019-08-01
Un-Cooking Africa's Books - - With Nigeria and other countries' GDP figures based off of old data, the challenge becomes fixing the developing world's big data problem.
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| 1912 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Clusters Form, Opportunity Pans, and Orion Is Assembled - - Galaxy clusters give up secrets, a Mars rover takes a panorama, and the Orion spacecraft takes a step closer to completion in this week's best space pictures.
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| 1913 | 2019-08-01
Beautiful Feather Pictures: Birds Flaunt Majestic Tails and Dramatic Collars - - These cooing Casanovas use showstopping plumage to court females and fend off rivals.
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| 1914 | 2019-08-01
Armored Fish Pioneered Sex As You Know It - - Fossils suggest that the first vertebrates to have sex performed the act side by side.
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| 1915 | 2019-08-01
'Lost' Satellite Photos Reveal Surprising Views of Earth in the 1960s - - Images include the Aral Sea before it dried up, the most Antarctic ice on record, and possibly the first shots of Europe from space.
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| 1916 | 2019-08-01
Partial Solar Eclipse Graces Skies on Thursday - - Sky-watchers eagerly anticipate a partial solar eclipse that will blanket much of United States and Canada in shadow.
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| 1917 | 2019-08-01
Mountain Goats Are Shrinking—A Lot—Because of Global Warming - - Global warming over the past few decades has caused chamois goats in the Italian Alps to get smaller.
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| 1918 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Indictment Accuses South African Brothers of Trafficking Rhino Horns - - Safari outfitters allegedly duped hunters into paying extra to illegally shoot rhinos.
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| 1919 | 2019-08-01
Blocked on the Keystone XL, the Oil-Sands Industry Looks East - - With the Keystone XL in limbo, a fight is brewing over another proposed pipeline that would carry oil-sands crude across Canada to the Atlantic coast.
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| 1920 | 2019-08-01
Our All-Time Favorite Volcano Pictures - - National Geographic digs into its archives to find the most stunning and surprising photographs of volcanoes around the world.
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| 1921 | 2019-08-01
6 Sky Events This Week: Mars Meets the Lagoon and a Snow Globe - - A week after a partial solar eclipse made headlines, Mars returns to the skies to dazzle skygazers.
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| 1922 | 2019-08-01
Bird Embryos Can Discern Between Calls—a First in Nature - - Baby birds can discriminate sounds from different birds inside the egg—only the second species known to do so, a new study reveals.
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| 1923 | 2019-08-01
40-Year-Old Russian Engine at Heart of Rocket Investigation - - After a space station supply rocket explosion, reliance on refurbished Russian rockets raises questions.
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| 1924 | 2019-08-01
DJ Spooky: Multimedia Mixes to Save the Planet - - Paul D. Miller synthesizes art, music, and data to spotlight environmental issues.
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| 1925 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Antares Falls, Mars Mystifies, and the Sun Rises - - A sunrise consoles space station crew after the loss of an unmanned Antares supply rocket, with Mars and the stars offering more consolation.
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| 1926 | 2019-08-01
Tourism Falling Off in Africa, Far Beyond the Ebola Zone - - A recent surge in tourism to Africa has come to a grinding halt.
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| 1927 | 2019-08-01
Star Dust Clouds Telescopes of Astronomers Hunting for Earthlike Planets - - Stargazers can see the dusty glare around nearby stars this week.
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| 1928 | 2019-08-01
Explaining Rare 'Hole Punch' Cloud With Rainbow in the Middle - - Pictures of a 'hole punch' cloud over an Australian city went viral as residents tried to figure out what it was.
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| 1929 | 2019-08-01
First Amphibious 'Sea Monster' Found; Fills Evolutionary Gap - - Cartorhynchus lenticarpus, a dinosaur-era sea reptile, had a body built to live in two worlds, a new study says.
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| 1930 | 2019-08-01
How Did Porcupine Repel 17 Lions? Explaining Viral Video - - In a recent video, a plucky rodent used its quills, stomping, and rattling to defend itself against a pride of 17 big cats, expert says.
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| 1931 | 2019-08-01
Stick a Fork in It - - A quick guide to those fancy dinners with multiple forks at the table.
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| 1932 | 2019-08-01
New 'Bat Frog' Found in Amazon, Named for Ozzy Osbourne - - Named for Ozzy Osbourne, Dendropsophus ozzyi males make unusually high-pitched, chirpy calls like a bat, a new study says.
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| 1933 | 2019-08-01
Relics of the Cold War 25 Years On - - A photographer explores the traces of a standoff that divided Europe for four decades.
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| 1934 | 2019-08-01
5 Sky Events This Week: Mars Has Tea While Moon Joins Jupiter - - The red planet will top the handle of the star teapot, and the asteroid Hebe will make an appearance.
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| 1935 | 2019-08-01
5 of Nature's Wildest Animal Showdowns - - An octopus that wields a weapon made of jellyfish is just one example of a crazy animal fighter in the new book, National Geographic Angry Birds Animal Showdown.
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| 1936 | 2019-08-01
What Can You Get for Ten Dollars? - - Find out how far your buck will stretch in a grocery store compared to a fast-food restaurant.
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| 1937 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change May Spark More Lightning Strikes, Igniting Wildfires - - Climate change could have both good and bad effects on lightning across the continental U.S.
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| 1938 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Leonid Meteor Shower for a Weekend Spectacle - - The Leonid meteor shower will put on a show of shooting stars Sunday night into Monday morning.
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| 1939 | 2019-08-01
IUCN Recognizes World’s Top Reserves - - The IUCN’s Green List establishes the first global standard for protected natural areas.
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| 1940 | 2019-08-01
Medical Mission to Bring Smiles to Vietnamese Children Returns, 25 Years Later - - In 1989, 35 Americans—including seven veterans of the Vietnam War—volunteered to operate on children deformed by cleft palate. Twenty-five years later, the mission continues.
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| 1941 | 2019-08-01
Mapping the World's (Few) Protected Seas - - Gabon and the U.S. have new marine reserves, but just a fraction of the seas are protected.
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| 1942 | 2019-08-01
Stunning NASA Visualization Reveals Secret Swirlings of Carbon Dioxide - - A NASA simulation reveals the secret swirlings of the main culprit in climate change.
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| 1943 | 2019-08-01
Polar Bear Numbers Plummeting in Alaska, Canada—What About the Rest? - - The southern Beaufort Sea has lost almost half its polar bears in the past decade, but those in the remote Arctic remain a mystery.
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| 1944 | 2019-08-01
In Battle Against Food Waste, Rethinking 'Use By' Labels - - Consumer confusion and reluctance to eat something that might have gone bad leads to millions of tons of good food being thrown away.
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| 1945 | 2019-08-01
5 Takeaways From Huge Once-a-Decade Gathering on World's Protected Areas - - The World Parks Congress drew 6,000 delegates to Australia. Here's what we learned.
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| 1946 | 2019-08-01
For Thanksgiving, Our Favorite Photos of Feasts Around the World - - We mined our archive for decades' worth of great pictures showing food, friends, and family.
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| 1947 | 2019-08-01
Britons Feeling Rootless After Changes to England's Historic Counties - - Counties are important in giving the English 'both a self-identity and a way of being known,' author says.
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| 1948 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: INTERPOL Asks Public to Help Nab Environmental Crime Fugitives - - INTERPOL's new initiatives highlight the seriousness and scope of environmental crime.
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| 1949 | 2019-08-01
Rare Black Sea Devil Caught on Film for the First Time - - Made famous in the movie Finding Nemo, a sea devil is caught on film for the first time.
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| 1950 | 2019-08-01
'Eye of Sauron' Opens Galactic Vistas to Astronomers - - Gigantic black holes provide a new cosmic yardstick for charting far-off stars.
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| 1951 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Rocket Roars, Saturn Mixes, and Titan Mi - - A rocket roars off the launchpad, Saturn mixes its upper atmosphere, and Titan mimics the crescent moon in this week's best space pictures.
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| 1952 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Pictures of Cats You've Never Heard Of - - Paw through some of our favorite pictures of wild cats you've probably never heard of.
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| 1953 | 2019-08-01
Aristotle Said Blondes Have Better Sex, New Book Reveals - - Aristotle was the first person to go down to the shore, pick up a snail, look inside, and ask what's in there, author says.
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| 1954 | 2019-08-01
For Big Cat Week, Our 6 Favorite Cat Videos - - From a Siberian tiger on the hunt to a sprinting cheetah, see editors' picks for most compelling cat videos in honor of Big Cat Week.
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| 1955 | 2019-08-01
'Living Walls' Stop Lions From Attacking Livestock in Tanzania - - A modern twist on a traditional structure in Tanzania has proved quite successful in maintaining lion populations, a new study says.
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| 1956 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Art Identified in Half-Million-Year-Old Zigzag - - A carved shell suggests the first artists were our Homo erectus ancestors, not us.
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| 1957 | 2019-08-01
New Bird Species Confirmed in Indonesia, 15 Years After First Sighting - - First spotted by bird-watchers in 1997, the Sulawesi streaked flycatcher finally has been confirmed by scientists, a new study says.
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| 1958 | 2019-08-01
As Hagupit Nears Philippines, Here's What You Need to Know About Typhoons - - For starters, nearly 90 percent of these big oceanic storms are called typhoons and cyclones, not hurricanes.
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| 1959 | 2019-08-01
Weird Animal Question of the Week: What's the Most Toxic Snake? - - The inland taipan is most toxic-but other snakes are more dangerous due to lack of health care or antivenom, experts say.
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| 1960 | 2019-08-01
Digging Up Ads From WWII—When They Pushed Products No One Could Buy - - During WWII, advertisers and the U.S. government worked together—to sell products that civilians couldn't buy.
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| 1961 | 2019-08-01
On U.S. Visit, Prince William Takes Aim at Wildlife Trafficking - - England's Prince William is putting the spotlight on the black market in wildlife trade during his royal visit to the United States.
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| 1962 | 2019-08-01
Feathered Fossils Give Scaly Dinosaurs a Makeover - - Long before flying evolved, dinosaurs flaunted feathers, recent discoveries reveal.
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| 1963 | 2019-08-01
Mystery Solved? How Butterflies Came to Look Like Dead Leaves - - The secret of how butterflies came to look like leaves may have been revealed, a new study says.
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| 1964 | 2019-08-01
5 Trillion Pieces of Ocean Trash Found, But Fewer Particles Than Expected - - Study from 5 Gyres quantifies extent of garbage patches and plastic pollution.
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| 1965 | 2019-08-01
5 Key Takeaways From UN Climate Summit in Lima - - World leaders at the UN Climate Conference in Lima, make progress toward a new international climate agreement.
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| 1966 | 2019-08-01
Weird Animal Question of the Week: Oddest Eggs of the Animal Kingdom - - From the horn shark's 'drill bit' egg case to the lacewing's sticky stalks, an egg's shape and size can help protect it from predators.
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| 1967 | 2019-08-01
Monkey Day Pictures: Our Favorite Primates Around the World - - In honor of Monkey Day, National Geographic photo editors choose their favorite primate pictures from our archive.
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| 1968 | 2019-08-01
8 Sky Events This Week: Comet Visits Galaxy, Jovian Eclipses - - December diamonds crown the night sky, lovely sights for stargazers as the solar system's royalty dances.
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| 1969 | 2019-08-01
Death of Rare White Rhino Leaves 5 in the World - - Breeding the remaining northern white rhinoceroses with their cousins may preserve some of their genes, scientists say.
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| 1970 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Alaska's Wondrous Bristol Bay, Now Off-Limits to Gas and Oil Drilling - - Photographer Michael Melford is celebrating the announcement that the U.S. government will protect the area's waters from oil and gas development.
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| 1971 | 2019-08-01
Could New York's Fracking Ban Have Domino Effect? - - New York has banned fracking. Will other states follow suit?
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| 1972 | 2019-08-01
EPA Decides That Coal Ash, Which Pervades Our Homes, Is Non-Hazardous - - The EPA's decision not to regulate coal ash as hazardous waste could affect how often it's recycled.
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| 1973 | 2019-08-01
Move Over, Rudolph: National Geographic's Favorite Reindeer Pictures - - With Christmas just around the corner, National Geographic editors choose the most compelling pictures of reindeer and the indigenous people who depend on them.
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| 1974 | 2019-08-01
Teen Inventor Sets His Sights on New Tests for Cancer, Pollution - - Emerging Explorer Jack Andrakas won a major science fair in 2012 with his test for pancreatic cancer, and he hopes to take on pollution too.
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| 1975 | 2019-08-01
4 Sky Events This Week: Holiday Meteors Soar Before Santa Takes to the Sky - - Season's greetings amid starry nights, bringing sky-watchers a meteor flurry and an X marking the spot on the moon.
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| 1976 | 2019-08-01
Was Monkey Actually Trying to Revive Shocked Companion? - - A monkey in India revived its companion after it got shocked at a train station. But how did it know what to do?
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| 1977 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Time-Lapse Reveals Auroras and Earth From Space - - Stitching together 12,500 images, an astronaut's time-lapse 'shows the best our beautiful planet has to offer,' according to the European Space Agency.
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| 1978 | 2019-08-01
Will Indonesia Be Ready for the Next Tsunami? - - Ten years after a catastrophic tsunami killed nearly 170,000 people in Indonesia, is the country ready for the next one?
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| 1979 | 2019-08-01
Stepping Out of the Lab to Help Millions of Trafficked Animals - - Emerging Explorer Juliana Machado Ferreira says that the sprawling trade in illegal wildlife, especially birds, threatens whole ecosystems.
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| 1980 | 2019-08-01
On the 'Grapes of Wrath' Trail, the Dust Bowl Still Resonates - - Retracing America's great migration from the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, a family finds that John Steinbeck's classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, still resonates in today's drought.
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| 1981 | 2019-08-01
Winning Chile's Marquee Endurance Horse Race Demands More Than Speed - - Pedro Pablo Gomez, whose stables are known as 'Little Dubai,' is one of the few South Americans who train Arabian horses for sale to Middle East sheikhs.
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| 1982 | 2019-08-01
10 Energy Breakthroughs of 2014 That Could Change Your Life - - From practical to visionary, this year's energy breakthroughs offer great promise.
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| 1983 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic: What Animal Appeared Most Often on the Cover? - - Animals have been on the cover 153 times. Which one has shown up most often?
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| 1984 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Sun Flares, Webb Prepares, and Fogo Scares - - A battered moon shows its age, while the sun acts up and a volcano erupts, in the week's best space pictures.
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| 1985 | 2019-08-01
Photographer Returns From Sierra Leone With Searing Images, Memories - - Photographer Pete Muller finds tragedy but reason to hope during two trips to cover the Ebola outbreak in the West African nation of Sierra Leone.
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| 1986 | 2019-08-01
Bright Pink Sea Slugs Invading New Habitats Due to Global Warming? - - The colorful invertebrates are moving north along the California coast as ocean waters warm due to global climate change, scientists say.
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| 1987 | 2019-08-01
The Big Chill: Quirky Pictures of Refrigerators - - Surprisingly quirky photos from our archives.
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| 1988 | 2019-08-01
Solar Storm Satellite Heads for Gravitational Sweet Spot - - The Deep Space Climate Observatory mission depends on the physics of an increasingly crowded location.
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| 1989 | 2019-08-01
Chasing Mockingbirds in Harper Lee's Hometown - - To Kill a Mockingbird isn't just a novel written by the town's most famous native daughter and resident, Harper Lee. It's an obsession. Now, another Lee novel is headed for publication.
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| 1990 | 2019-08-01
Watch: 'Bigfoot' Spotted in Yellowstone National Park? - - A new video purports to reveal a group of Sasquatch in Yellowstone-what does a scientist have to say about the mythical creature?
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| 1991 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Sea Lion Die-Off Strikes Again on California Coast - - Tiny sea lion pups are washing up on beaches in unusually high numbers—for the third winter in a row.
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| 1992 | 2019-08-01
Grand Canyon Wolf That Made Epic Journey Shot Dead in Utah - - The famed gray wolf that had journeyed to the Grand Canyon from the Northern Rockies late last year was shot dead in Utah, according to the U.S. government.
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| 1993 | 2019-08-01
Why Do Some Living Things Glow? - - Bioluminescence fends off predators, lures prey, and attracts mates. Making light is such a useful trait that it has evolved independently at least 40 times.
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| 1994 | 2019-08-01
Pro-Vaccine but Afraid to Vaccinate: Inside One Family's Doubts - - One California family talks about their fears, and why they have staggered some vaccinations.
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| 1995 | 2019-08-01
Male Mandarin Ducks Are Flashy Suitors But Poor Fathers - - Females are left to rear ducklings while male mandarin ducks get together for a molting party.
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| 1996 | 2019-08-01
4 Sky Events This Week: Mars Snuggles With Venus, Green Comet Rings a - - You can still catch a peek of Comet Lovejoy as it swings past the Little Dumbbell Nebula, and make sure to see Mars and Venus snuggled tight.
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| 1997 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Fellowship of Fishermen, Dolphins at Risk in Myanmar - - Fishing gangs on the Irrawaddy River use electricity to illegally increase their catch.
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| 1998 | 2019-08-01
Star Buzzed Earth During Neanderthal Times - - Close encounters, like one that occurred 70,000 years ago, can hurl a cosmic hailstorm of comets, some of which might collide with Earth.
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| 1999 | 2019-08-01
Surrounded by Conflict, an Ancient Synagogue Crumbles in Iraq - - Neglect, fear of Islamic State radicals, and conflicts born of ancient animosities are conspiring against a deteriorating synagogue and the tomb of Nahum.
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| 2000 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Rare Tiger Family Caught on Video in China - - The video may show that Siberian tigers are rebounding in China, where the subspecies had been hunted nearly to extinction, conservationists say.
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| 2001 | 2019-08-01
How Did Long-Necked Dinosaurs Drink Without Getting Dizzy? - - The giraffe's amazing ability to regulate its blood flow may offer clues to how long-necked dinos could drink without passing out.
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| 2002 | 2019-08-01
Oscar-Winning Art Director on Creating the Grand Budapest Hotel - - Art director Adam Stockhausen discusses how he designed an imaginary hotel in the fictional country of Zubrowka.
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| 2003 | 2019-08-01
Rats Remember Who's Nice to Them—and Return the Favor - - The more a rat helps another, the more it'll receive in return, a new study says-the first such discovery in nonhumans.
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| 2004 | 2019-08-01
'Shark Lady' Eugenie Clark, Famed Marine Biologist, Has Died - - Eugenie Clark, a marine biologist and ichthyologist, who died on Wednesday, helped the public understand and appreciate the much maligned shark.
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| 2005 | 2019-08-01
Miami's Choice: Bigger Ships or Coral Reefs? - - Dredging in Biscayne Bay inflicts heavy damage on North America's only coral reef tract.
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| 2006 | 2019-08-01
Blue or White Dress? Why We See Colors Differently - - Color blind or optical illusion? Scientists offer clues as to why people see different colors in the same dress.
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| 2007 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Elephants and Other Animals So Wrinkly? - - Loose skin helps African elephants keep cool and naked mole rats burrow underground, for starters.
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| 2008 | 2019-08-01
What You Don't Know About History's Most Famous Scientists - - In the 11th and 12th centuries, Muslim scientists were way ahead of contemporaries in Christian Europe.
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| 2009 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Helped Spark Syrian War, Study Says - - Drought, worsened by climate change, led to mass migration that helped spark the Syrian conflict, researchers say.
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| 2010 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: 8 Amazing Animals at Risk From Wildlife Crimes - - In observance of the World Wildlife Day's mission of highlighting wildlife crimes, here are some of the animals that fall prey to people's thirst for trophies and exotic cures.
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| 2011 | 2019-08-01
Lack of Snow Leaves California's 'Water Tower' Running Low - - Rising temperatures and declining snowpack in the mountains mean that the drought across the western U.S. is about to get even worse.
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| 2012 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Ice Fishermen Pull Up Live Bird - - Watch fishermen in Pennsylvania catch a red-breasted merganser.
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| 2013 | 2019-08-01
Daylight Savings Time: 7 Surprising Things You May Not Know - - Our annual clock fiddling leads to fewer robberies and more unhappy farmers, for starters.
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| 2014 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Pictures of Jewels, From Hope Diamond to Fakes - - Jewels and gemstones shine in these photos from around the world.
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| 2015 | 2019-08-01
5 Things You Should Know About California’s Water Crisis - [Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:21:00 GMT ] Drought, and the resulting shortage of melting snow, is driving the historic water shortages across much of the American West.
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| 2016 | 2019-08-01
Watch Touching Reunion of Rescued Elephant and Her Mother - [Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:24:39 GMT ] After serving in the Thai tourist industry, an elephant named Me-Bai was sent to a sanctuary and reunited with her mother, who hadn’t forgotten her.
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| 2017 | 2019-08-01
Why ISIS Hates Archaeology and Blew Up Ancient Iraqi Palace - [Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:11:00 GMT ] With a video showing an Assyrian palace's destruction, the Islamic State wants to establish itself as heir to a legacy of 'idol destruction.'
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| 2018 | 2019-08-01
How a Galaxy Can Get Booted From Its Home - [Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] Cosmic collisions may slingshot tiny galaxies into intergalactic space.
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| 2019 | 2019-08-01
How Little Seeds Shaped Human History in Big Ways - [Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:36:59 GMT ] The secret life of seeds includes the transformation from tiny to immense and a role in the most famous assassination of the Cold War.
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| 2020 | 2019-08-01
Trash Trucks Go Electric With Help From Tesla Co-Founder - [Mon, 04 May 2015 19:01:00 GMT ] Ian Wright calls his range-extending generator a 'game-changer' for the trucking industry.
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| 2021 | 2019-08-01
Discovered: Quartet of Quasars, a 10-Million-to-One Find - [Thu, 14 May 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] It gets stranger: The four quasars are nestled in a gigantic cloud of cold hydrogen gas that theories say shouldn’t exist either.
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| 2022 | 2019-08-01
How Dean Potter Reinvented Climbing, Jumping, Flying - [Mon, 18 May 2015 20:03:28 GMT ] The BASE jumper who died over the weekend said facing his fear of falling to his death is what drove him.
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| 2023 | 2019-08-01
What's a Ghost Moose? How Ticks Are Killing an Iconic Animal - [Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:07:00 GMT ] As New England winters get warmer and shorter, ticks are driving a worrisome decline in a species that's crucial to the region's economy.
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| 2024 | 2019-08-01
5 Technologies That Could Help U.S. Curb Airplane Emissions - [Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:25:00 GMT ] Aircraft carbon emissions are projected to triple by 2050, but new technologies could help.
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| 2025 | 2019-08-01
What You Should Know About Shark Attacks After Recent Bites - [Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:55:00 GMT ] Two teens recently lost their arms. Why sharks attack—and how to reduce the risk of the very rare encounters.
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| 2026 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Mother Rabbit Viciously Attacks Snake—Find Out Why - [Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] In a new YouTube video, a female cottontail attempts to disembowel a snake preying on its young—a strategy to prevent it from returning to the nest.
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| 2027 | 2019-08-01
SpaceX Rocket Explosion Raises Worries About Space Station - [Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:06:33 GMT ] Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are due to run out of food and other supplies in about two months.
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| 2028 | 2019-08-01
Amazon’s Wildlife Threatened By Hydropower Dams, Study Says - [Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:42:00 GMT ] “We’re watching extinction unfold in front of us,” scientist says of the impact of Brazil’s Balbina Dam.
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| 2029 | 2019-08-01
Why Do We Call Them the 'Dog Days' of Summer? - [Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:15:00 GMT ] It doesn’t have to do with dogs lying around in the heat—the phrase comes from ancient Greek beliefs about a star.
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| 2030 | 2019-08-01
See Where Most Shark Attacks Happen in the United States - [Sat, 11 Jul 2015 13:49:00 GMT ]
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| 2031 | 2019-08-01
Remembering Our First Glimpses of Each Planet - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:47:00 GMT ] From Mercury to Pluto, flip through history's first looks at our celestial neighborhood.
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| 2032 | 2019-08-01
Surprising Mosaics Revealed in Ancient Synagogue in Israel - [Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:51:29 GMT ] Archaeologists puzzle over depictions of dancers, elephants, and a mysterious figure that may be Alexander the Great.
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| 2033 | 2019-08-01
Nut-Bashing Monkeys Offer Window Into Human Evolution - [Sat, 18 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Brazil's bearded capuchins know how much force is needed to crack open a nut—a surprisingly human-like skill, a new study says.
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| 2034 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Hunt Down Dwarf Planet Ceres - [Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:15:00 GMT ] You've seen the closeup pictures of Pluto; now you can catch a glimpse of a dwarf planet yourself with just binoculars.
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| 2035 | 2019-08-01
NASA’s ‘Blue Marbles’: Pictures of Earth From 1972 to Today - [Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:30:00 GMT ] To celebrate NASA’s newest photo of Earth, here’s a look at some of the ones that came before it.
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| 2036 | 2019-08-01
Pages of Ancient Koran Among Oldest Yet Discovered - [Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:30:00 GMT ] Manuscript found by student may date to Islam’s earliest era.
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| 2037 | 2019-08-01
Why Animals Make Us Better People - [Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:57:54 GMT ] Jan Pol, the 73-year-old veterinarian and star of the Nat Geo WILD channel’s hit series The Incredible Dr. Pol, grew up in the Netherlands. He first visited rural Michigan as a high school exchange student and then moved there permanently after veterinary school. He and his wife, Diane, started treating animals out of their home and today run a busy practice—even when the Nat Geo cameras are off.
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| 2038 | 2019-08-01
Can Cats Recognize Their Grandparents? - [Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Some felines and many other animals can likely sniff out their kin—but what they think of them is another matter.
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| 2039 | 2019-08-01
300-Year-Old Spanish Shipwreck Holds Million Dollar Treasure - [Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:08:00 GMT ] Divers found gold in part of a Spanish fleet that was obliterated during a hurricane 300 years ago.
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| 2040 | 2019-08-01
Can Lion Trophy Hunting Support Conservation? - [Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:54:00 GMT ] Cecil the Lion’s death has stirred a heated debate over legal hunting, which some conservationists support.
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| 2041 | 2019-08-01
Spacecraft Sees What a Comet Is Made Of - [Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] The Philae probe, which bounce-landed on a comet last year, has phoned home its findings.
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| 2042 | 2019-08-01
World Population Expected to Reach 9.7 Billion by 2050 - [Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:54:01 GMT ] The United Nations released projections of global population growth over the coming century. In the year 2100, the world’s demographics will look very different from today’s.
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| 2043 | 2019-08-01
Cecil the Lion’s Death Spurred Donations to Wildlife Groups … Now What? - [Sat, 01 Aug 2015 17:50:00 GMT ] After a trophy hunter killed one of Africa’s most famous lions, interest in conservation soared.
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| 2044 | 2019-08-01
Jericho the Lion Is Alive and Well—and Not Cecil's Brother - [Sun, 02 Aug 2015 13:01:36 GMT ] Conservation group recants death report, but says another lion was indeed killed.
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| 2045 | 2019-08-01
4 Possible Legal Scenarios for American Lion Hunters - [Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:47:08 GMT ] What happens next for Walter Palmer and Jan Seski after high-profile lion deaths in Zimbabwe?
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| 2046 | 2019-08-01
New 'Blue Face' Peacock Spider Is Fancy Dancer - [Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:12:00 GMT ] Like its relatives, the colorful Australian arachnid puts on quite a mating display, a new study says.
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| 2047 | 2019-08-01
See-Through Solar Could Turn Windows, Phones Into Power Sources - [Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:54:28 GMT ] 'It's a whole new way of thinking about solar energy,' says startup CEO about using transparent solar cells on buildings and electronics.
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| 2048 | 2019-08-01
See How Cecil’s Death Changed Public Opinions on Lions - [Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:41:07 GMT ] New poll provides fresh insights into public’s knowledge of endangered species.
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| 2049 | 2019-08-01
Pope Francis Has Never Used The Internet, But He Gets It - [Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:25:00 GMT ] The pontiff understands the power of social media to convey his message: People, not doctrine and sin, belong at the center of Catholic life.
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| 2050 | 2019-08-01
15 Intimate Portraits of Lions - [Sat, 08 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Cecil’s death has focused attention on wildlife crime. Lions aren’t the only threatened species. But they may well be the most charismatic.
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| 2051 | 2019-08-01
How Megafires Are Remaking American Forests - [Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Supersize fires are burning up bird habitat, killing trees, and turning forests into open range. Climate change will only make it worse.
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| 2052 | 2019-08-01
Secret of 'Death' Moth's Scary Squeak Revealed - [Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:46:45 GMT ] The ominous insect, immortalized in The Silence of the Lambs, has rapid, accordion-like mouthparts that allow it to make sound, a new study says.
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| 2053 | 2019-08-01
Why Did L.A. Drop 96 Million “Shade Balls” Into its Water? - [Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:21:12 GMT ] The plastic balls, which can save water and protect water quality, are an attempt to cope with California’s severe drought.
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| 2054 | 2019-08-01
Some Isolated Tribes in the Amazon Are Initiating Contact - [Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] Indian rights activists, South American governments are challenged by recent encounters to rethink their ‘no contact’ policies.
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| 2055 | 2019-08-01
California May Be Home to a New Lone Wolf - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 19:30:12 GMT ]
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| 2056 | 2019-08-01
Hello, Honey! 10 Sweet Photos of Bees - [Sat, 15 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] In celebration of National Honey Bee Day, see our favorite photos of bees and the people who love them.
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| 2057 | 2019-08-01
How Bad Is Power Plant Pollution? Depends on the Weather - [Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] Making coal-fired plants less dangerous to health could be as simple as checking a special air quality forecast designed by Georgia researchers.
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| 2058 | 2019-08-01
Giant Fire Tornado Whirls Above Idaho’s Soda Blaze - [Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:50:07 GMT ] “Firenados” aren’t that rare, but are rarely documented.
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| 2059 | 2019-08-01
D.C. Panda May Be Pregnant: Why Is Breeding Them So Tough? - [Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:34:48 GMT ] With all eyes on the National Zoo's possibly pregnant giant panda, get the facts on what makes breeding the animals so difficult.
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| 2060 | 2019-08-01
Ranger School Grads Join Long History of Warrior Women - [Fri, 21 Aug 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] For more than two millennia, from the Amazons to today, women have fought in combat.
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| 2061 | 2019-08-01
Do Animals Blow Their Noses? - [Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] They might not reach for a hanky, but some animals—including primates and dogs—have their own devices for clearing nasal passages.
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| 2062 | 2019-08-01
How A Family-Run Oyster Business Caused A National Ruckus - [Sun, 23 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] When the oyster farm, located in a national wilderness area, was closed, contentious debate erupted and divided a community.
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| 2063 | 2019-08-01
These Newborn Pandas Face 4 Big Threats to Survival - [Mon, 24 Aug 2015 18:30:00 GMT ] The blind, hairless babies born recently at Washington D.C.'s National Zoo are completely dependent on their mothers—who can sometimes accidentally crush them.
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| 2064 | 2019-08-01
Tour Guide Killed in Lion Attack Did Everything Right - [Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:07:58 GMT ] There's little a person can do in the face of Africa's top predator, experts say.
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| 2065 | 2019-08-01
See Which Animals Have the Most Enormous—and Tiniest—Babies - [Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:55:00 GMT ] A giant panda mom is 900 times more massive than her baby, while a giraffe baby is one-tenth the size of its mom.
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| 2066 | 2019-08-01
Even the Bottom of the Grand Canyon is Now Contaminated - [Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Fish and other creatures in remote stretches of the Colorado River are contaminated with levels of mercury and selenium known to harm wildlife.
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| 2067 | 2019-08-01
Island's Feral Cats Kill Surprisingly Few Birds, Video Shows - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:35:21 GMT ]
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| 2068 | 2019-08-01
9 Animals You Didn’t Know Were Cute Until #CuteOff Happened - [Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:44:00 GMT ] We weigh in on the critical question of critter cuteness with in-house expert Jonathan Kolby.
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| 2069 | 2019-08-01
When Single Male Rodents Settle Down, They're Changed Forever - [Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:21:23 GMT ] Forget soulmates. Male prairie voles have no idea who they’re raising kids with—at least, not until they mate.
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| 2070 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: 3 Hurricanes, Saturn's Equinox - [Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] A trio of cyclones charges across the Pacific, and plankton blooms in the chilly waters of the Barents Sea.
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| 2071 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic and 21st Century Fox Expand Media Partnership - [Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:06:00 GMT ]
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| 2072 | 2019-08-01
How Much Does The Public Know About Science? - [Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:32:04 GMT ] A new report found some surprises when it looked at the state of scientific knowledge amongst Americans.
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| 2073 | 2019-08-01
New Human Ancestor Elicits Awe—and Many Questions - [Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:01:00 GMT ] Fossils of Homo naledi are an amazing discovery, experts say, but their scientific value remains in limbo until we know how old they are.
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| 2074 | 2019-08-01
12 Theories of How We Became Human, and Why They’re All Wrong - [Sat, 12 Sep 2015 13:47:21 GMT ] Killers? Hippies? Toolmakers? Chefs? Scientists have trouble agreeing on the essence of humanity—and when and how we acquired it.
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| 2075 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Man Who Gives Ancient Human Ancestors Their Faces - [Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:33:00 GMT ] Paleo artist John Gurche created Homo naledi’s face by making hundreds of minute anatomical calculations.
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| 2076 | 2019-08-01
Six Months in Space From an Astronaut’s Point of View - [Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:31:00 GMT ] We’ve picked 10 of our favorite shots shared by astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station to celebrate the halfway point of his one year mission.
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| 2077 | 2019-08-01
Vast Ocean Underlies Ice on Saturn's Moon Enceladus - [Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:15:00 GMT ] The discovery of a global ocean beneath its icy rind makes Enceladus an even better potential extraterrestrial incubator than previously thought.
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| 2078 | 2019-08-01
Why Flashy Male Birds Aren't Really What They Seem - [Thu, 17 Sep 2015 17:27:01 GMT ] Among peacocks, swans, pheasants, and other birds, males’ better looks don’t necessarily mean better genes.
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| 2079 | 2019-08-01
Solar Energy Pops Up in Unexpected Places - [Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Golf courses, landfills, and parka pockets become unlikely power sources with the advent of smarter solar.
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| 2080 | 2019-08-01
Can Genetic Engineering Bring Back Extinct Animals? - [Sun, 20 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] We might have a passenger pigeon again in ten years, says author.
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| 2081 | 2019-08-01
Intimate Portraits of Refugees: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in a War’ - [Mon, 21 Sep 2015 11:12:28 GMT ] A close-up look at the people trying to rebuild their lives after being uprooted by violence.
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| 2082 | 2019-08-01
The Autumn Equinox is Here! Wait, What's the Autumn Equinox? - [Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:30:00 GMT ] It comes twice a year and is related to the change in seasons, but a lot of people don't understand this celestial alignment.
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| 2083 | 2019-08-01
Following Syrian Refugees Into an Unwelcoming Slovakia - [Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:41:12 GMT ] A group of Syrian refugees was recently moved from Austria, where they had hoped to stay, to Slovakia, where some residents and leaders have protested their arrival.
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| 2084 | 2019-08-01
Deaths Near Mecca Reflect Dangers of Rising Crowds During Hajj - [Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:41:00 GMT ] Stampede that killed hundreds in Saudi Arabia came during Muslim pilgrims’ ‘Stoning the Devil’ ritual.
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| 2085 | 2019-08-01
Why New U.S.-China Climate Steps Matter: Three Things to Know - [Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:28:42 GMT ] The world’s two largest polluters cap a mammoth week for climate change with a joint statement. Are they really doing anything new?
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| 2086 | 2019-08-01
Child Labor by the Numbers - [Sat, 26 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Measuring the impact of working children around the world.
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| 2087 | 2019-08-01
Why Dreaming Big Can Be a Huge Waste of Time And Money - [Sun, 27 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Pathological technology is technology motivated by emotions not reason, says author.
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| 2088 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Moon Hits a Bull’s Eye - [Mon, 28 Sep 2015 19:17:08 GMT ] Fresh from its showing in the super blood moon total eclipse, the moon lines up with Uranus, Orion, and the eye of the constellation Taurus.
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| 2089 | 2019-08-01
Like The 'Glowing' Sea Turtle, These Animals Also Light Up - [Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:38:00 GMT ] Sharks, fish, corals, and now sea turtles all have the ability to shine for those with the right equipment.
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| 2090 | 2019-08-01
What Makes the Corpse Flower Stink So Bad? - [Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:20:00 GMT ] With people (and insects) flocking to the newest corpse flower bloom, we take a look at why this plant is so smelly.
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| 2091 | 2019-08-01
Developing Connections to the Past - [Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:30:00 GMT ]
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| 2092 | 2019-08-01
Why is Hurricane Joaquin's Path So Hard to Predict? - [Fri, 02 Oct 2015 14:56:35 GMT ] European computer models seem to have a leg up on predicting where a hurricane will head next.
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| 2093 | 2019-08-01
Do Crows Hold Funerals for Their Dead? - [Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:09:00 GMT ] The highly intelligent birds gather around their fallen comrades, but why might surprise you.
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| 2094 | 2019-08-01
Chile Creates Largest Marine Reserve in the Americas - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 01:07:00 GMT ] The newly protected waters around the Desventuradas Islands contain many marine species found nowhere else on Earth.
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| 2095 | 2019-08-01
New Human Ancestor Walked Like Us, Climbed Like an Ape - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 20:04:00 GMT ] Strong hands and shock-resistant wrists gave the newly discovered ancient human Homo naledi an advantage over ape cousins.
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| 2096 | 2019-08-01
Encounter With World’s Rarest Ocean Mammal Thrills Scientists - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 20:01:00 GMT ] Fewer than 100 vaquitas—an elusive porpoise found only in the Sea of Cortez—are left on Earth.
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| 2097 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Chimps That Lawyers Argue Are People - [Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:41:00 GMT ]
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| 2098 | 2019-08-01
Chernobyl and Other Places Where Animals Thrive Without People - [Fri, 09 Oct 2015 18:30:00 GMT ] Some disaster zones end up as accidental nature reserves: places where animals survive because humans aren't allowed in.
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| 2099 | 2019-08-01
Look Inside the Tools NASA Uses to Study Space Weather - [Sat, 10 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Magnetic storms in space can disrupt technology on Earth, and they're not easy to predict. NASA has a new spacecraft that can help scientists understand the forces behind these celestial disturbances.
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| 2100 | 2019-08-01
A Doctor Explores the Surprising Geography of The Human Body - [Sun, 11 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] A tour of anatomy reveals the science behind the practice of placenta-eating and dissects the facial expressions of “The Last Supper.”
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| 2101 | 2019-08-01
This Power Plant Set Out to Prove Coal Can Be Clean. Did It Work? - [Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:02:54 GMT ] Canada's Boundary Dam is getting promising results on carbon capture, but success is hardly a guarantee for similar projects.
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| 2102 | 2019-08-01
Which Cover Is the Best? You Decide - [Wed, 14 Oct 2015 15:22:20 GMT ] When National Geographic devoted its entire November 2015 issue to coverage of climate change, selecting the right cover image was no easy feat.
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| 2103 | 2019-08-01
‘There Are Things We Can Do’ About Climate Change - [Thu, 15 Oct 2015 19:36:40 GMT ] Conservationist Thomas Lovejoy wants us to be more frugal in the present—and upset about the future.
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| 2104 | 2019-08-01
Hubble Video Reveals Mystery Object In Jupiter’s Red Spot - [Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:30:00 GMT ] The orbiting telescope begins a new mission, producing stunning weather maps of planets in the outer solar system.
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| 2105 | 2019-08-01
Why Killing a Bull Elephant With Big Tusks Hurts the Herd - [Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:11:19 GMT ] Scientists say the loss of a mature bull elephant has a profound impact on the herd.
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| 2106 | 2019-08-01
Cursed: Take A Journey to the Scary Side of Geography - [Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:27:23 GMT ] From the Bermuda Triangle to Amityville, the world is full of spooky places. This author went to 30 of the most frightening ones. And returned to tell the tale.
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| 2107 | 2019-08-01
These 12 Photos of American Indians Are Beautiful, Surreal, and Haunting - [Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:15:00 GMT ] Edward Curtis defined the way we see Native Americans.
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| 2108 | 2019-08-01
Is This Floating City in the Skies Over China Real? - [Tue, 20 Oct 2015 21:35:31 GMT ] It's possible, experts say. Here's what may be going on.
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| 2109 | 2019-08-01
New Giant Tortoise Species Found on Galápagos Islands - [Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:37:00 GMT ] The reptiles evaded detection as a distinct species for over a hundred years.
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| 2110 | 2019-08-01
The Pacific Is About to Get a Massive New Ocean Reserve - [Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:18:00 GMT ] The nation of Palau in the western Pacific just protected 80 percent of their ocean.
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| 2111 | 2019-08-01
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Earth as Abstract Art - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:29:01 GMT ] An astronaut captures Australia from space, and astronomers glimpse one of Saturn's changeable rings.
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| 2112 | 2019-08-01
15 Pictures of Traditional Dress Around the World - [Sat, 24 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Carnival-goers wear powdered wigs, a couple performs a courtship dance, and a rodeo clown relaxes in this collection from our archives.
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| 2113 | 2019-08-01
How A Photographer Captured The Beauty of Siberian Tigers - [Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] All it takes is an ability to tolerate the loneliness of living for six months in a concrete bunker in the sub-zero temperatures of Siberia.
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| 2114 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: Stellar Ghoul Haunts Halloween Skies - [Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] The moon guides the way to a creepy crab, and a monster’s eye appears to wink at Earth.
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| 2115 | 2019-08-01
Epic Eel Migration Mapped for the First Time - [Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:07:55 GMT ] Scientists use satellite tags to track American eels to an open ocean spawning area—a first for science.
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| 2116 | 2019-08-01
The Politics of Daylight Saving Time - [Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:08:00 GMT ] The debate around whether to fall back and spring forward has been heating up in state legislatures.
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| 2117 | 2019-08-01
Here Are 7 Cats You Never Knew Existed - [Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] Take a look at these small cats on National Cat Day.
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Pictures Give Raw Look at South Pole of Saturn Moon - [Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:02:42 GMT ] The Cassini spacecraft dived into a giant geyser on the south pole of Enceladus.
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Isopod Got Your Tongue? Naturally Tongueless Animals - [Sat, 31 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Some animals are naturally tongueless, but certain unlucky fish lose their tongues to parasites.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Planets and Moon Meet Up - [Mon, 02 Nov 2015 17:44:29 GMT ]
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What Antarctica’s Incredible “Growing” Icepack Really Means - [Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:38:17 GMT ] A NASA study has climate scientists up in arms; here’s what it means.
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This Odd-Nosed Antelope Is Experiencing a Mass Die-Off - [Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:18:52 GMT ] The critically endangered saiga antelope, a native of the Central Asian steppe, also sports a schnoz with some remarkable abilities.
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Half of Weather Disasters Linked to Climate Change - [Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:45:00 GMT ] Human-caused changes in climate played a role in 14 of 28 storms, droughts, and other 2014 extreme weather events investigated by global scientists.
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Infrared Scans Show Possible Hidden Chamber in King Tut’s Tomb - [Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] The room may conceal the burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti, but further tests are necessary.
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Before Hotline Bling: 12 Photos of Phones Through the Years - [Sat, 07 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Trace the evolution of the telephone with these photos from National Geographic’s archive.
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Is The United States Prepared For A Massive Cyberattack? - [Sun, 08 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] No, says broadcast journalist Ted Koppel, in a new book that explains why the Internet is potentially a weapon of mass destruction.
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Does SeaWorld’s Announcement Signal End to Captive Orcas? - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 21:40:22 GMT ] San Diego park’s announced changes come amid rising public scrutiny of whale shows.
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Largest Object in Asteroid Belt May Have Come From Elsewhere - [Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:15:00 GMT ] Ammonia detected on Ceres’ surface suggests a cold birth beyond Neptune’s orbit.
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Possible Chambers in Pyramid Hold Hopes for Egypt's Tourism - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:45:42 GMT ] Desperate to win back tourists, Egypt has ramped up efforts to solve the mysteries of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
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Move Over, Glowing Turtle—Meet the Glowing Eels - [Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:00:26 GMT ] A small eel photographed by accident on a Caribbean coral reef is the first green fluorescent fish ever recorded, a new study says.
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Meet the Bird that Filled an Antenna With Acorns - [Fri, 13 Nov 2015 20:23:44 GMT ] A viral video shows technicians clearing a huge cache of acorns from a transmission tower.
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You Can Hack Your Car for Better Mileage—But Should You? - [Sat, 14 Nov 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] As auto computers get more sophisticated, so do the options for tweaking them.
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Photographers Capture Paris in Mourning - [Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:20:00 GMT ] From vigils at the base of a statue to a quiet moment outside the Louvre, the photos show the ways Parisians grieve and come together.
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People Are Scaring Their Cats with Cucumbers. They Shouldn’t. - [Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:29:59 GMT ] A new viral trend reveals a surprising cat behavior, but pet owners should beware.
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The Good, the Bad, the Bewildering: 10 Countries’ Climate Pledges - [Wed, 18 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Russia may not be doing anything. Japan may be going backwards. But India, Morocco, and Mexico are making ambitious moves to tackle climate change.
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Meet Uyan and Dina, Frozen Cave Lion Cubs from the Ice Age - [Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:54:01 GMT ]
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To Dam or Not to Dam? 12 Photos of the Mekong River - [Fri, 20 Nov 2015 23:46:50 GMT ] Explore the rapids, waterfalls, and islands of Southeast Asia’s Mekong river.
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How Fish Make Themselves Invisible—Mystery Solved - [Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:05:00 GMT ] Some fish have evolved a strategy to hide in nothing but water and sunlight, a new study says.
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Shark Feeding Frenzy Caught on Camera in Florida - [Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:26:30 GMT ] An estimated fifty to sixty sharks were spotted churning the water off a popular beach.
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War, More Than ISIS, Is Destroying Syria's Ancient Sites - [Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] Ancient sites in contested areas are more vulnerable to looting and destruction than those in ISIS-controlled territory.
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See What National Geographic Was Like Over 60 Years Ago - [Thu, 26 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A technician wields a camera larger than himself, a photographer prepares for the field, and a “stripper” makes a map.
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Pope Francis Pushes For Crackdown on Ivory Trafficking - [Fri, 27 Nov 2015 18:17:00 GMT ] There’s a moral imperative to end the illegal trade in natural resources, Pope Francis says.
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What the World's Toughest Animal Is Really Made Of - [Sat, 28 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Scientists investigating the genome of a tiny aquatic invertebrate called the tardigrade, or water bear, made a very peculiar discovery.
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Read Before Riding: Horses Have Consciousness - [Sun, 29 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Horses have been domesticated for 5,000 years, but we’re still learning about how they think.
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Janey test page - [Tue, 01 Dec 2015 02:15:00 GMT ]
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Huge Trove of Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Scotland - [Tue, 01 Dec 2015 17:01:00 GMT ]
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World’s Cities Join Growing Push to Divest From Fossil Fuels - [Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:50:03 GMT ] The grassroots movement against fossil fuels is spreading beyond colleges and churches to cities, dozens of which are getting on board.
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Prince Harry Visits Kruger, Frustrated and Upset Over Poaching - [Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:49:11 GMT ] The prince’s trip to southern Africa puts the royal family back into the wildlife trafficking conversation.
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10 Surprising Facts About Yellowstone - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 23:00:00 GMT ] The world’s oldest national park changed the way people think about nature, leaving an enduring legacy.
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Watch a Comet Fly By the Moon and Venus - [Sat, 05 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ]
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An Anthropologist Unravels the Mysteries of Mexican Migration - [Sun, 06 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Undocumented immigrants risk scorching temperatures, venomous creatures, and military surveillance to get into the U.S.
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This Week’s Night Sky: A Comet, Meteors, and Clusters at Play - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:25:38 GMT ] As the Geminids reach their peak, even city dwellers should be able to see fireballs streak across the sky.
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See Photos of Endangered Animals Projected Onto The Vatican - [Tue, 08 Dec 2015 22:07:00 GMT ] Selections from Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark project were shown on the side of St. Peter’s Basilica to highlight the plight of animals.
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Oceans May Be Left Out of Climate Plan, But Here’s What’s at Stake - [Wed, 09 Dec 2015 23:53:13 GMT ] Troubles in the Mediterranean and potential fixes in the Seychelles show why the world’s seas need more attention during the climate negotiations.
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New Bill Calls for International Cooperation to End Wildlife Trafficking - [Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:57:55 GMT ] Legislation follows a string of U.S. actions to combat the illegal wildlife trade.
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Watch Year's Best Meteor Shower this Weekend - [Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:30:00 GMT ] Every December, the Geminids light up the night sky.
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In a Historic Election, Saudi Women Cast First-Ever Ballots - [Sat, 12 Dec 2015 14:00:26 GMT ] Q: What did it feel like, signing your name in the year 2015 to that piece of government paper that says you’re now registered to vote?A: (Pause.) “It felt like … progress.”
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Crime Blotter: Orangutan Skulls, Turtle Eggs, and More - [Sun, 13 Dec 2015 21:28:59 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Meteors, Comet, and a Snow Globe - [Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:40:38 GMT ]
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These Mountain Goats Fly Through the Air—For Science - [Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] In Utah, wildlife officials helicopter the animals to new homes to boost populations.
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This Giant Salamander Isn't 200 Years Old, But It's Still Super Rare - [Wed, 16 Dec 2015 21:29:00 GMT ] The biggest amphibian on Earth is critically endangered due to habitat loss and demand as a delicacy.
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View of Exploding Star Appears, Right on Cue - [Thu, 17 Dec 2015 21:57:00 GMT ] Astronomers predicted for the first time when a supernova would appear in the sky, using physics that played out as scripted by Einstein.
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Battle Begins Over World's Richest Shipwreck - [Fri, 18 Dec 2015 18:41:06 GMT ]
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Pets on a Plane: How to Travel Well With Animals - [Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Two million animals take to the skies annually in the U.S.—here's what experts recommend to make sure it goes smoothly.
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What’s Best, Worst, and Most Weird About American Food - [Sun, 20 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A chef tastes dishes from every state, including all the clam chowders, beaver tail stew, and the country’s most delicious cookie.
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From Bee Larvae to Toilet Rats, Our Favorite Videos of 2015 - [Mon, 21 Dec 2015 18:52:00 GMT ] We were surprised, shocked, and awed by these videos, from National Geographic explorers and beyond.
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Scientists Debate Evidence of Ancient Megatsunami - [Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:37:59 GMT ]
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Santa's Home Is Melting. Will We Ever Bring It Back? - [Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Later this century, after the North Pole is open water, we may have the technology to bring back the Arctic ice—if we want to.
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Did Egypt’s Old Kingdom Die—or Simply Fade Away? - [Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The end of the great age of pyramid building in Egypt was long thought to be a traumatic collapse that plunged the Nile Valley into a long era of chaos. New research is changing that view.
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Vintage Photos Share the Joy of Snow - [Sat, 26 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Playing in the snow is a universal, time-honored pleasure that takes many forms around the world.
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What Meteorites Mean for Science, Culture, and Kitsch - [Sun, 27 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] We fear meteorites, we study them, and we collect anything hit by them.
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This Week’s Night Sky: New Year’s Comet and a Meteor Shower - [Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:45:00 GMT ] Try out a new telescope or binoculars with these celestial sights.
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8 Tech Breakthroughs of 2015 That Could Help Power the World - [Tue, 29 Dec 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] Dozens of clean-energy ideas and innovations emerged this year that could transform how we live. Are you ready?
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The Most Awe-Inspiring Space Pictures of 2015 - [Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Of the hundreds of space photos we featured this year, here are our picks for the 15 best.
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Week’s Best Space Pictures: Frozen Fractals Crisscross Mars - [Fri, 01 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Earth majestically rises over the moon’s dark side and the International Space Station spots a desert megacity.
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Crime Blotter: Rhino Horn, Lion Claws, a Gazelle, and More - [Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Close Encounters With Planets - [Mon, 04 Jan 2016 22:30:00 GMT ] Watch shadows dance across Jupiter on Sunday night.
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Can You Spot All the Moons in This Picture? - [Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:20:15 GMT ]
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A Brief History of Western Ranchers Fighting Uncle Sam - [Wed, 06 Jan 2016 20:53:37 GMT ] The federal government, ranchers, and Native Americans have all clashed over western lands, in Oregon and beyond.
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2015 Was a Warm, Wild Year. What’s Next? - [Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:10:16 GMT ] Weather and climate-related storms caused billions in damage and killed 155 people last year. Is this the new normal?
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Healthy Diet Helps 183-Year-Old Tortoise Feel Young Again - [Fri, 08 Jan 2016 20:38:00 GMT ] Jonathan, the world's oldest known animal, is regaining his health after eating more nutritious foods.
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How Your Pet Can Influence Your Love Life - [Sat, 09 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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How Trafficking a Rare Fish Threatens an Even Rarer Porpoise - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:15:00 GMT ] The totoaba’s swim bladder is prized in China, but the way the endangered fish is caught also ends up drowning nearly extinct porpoises.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Distant Giants Pose With the Moon - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:30:00 GMT ] Comet Catalina glides past a pretty galaxy as it continues its journey out of the solar system.
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Think You Know the Red Planet? Watch This. - [Tue, 12 Jan 2016 14:03:57 GMT ] A new video explores the latest science on Mars.
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Stone Tools Point to Mysterious Neighbor of Flores ‘Hobbit’ - [Wed, 13 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMT ] The sharp-edged stones were made at least 60,000 years before modern humans reached the island of Sulawesi—but who made them?
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Pet Cheetahs Pose With Fancy Cars and Boats on Instagram - [Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:27:00 GMT ] Rich Arabs flaunt their cheetahs on Instagram and Facebook, but Gulf states are being told to crack down on exotic pets.
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Why Does So Much U.S. Coal Come from Federal Land? - [Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:18:39 GMT ] The Obama administration is taking a new look at what companies pay to mine some of the public's fossil-fuel stores.
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Now Boarding! Photos of Subways From Around the World - [Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Underground trains can be both the most inspiring and frustrating pieces of urban infrastructure.
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Crime Blotter: Tiger Teeth, Snow Leopards, and Golden Eagles - [Sun, 17 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Bull’s Eye Winks Out - [Mon, 18 Jan 2016 21:51:00 GMT ]
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DNA Reveals Far-Off Origins of Ancient 'Gladiators' - [Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:01:23 GMT ]
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'Extinct' Frog Rediscovered After 150 Years, Eats Mom's Eggs - [Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:00:03 GMT ] An expedition led by the 'Frogman of India' found the odd amphibian living in tree hollows, a new study says.
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Illegal Loggers Wage War on Indigenous People in Brazil - [Thu, 21 Jan 2016 22:26:00 GMT ] Lumberjacks torch the forest to steal timber on protected lands in northeastern Brazil.
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U.S. Says Yes to Importing 18 Elephants From Swaziland - [Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:42:51 GMT ] Despite protests from wildlife activists, the animals will be moved to zoos in Dallas, Omaha, and Wichita.
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Monster Star Explosion Breaks All Records - [Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:55:52 GMT ]
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Watch the Frolicking Panda Clip That Lit Up 'Snowzilla' - [Sun, 24 Jan 2016 15:36:00 GMT ]
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See a Weekend of Snowfall in One Minute - [Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:46:00 GMT ] Our stop-motion camera captured Snowzilla hitting downtown Washington, D.C.
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16 Ways Technology Will Fight Wildlife Crime - [Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:18:01 GMT ] From GPS sea turtle eggs to an electronic 'sniffer,' a look at some of the winners of the Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge.
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The Challenger Astronauts Deserve a Memorial—in Space - [Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:20:00 GMT ]
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Photos of the Desperate Effort to Control Zika Virus - [Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:10:16 GMT ] The city of Recife in northeastern Brazil is particularly hard hit by the emerging disease.
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8 Vintage Pictures Show the Global History of Rubber - [Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The flexible substance that gave us tires and balloons is key to the story of colonialism.
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How Muslim Women Are Challenging the Status Quo - [Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Far from being powerless, they are making small choices that could lead to big changes in the Arab world.
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What Are Groundhogs Really Looking For? Sex, for One - [Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:00:00 GMT ] This February 2, get the true story of the Groundhog Day tradition in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
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See Stunning Moon Photos from China's Lunar Lander - [Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:48:00 GMT ] The Chang'e-3 lander discovered a new type of moon rock—and took thousands of high-res photos in the process.
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Only Known Jaguar in U.S. Filmed in Rare Video - [Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:57:00 GMT ] Conservationists filmed El Jefe—which means “the boss” in Spanish—roaming Arizona’s Santa Rita Mountains.
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Murdered Parks Official Remembered For Anti-Poaching Efforts - [Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:59:41 GMT ] Tanzanian Emily Kisamo’s murder came at a critical time during the fight against wildlife crime, say conservationists.
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Way Before Zika, Rubella Changed Minds on Abortion - [Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:00:00 GMT ] In the 1960s, an outbreak of rubella virus expanded women’s access to abortion in the United States. Could Zika do the same in Latin America?
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Exclusive: Hard Numbers Reveal Scale of America’s Trophy-Hunting Habit - [Sat, 06 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A new analysis from the Humane Society finds American hunters import more than 126,000 animal trophies a year.
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Zika Raises the Question: Are Mosquitoes Necessary? - [Sun, 07 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The insects are crucial pollinators for many plants—including orchids—and food for a range of species.
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The World’s Fastest Ocean Liner May be Restored to Sail Again - [Mon, 08 Feb 2016 17:22:37 GMT ] Tied to a pier in Philadelphia for 20 years, the rusted, stripped, but still majestic S.S. United States could return to service as a luxury cruise ship.
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Man Killed by Meteorite—Could it Happen to You? - [Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:13:00 GMT ] A space rock accident reported in India raises the question of how common these accidents may be.
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Einstein May Be About to Be Proved Right—Again - [Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:32:00 GMT ]
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Found! Gravitational Waves, or a Wrinkle in Spacetime - [Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:09:23 GMT ]
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What Bizarre Relics Tell Us About Presidents’ Lives - [Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:00:00 GMT ] For Presidents’ Day, National Geographic investigates why we save such intimate artifacts of Washington and Lincoln.
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This Man Knows the Secret to Successful Space Exploration - [Sun, 14 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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An Asteroid Will Come Close to Earth—But How Close? - [Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:14:39 GMT ]
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What It's Like to Live With Only Bottled Water - [Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:06:00 GMT ]
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Why the U.S. Is Allowing Zoos to Import Wild Elephants From Africa - [Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:06:11 GMT ]
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Mesmerizing Video Shows Lake Ice Stacking Up - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:50:39 GMT ] This wintery scene on Lake Superior in Minnesota is getting increasingly rare.
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How Can You Tell a Female Animal From a Male? - [Sat, 20 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] When females have 'penises,' determining who's who can be tough.
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12 Photos Show a Side of North Korea You Haven't Seen - [Sun, 21 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] David Guttenfelder's award-winning photographs show how sports and recreation are a part of daily life in North Korea.
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13 Bald Eagles Died in Mysterious Incident - [Mon, 22 Feb 2016 21:11:05 GMT ] Wildlife authorities are investigating an unusual mass death on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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A Town Demands Protection from Pesticides - [Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:26:59 GMT ] A powerful photograph changes a girl’s life and improves conditions in a rural farm town in Argentina. But problems persist.
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The World's Smallest Penguin May Be In Danger - [Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:11:56 GMT ] Warming waters may be making it harder for the little penguin of Australia to hunt, preliminary research suggests.
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Pictures Capture Daily Battle Against Zika Mosquitoes - [Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:55:06 GMT ] “It’s almost impossible to control,” says photographer Tomás Munita, who documented daily life in Brazil’s favelas.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Astronauts Capture Stunning Aurora - [Fri, 26 Feb 2016 18:53:18 GMT ] A brilliant star glows from within a ghostly blue bubble, and three of Saturn’s moons pose for a family photo.
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Whales With Caribbean Accents and Other Animal Dialects - [Sat, 27 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Just like humans, some animal populations have unique ways of speaking that help maintain kinship.
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Some of Our Favorite David Guttenfelder Photos - [Sun, 28 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] An ad in this year’s Oscars telecast features the well-traveled photojournalist who produced these unforgettable images.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Lunar Triad and Cosmic Flower in Bloom - [Mon, 29 Feb 2016 19:22:54 GMT ]
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See Where Access to Clean Water Is Getting Better—and Worse - [Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:07:43 GMT ]
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See the ‘Super Bloom’ Bringing Life to Death Valley - [Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:23:00 GMT ]
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JetBlue, Etsy, and Others Want to Help Stop Wildlife Crime - [Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:09:23 GMT ]
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Yellowstone's Grizzly Bears Should Not Be Hunted - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:48:22 GMT ] With nature-loving America watching, this is an opportunity for western states to redeem themselves for wiping out much of our wildlife.
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Haunting Whale Sounds Emerge From Ocean's Deepest Point - [Sat, 05 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] New experiment calls to mind classic recording made famous by National Geographic.
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Rhino Head Thieves Found Guilty in Court - [Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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Here's What We Know Now About Zika and Birth Defects - [Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:16:22 GMT ]
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Watch Ostrich 'Chase' Cyclists Down the Road - [Tue, 08 Mar 2016 19:08:01 GMT ] Scene in South Africa is highly unusual, says biologist.
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Magnetic Letters Taught Us More Than How to Spell - [Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:51:00 GMT ]
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Eerie Photos of Fukushima's Ghost Towns - [Thu, 10 Mar 2016 23:08:06 GMT ]
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Week's Best Space Pictures: A Pulsar's Technicolor Home - [Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:54:41 GMT ] A massive galaxy cluster glitters, and new images highlight the sun's corona with dramatic color.
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Top Underwater Photos from National Geographic Your Shot - [Sat, 12 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMT ] A diverse and uniquely beautiful underwater world as captured by the Your Shot community in these winning photographs.
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This River Kills Everything That Falls Into It - [Sun, 13 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Rangers Killed in Africa's Oldest Park Push Death Toll to 150 - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:25:00 GMT ] Mai-Mai rebels launch attack in Virunga in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Junk Food-Loving Birds Diss Migration, Live on Landfill - [Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:00:00 GMT ] Spain and Portugal's white storks are forgoing their annual journeys to African wintering grounds, a new study says.
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Angry Birds Build the World’s Biggest Nests - [Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:03:33 GMT ] Aggressive sociable weavers push lazy birds to build their spectacular African nests, which weigh up to 2,000 pounds.
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It’s Spring—Watch Bald Eagles Hatch Live - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:15:00 GMT ]
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Look Into the Eyes of Refugee Children - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:33:00 GMT ] Photographer Muhammed Muheisen wants to introduce the world to the children who grow up fleeing war.
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How Dogs Can Sniff Out Diabetes and Cancer - [Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Our pet canines can be trained to detect diseases in people—and they're amazingly good at it.
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Accused Narwhal Ivory Smuggler Detained in U.S. - [Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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This Week’s Night Sky: Watch a ‘Lite’ Lunar Eclipse - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:27:17 GMT ]
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Prairie Dogs Are Serial Killers That Murder Their Competition - [Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:01:00 GMT ]
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Wild Bison Return to Europe After a Century - [Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:43:38 GMT ] 'Rewilding' movement spreads across the continent.
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Let’s Fix Math Education By Redefining Math - [Thu, 24 Mar 2016 19:37:00 GMT ]
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Shakespeare’s Skull and Other Famous Stolen Body Parts - [Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMT ]
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Quiz: Can You Identify These Animals From Their Close-Ups? - [Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Are those scales or feathers? Figure out what creature you’re looking at based on these detailed photographs.
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Saving Half the Planet for Nature Isn't As Crazy As It Seems - [Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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New Map Shows Huge Rise in Human-Caused Earthquakes - [Mon, 28 Mar 2016 21:31:15 GMT ]
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New Hot Pink Hunting Gear Has Women Hunters Seeing Red - [Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:30:52 GMT ]
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Exclusive Video: Watch Norway's 'Skiing Cat' in Action - [Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:46:07 GMT ] Jesper, famous for his wintry antics, enjoys a day on the mountain in new footage provided to National Geographic.
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Norway’s Whaling Program Just Got Even More Controversial - [Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:51:00 GMT ] A new document shows meat from Norway’s whale hunts going to a company that makes feed for animals on fur farms.
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These Colorful Propaganda Maps Fueled 20th-Century Wars - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:28:00 GMT ]
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Why the New Sea Level Alarm Can't Be Ignored - [Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:38:00 GMT ]
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After the Plane Crash—and the Cannibalism—a Life of Hope - [Sun, 03 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A rugby team from Uruguay faces stark choices when the plane carrying them to a match in Chile crashed on October 13, 1972.
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This Bizarre Creature Flew Its Babies Like Kites - [Mon, 04 Apr 2016 19:19:35 GMT ]
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Some Whales Like Global Warming Just Fine - [Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:39:19 GMT ] Humpbacks and bowheads are benefiting from less ice in polar oceans—and for now, at least, more food. It helps that they're not being hunted.
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10 Stunning Pictures from NASA's Release of 3 Million Images - [Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:55:53 GMT ] We pored through the massive set of images of Earth from space to show you some of our favorites.
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The Secrets Hidden in Old Candy Wrappers - [Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:27:13 GMT ]
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Watching War: Online Mapmakers Chart Syrian Conflict - [Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:45:08 GMT ]
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15 Majestic Views That Made a Photographer Move to Wyoming - [Sat, 09 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Mountains, wildlife, and wide open skies inspired more than great pictures for our photographer.
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Law Enforcement Officer Fatally Shot By Suspected Poacher - [Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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New U.S. National Monument Is First To Honor Women’s Equality - [Mon, 11 Apr 2016 22:00:00 GMT ]
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A Colossal Snake Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances - [Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:53:36 GMT ] A 24-foot-long reticulated python was captured just days ago in Malaysia.
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These People Have a Mind-Bending Way to Navigate - [Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:25:17 GMT ]
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Warming Threatens the Great Barrier Reef Even More Than We Thought - [Thu, 14 Apr 2016 18:25:27 GMT ]
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Watch a Big Alligator Eat a Smaller One - [Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:51:00 GMT ] A rare scene of cannibalism was recorded in Florida.
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Seized: 100 Endangered Sharks Sold for Food - [Sun, 17 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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This Week’s Night Sky: See Jupiter’s ‘Water World’ Moon - [Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:57:56 GMT ]
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National Parks Need a Big Shake-Up - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 21:53:50 GMT ] Interior Secretary, during National Parks Week, tells public that funding U.S. parks 'offers a 10-to-1 return on investment.'
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As Andrew Jackson Fades, a Look at How He Ended Up on Money - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:22:00 GMT ]
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Harriet the Spy: How Tubman Helped the Union Army - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:30:00 GMT ]
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Surprising, Vibrant Reef Discovered in the Muddy Amazon - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:35:42 GMT ] Colorful sea fans, fish, and gigantic sponges found in murky waters. One scientist says the reef has the most amazing animals she’s ever seen on an expedition.
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Why This Animal's Pee Smells Like Hot Buttered Popcorn - [Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Southeast Asia's bearcat has a movie-theater aroma, but it's not the only animal that smells like snack foods.
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These Animals Live in the Most Powerful City in the World - [Sun, 24 Apr 2016 12:00:43 GMT ] Exploring the wild in the nation’s capital with field notes from Rock Creek Park.
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Powerful Photos Show Enduring Devastation of Nepal Earthquakes - [Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:09:49 GMT ] The earthquakes that killed thousands last year have left many homeless and struggling today.
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Why You Shouldn't Share That Cute Lemur Video - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 20:34:46 GMT ]
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‘Lost’ Sighting of Brightest Supernova Found in Ancient Text - [Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:49:33 GMT ]
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Why the Chernobyl Nuclear Ruins Are a 20th-Century Pompeii - [Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:16:00 GMT ]
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Week’s Best Space Pictures: Lasers Guide a Telescope’s Gaze - [Fri, 29 Apr 2016 20:38:18 GMT ]
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Nice Caboose: Animals With the Longest Tails - [Sat, 30 Apr 2016 12:00:04 GMT ] Lizards, birds, and giraffe are among nature's recordholders.
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Man Arrested for Punching a Seal - [Sun, 01 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Florida’s Coral Reef Is Disintegrating - [Mon, 02 May 2016 21:18:28 GMT ] Acidifying oceans are causing the reef’s skeleton—a key habitat for fish—to break down rapidly, according to new science.
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New Antivenom Can Treat 18 Kinds of Snakebites - [Tue, 03 May 2016 16:38:50 GMT ]
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Rise of the Robots Is Sparking an Investment Boom - [Wed, 04 May 2016 16:27:00 GMT ]
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Ancient Reptile Ate Like an Underwater Lawn Mower - [Fri, 06 May 2016 21:14:19 GMT ]
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For Mother’s Day, 12 Too Cute Pictures of Animal Moms - [Sat, 07 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Photos of a Dictator's Peaceful Downfall, 30 Years On - [Sun, 08 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A National Geographic photographer witnessed ‘people power’ bring down an authoritarian regime in the Philippines.
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10 Bold Pictures of Bison, the New U.S. National Mammal - [Mon, 09 May 2016 20:04:00 GMT ]
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A NASA Telescope Just Doubled Its Haul of Known Exoplanets - [Tue, 10 May 2016 20:33:20 GMT ]
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Canadian Wildfire Threatens Key U.S. Oil Artery - [Wed, 11 May 2016 11:00:10 GMT ] Canada exports more than two-thirds of its crude to one customer.
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Mysterious Mounds in South America Are Likely Worm Poop - [Thu, 12 May 2016 21:10:51 GMT ] The human-size towers in Colombia and Venezuela wetlands are actually piles of excrement, a new study says.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Smoky Trail and Solar Streamers - [Fri, 13 May 2016 19:24:00 GMT ]
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Here's Why 'Birdbrain' Should Be a Compliment - [Sun, 15 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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This Week’s Night Sky: Watch a Parade of Planets - [Mon, 16 May 2016 21:06:25 GMT ]
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Wildfire Evacuees Tell Stories of Hope and Generosity - [Tue, 17 May 2016 20:01:00 GMT ]
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Deadly Brain Disease Is Driving Swamp Birds Insane - [Wed, 18 May 2016 14:52:38 GMT ]
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The Anthropologist and His Old Friend, Who Became a Jaguar - [Wed, 18 May 2016 17:42:00 GMT ]
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U.S. Demand for Premium Gas Is Going Up. Why? - [Fri, 20 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Human Remains in Jungle Likely Belong to Missing Adventurer - [Sat, 21 May 2016 17:52:00 GMT ] A body found in Costa Rica likely belongs to Cody Roman Dial, who went missing during a trek through Central America two years ago.
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Ivory and Hornbill Smuggling Attempt Foiled - [Sun, 22 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: hornbills and ivory, a tortoise smuggling scheme, and 22 live snakes.
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17 Surprisingly Cute Photos of Turtles - [Mon, 23 May 2016 18:00:00 GMT ]
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Watch Deadly Black Mamba Snakes Tie Each Other in Knots - [Tue, 24 May 2016 18:37:59 GMT ] Two black mambas vie for dominance during mating season in South Africa, in a rarely observed display of power.
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12-Year-Old Wins Geographic Bee in Nail-Biter—How Would You Do? - [Wed, 25 May 2016 18:12:00 GMT ] Students demonstrate an impressive command of maps and world affairs in thrilling competition.
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Hiroshima Survivors Have a Message for Obama - [Thu, 26 May 2016 19:35:46 GMT ]
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In Bethlehem's Ancient Church, a Long Unseen Presence Appears - [Fri, 27 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Get Lost in the Dark Beauty of a Russian Salt Mine - [Sat, 28 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Mysterious Markings May Hold Clues to Origin of Writing - [Sun, 29 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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What's the Meaning of Life? Physics. - [Mon, 30 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A revolutionary law of physics explains it all—sports and technology, air currents and population growth, migration and social hierarchy.
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Harambe’s Behavior May Have Been Normal Gorilla Play - [Tue, 31 May 2016 20:25:35 GMT ]
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Controversial Plan Would Send Lab Chimps to Unaccredited Zoo - [Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:28:54 GMT ] Critics of the transfer say the move will be detrimental to these chimps, won’t contribute to conservation, and could set a dangerous precedent for the Endangered Species Act.
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River Revives After Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History - [Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:00:13 GMT ]
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Watch Fishermen Bomb Their Catch Out of the Water - [Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A horrific fishing practice uses explosives to put fish on your plate.
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U.S. Adopts Near-Total Ivory Ban - [Fri, 03 Jun 2016 14:13:10 GMT ] The move is the latest step in the Obama administration’s fight against wildlife trafficking.
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Inside the Daring Mission That Thwarted a Nazi Atomic Bomb - [Sun, 05 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Shocking Find: Electric Eels Can Leap Out of Water to Attack - [Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:05:37 GMT ] A new study lends credence to a 19th-century naturalist’s tale that many thought impossible.
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Climate Change Is Making Calendars Run Amok - [Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:07:28 GMT ]
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Massive New Monument Found in Petra - [Wed, 08 Jun 2016 18:38:50 GMT ]
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You May Owe Your Existence to Tiny Vampires - [Thu, 09 Jun 2016 18:44:54 GMT ]
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See a Messy Galaxy Glitter—and the Real-Life Mount Doom - [Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:33:00 GMT ]
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Meet the Very Venomous Portuguese Man-of-War - [Sat, 11 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] These jellyfish relatives can pack a punch, but they're also fascinating creatures.
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'Badass Librarians' Foil al Qaeda, Save Ancient Manuscripts - [Sun, 12 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Photos Show Global Solidarity After Orlando Shooting - [Mon, 13 Jun 2016 04:09:54 GMT ]
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Get Ready for Artificial Meteor Showers - [Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:55:22 GMT ]
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Latest Space-Time Ripples Confirm New Era of Astronomy - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:33:21 GMT ]
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NASA Probe Is About to Give the Best Ever Views of Jupiter - [Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:52:24 GMT ]
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In Fighting Illegal Ivory, EU Lags Behind - [Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:18:19 GMT ] The EU is the largest exporter of legal ivory, leading to concern that it’s fueling a parallel illegal trade—and the slaughter of elephants.
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14 Photos of Giraffes With Their Heads In the Clouds - [Sun, 19 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Chameleons’ Secret Hunting Weapon: Super-Sticky Mucus - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:25:38 GMT ] A thick, honey-like adhesive at the tip of a chameleon’s tongue lets it bring its prey to its mouth after snagging it, scientists discover.
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Trained Falcons Serve as High-Flying Scarecrows - [Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] When falcons take to the air, sparrows, starlings, and pigeons know to get the flock out of there.
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Animals Gone Wild: Nature Gets in on National Selfie Day - [Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:34:00 GMT ]
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Peek Inside Cat Mummies With New X-ray Images - [Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:36:44 GMT ]
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Stonewall: Celebrating Diversity in Our National Parks - [Fri, 24 Jun 2016 18:25:46 GMT ]
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'Horrific' First Amphibious Centipede Discovered - [Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] This giant, venomous creepy-crawly is as comfortable swimming and walking underwater as it is on land, in a finding that surprised scientists.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Watch Jupiter and Uranus Sparkle - [Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:31:17 GMT ]
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Whale Sharks Move in Mysterious Ways: Watch Them Online - [Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:25:10 GMT ] The gentle giants take surprising 'road trips' to faraway destinations, scientists discover.
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We Can Now Tell a Person’s Age Range From Crime Scene Blood - [Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:51:38 GMT ]
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Watch Elephant Charge Famous Conservationist - [Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:55:58 GMT ] Ian Redmond suffered injuries after the harrowing encounter, which was highly unusual and may reflect threats to the animals.
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What a Toilet Shows About Life During the American Revolution - [Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Unexpected Canada: A Different Side of the Great White North - [Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:01:00 GMT ]
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The Most Feared Dogs May Also Be the Most Misunderstood - [Sun, 03 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2351 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Jupiter as a NASA Probe Closes In - [Mon, 04 Jul 2016 19:04:58 GMT ]
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Ten Things You Need to Know About the Juno Mission - [Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:27:24 GMT ]
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| 2353 | 2019-08-01
New Planet Is an Oddball With Three Suns - [Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:00:43 GMT ]
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Beyond Yoga: Explore Life Inside a Hindu Spiritual Center - [Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:34:19 GMT ]
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This Week @NatGeo - [Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:57:00 GMT ]
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How Dad and Daughter Survived the Alaskan Wilderness - [Sun, 10 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Oldest Non-Human Stone Tools Outside Africa Created by Monkeys - [Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:00:00 GMT ]
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This Week’s Night Sky: Watch the Moon Meet Mars - [Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:55:06 GMT ]
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Fighting a Hospital Superbug Reveals an Unexpected Benefit - [Wed, 13 Jul 2016 20:54:06 GMT ]
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Gorgeous Maps Reveal the History of America’s National Parks - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 19:01:00 GMT ]
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This Week @NatGeo - [Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:00:40 GMT ]
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5 Gross and Amazing Ways Animals Deliver Sperm - [Sat, 16 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] One worm lives inside the female and ejaculates through the top of her head.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Watch for Auroras Triggered by Sun Stream - [Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:29:33 GMT ]
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Animals Have Evolved Into Parasites At Least 200 Times - [Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2365 | 2019-08-01
This North Korean Art Is More Than Propaganda - [Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:56:00 GMT ]
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| 2366 | 2019-08-01
The Rarest Plant in Britain Makes a Ghostly Appearance - [Thu, 21 Jul 2016 18:16:00 GMT ]
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| 2367 | 2019-08-01
Wildlife Dying En Masse as South American River Runs Dry - [Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:07:00 GMT ] The Pilcomayo River in Paraguay is littered with dead caiman and fish carcasses as the government scrambles to find a solution.
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The Gene: Science's Most Powerful—and Dangerous—Idea - [Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2369 | 2019-08-01
New Zealand Announces Plan to Wipe Out Invasive Predators - [Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:22:00 GMT ]
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| 2370 | 2019-08-01
Antibiotic Found in Noses—Here’s What You Need to Know - [Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:24:29 GMT ]
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| 2371 | 2019-08-01
Shark Bites Football Star During Lobster Hunt Frenzy - [Thu, 28 Jul 2016 21:13:50 GMT ] Linebacker Warren Sapp was among this year's participants in the controversial, two-day 'mini-season' for spiny lobster.
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Our Favorite Instagrams: An Epic Ice Melt and Fierce Tiger - [Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:47:00 GMT ]
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| 2373 | 2019-08-01
There's a Dark History Behind the Glittering Olympic Games - [Sun, 31 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2374 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Planets Line Up at Sunset - [Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:03:00 GMT ]
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| 2375 | 2019-08-01
Indonesian Fires Girdled Half the Globe in Smoke - [Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:13:00 GMT ] Fueled by underground peat deposits, the fires contributed massive amounts of carbon to the atmosphere.
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5 Key Takeaways From Alarming New Climate Report - [Wed, 03 Aug 2016 19:35:28 GMT ] The world is warmer than ever, with rising seas and more storms, scientists warn.
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4 Years on Mars: Curiosity's Incredible Journey in Pictures - [Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:07:13 GMT ] As NASA prepares to launch a new rover to the red planet, Curiosity celebrates its action-packed journey.
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Playful Pups Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer - [Sat, 06 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2379 | 2019-08-01
How the Most Hated Animal in America Outwitted Us All - [Sun, 07 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2380 | 2019-08-01
Peek Into Tiny Crime Scenes Built by an Obsessed Millionaire - [Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:55:00 GMT ]
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| 2381 | 2019-08-01
Help Send Eclipse Glasses to Kids in Africa - [Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:39:19 GMT ]
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| 2382 | 2019-08-01
12 Amazing Pictures of Lions - [Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:04:53 GMT ] For World Lion Day, we compiled National Geographic's most beautiful pictures of the big cats in Africa.
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| 2383 | 2019-08-01
Hope Emerges for Whale Sharks, Despite New Endangered Status - [Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:10:54 GMT ] The world's biggest fish needs more protections, a leading scientist warns.
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How Sun-Watchers Stopped World War III in 1967 - [Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:28:22 GMT ] As the Great Storm of 1967 interrupted radio and radar communications, scientists and military leaders scrambled to decipher the cause.
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| 2385 | 2019-08-01
Flounders’ Eyes Face Skyward. How Do They See the Ocean Floor? - [Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Flatfish have a clever way of blending into their surroundings.
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What a Comedian Learned by Traveling to the End of the Earth - [Sun, 14 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2387 | 2019-08-01
Former National Geographic Editor Bill Garrett Dies - [Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:35:00 GMT ]
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| 2388 | 2019-08-01
Watch Terrifying Video of Coral Convulsing as Seas Heat Up - [Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:16:43 GMT ]
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| 2389 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Googly-Eyed Sea Creature Crack Up Scientists - [Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:51:32 GMT ]
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| 2390 | 2019-08-01
Here's What the Iceman Was Wearing When He Died 5,300 Years Ago - [Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:00:06 GMT ]
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| 2391 | 2019-08-01
Gaze at a Supernova's Dazzling Remains - [Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:24:38 GMT ]
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| 2392 | 2019-08-01
After Mom's Fatal Cancer, Son Finds Solace in National Parks - [Sun, 21 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2393 | 2019-08-01
A Supernova’s Historical Claim to Fame Vanishes - [Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:59:53 GMT ]
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| 2394 | 2019-08-01
Looking For Life on Proxima b? Try Glowing Aliens. - [Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:53:47 GMT ]
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| 2395 | 2019-08-01
Rare Desert Lions of 'Five Musketeers' Fame Poisoned - [Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:45:28 GMT ]
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| 2396 | 2019-08-01
See a Surprise Comet Landslide and a Gleaming Dwarf Galaxy - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:19:12 GMT ]
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Lightning Kills More Than 300 Reindeer in Rare Mass Death - [Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:01:00 GMT ] A severe storm in Norway killed an entire reindeer herd in a national park in an unprecedented event, officials say.
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| 2398 | 2019-08-01
Critical Reefs Destroyed in Poachers' Quest for World's Biggest Clams - [Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:27:10 GMT ] China’s ambitions are leading to environmental destruction in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.
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Cat-Size Flying Reptile Shakes Up Pterosaur Family Tree - [Tue, 30 Aug 2016 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2400 | 2019-08-01
SpaceX Explosion a Stark Reminder of Spaceflight's Risks - [Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:48:40 GMT ]
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| 2401 | 2019-08-01
Rare Jaguars Caught in Camera Traps—for Science - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:46:00 GMT ] As the iconic jaguar continues to face threats in Mexico, a small nature reserve is using motion-sensor technology to census the big cats.
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| 2402 | 2019-08-01
World’s Biggest Birds Are Stellar Dads and Unusual Lovers - [Sat, 03 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] When it comes to childcare and mating, ostriches, emus, and the like are, well, odd ducks.
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Jurassic ‘Sea Monster’ Emerges From Scottish Loch - [Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2404 | 2019-08-01
Iconic Park Rock Destroyed by Visitors, Video Shows - [Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:15:00 GMT ]
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| 2405 | 2019-08-01
DNA in London Grave May Help Solve Mysteries of the Great Plague - [Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:25:00 GMT ]
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| 2406 | 2019-08-01
See a Slowpoke Star and a Rare Double Eclipse - [Fri, 09 Sep 2016 21:51:00 GMT ]
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| 2407 | 2019-08-01
This Cape Rain Frog May Sound Funny, but It's Terrified - [Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:45:19 GMT ]
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| 2408 | 2019-08-01
Most Young Americans Can’t Pass a Test on Global Affairs—Can You? - [Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:30:00 GMT ]
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| 2409 | 2019-08-01
The Super-Ancient Origins of Your Blue Jeans - [Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:00:04 GMT ]
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| 2410 | 2019-08-01
Dolphins Recorded Having a ‘Conversation?’ Not So Fast. - [Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:53:13 GMT ]
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| 2411 | 2019-08-01
John Kerry Says Saving the Oceans Is a ‘Life or Death’ Issue - [Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:53:03 GMT ]
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| 2412 | 2019-08-01
Cottonmouth vs. Copperhead: Watch First Mating Duel Seen in the Wild - [Fri, 16 Sep 2016 20:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2413 | 2019-08-01
Indigenous ‘Chola’ Clothing Comes to Fashion Week - [Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:40:00 GMT ]
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| 2414 | 2019-08-01
New Book Calls for Removal of Outdoor Cats 'By Any Means' - [Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:09:00 GMT ] Cat Wars ignites a fiery debate over the future of felines.
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Pioneering Conservation Biologist Reshaped Our Understanding of Bears and Yellowstone - [Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:53:45 GMT ] John Craighead passed away at the age of 100.
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| 2416 | 2019-08-01
How We'll Tackle Diseases That Are Becoming Untreatable - [Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:42:15 GMT ]
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| 2417 | 2019-08-01
Keys to Our Early Ancestry Provide Plenty More to Unlock - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 13:39:00 GMT ] David Lordkipanidze's finds ultimately upended prior theory on human's early ancestors.
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| 2418 | 2019-08-01
New Smithsonian Museum Confronts Race 'to Make America Better' - [Sat, 24 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2419 | 2019-08-01
Meet 7 Celebrity Fossils and Find Out What Made Them Famous - [Sun, 25 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2420 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Mother Cockroach and Fire Ants Fight to the Death - [Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:32:55 GMT ] Dramatic footage shows life trying to find a way during a brutal battle.
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| 2421 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Real-Life Horse of Greek Myth Headed for Extinction - [Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:55:01 GMT ] Skyros ponies, thought to have pulled Achilles' legendary chariot, have declined to about 200 animals left on Earth.
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| 2422 | 2019-08-01
The September 30 Black Moon Explained - [Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:52:10 GMT ]
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| 2423 | 2019-08-01
The World Is Finally Getting Serious About Tiger Farms - [Thu, 29 Sep 2016 19:47:17 GMT ]
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| 2424 | 2019-08-01
What ‘Star Trek’ May Have Right—and Wrong—About Alien Life - [Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:41:00 GMT ]
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| 2425 | 2019-08-01
Tarantulas, Killer Caterpillars, and the Most Misunderstood Bugs - [Sat, 01 Oct 2016 12:00:04 GMT ] Cockroaches are excellent dads, for starters.
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| 2426 | 2019-08-01
Nat Turner’s Slave Uprising Left Complex Legacy - [Wed, 05 Oct 2016 19:36:31 GMT ]
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| 2427 | 2019-08-01
5 Times Evolution Ran in ‘Reverse’ - [Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:35:38 GMT ]
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| 2428 | 2019-08-01
The Real Reason Clowns Creep Us Out - [Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:05:06 GMT ]
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| 2429 | 2019-08-01
Bet You’ve Never Heard of This Shy, Colorful Monkey - [Sat, 08 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2430 | 2019-08-01
Treasure Trove of Ancient Human Footprints Found Near Volcano - [Mon, 10 Oct 2016 15:41:38 GMT ]
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| 2431 | 2019-08-01
Reported Sighting of Extinct River Dolphin is Unlikely - [Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:08:46 GMT ]
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| 2432 | 2019-08-01
Great White Fight: Scientists Feud Over Shark Tagging - [Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:36:00 GMT ] A battle between state and nonprofit researchers is raging off Cape Cod, highlighting sensitivities in animal studies.
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| 2433 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About London’s Escaped Gorilla - [Thu, 13 Oct 2016 20:28:57 GMT ] The silverback Kumbuka slipped his keepers, calling to mind the recent death of Harambe in Ohio.
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| 2434 | 2019-08-01
How to See the Hunter’s Supermoon This Weekend - [Fri, 14 Oct 2016 22:07:54 GMT ]
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| 2435 | 2019-08-01
Tourists Could Destroy Venice—If Floods Don't First - [Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2436 | 2019-08-01
Newly Released Maps Show How Housing Discrimination Happened - [Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2437 | 2019-08-01
10 of the Most Stunning Wildlife Pictures of the Year - [Tue, 18 Oct 2016 22:05:00 GMT ]
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| 2438 | 2019-08-01
What Mars Maps Got Right (and Wrong) Through Time - [Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:51:09 GMT ]
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| 2439 | 2019-08-01
These Maps Show the Epic Quest for a Northwest Passage - [Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:53:32 GMT ]
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| 2440 | 2019-08-01
Watch How Bees Teach Each Other to Solve Problems - [Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:34:53 GMT ] New research with bumblebees hints at how knowledge can quickly spread through a population.
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| 2441 | 2019-08-01
Time Travel Probably Isn't Possible—Why Do We Wish It Were? - [Sun, 23 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2442 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Giant Spider Drag a Mouse - [Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:52:35 GMT ] A video from Australia shows a lethal battle between a huntsman spider and a rodent.
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| 2443 | 2019-08-01
Why Global Warming Hits the Arctic Harder Than Anywhere Else - [Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:00:12 GMT ]
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| 2444 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Christ's Burial Place Exposed for First Time in Centuries - [Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:23:00 GMT ]
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| 2445 | 2019-08-01
First Known Dinosaur Brain Fossil Discovered - [Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:07:42 GMT ]
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| 2446 | 2019-08-01
Everything You Need to Know About Halloween 2016 - [Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:53:39 GMT ]
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| 2447 | 2019-08-01
A Frog Whose Babies Pop Out of Its Back and More Freaky Animals - [Sat, 29 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2448 | 2019-08-01
10 Beautiful Photos That Will Make You Love Spiders - [Sun, 30 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2449 | 2019-08-01
Squashing Superbugs May Take a Superhero - [Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:42:39 GMT ]
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| 2450 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Dramatic Elephant Rescue - [Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:34:00 GMT ]
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| 2451 | 2019-08-01
'Afghan Girl' Sharbat Gula Denied Bail, Reported Ill - [Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:35:21 GMT ]
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| 2452 | 2019-08-01
These Real-Life Bear Cubs Are All Winners - [Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:51:00 GMT ]
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| 2453 | 2019-08-01
World's Heaviest Earthworm Found, Then Killed - [Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:05:14 GMT ] Dave, a 16-inch-long earthworm discovered recently in England, will become part of the collection at the Natural History Museum in London.
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| 2454 | 2019-08-01
Watch “Homewrecker” Penguin Defend His New Abode - [Sat, 05 Nov 2016 19:53:00 GMT ]
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| 2455 | 2019-08-01
Four of History’s Worst Political Predictions - [Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:01:48 GMT ]
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| 2456 | 2019-08-01
Elephants Comfort Comrades During Rescue in China - [Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:47:48 GMT ]
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| 2457 | 2019-08-01
A Last Look at the U.S. Presidential Candidates’ Stances on Science - [Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:33:47 GMT ]
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| 2458 | 2019-08-01
Watch What Happens When Scientists Tickle a Rat - [Thu, 10 Nov 2016 19:00:02 GMT ] Their responses may hold some important secrets to how our own brains work.
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| 2459 | 2019-08-01
Watch Monkeys Swim for Their Supper in Rare Video - [Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:00:05 GMT ] Indonesia's proboscis monkeys are as at home in the water as they are in the trees—an unusual combination in primates.
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| 2460 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Fall Pictures Taken by Drones - [Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2461 | 2019-08-01
Reining in the Rain - [Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:00:17 GMT ]
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| 2462 | 2019-08-01
Famous Dian Fossey Gorilla Presumed Dead at 38 - [Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:46:34 GMT ] Cantsbee, one of the hundreds of apes that the scientist knew and studied, was an exceptional leader.
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| 2463 | 2019-08-01
3 Tiny Salamander Species Found, Each Smaller Than a Coin - [Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:58:18 GMT ]
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| 2464 | 2019-08-01
This Never Before Seen Spider Looks Like a Leaf - [Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:00:11 GMT ] Scientists stumbled upon the potentially new species in a Chinese rain forest.
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| 2465 | 2019-08-01
360° Orangutan School for Orphaned Babies - [Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:47:11 GMT ]
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| 2466 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Woman in Space Set to Break U.S. Astronaut Record - [Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:43:56 GMT ]
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| 2467 | 2019-08-01
9 Animals With Misleading Names - [Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] A bearcat that's neither bear nor cat and a catshark called a dogfish are among some of our favorite scientific misnomers.
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| 2468 | 2019-08-01
Why Our First Alien Encounter Could Happen Soon - [Sun, 20 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2469 | 2019-08-01
How Wildlife May Fare Under Trump - [Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:26:04 GMT ] The Trump Administration could change much about how the U.S. protects wildlife at home and abroad.
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| 2470 | 2019-08-01
Rare Photos of Brazilian Tribe Spur Pleas to Protect It - [Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:00:47 GMT ]
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| 2471 | 2019-08-01
Watch an Eel Battle an Octopus—Which Gets a Meal? - [Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:00:05 GMT ]
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| 2472 | 2019-08-01
Bypassing Bollywood, a Filmmaker Focuses on Wildlife Conservation - [Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2473 | 2019-08-01
This Is Why Insects Rule the World - [Sat, 26 Nov 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] Some clever adaptations have allowed beetles, ants, and more bugs to thrive worldwide—even in Antarctica.
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| 2474 | 2019-08-01
Here's What Placebos Can Heal—And What They Can't - [Sun, 27 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2475 | 2019-08-01
He May Actually Be the Most Interesting Man in the World - [Mon, 28 Nov 2016 16:43:05 GMT ]
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| 2476 | 2019-08-01
3 Dams to Be Removed in American West to Restore Rivers - [Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:12:43 GMT ]
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| 2477 | 2019-08-01
World's Largest Cluster of Sinkholes Discovered - [Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:38:00 GMT ]
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| 2478 | 2019-08-01
The Rare Beauty of Dozens of Migrating Humpback Whales - [Fri, 02 Dec 2016 21:32:28 GMT ]
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| 2479 | 2019-08-01
Doomed Spacecraft Begins Final Dives Near Saturn’s Rings - [Mon, 05 Dec 2016 18:20:08 GMT ]
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| 2480 | 2019-08-01
A Rare Look at the Disappearing World of Antarctica's Whales - [Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:51:41 GMT ] As the southern continent rapidly warms, some whale populations are booming—while others are suffering from lack of ice.
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| 2481 | 2019-08-01
No Electricity? A Low-Tech Refrigerator That Keeps Things Chilled - [Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:53:00 GMT ]
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| 2482 | 2019-08-01
2016 Was a Big Year for Oil Pipelines. Here Are 3 Takeaways. - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:59:00 GMT ]
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| 2483 | 2019-08-01
This Ocean Creature Makes Its Own Invisibility Cloak - [Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:37:28 GMT ]
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| 2484 | 2019-08-01
How to See a Meteor Shower During the Last Supermoon of 2016 - [Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:28:00 GMT ]
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| 2485 | 2019-08-01
Why the Moon Looks Bigger Near the Horizon - [Tue, 13 Dec 2016 21:29:26 GMT ]
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| 2486 | 2019-08-01
Turning an Ancient Form of Art Into New Income - [Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2487 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Earth Breathe in Stunning 3-D - [Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:22:08 GMT ]
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| 2488 | 2019-08-01
Disco Spider Pulsates With Color, Baffling Scientists - [Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:45:24 GMT ] 'I haven't seen anything like it,' scientist says of the flashy arachnid from Asia.
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| 2489 | 2019-08-01
Why Cats Poop on Your Bed and Other Odd Pet Behaviors - [Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] Our furred and feathered companions do some mystifying things—here are some we can misinterpret.
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| 2490 | 2019-08-01
The Mysterious Discovery of a Continent That Wasn't There - [Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2491 | 2019-08-01
Rainbow Snake, Klingon Newt Among 163 Newfound Species - [Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:41:27 GMT ] All were found in 2015 in the biodiverse Greater Mekong Region of Southeast Asia.
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| 2492 | 2019-08-01
The Best Maps of 2016 - [Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2493 | 2019-08-01
War-Torn Yemen Is Letting Its Zoo Animals Starve to Death - [Wed, 21 Dec 2016 20:29:00 GMT ] The 265 animals in Yemen’s Taiz zoo, including rare leopards, haven’t been fed for days. The government is rejecting proposals to save them.
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| 2494 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Newborn Elephant Rescued and Reunited With Its Mother - [Thu, 22 Dec 2016 22:33:00 GMT ]
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| 2495 | 2019-08-01
Vintage Maps Rekindle the Romance of Early Air Travel - [Fri, 23 Dec 2016 14:16:01 GMT ]
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| 2496 | 2019-08-01
Why Children Make the Best Environmentalists - [Mon, 26 Dec 2016 11:30:00 GMT ]
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| 2497 | 2019-08-01
Hazardous 9/11 Dust Made Newborn Babies Smaller - [Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:26:01 GMT ]
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| 2498 | 2019-08-01
The Unconventional Life of the Snake Man of India - [Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:26:00 GMT ]
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| 2499 | 2019-08-01
Top 7 Must-See Sky Events for 2017 - [Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:01:08 GMT ]
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| 2500 | 2019-08-01
China to Shut Down Its Ivory Trade by the End of 2017 - [Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:56:00 GMT ] Advocates say that the move by the world’s largest consumer of ivory could help save Africa’s remaining elephants.
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| 2501 | 2019-08-01
A Historic Explorer Leads the Way on an Epic African Journey - [Sun, 01 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2502 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Known Orca Presumed Dead - [Tue, 03 Jan 2017 21:27:00 GMT ]
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| 2503 | 2019-08-01
Watch: 6-Foot Snake and Her Babies Rescued From Backyard - [Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:38:55 GMT ]
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| 2504 | 2019-08-01
Black Hole at Galaxy's Heart Launches Planet-Size 'Spitballs' - [Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:01:39 GMT ]
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| 2505 | 2019-08-01
How to See a Star Explode in 2022 - [Fri, 06 Jan 2017 17:02:08 GMT ]
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| 2506 | 2019-08-01
Exotic Pet Ban May Mean Fewer Cheetahs Posing With Fancy Cars - [Fri, 06 Jan 2017 21:27:00 GMT ] The United Arab Emirates has passed a law prohibiting residents from owning certain wild animals.
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| 2507 | 2019-08-01
These Simple Laws Explain How the World Works - [Sun, 08 Jan 2017 12:00:21 GMT ]
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| 2508 | 2019-08-01
Why California’s Ancient Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ Toppled - [Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:05:53 GMT ]
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| 2509 | 2019-08-01
First Bumblebee Declared Endangered in U.S. - [Tue, 10 Jan 2017 21:42:23 GMT ]
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| 2510 | 2019-08-01
Stunning 360 Pictures Reveal Tops of Giant Sequoias - [Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2511 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Pictures Show an Alien Moon Eerily Like Earth - [Thu, 12 Jan 2017 20:52:47 GMT ]
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| 2512 | 2019-08-01
Turning Images of Earth Into Abstract Art - [Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:09:00 GMT ]
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| 2513 | 2019-08-01
7 Amazing Animal Organs People Don't Have - [Sat, 14 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2514 | 2019-08-01
Massive Alligator Caught on Video Is Not a Hoax - [Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:41:27 GMT ]
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| 2515 | 2019-08-01
These Maps Literally Put the Alps at Your Fingertips - [Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:13:01 GMT ]
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| 2516 | 2019-08-01
A Buddhist Tradition to Save Animals Has Taken an Ugly Turn - [Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:06:00 GMT ] What began as a quest to protect wildlife is now killing animals and harming ecosystems.
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| 2517 | 2019-08-01
Earth Shines in Dramatic New Pictures From Space - [Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:07:58 GMT ]
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| 2518 | 2019-08-01
Another Baby Dolphin Killed By Selfie-Seeking Tourists - [Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:36:08 GMT ] Seriously, stop taking photos with wild animals.
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| 2519 | 2019-08-01
3 Things You Need to Know About the Science Rebellion Against Trump - [Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:58:25 GMT ]
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| 2520 | 2019-08-01
'Year of the Rooster' Brings Celebrations and Hazardous Smog - [Sat, 28 Jan 2017 20:15:45 GMT ]
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| 2521 | 2019-08-01
In Rare Killing, Chimpanzees Cannibalize Former Leader - [Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:17:33 GMT ]
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| 2522 | 2019-08-01
Watch 'Pom-Pom' Crabs Fight with Anemone-Tipped Claws - [Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2523 | 2019-08-01
Lunar Eclipse and 10 More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in February - [Wed, 01 Feb 2017 22:18:33 GMT ]
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| 2524 | 2019-08-01
Deadly Snake Wags Tongue to Lure Its Prey—A First - [Fri, 03 Feb 2017 21:38:26 GMT ] Africa's puff adder is the only known snake to attract its victims with both tongue and tail, a new study says.
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| 2525 | 2019-08-01
Iraq's Unique Wildlife Pushed to Brink by War, Hunting - [Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:36:14 GMT ] After decades of strife, the world’s first civilization is losing many of its animals, such as otters, deer, songbirds, and more.
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| 2526 | 2019-08-01
Who's Still Fighting Climate Change? The U.S. Military - [Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:47:06 GMT ]
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| 2527 | 2019-08-01
Surprising Ways Science Survives Travel Bans and Gag Orders - [Thu, 09 Feb 2017 18:28:56 GMT ]
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| 2528 | 2019-08-01
See the Faces of Immigrants in 1917 America - [Fri, 10 Feb 2017 23:49:36 GMT ]
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| 2529 | 2019-08-01
7 Ways Bats Are Just Like Batman - [Sat, 11 Feb 2017 13:00:00 GMT ] For one, these dark knights help the less fortunate.
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| 2530 | 2019-08-01
Precision Farming: Harnessing Technology to Feed the World - [Tue, 14 Feb 2017 19:41:00 GMT ]
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| 2531 | 2019-08-01
Antarctica’s Sea Ice Shrinks to New Record Low - [Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:14:19 GMT ]
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| 2532 | 2019-08-01
14 Photos That Illumine a Dark Chapter of U.S. History - [Fri, 17 Feb 2017 18:19:59 GMT ]
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| 2533 | 2019-08-01
See Vintage Photos of the Post Office in Its Prime - [Sat, 18 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2534 | 2019-08-01
How a 'Cheetah Matchmaker' is Helping Save the Big Cats - [Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ] National Geographic caught up with explorer Vincent van der Merwe, who's trying to bring the spotted predator back to its African homeland.
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| 2535 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Backtracks on Purge of Animal Abuse Records—What We Know - [Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:01:27 GMT ] Following public outcry, the U.S. government reposts a fraction of animal welfare data. Meanwhile, clues point to the reasons behind the radical deletions.
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| 2536 | 2019-08-01
Raised to Kill Lions, This Kenyan Warrior Now Saves Them - [Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:04:37 GMT ]
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| 2537 | 2019-08-01
Mapping the Urban Bike Utopias of the 1890s - [Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:28:00 GMT ]
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| 2538 | 2019-08-01
Sloth Bear Cub Rescued After Mother Electrocuted - [Fri, 24 Feb 2017 22:26:42 GMT ]
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| 2539 | 2019-08-01
The Strange History of Vaccines—And Why People Fear Them - [Sun, 26 Feb 2017 12:30:15 GMT ]
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| 2540 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Young Elephant Make a Surprising Railroad Crossing - [Mon, 27 Feb 2017 21:29:00 GMT ]
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| 2541 | 2019-08-01
New Dwarf Primate Found, Is Giant Among Its Kin - [Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:19:39 GMT ]
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| 2542 | 2019-08-01
Siberia's Growing 'Doorway to Hell' Offers Clues on Climate Change - [Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:57:00 GMT ]
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| 2543 | 2019-08-01
An Elk's-Eye View of Migrating Through Yellowstone - [Fri, 03 Mar 2017 18:15:06 GMT ]
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| 2544 | 2019-08-01
Do Zebras Have Stripes On Their Skin? - [Sat, 04 Mar 2017 05:01:00 GMT ] What's under animals' hair and fur coats may surprise you.
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| 2545 | 2019-08-01
Fleas Hitch Ride on Earwigs to Suck Bat Blood - [Sun, 05 Mar 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2546 | 2019-08-01
Floating Hospitals Treat Those Impacted by Rising Seas - [Mon, 06 Mar 2017 05:01:02 GMT ]
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| 2547 | 2019-08-01
Teenager Is on Track to Plant a Trillion Trees - [Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2548 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Look Into How Rare Elephants' Forests Are Disappearing - [Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:15:07 GMT ] In violation of a moratorium, oil palm grower clears vital habitat in Indonesian biodiversity hot spot.
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| 2549 | 2019-08-01
Not All First Aid Kits Are Created Equal - [Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:57:00 GMT ]
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| 2550 | 2019-08-01
Surfer Becomes First to Cross the Atlantic on a Paddleboard - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:40:54 GMT ]
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| 2551 | 2019-08-01
One of World's Most Mysterious Cats Caught on Camera - [Sun, 12 Mar 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2552 | 2019-08-01
3D-Printed Reefs Offer Hope in Coral Bleaching Crisis - [Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:01:13 GMT ]
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| 2553 | 2019-08-01
Behind the Scenes of a Groundbreaking Wildlife Series - [Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:01:09 GMT ]
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| 2554 | 2019-08-01
Historic Gift Helps Chile Protect 10 Million Acres - [Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:11:46 GMT ] Widow of The North Face founder pledges to hand over private parks
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| 2555 | 2019-08-01
Czech Zoo to Dehorn Rhinos After Paris Poaching Attack - [Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:56:06 GMT ] More than a dozen rhinos will lose their horns at a zoo in the Czech Republic in an effort to deter poachers.
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| 2556 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Woman's Dramatic Escape From Mudslide - [Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:59:31 GMT ]
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| 2557 | 2019-08-01
This Is Why We Find 'Ugly' Animals Cute - [Sat, 18 Mar 2017 04:00:39 GMT ]
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| 2558 | 2019-08-01
These Parrots Can Make Other Parrots 'Laugh'—a First - [Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:13:00 GMT ]
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| 2559 | 2019-08-01
Navigating the Water Crisis - [Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:07:52 GMT ]
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| 2560 | 2019-08-01
First U.S. Bumblebee Officially Listed as Endangered - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:33:12 GMT ]
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| 2561 | 2019-08-01
The Energy of Tomorrow Looks Strikingly Artistic from Above - [Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2562 | 2019-08-01
4 Things You Need to Know About the Approved Keystone XL Pipeline - [Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:00:35 GMT ]
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| 2563 | 2019-08-01
5 Animals That You Can See Right Through - [Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:00:17 GMT ]
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| 2564 | 2019-08-01
Innovative Filmmaker Found Redemption Through Wildlife - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:00:04 GMT ]
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| 2565 | 2019-08-01
How This 23-Foot Python Swallowed a Man Whole - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:58:00 GMT ]
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| 2566 | 2019-08-01
Pictures Show a Mysterious Planet Get More Surreal Over Time - [Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:24:00 GMT ]
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| 2567 | 2019-08-01
'Extinct' Mountain Dogs Rediscovered in the Wild - [Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:58:00 GMT ]
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| 2568 | 2019-08-01
Jupiter Looms Large and 9 More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in April - [Sat, 01 Apr 2017 16:55:00 GMT ]
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| 2569 | 2019-08-01
See This Incredible Artist Draw a Whole City From Memory - [Sun, 02 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2570 | 2019-08-01
Found: Fresh Clues to Mystery of King Solomon's Mines - [Mon, 03 Apr 2017 02:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2571 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:32:00 GMT ]
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| 2572 | 2019-08-01
Angkor Wat’s Collapse From Climate Change Has Lessons for Today - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2573 | 2019-08-01
Raucous Orgies Speed Up Aging in Male Snakes - [Thu, 06 Apr 2017 21:07:15 GMT ]
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| 2574 | 2019-08-01
Watch: This Is What Happens When a Lion Steals a GoPro - [Fri, 07 Apr 2017 22:09:27 GMT ]
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| 2575 | 2019-08-01
These Animals Spawn the Most Offspring in One Go - [Sat, 08 Apr 2017 12:00:28 GMT ]
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| 2576 | 2019-08-01
Why the North Pond Hermit Hid From People for 27 Years - [Sun, 09 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2577 | 2019-08-01
Explorers Enter Heart of Africa With Fat Bikes and Scuba Gear - [Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:05:00 GMT ]
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| 2578 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Geese Attempt to Save Their Eggs From a Baboon Thief - [Tue, 11 Apr 2017 04:01:25 GMT ]
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| 2579 | 2019-08-01
Here's Why Easter Is Bad for Bunnies - [Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2580 | 2019-08-01
The World's Most Polluted River Revealed in Photos - [Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:08:06 GMT ]
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| 2581 | 2019-08-01
Icy Moon May Have the Right Stuff to Fuel Life - [Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2582 | 2019-08-01
These Audacious Aviators Flew Into History 75 Years Ago - [Sat, 15 Apr 2017 04:02:15 GMT ]
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| 2583 | 2019-08-01
After April the Giraffe’s Calf Is Born, See 5 Dramatic Animal Births - [Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:56:35 GMT ]
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| 2584 | 2019-08-01
16 Incredible Pictures Show the Beauty of Bats - [Mon, 17 Apr 2017 18:47:00 GMT ]
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| 2585 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2586 | 2019-08-01
New Super-Earth May Be Best Yet for Finding Signs of Life - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:00:24 GMT ]
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| 2587 | 2019-08-01
Dog's Death Spotlights Use of Cyanide 'Bombs' to Kill Predators - [Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:31:43 GMT ] One of the weapons the U.S. government uses to poison predators killed a pet Labrador in Idaho, sparking new calls to ban the devices.
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| 2588 | 2019-08-01
Invest Now to Nourish the Cities of Tomorrow - [Fri, 21 Apr 2017 13:19:00 GMT ]
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| 2589 | 2019-08-01
Watch This Huge Tarantula Wriggle Out of Its Skin - [Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2590 | 2019-08-01
See Earth and Its Moon From Saturn in Stunning New NASA Photo - [Sun, 23 Apr 2017 16:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2591 | 2019-08-01
How Social Media Saved One of the World’s Last Sumatran Rhinos - [Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:45:21 GMT ]
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| 2592 | 2019-08-01
Humans in California 130,000 Years Ago? Get the Facts - [Wed, 26 Apr 2017 17:02:00 GMT ]
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| 2593 | 2019-08-01
Watch Wild Dogs Try to Steal Cheetahs’ Kill - [Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:05:55 GMT ]
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| 2594 | 2019-08-01
13 Gorgeous Pictures Remind Us Why Frogs Need Our Help - [Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:22:00 GMT ]
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| 2595 | 2019-08-01
See One of the World's Rarest Cats Captured on Camera - [Sat, 29 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2596 | 2019-08-01
What’s Really In Antarctica’s Mysterious Blood Falls - [Sat, 29 Apr 2017 20:13:24 GMT ]
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| 2597 | 2019-08-01
Why You've Never Heard of These 7 Geniuses - [Mon, 01 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2598 | 2019-08-01
Male Spiders Risk Death By Courting the Wrong Females - [Tue, 02 May 2017 12:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2599 | 2019-08-01
Why This Male Elephant Attacked a Newborn Calf - [Tue, 02 May 2017 21:36:32 GMT ]
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| 2600 | 2019-08-01
How Advertisers Have Used Maps to Try to Sell You Stuff - [Fri, 05 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2601 | 2019-08-01
Jeff Goldblum on Why We Can Never Stop Exploring - [Sat, 06 May 2017 04:01:17 GMT ]
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| 2602 | 2019-08-01
This Scientist Pulled Himself Out of a 70-Foot Crevasse - [Sun, 07 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2603 | 2019-08-01
'Baby Dragon' Dinosaur Found Inside Giant Egg - [Tue, 09 May 2017 15:10:52 GMT ]
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| 2604 | 2019-08-01
Watch Eel Battle and Swallow Poisonous Pufferfish - [Tue, 09 May 2017 19:48:28 GMT ]
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| 2605 | 2019-08-01
Go on Patrol with Elephant Guardians in New 360 Film - [Wed, 10 May 2017 17:42:21 GMT ] The Protectors reveals the dangerous lives of Garamba National Park’s rangers, who face armed poachers and militias nearly every day.
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| 2606 | 2019-08-01
How Do You Stick a Camera on a Manta Ray? Peanut Butter - [Fri, 12 May 2017 14:17:23 GMT ]
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| 2607 | 2019-08-01
6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go to Extremes For Their Young - [Sat, 13 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2608 | 2019-08-01
Einstein’s Relativity Explained in 4 Simple Steps - [Tue, 16 May 2017 14:41:00 GMT ]
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| 2609 | 2019-08-01
Orangutans Nurse For a Record-Breaking Amount of Time - [Wed, 17 May 2017 18:00:46 GMT ]
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| 2610 | 2019-08-01
Find Out if You Lie More or Less Than the Average Person - [Thu, 18 May 2017 04:01:20 GMT ]
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| 2611 | 2019-08-01
Struck by Uganda's Water Problem, This Student Did Something About It - [Fri, 19 May 2017 18:03:00 GMT ]
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| 2612 | 2019-08-01
Here are the Best Liars in the Animal Kingdom - [Sat, 20 May 2017 04:01:27 GMT ]
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| 2613 | 2019-08-01
Why All of America's Circus Animals Could Soon be Free - [Sat, 20 May 2017 18:29:00 GMT ]
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| 2614 | 2019-08-01
There Are Only 3 of These Turtles Left on Earth - [Tue, 23 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2615 | 2019-08-01
These Amazing Maps Show How Kids See Their Place in the World - [Tue, 23 May 2017 16:10:12 GMT ]
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| 2616 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Tarantula Crawl Out of Its Own Skeleton - [Wed, 24 May 2017 21:19:08 GMT ]
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| 2617 | 2019-08-01
Surreal Pictures Show Jupiter Is Even Weirder Than We Thought - [Thu, 25 May 2017 18:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2618 | 2019-08-01
These 5 Questions Might Boost Your Curiosity—and Make You Happier - [Fri, 26 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2619 | 2019-08-01
How Do You Do Eye Surgery on a 600-Pound Tiger? - [Sat, 27 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2620 | 2019-08-01
Tiger Kills Zookeeper in 'Freak Accident' - [Tue, 30 May 2017 16:28:37 GMT ]
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| 2621 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 31 May 2017 13:15:00 GMT ]
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| 2622 | 2019-08-01
NASA Sending Probe to 'Touch' the Sun—Here's Why - [Wed, 31 May 2017 15:45:00 GMT ]
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| 2623 | 2019-08-01
Map Shows How Paris Reversal Isolates U.S. From World - [Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:58:25 GMT ]
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| 2624 | 2019-08-01
Snakes Gang Up to Hunt Prey—a First - [Sat, 03 Jun 2017 04:01:49 GMT ]
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| 2625 | 2019-08-01
New Ocean Reserve, Largest in Africa, Protects Whales and Turtles - [Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:39:00 GMT ]
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| 2626 | 2019-08-01
Ravens Hold Grudges Against Cheaters - [Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:45:04 GMT ]
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| 2627 | 2019-08-01
We've Learned Jumping Spiders Can See the Moon, Thanks to Twitter - [Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:31:00 GMT ]
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| 2628 | 2019-08-01
Map Shows Growing U.S. 'Climate Rebellion' Against Trump - [Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:42:46 GMT ]
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| 2629 | 2019-08-01
Cuttlefish Pretend to be Crabs to Catch More Fish - [Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:11:00 GMT ]
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| 2630 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What Your Cat’s Tail is Trying to Tell You - [Sat, 10 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2631 | 2019-08-01
How Boston Made Itself Bigger - [Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2632 | 2019-08-01
How the Bay Area Is Restoring Nature's Delicate Balance - [Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 2633 | 2019-08-01
Spider Catches Prey by Shooting Webs - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 21:58:48 GMT ]
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| 2634 | 2019-08-01
Renewable Energy Record Set in U.S. - [Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:27:38 GMT ]
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| 2635 | 2019-08-01
13 Graceful Pictures of Rare Sea Turtles - [Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:04:00 GMT ]
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| 2636 | 2019-08-01
Bats, Jellyfish, and Other Animals With Daily Commutes - [Sat, 17 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2637 | 2019-08-01
By 2100, Deadly Heat May Threaten Majority of Humankind - [Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2638 | 2019-08-01
Demystifying the Ancient Tangle of London’s Streets - [Wed, 21 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2639 | 2019-08-01
A Tick Bite Could Make You Allergic to Meat—And it's Spreading - [Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:24:57 GMT ]
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| 2640 | 2019-08-01
Picture of Koala Hugging Mom Shows Species' Plight - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:50:06 GMT ]
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Deafening Blasts Kill These Ocean Animals For Miles - [Fri, 23 Jun 2017 21:40:00 GMT ]
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| 2642 | 2019-08-01
Beekeepers Sweeten Solar Sites With the 'Tesla of Honey' - [Sat, 24 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2643 | 2019-08-01
Ice Age Hyenas Left Clues About These Ancient Human Sites - [Mon, 26 Jun 2017 21:10:00 GMT ]
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| 2644 | 2019-08-01
The Potential Big Impact of Trump's Clean Water Rollback - [Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:45:00 GMT ]
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| 2645 | 2019-08-01
See an Underground Mammal Found Inside a Fish - [Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:48:14 GMT ]
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| 2646 | 2019-08-01
This Shark Eats Grass, and No One Knows Why - [Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:19:00 GMT ]
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| 2647 | 2019-08-01
Sparkly Meteors and 7 More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in July - [Sat, 01 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2648 | 2019-08-01
The Letter That Won the American Revolution - [Mon, 03 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2649 | 2019-08-01
This Rescued Bald Eagle Is a Survivor—and So Is the Species - [Tue, 04 Jul 2017 17:42:55 GMT ]
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| 2650 | 2019-08-01
Charming 19th-Century Atlases Were the Facebook of Their Day - [Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:09:15 GMT ]
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| 2651 | 2019-08-01
Orcas Feast on Whale in Shocking Raw Video - [Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:17:44 GMT ]
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| 2652 | 2019-08-01
Startling Video Shows a Big Bear Charging at a Car - [Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:53:08 GMT ]
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| 2653 | 2019-08-01
How Air Pollution Is Being Turned Into Ink - [Sat, 08 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2654 | 2019-08-01
Why a Bear Attacked a Teen In His Sleep - [Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:46:00 GMT ]
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| 2655 | 2019-08-01
Amelia Earhart 'Lost Photograph' Discredited - [Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2656 | 2019-08-01
If These Photos Disgust You, You May Have Trypophobia - [Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:13:00 GMT ]
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| 2657 | 2019-08-01
'World's Happiest Animal' Bouncing Back, Thanks to Golf - [Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:35:00 GMT ]
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| 2658 | 2019-08-01
Raccoon Gives Birth in the Backseat of a Camaro - [Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:44:52 GMT ]
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| 2659 | 2019-08-01
Our Antarctica Maps Show the Larsen Ice Shelf's Stunning Decades-Long Decline - [Sat, 15 Jul 2017 14:04:00 GMT ]
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| 2660 | 2019-08-01
Watch This Curious Puffin Befriend a Tourist - [Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:45:00 GMT ]
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| 2661 | 2019-08-01
Why This Goat ‘Vandalized’ an Office - [Tue, 18 Jul 2017 21:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2662 | 2019-08-01
A Whopping 91% of Plastic Isn't Recycled - [Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2663 | 2019-08-01
Massive Two-Ton Fish Species Discovered - [Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:13:00 GMT ]
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| 2664 | 2019-08-01
First Look Inside Fukushima Reactor Revealed - [Fri, 21 Jul 2017 23:37:53 GMT ]
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| 2665 | 2019-08-01
Water Found Deep Inside the Moon-- Get the Facts - [Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2666 | 2019-08-01
Plastic Garbage Patch Bigger Than Mexico Found in Pacific - [Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:57:00 GMT ]
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| 2667 | 2019-08-01
Videos Reveal the Power of Dams—and Dam Removal - [Wed, 26 Jul 2017 20:57:00 GMT ]
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| 2668 | 2019-08-01
Three New Grape-Size Frogs Found, May Already Be Threatened - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2669 | 2019-08-01
Building Block for 'Vinyl Life' Found on Saturn's Moon Titan - [Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2670 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Some African Lions 'White?' - [Sat, 29 Jul 2017 04:02:47 GMT ]
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| 2671 | 2019-08-01
New Miniature Shark Species Glows In the Dark - [Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:49:00 GMT ]
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| 2672 | 2019-08-01
Parts of Asia May Be Too Hot for People by 2100 - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 18:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2673 | 2019-08-01
Bird Filmed Feeding Goldfish—Here’s Why - [Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:50:00 GMT ]
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| 2674 | 2019-08-01
'Battle' Between a Lion and Hyenas Isn't What it Seems - [Fri, 04 Aug 2017 18:42:12 GMT ]
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| 2675 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Mon, 07 Aug 2017 21:30:00 GMT ]
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| 2676 | 2019-08-01
Maps Show How Water Can Be a Precious Lifeline—or a Deadly Weapon - [Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:23:43 GMT ]
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| 2677 | 2019-08-01
See How Sloths (Slowly) Navigate the World - [Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:54:30 GMT ]
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| 2678 | 2019-08-01
The New Climate Change Activists May Surprise You - [Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:43:30 GMT ]
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| 2679 | 2019-08-01
Princess Diana Changed the Idea of What a Princess Should Be - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 14:22:00 GMT ]
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| 2680 | 2019-08-01
Virgin Birth, Double Uteri, and Other Wondrous Female Abilities - [Sat, 12 Aug 2017 04:01:27 GMT ]
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| 2681 | 2019-08-01
Why This Swedish Moose Is Entirely White - [Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:27:00 GMT ]
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| 2682 | 2019-08-01
Thousands of Sharks Found on Boat in Huge Illegal Haul - [Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:36:34 GMT ] The confiscation of the Chinese ship and arrest of its 20 crew in the Galápagos show just how hard it is to protect marine sanctuaries.
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| 2683 | 2019-08-01
Elephants Rescue Hundreds of People From Floods - [Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:29:00 GMT ]
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| 2684 | 2019-08-01
Bald Eagle Attacks a Swimming Deer - [Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:02:30 GMT ]
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| 2685 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Giant Sloth Fossil Found in Underwater Cave - [Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:35:00 GMT ]
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| 2686 | 2019-08-01
This Man Searched for the Yeti for 60 Years—and Found It - [Sat, 19 Aug 2017 04:51:00 GMT ]
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| 2687 | 2019-08-01
Wreckage of WWII-Era Warship U.S.S. Indianapolis Found After 72 Years - [Sun, 20 Aug 2017 02:12:00 GMT ]
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| 2688 | 2019-08-01
Snow Falls on Mars in the Summer - [Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2689 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Attached Cameras to Penguins—Here's What They Learned. - [Tue, 22 Aug 2017 21:18:42 GMT ]
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| 2690 | 2019-08-01
New Species of Prehistoric Dolphin Slurped Up Its Prey - [Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:55:58 GMT ]
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| 2691 | 2019-08-01
New Purple Pig-Nose Frog Found in Remote Mountains - [Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:34:26 GMT ]
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| 2692 | 2019-08-01
Rare Video Shows Twin Waterspouts Spinning Over a Beach - [Fri, 25 Aug 2017 19:53:26 GMT ]
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| 2693 | 2019-08-01
These Adaptations Give Insects a Survival Advantage - [Sat, 26 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2694 | 2019-08-01
Pictures of Rescued Pets: How They're Coping with Harvey - [Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:18:59 GMT ]
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| 2695 | 2019-08-01
These Are the Cleverest, Weirdest Mapping Ideas Ever Patented - [Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:40:07 GMT ]
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| 2696 | 2019-08-01
Watch 'Monster' Ants Attack Faster Than the Blink of an Eye - [Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:09:18 GMT ]
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| 2697 | 2019-08-01
Tapir Breaks Out of Zoo, Gets Stuck in Palace Pond - [Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:48:00 GMT ]
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| 2698 | 2019-08-01
Planets Align, and 9 More Can't-Miss Sky Events in September - [Fri, 01 Sep 2017 19:51:20 GMT ]
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| 2699 | 2019-08-01
How to Build a Category 5 Hurricane - [Tue, 05 Sep 2017 19:28:21 GMT ]
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| 2700 | 2019-08-01
These Wild Cats Make the Weirdest Sound - [Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:56:00 GMT ]
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| 2701 | 2019-08-01
Young Collectors, Traders Help Fuel a Boom in Ultra-Exotic Pets - [Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:33:03 GMT ] In China venomous snakes, rare crocs, and even sharks give young adults a way to stand out. But it comes with a cost.
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| 2702 | 2019-08-01
Watch Daredevils Fly Into a Hurricane for Science - [Thu, 07 Sep 2017 21:17:53 GMT ]
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| 2703 | 2019-08-01
Go, Baby! These Animal Babies Grow Up Without Any Help from Parents - [Sat, 09 Sep 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2704 | 2019-08-01
Conservation for the Future of the Family Farm - [Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:56:42 GMT ]
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| 2705 | 2019-08-01
Famous Viking Warrior Was a Woman, DNA Reveals - [Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:20:00 GMT ]
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| 2706 | 2019-08-01
See the Lizard That Shoots Blood From Its Eyes - [Sat, 23 Sep 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2707 | 2019-08-01
See the Lizard That Shoots Blood From Its Eyes - [Sat, 23 Sep 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 2708 | 2019-08-01
Mother Monkey Eats Mummified Baby in 'Astonishing' Case - [Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:02:00 GMT ]
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| 2709 | 2019-08-01
Hidden Costs of Climate Change Running Hundreds of Billions a Year - [Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:01:27 GMT ]
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| 2710 | 2019-08-01
Now We Know Why Poison Frogs Don't Poison Themselves - [Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:45:15 GMT ]
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| 2711 | 2019-08-01
Myanmar's Rohingya Are in Crisis—What You Need to Know - [Fri, 29 Sep 2017 21:48:29 GMT ]
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| 2712 | 2019-08-01
Why T. Rex's Puny Arms Are a Sign of Strength - [Sat, 30 Sep 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2713 | 2019-08-01
Can City Planning Help Win the War on Air Pollution? - [Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:35:00 GMT ]
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| 2714 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Mongoose Swing From a Deadly Snake - [Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:44:42 GMT ]
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| 2715 | 2019-08-01
How Syrian Zoo Animals Escaped a War-Ravaged City - [Thu, 05 Oct 2017 04:02:15 GMT ] It took extreme measures to save the zoo’s last survivors from one of the world’s most dangerous war zones.
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| 2716 | 2019-08-01
This Bug's Penis Is a Built-In Violin - [Sat, 07 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2717 | 2019-08-01
Huge 'Tree Lobster' Not Extinct After All - [Mon, 09 Oct 2017 19:44:30 GMT ]
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| 2718 | 2019-08-01
Birds Once Turned Black From Pollution—What That Teaches Us Today - [Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:27:15 GMT ]
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| 2719 | 2019-08-01
Animals Don't Actually Sleep for the Winter, and Other Surprises About Hibernation - [Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2720 | 2019-08-01
Queen Ants and Other Insects Bury Their Dead—Here's Why - [Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2721 | 2019-08-01
Why Do We Call Baby Deer Fawns? - [Sat, 14 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2722 | 2019-08-01
Incredible Photo Catches the Moment a Frog Swallows a Snake - [Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:01:09 GMT ]
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| 2723 | 2019-08-01
See the World's First Floating Wind Farm - [Wed, 18 Oct 2017 20:45:34 GMT ]
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| 2724 | 2019-08-01
Why This Massive Mud Volcano Turned Deadly - [Thu, 19 Oct 2017 21:35:22 GMT ]
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| 2725 | 2019-08-01
Raccoons Pass Famous Intelligence Test—By Upending It - [Sat, 21 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2726 | 2019-08-01
Why the Scent of Blood Lures Wolves But Repels People - [Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:54:49 GMT ]
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| 2727 | 2019-08-01
50 Years On, Chimps Studied By Jane Goodall Still Reveal Discoveries - [Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:18:00 GMT ]
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| 2728 | 2019-08-01
50 Ways an Earthquake Could Shatter—or Spare—These Major Northwest Cities - [Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:28:17 GMT ]
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| 2729 | 2019-08-01
First Nations Fight to Protect the Rare Spirit Bear from Hunters - [Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:53:00 GMT ] An indigenous community reconnects with its heritage by working to end hunting and promote bear-watching in British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest.
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| 2730 | 2019-08-01
Martin Luther and the Long March to Freedom of Conscience - [Fri, 27 Oct 2017 04:15:30 GMT ]
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| 2731 | 2019-08-01
6 Ghostly Animals Just in Time for Halloween - [Sat, 28 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2732 | 2019-08-01
Recent Hurricanes Pushed Rare Island Species Closer to the Brink - [Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:01:28 GMT ]
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| 2733 | 2019-08-01
Where There Is Gravity, Let There Be Light - [Tue, 31 Oct 2017 18:30:00 GMT ]
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| 2734 | 2019-08-01
See a Blanket of Jellyfish That Washed Ashore - [Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:02:06 GMT ]
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| 2735 | 2019-08-01
Iceland's Largest Volcano May Be Ready To Erupt - [Thu, 02 Nov 2017 20:51:00 GMT ]
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| 2736 | 2019-08-01
Why Your Dog Eats Poop, and Other Odd Pet Behavior Explained - [Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2737 | 2019-08-01
Game of Thrones Star Sounds the Alarm on Climate Change - [Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2738 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Greek 'Masterpiece' Revealed on Thumb-Size Gem - [Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:20:33 GMT ]
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| 2739 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Sundial Find Celebrated Roman Election Win - [Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:23:04 GMT ]
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| 2740 | 2019-08-01
How This Dog Mom Protects a Leopard Cub From Cannibalism - [Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:09:59 GMT ]
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| 2741 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Bugs Are Having Sex on Your Face Right Now - [Sat, 11 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2742 | 2019-08-01
Many Sharks Live a Century—Longer Than Thought - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 21:54:56 GMT ]
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| 2743 | 2019-08-01
See a Rescue Effort to Save 10 Stranded Whales - [Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:16:44 GMT ]
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| 2744 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Wasp Vs. Tarantula, Explained By a Nine-Year-Old - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:39:35 GMT ]
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| 2745 | 2019-08-01
The Tragic Reason Why a Leopard Mauled Four People - [Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:09:51 GMT ]
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| 2746 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Turkey's Glamorous Mexican Cousin - [Sat, 18 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2747 | 2019-08-01
Rock From Another Star System Is Unlike Anything Seen Before - [Mon, 20 Nov 2017 23:12:37 GMT ]
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| 2748 | 2019-08-01
Who Is Krampus? Explaining the Horrific Christmas Devil - [Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:04:00 GMT ] Santa's got some competition: a terrifying Christmas beast named Krampus, which is catching on in pop culture worldwide.
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| 2749 | 2019-08-01
See What Happens at a ‘Day Spa’ for Whales - [Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2750 | 2019-08-01
Watch Swarms of Millipedes Join Ranks to Survive - [Fri, 24 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2751 | 2019-08-01
Are Traders and Traffickers Winning the Orchid Battle? - [Mon, 27 Nov 2017 05:01:44 GMT ]
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| 2752 | 2019-08-01
Trophy Hunting May Drive Extinctions, Due to Climate Change - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT ] According to a new study, hunting the most impressive animals weakens a species’ ability to survive in the face of environmental changes.
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| 2753 | 2019-08-01
Prehistoric Women Had Stronger Arms Than Modern Athletes - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 19:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2754 | 2019-08-01
Bunnies With Head Tilts Can Live Happily Ever After - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:16:50 GMT ]
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| 2755 | 2019-08-01
See the Alaska Wildlife Refuge Targeted for Drilling by Tax Plan - [Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:36:00 GMT ]
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| 2756 | 2019-08-01
Where's Santa Buried? Resting Places of the Real St. Nick - [Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:16:05 GMT ]
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| 2757 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About California's Wildfire - [Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:37:55 GMT ]
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| 2758 | 2019-08-01
New Englanders May Soon See More Great White Sharks - [Wed, 06 Dec 2017 22:23:05 GMT ]
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| 2759 | 2019-08-01
New Species of Dog-Size Marsupial Lion Discovered - [Thu, 07 Dec 2017 20:38:15 GMT ]
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| 2760 | 2019-08-01
The Earth Is Humming—Here's What It Means - [Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:15:15 GMT ]
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| 2761 | 2019-08-01
These Imaginary Islands Only Existed on Maps - [Sat, 09 Dec 2017 05:02:26 GMT ]
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| 2762 | 2019-08-01
New Volcanic Island May Survive Much Longer Than Expected - [Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:44:00 GMT ]
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| 2763 | 2019-08-01
Ticks That Fed on Dinosaurs Found Trapped in Amber - [Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:01:19 GMT ]
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| 2764 | 2019-08-01
First-Ever Video May Show Pig-Like Animals Mourning Their Dead - [Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:14:44 GMT ]
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| 2765 | 2019-08-01
Rare Aztec Map Reveals a Glimpse of Life in 1500s Mexico - [Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:52:35 GMT ]
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| 2766 | 2019-08-01
Billions of Coral Sperm Banked in a Race to Save Reefs - [Fri, 15 Dec 2017 21:52:26 GMT ]
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| 2767 | 2019-08-01
How This Man Survived Shark-Infested Waters for 28 Hours - [Sat, 16 Dec 2017 05:02:09 GMT ]
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| 2768 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:30:00 GMT ]
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| 2769 | 2019-08-01
Arctic Refuge Has Lots of Wildlife—Oil, Maybe Not So Much - [Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:22:04 GMT ]
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| 2770 | 2019-08-01
5 Times in 2017 That Nature Outmatched Humans - [Wed, 20 Dec 2017 21:37:36 GMT ]
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| 2771 | 2019-08-01
7 Times Animals Bit Off More Than They Could Chew in 2017 - [Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:05:03 GMT ]
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| 2772 | 2019-08-01
Rare Swath of Pristine Southern California Coastline Protected - [Fri, 22 Dec 2017 11:02:22 GMT ]
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| 2773 | 2019-08-01
Do Partridges Really Live in Pear Trees? - [Sat, 23 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2774 | 2019-08-01
9 Photos of Extraordinary Mummies, Ancient and Modern - [Tue, 26 Dec 2017 07:01:21 GMT ]
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| 2775 | 2019-08-01
How You Can Help Fix the Global Water Crisis - [Wed, 27 Dec 2017 05:02:10 GMT ]
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| 2776 | 2019-08-01
Top 8 Must-See Sky Events for 2018 - [Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:55:00 GMT ]
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| 2777 | 2019-08-01
Climbers Set Off to Be First to Summit World's Most Notorious Mountain in Winter - [Fri, 29 Dec 2017 12:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2778 | 2019-08-01
Orphaned Baby Elephant Saved by Helicopter - [Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2779 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Known Wild Bird Lays Egg at 67 - [Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:01:28 GMT ]
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| 2780 | 2019-08-01
Lost Native American Ancestor Revealed in Ancient Child’s DNA - [Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:01:00 GMT ]
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| 2781 | 2019-08-01
Chance Blackbeard Discovery Reveals Pirate Reading Habits - [Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:59:37 GMT ]
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| 2782 | 2019-08-01
Why Dogs Pee in Their Bowls and Other Pet Behaviors Explained - [Sat, 06 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 2783 | 2019-08-01
Why Dogs Pee in Their Bowls and Other Pet Behaviors Explained - [Sat, 06 Jan 2018 05:02:19 GMT ]
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| 2784 | 2019-08-01
Why These Birds Carry Flames In Their Beaks - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 19:08:03 GMT ]
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| 2785 | 2019-08-01
Bats Are Boiling Alive in Australia's Heat Wave - [Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:10:00 GMT ]
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| 2786 | 2019-08-01
See How a Massive Supernova Released the Building Blocks of Life - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:35:15 GMT ]
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| 2787 | 2019-08-01
'Alien'-Like Sharks With Extendable Jaws Pulled From Deep Sea - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:28:14 GMT ]
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Chickens Prefer Attractive People - [Sat, 13 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT ] The barnyard bird is a lot smarter than you think.
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Chickens Prefer Attractive People - [Sat, 13 Jan 2018 05:01:13 GMT ] The barnyard bird is a lot smarter than you think.
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See Why Japanese Women Are Paying to Cry with a 'Handsome' Man - [Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:03:05 GMT ] In a society that values emotional suppression, see how this attractive man is being paid to make you weep.
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Your Bright Idea Could Save the Biggest Reef on Earth - [Tue, 16 Jan 2018 20:26:48 GMT ] Australia is calling on scientists from around the world to help rescue the Great Barrier Reef.
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This Rat-Free City Park Is a Paradise of Rare Birds - [Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:39:55 GMT ] Since a park in Wellington, New Zealand, fenced out rats, stoats, and other predators, rare indigenous birds have returned to the city.
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| 2793 | 2019-08-01
Advanced Plumbing and Metalwork Found on Ancient Greek Island - [Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:47:58 GMT ] Thousands of years ago, the Greek island of Keros was a sprawling metropolis.
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| 2794 | 2019-08-01
Why Do Moose Shed Their Antlers? - [Sat, 20 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] Male moose—the world's largest deer—go to great lengths to allure females.
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Eerie Images of Hong Kong Concealed by Smog - [Mon, 22 Jan 2018 17:51:29 GMT ] The city's expansive skyline is now barely visible beyond the thick pollution.
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What Dramatic Orca Hunt Video Tells Us About Dolphin Intelligence - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 23:37:59 GMT ] Video from a National Geographic expedition to Antarctica shows killer whales working together to 'wave wash' a crabeater seal off sea ice and into the water. Is that a sign of whale culture?
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Oil Tanker Spill Off China May Have Lasting Environmental Impacts - [Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:07:21 GMT ] The type of oil that was spilled into the East China Sea is unlike other major oil spills, so there are a lot of unknowns.
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| 2798 | 2019-08-01
Dragon Mantis Captured in Extremely Rare Video - [Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:09:41 GMT ] The elusive leafy-looking insect, a master of disguise, was recently spotted in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.
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| 2799 | 2019-08-01
Why an 8-Foot Pet Python May Have Killed Its Owner - [Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:32:53 GMT ] By constricting their bodies, this species of python is capable of killing quickly.
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| 2800 | 2019-08-01
Swearing Is Good For You—And Chimps Do It, Too - [Sat, 27 Jan 2018 05:02:02 GMT ] Cursing masks pain and builds relationships at work. But if you’re a woman, letting a profanity fly can still raise eyebrows.
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| 2801 | 2019-08-01
Huge Dinosaur Found in Egypt Is First of Its Kind - [Mon, 29 Jan 2018 23:12:38 GMT ] The newfound species offers a rare glimpse into the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Africa.
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| 2802 | 2019-08-01
How Do You Rescue a Giraffe With Wire Around Its Neck? - [Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:46:46 GMT ] The veterinarian who recently took down an injured giraffe weighs in on the challenges of working with the world's tallest mammal.
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| 2803 | 2019-08-01
Interlocked Skeletons Found at Pre-Aztec Burial Site - [Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:24:36 GMT ] Ten were found in total, arranged in a circular shape, and ranging from adults to children.
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| 2804 | 2019-08-01
Escaped Bear Startles Pedestrians on Crowded Street - [Thu, 01 Feb 2018 21:35:05 GMT ] Syrian brown bears once roamed much of the Middle East—but the subspecies is now almost extinct in the wild.
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| 2805 | 2019-08-01
10-Year-Old Discovers Rare 'Lizard Fish' Fossil - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:27:44 GMT ] The rare fish fossil could provide insights into how marine species adapt to changing climates.
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| 2806 | 2019-08-01
Father and Son Aim to Connect Farmers Through Phones - [Sat, 03 Feb 2018 11:05:55 GMT ] By bringing the marketplace to an app, Kisan Network could help Indian growers earn more for their crops.
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Father and Son Aim to Connect Farmers Through Phones - [Sat, 03 Feb 2018 11:05:00 GMT ] By bringing the marketplace to an app, Kisan Network could help Indian growers earn more for their crops.
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| 2808 | 2019-08-01
More Than a Trillion Planets Could Exist Beyond Our Galaxy - [Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:56:00 GMT ] A new study gives the first evidence that exoplanets exist beyond the Milky Way.
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| 2809 | 2019-08-01
Neanderthal Teeth Were Eaten–But By What? - [Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:37:36 GMT ] The teeth were found at the same dig site that previously showed possible evidence of cannibalism.
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| 2810 | 2019-08-01
Desperate for Food, Polar Bear Tests Walrus - [Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:46:46 GMT ] If unable to find food, one expert says the cub likely died soon after the video was taken.
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| 2811 | 2019-08-01
The Mind-controlling Molecules of Wasp Venom Could Help Future Parkinson's Research - [Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:05:22 GMT ] Down the line, investigations into the components that make up parasitic wasp venom could have implications for future research.
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| 2812 | 2019-08-01
What This Walking Fish Can Teach Us About Evolution - [Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:30:32 GMT ] A small, flat fish that looks like a ray has a surprising trait in common with people.
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| 2813 | 2019-08-01
How Your Brain May One Day Control Your Computer - [Sun, 11 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT ] If the founders of CTRL-Labs have their way, you won't type commands to a machine. You'll think them.
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| 2814 | 2019-08-01
5 Trickster Animals That Play Dead - [Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:42:11 GMT ] Whether luring in prey or facing with imminent death, these animals have an unusual trick up their sleeve.
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| 2815 | 2019-08-01
Why Snow Is Forming Donut-shape Spirals in Canada - [Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:31:20 GMT ] The rare phenomenon can only occur under very specific winter weather conditions.
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| 2816 | 2019-08-01
Why These Animals Were Accused of Being International Spies - [Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:53:00 GMT ] From lizards to dolphins, these animals have been accused of espionage.
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| 2817 | 2019-08-01
Partial Solar Eclipse Thursday: How to See It - [Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:48:00 GMT ] Lucky Southern Hemisphere sky-watchers will get to see the moon take a bite out of the sun in the late afternoon on February 15.
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| 2818 | 2019-08-01
Why Does Florida Keep Getting Sinkholes? - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 23:56:55 GMT ] Several sinkholes opened up in a retirement community overnight, and authorities are working to fix the situation.
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| 2819 | 2019-08-01
Why Do Seabirds Eat Plastic? It Smells Like Fish to Them - [Sat, 17 Feb 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] A sweeping look at 10 species of seabirds gives insight into why their numbers have plummeted over the past 60 years.
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| 2820 | 2019-08-01
Maya Artifacts Found In World's Largest Underwater Cave - [Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:49:00 GMT ] Remains of giant sloths and proto-elephants were found interspersed with burnt human bones and ceramics in Mexico's Sac Actun cave system.
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| 2821 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Cave Drawings and Early Human Language Linked in New Study - [Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:47:41 GMT ] Sound echoing within caves may have also influenced what early humans put on rock walls.
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| 2822 | 2019-08-01
Teen Nabbed For Smuggling a Tiger Cub Just Got Six Months in Prison - [Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:34:32 GMT ] The incident highlights the growing trade in illegal wildlife.
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| 2823 | 2019-08-01
Historic Photos Celebrate Pioneering Black Explorer - [Fri, 23 Feb 2018 21:45:00 GMT ] Largely ignored for nearly a century, Matthew Henson made big contributions to polar exploration.
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| 2824 | 2019-08-01
These Cuddly Lapdogs Were Once Used as Stealth Weapons - [Sat, 24 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT ] For Year of the Dog, we look into the origins of East Asian dog breeds—including the surprisingly ferocious Pekingese.
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| 2825 | 2019-08-01
New Species of Shark Discovered in Deep Sea - [Mon, 26 Feb 2018 23:50:31 GMT ] The discovery of the Atlantic sixgill shark teaches us more about sharks as a whole, and could help with future conservation efforts.
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| 2826 | 2019-08-01
Bad Breeding Season Spells Trouble for Endangered Whale - [Tue, 27 Feb 2018 22:04:30 GMT ] Left unchecked, human activity killing the North Atlantic right whales could make them go extinct in 20 years, experts say.
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| 2827 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 28 Feb 2018 23:45:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 2828 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Mysterious Orcas Filmed Underwater for First Time - [Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:08:00 GMT ] A ship returning from Antarctica has a chance encounter with a rarely seen type of killer whale.
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| 2829 | 2019-08-01
There's Only One Way For Humanity to Survive. Go To Mars. - [Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT ] Futurist Michio Kaku sees humans doing ballet on Mars and projecting their brains into the cosmos. And aliens? Oh, they're coming.
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| 2830 | 2019-08-01
This Octopus is 40,000 Times Heavier Than Her Mate - [Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:01:33 GMT ] Many females are larger than males—for good reason.
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| 2831 | 2019-08-01
Sunken World War II Aircraft Carrier Found by Deep-Sea Expedition - [Mon, 05 Mar 2018 22:34:35 GMT ] Known for deep-sea exploration efforts uncovering military ships in the past, Paul Allen's personal search team has helped to discover a lost aircraft carrier.
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| 2832 | 2019-08-01
The Last Ship to Bring Slaves to the U.S. Has Not Been Found - [Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:00:00 GMT ] In 1860, slave smugglers burned the Clotilda to hide their crimes. A promising recent find has turned out not to be the vessel's remains.
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| 2833 | 2019-08-01
This Hummingbird Makes the Highest-Pitched Call Of Any Bird - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 19:14:01 GMT ] The black Jacobin emits a shrill noise that sounds more like a frog or a cricket, leaving scientists puzzled.
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| 2834 | 2019-08-01
Never-Before-Seen Mineral Found Inside a 'Super Deep' Diamond - [Thu, 08 Mar 2018 20:58:11 GMT ] The find can tell scientists how ocean crust is recycled throughout Earth's interior.
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| 2835 | 2019-08-01
How City-Dwelling Leopards Improve Human Health - [Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:41:57 GMT ] A new study found leopards may prevent nearly 100 rabies cases in Mumbai every year.
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| 2836 | 2019-08-01
Surprising Origin of American Flamingos Discovered - [Sat, 10 Mar 2018 14:44:49 GMT ] Scientists have long wondered whether the bright pink birds are native to Florida.
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| 2837 | 2019-08-01
Pointy Skulls Belonged to ‘Foreign’ Brides, Ancient DNA Suggests - [Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:00:00 GMT ] Archaeologists have long suspected that modified skulls in German burials belonged to the Huns. Now genetic evidence may confirm it.
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| 2838 | 2019-08-01
Wild Gorilla Cuddles Its Newborn Baby in Rare Video - [Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:46:00 GMT ] Gorilla babies are a rare sight, even for researchers who spend all day studying the apes.
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| 2839 | 2019-08-01
Python Moms Care for Their Young, Surprising Experts - [Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:53:48 GMT ] A new study from South Africa observed wild snake mothers protecting and warming their young for weeks after they emerged from eggs.
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| 2840 | 2019-08-01
Two-Headed Snake Has Extremely Rare Double Hearts - [Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:44:24 GMT ] Vets say the boa constrictor is a Siamese twin contained in one outer skin.
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| 2841 | 2019-08-01
10 Strange Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Earth - [Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:40:00 GMT ] The planet we all call home is even more bizarre than you might imagine.
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| 2842 | 2019-08-01
Why the Brain-Body Connection Is More Important Than We Think - [Sat, 17 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Our brains aren’t flying solo; our emotions also come into play when we’re interacting with the world, new research finds.
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| 2843 | 2019-08-01
What It's Like Being Transgender in the Emergency Room - [Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:44:35 GMT ] One patient described the experience as making them feel like “the freak show.” But some hospitals are forging a path toward inclusive care.
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| 2844 | 2019-08-01
Famous WWII Shipwreck Found After 75 Years - [Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:31:48 GMT ] The Sullivan brothers, five sailors renowned during WWII, died aboard the ship when it was struck by an enemy torpedo.
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| 2845 | 2019-08-01
Strange Sea Creature Washes Ashore, Stumps Scientists - [Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:12:00 GMT ] Experts are divided on whether the specimen is a hoax, possibly inspired by a local legend, or a decaying animal.
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| 2846 | 2019-08-01
Blind Cave Fish May Hold Secret to Treating Diabetes - [Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:35:26 GMT ] These eyeless fish have insatiable appetites and high blood sugar. Scientists are trying to figure out how they're in such good health.
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| 2847 | 2019-08-01
Arctic Sea Ice Is Second-Lowest on Record - [Fri, 23 Mar 2018 21:40:58 GMT ] But the amount of ice found throughout most of the Arctic was even lower than in recent years, except for the region around Japan.
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| 2848 | 2019-08-01
How World War I Gave Women Scientists a Chance to Shine - [Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] From inventing explosives to taking x-rays at the front, women in the U.K. during WWI had just as much mettle as the men they replaced.
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| 2849 | 2019-08-01
75% of Earth's Land Areas Are Degraded - [Mon, 26 Mar 2018 22:00:59 GMT ] A new report warns that environmental damage threatens the well-being of 3.2 billion people. Yet solutions are within reach.
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| 2850 | 2019-08-01
New Human 'Organ' Was Hiding in Plain Sight - [Tue, 27 Mar 2018 20:39:56 GMT ] The interstitium, scientists found, is under our skin and between our organs. Understanding it may eventually help treat disease.
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| 2851 | 2019-08-01
Bears Are Caring for Their Cubs Longer in Response to Hunting - [Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:27:02 GMT ] Results from a new study could have implications for brown bear evolution.
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| 2852 | 2019-08-01
These Mice Spy on Their Predators—By Sniffing Their Tears - [Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:00:00 GMT ] It's the first known example of prey picking up on a predator's pheromone and using it to avoid danger.
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| 2853 | 2019-08-01
Oil Spill Kills More Than 2,400 Animals - [Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:06:00 GMT ] An unclear amount of oil has leaked into Colombia's waterways, and environmental activists are saying an oil company is to blame.
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| 2854 | 2019-08-01
War in Syria: Stories of Survival and Hope - [Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:36:34 GMT ] A reporter follows a group of Syrians from all sides of the war—fighters, students, children—and their struggles to survive the conflict.
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| 2855 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Mon, 02 Apr 2018 22:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 2856 | 2019-08-01
Your Vote Could Help National Geographic Win a Webby Award - [Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:38:43 GMT ] From social media campaigns to virtual reality, National Geographic was busy this past year.
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| 2857 | 2019-08-01
Thousands of Black Holes May Lurk at the Galaxy's Center - [Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:01:00 GMT ] The discovery could help scientists better understand the space-time ripples called gravitational waves.
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| 2858 | 2019-08-01
Meet Brian the Rescued 'Mini-Kangaroo' - [Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:14:31 GMT ] He loves napping and cuddling corn cobs—and he's an ambassador for little-known marsupials of Australia.
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| 2859 | 2019-08-01
How Do You Protect Endangered Animals at Night? Ask an Astrophysicist. - [Fri, 06 Apr 2018 20:45:16 GMT ] To covertly watch animals targeted by poachers, this team of scientists wants to send in the drones.
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| 2860 | 2019-08-01
How Animal Rescues Like Justin Beaver Help Their Species - [Sat, 07 Apr 2018 04:01:28 GMT ] Plucky rescues like 'JB' and Arnie the Armadillo can serve as educational ambassadors, but their care can be tricky.
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| 2861 | 2019-08-01
This Man Has Helped Give 460 Dead Whales a Second Life—As Art - [Mon, 09 Apr 2018 21:51:02 GMT ] Hori Parata handles dead whales on New Zealand beaches the Maori way: He extracts the bones so they can be carved into jewelry or art.
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| 2862 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Gold Monkeys and Pumas Are Getting Their Own Highway - [Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:45:49 GMT ] Conservationists say a new wildlife corridor will help save what's left of a Brazilian forest fractured by development.
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| 2863 | 2019-08-01
Innovative Greenhouses Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change - [Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:11:31 GMT ] In India, a simple greenhouse is transforming lives—creating jobs for women and arming growers against unpredictable weather.
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| 2864 | 2019-08-01
Friday the 13th Is Back. Here's Why It Scares Us. - [Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:57:00 GMT ] Find out how the date got its unlucky reputation and how even nonbelievers may be influenced by our collective triskaidekaphobia.
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| 2865 | 2019-08-01
Where Did Picasso’s Genius Come From? - [Sat, 14 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Pablo Picasso’s talent was fierce, dark, and revolutionary, but did it reach the level of true genius? It’s complicated, a new book says.
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| 2866 | 2019-08-01
How This New Probe Will Hunt for 'Alien' Earths - [Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:20:00 GMT ] Once in orbit, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey satellite will find whole new worlds at the right distances for us to spot signs of life.
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| 2867 | 2019-08-01
Biologists Attempt to Save Orphaned Baby Bat - [Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:40:35 GMT ] The effort spotlights how vulnerable and fragile this species is in its early days.
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| 2868 | 2019-08-01
48 Environmental Victories Since the First Earth Day - [Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:30:00 GMT ] As Earth Day turns 48, we take a look back at the biggest milestones in environmental protection.
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| 2869 | 2019-08-01
This Tea Master Is Preserving an Ancient Art for Future Generations - [Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:25:20 GMT ] The sensei from Japan began learning how to host the ceremonies when she was just six years old.
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| 2870 | 2019-08-01
This Beetle Can Withstand 40 Times More G-Force Than a Fighter Pilot - [Sat, 21 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Click beetles are among nature's many unsung acrobats with clever strategies for escape.
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| 2871 | 2019-08-01
5 Times People Used Trees to Change the World - [Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:19:00 GMT ] These people have used trees to fight climate change, help with diplomacy, and save their island.
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| 2872 | 2019-08-01
These 'Indestructible' Animals Would Survive a Planet-Wide Apocalypse - [Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:00:00 GMT ] Even the most catastrophic astrophysical events couldn’t wipe out the hardy tardigrade, researchers report.
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| 2873 | 2019-08-01
Man Bitten by Shark, Bear, and Snake Had Odds of 893 Quadrillion to One - [Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:19:00 GMT ] Outdoor enthusiast Dylan McWilliams has had a rough few years, but he isn't turning his back on nature.
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| 2874 | 2019-08-01
Sharks and Crocodile Feast on Dead Whale in First-Ever Video - [Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:37:28 GMT ] The startling aerial footage is also the first record of a saltwater crocodile eating a whale.
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| 2875 | 2019-08-01
Two Hungry Jaguars Are No Match for This Plucky Otter - [Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:46:21 GMT ] The formidable predators came face to face recently in Brazil's Pantanal.
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| 2876 | 2019-08-01
New Alarm System May Stop Poachers In Their Tracks - [Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:40:35 GMT ] A multipronged high-tech system installed in a South African reserve has helped cut the number of poached rhinos to zero.
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| 2877 | 2019-08-01
Here's How to Watch or Stream 'Genius: Picasso' - [Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:46:10 GMT ] National Geographic's Emmy-nominated series is back. Here's how to watch.
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| 2878 | 2019-08-01
Therapy Dogs Work Miracles. But Do They Like Their Jobs? - [Tue, 01 May 2018 15:22:25 GMT ] A new study examining the stress levels of working canines provides some reassuring results.
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| 2879 | 2019-08-01
This Tiny Town Is Embracing Its Diversity - [Wed, 02 May 2018 19:40:27 GMT ] Unlike other towns in the area, Storm Lake, Iowa, is thriving—and many residents thank immigration for its success.
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| 2880 | 2019-08-01
See a Single Stem Cell Grow Into a Complete Creature - [Thu, 03 May 2018 15:55:00 GMT ] Scientists have created a genetic roadmap for how lone cells develop into complex life.
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| 2881 | 2019-08-01
These Are the Biggest Dangers From Hawaii's Erupting Volcano - [Fri, 04 May 2018 18:47:00 GMT ] Flowing lava and dangerous gas have already forced residents to evacuate.
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| 2882 | 2019-08-01
In Cities, Wildlife Evolves Astonishingly Fast - [Sat, 05 May 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Animals, plants, and insects adapt to the extreme urban environment—and even to specific subway lines.
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| 2883 | 2019-08-01
Rise in Tailless Whale Sightings Has Scientists Concerned - [Mon, 07 May 2018 20:40:00 GMT ] Experts say that entanglement in fishing gear and other objects is a likely cause for the gruesome injuries.
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| 2884 | 2019-08-01
What's the Difference Between Magma and Lava? - [Tue, 08 May 2018 19:34:15 GMT ] And why do some volcanoes explode and others only ooze? It all comes down to their gooey centers.
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| 2885 | 2019-08-01
What's Killing the West Coast's Young Great White Sharks? - [Wed, 09 May 2018 21:17:15 GMT ] Sharks are one of the ocean's fiercest predators, but a new study shows how often they're taken down by fishing nets.
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| 2886 | 2019-08-01
This Artist Managed to Bottle the Scent of a Person - [Thu, 10 May 2018 18:33:00 GMT ] Ani Liu has used emerging technologies to create human-scented perfumes, eyesight-swapping goggles, and microbe-covered casts of her body.
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| 2887 | 2019-08-01
Family Chased by Cheetahs Highlights Dangers of Wildlife Parks - [Fri, 11 May 2018 20:47:20 GMT ] A family, including a young child, narrowly escaped injury at a Dutch safari park.
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Kilauea Photographers Aid Relief Effort in Hawaii Community - [Sat, 12 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] Sharing a deep connection to nature’s power—and people displaced by it—two photographers document destruction and help a community recover.
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| 2889 | 2019-08-01
Water Geysers Likely Found on This 'Alien' Ice Moon - [Mon, 14 May 2018 15:00:07 GMT ] Data from the Galileo probe have reignited the possibility that Jupiter's moon Europa is spouting plumes into space.
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| 2890 | 2019-08-01
Plastics Explained, From A to Z - [Wed, 16 May 2018 04:02:00 GMT ] What are microplastics? What about a garbage patch? This glossary helps demystify plastic pollution.
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| 2891 | 2019-08-01
Can People Really Mistake a Bear for a Dog, as This Family Claims? - [Wed, 16 May 2018 21:32:03 GMT ] Obvious differences set wild animals apart from domesticated ones, but mix-ups happen more often than you might think.
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| 2892 | 2019-08-01
These Artists Are Making Jewelry to Help Protect Their Country's Wildlife - [Thu, 17 May 2018 20:01:25 GMT ] This women-run shop turns deadly snare wire into stunning accessories.
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| 2893 | 2019-08-01
These Nearly Impossible Geography Questions Can Only Be Answered by Grade-Schoolers - [Fri, 18 May 2018 22:14:11 GMT ] Watch National Geographic staff answer questions from the National Geographic Bee, then test your own knowledge.
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Would Your Cat Choose You Over Its Food? - [Sat, 19 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] The stereotype of cats as aloof and indifferent is among many feline myths.
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Would Your Cat Choose You Over Its Food? - [Sat, 19 May 2018 09:05:00 GMT ] The stereotype of cats as aloof and indifferent is among many feline myths.
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Leopard's 'Playful' Bite Could Have Dangerous Consequences - [Mon, 21 May 2018 19:56:25 GMT ] While on safari, a tourist had an encounter with a leopard that was far too close for comfort.
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Archery on Horseback Becomes Popular Again—As a Sport - [Tue, 22 May 2018 15:20:54 GMT ] It's not just a method of hunting or a strategy for battle anymore, and the athletes' training regimen is intense.
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Loch Ness Monster Hunters to Try DNA Search? Get the Facts. - [Wed, 23 May 2018 17:37:00 GMT ] If the famous cryptid is real, this hunt ought to find it—but if not, scientists will still gain valuable ecological data.
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Bald Eagle Steals Dinner From Fox—by Flying Off With Both - [Thu, 24 May 2018 19:57:29 GMT ] Benjamin Franklin famously criticized the bald eagle for stealing food from other animals.
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Oldest European Tree Found—And It's Having a Growth Spurt - [Fri, 25 May 2018 09:15:07 GMT ] A Heldreich's pine discovered in southern Italy has been thriving in a remote part of a national park for 1,230 years.
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Explore Historic Mount Everest Expeditions Through National Geographic Maps - [Tue, 29 May 2018 14:58:48 GMT ] Sixty-five years after the first climbers summited Mount Everest, we look back on our most stunning maps of the mountain.
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Buffalo Gives the Horns to a Young Lion Cub - [Wed, 30 May 2018 19:31:12 GMT ] After recently catching a lizard, a lion cub makes the mistake of taking its prize into buffalo territory.
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What One Woman Learned Trying to Run Across California - [Thu, 31 May 2018 18:57:51 GMT ] Three friends set out to prove you don't have to be an expert to go for something extraordinary.
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Naked-Eye Asteroid and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in June - [Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:32:14 GMT ] Planetary pairings, a super-bright asteroid, and the astronomical start of a new season offer plenty of reasons to look up this month.
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Why Today is the Golden Age for Dinosaur Discoveries - [Sat, 02 Jun 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] As more countries open their borders to paleontology, a new generation of dino hunters is uncovering almost one new species a week.
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Blue-Eyed Coyote Could Be One in a Million - [Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:23:01 GMT ] A wildlife guide recently spotted the unusual canine in California's Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Farming: There's an App for That - [Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:57:05 GMT ] More farmers are going high tech, maximizing yields of crops by tapping GPS, data analytics, and apps—tools known as precision agriculture.
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Why This Huge Full Moon Seems to Be Falling From the Sky - [Wed, 06 Jun 2018 18:52:00 GMT ] A video taken near a volcano may look like Hollywood at work, but it’s really a great example of how science can mess with your mind.
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This Baby Elephant Might Be Feeling 'Awkward' - [Thu, 07 Jun 2018 19:10:09 GMT ] This seemingly strange behavior may be the baby elephant’s version of feeling ‘awkward’.
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How These Remote Locations Celebrate LGBTQ Pride - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 23:02:00 GMT ] Even at the ends of the Earth, LGBTQ communities are finding ways to celebrate one another.
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These Are the First Jaguars Born in This Argentinian Wetland in Over a Century - [Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:48:00 GMT ] A pair of cubs was born in Iberá National Park, and scientists are aiming to be as minimally invasive in their lives as possible.
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Thousands of Tiny Red Crustaceans Strand on California Beach - [Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:58:18 GMT ] Roughly the size of your thumb, pelagic red crabs are not true crabs.
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Mars Rover Powers Down During Dust Storm—But It's Not Dead Yet - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:31:08 GMT ] A huge dust cloud has swallowed up a quarter of the red planet's surface, threatening NASA's Opportunity rover.
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Rare Bunny-Faced Mammal Captured on Video - [Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:08:00 GMT ] The tiny Ili pika faces many threats in its mountainous home of northwestern China.
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Where Did Soccer Start? Archaeology Weighs In. - [Fri, 15 Jun 2018 19:49:10 GMT ] “The idea of the team sport was invented in Mesoamerica.”
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Searching for Elusive Green Sea Turtles in the Persian Gulf - [Sat, 16 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT ] Scientists are trying to solve riddles about where and how green sea turtles live in the Middle East, one of the world's least-understood turtle populations.
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Rare Manta Ray Nursery Discovered - [Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:57:43 GMT ] Off the coast of Texas, a coral reef houses a vibrant nursery ground where young manta rays grow up.
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Why Great White Sharks Hang Out in Warm Whirlpools - [Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:58:47 GMT ] New research on famous white sharks Mary Lee and Lydia shows the giant fish spend a surprising amount of time in warm oceanic eddies.
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Why T. Rex Couldn't Waggle Its Tongue - [Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:34:00 GMT ] Scientists were in for a surprise after peering inside the mouths of modern alligators and birds.
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Orcas Slap, Kill, But Don't Eat Their Prey - [Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:45:32 GMT ] It’s impossible to tell why the whales didn’t eat their prey, one expert says, but here are a few suggestions.
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Think Your Body Is Infested With Insects? You're Not Alone. - [Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:44:15 GMT ] More people are turning to entomologists to diagnose seemingly inexplicable sensations of parasites crawling on their bodies.
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Why the Short-Lived Pony Express Still Fascinates Us - [Sat, 23 Jun 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] The Pony Express operated for less than two years, but its legend—burnished by Buffalo Bill Cody—lives on.
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What Does It Take to Raise a Flamingo? - [Mon, 25 Jun 2018 21:34:55 GMT ] A zoo celebrates as its flamingo flock gives birth to five new chicks—but the process is more difficult than it may seem.
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How Ancient Mummies Helped This Soccer Player Get to the World Cup - [Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:56:01 GMT ] After Paolo Guerrero tested positive for cocaine, scientists used Inca mummies to argue that the result may have been influenced by something else.
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Coldest Place on Earth Found—Here's How - [Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:34:08 GMT ] 'It's a place where Earth is so close to its limit, it's almost like another planet.'
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What's Giving Some Beachgoers Rashes? Get the Facts. - [Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:54:00 GMT ] Lifeguards reported this year’s first cases of sea lice, which aren’t lice at all.
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Learning to Love Dogs in Kigali - [Fri, 29 Jun 2018 20:32:25 GMT ] Rwandans are embracing dogs as pets in spite of the country’s dark canine history.
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5 Reasons to Like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - [Thu, 05 Jul 2018 20:00:00 GMT ] It keeps a lot of dangerous stuff from being dumped in our air, water, and land.
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What Do Wild Animals Do in Wildfires? - [Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Big wildfires, like those tearing through Northern California, can hurt some animals—while others escape, and some species even thrive.
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Snakeless in Ireland: Blame Ice Age, Not St. Patrick - [Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:28:02 GMT ] One man is credited with taking all snakes out of Ireland, but science tells a different story.
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Remembering 9/11 in Pictures - [Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:45:00 GMT ] Indelible photos mark one of America's darkest days.
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The Fall Equinox Is Here! Wait, What's the Fall Equinox? - [Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:00:00 GMT ] It comes twice a year and marks the first day of fall, but a lot of people don't understand this celestial alignment.
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Who Has Won the Nobel Prize? We've Crunched the Numbers. - [Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:15:00 GMT ] We dove into 115 years’ worth of past prize winners, and the data revealed some striking trends.
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Who Are the Nobel Prize Winners? We've Crunched the Numbers. - [Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:40:00 GMT ] We dove into 115 years’ worth of past laureates, and the data revealed some striking trends.
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9 countries and the EU protected the Arctic Ocean before the ice melts - [Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT ] Climate change is so quickly melting the far north that key nations just agreed to prohibit commercial fishing in the high seas of the Arctic for at least 16 years.
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Cecil the Lion Died Amid Controversy—Here's What's Happened Since - [Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:00:00 GMT ] Cecil’s killing sparked what’s been called the biggest global response to a wildlife story ever.
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Sunken World War II aircraft carrier found by deep-sea expedition - [Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:34:00 GMT ] Known for deep-sea exploration efforts uncovering military ships in the past, Paul Allen's personal search team has helped to discover a lost aircraft carrier.
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| 2938 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:23:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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12 extraordinary pictures show animals headed for extinction - [Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] There are thousands of species that may not be around for long.
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A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Sat, 03 Nov 2018 15:15:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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'Biggest case on the planet' pits kids vs. climate change - [Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:45:00 GMT ] A pioneering lawsuit against the U.S. government has won the right to a trial, overcoming the Trump administration's efforts to cancel it in court.
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| 2942 | 2019-08-01
A few things you (probably) don’t know about Thanksgiving - [Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] The pilgrims stole from graves, the Wampanoag were devastated by disease, and the peace between them was political.
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| 2943 | 2019-08-01
This notorious Christmas character is dividing a country - [Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:15:00 GMT ] Neo-Nazis in the Netherlands have responded violently to calls to get rid of Santa's blackface holiday assistant.
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Fast facts about plastic pollution - [Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:00:00 GMT ] Versatile, pliable, durable, cheap to produce—and ubiquitous. Plastic is all of that. It is also both a life-saving miracle product and the scourge of the Earth. Here are eight essential facts to keep in mind.
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| 2945 | 2019-08-01
Gotcha! History's Most Outrageous April Fools' Jokes - [Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:00:00 GMT ] Learn about these clever April Fools' Day hoaxes and pranks, including the famous Swiss spaghetti harvest.
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49 environmental victories since the first Earth Day - [Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT ] As Earth Day turns 49, we take a look back at the biggest milestones in environmental protection.
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| 2947 | 2019-08-01
Military whales and dolphins: What do they do and who uses them? - [Fri, 03 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT ] For all our advanced technology, nothing beats the ability of marine mammals to find things in the ocean.
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Cyclone, hurricane, typhoon: What's the difference? - [Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:00:00 GMT ] Whatever you choose to call them, these monster storms are powerful natural events with the capacity to wreak incredible havoc.
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| 2949 | 2019-08-01
Space Pictures this Week: Rocket Frog, Cosmic Flock. Galactic Swarm - - A would-be frog astronaut, a distant vision of the Milky Way and a hive of galaxies are among the heroes of the week's space images.
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| 2950 | 2019-08-01
Tiger Genome Sequenced, Shows Big Cats Evolved to Kill - - The first sequenced tiger genome shows that big cats evolved to kill, a new study says.
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| 2951 | 2019-08-01
NASA Rover Dims Hopes for Martian Methane - - Microbes hiding on Mars look less likely after few traces of methane turned up in rover readings of the red planet's atmosphere.
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| 2952 | 2019-08-01
Shy Great Tit Birds Flock Together - - Personality influences social behavior in birds, according to a new study.
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| 2953 | 2019-08-01
New High-Tech Laboratory in Kazakhstan to Fight Plague Outbreaks - - A $102 million biosecurity laboratory set to open in Kazakhstan will help scientists study dangerous diseases such as plague, which is re-emerging in Central Asia.
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| 2954 | 2019-08-01
Global Warming to Spawn More Severe U.S. Thunderstorms: Study - - New computer simulations reveal how global warming affects the two main atmospheric ingredients that create thunderstorms.
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| 2955 | 2019-08-01
Does 'Global Warming Pause' Debate Miss Big Picture? - - As the IPCC prepares to release its next report on climate change, scientists and skeptics debate the impact of a recent pause in global warming.
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| 2956 | 2019-08-01
Marine Animals Keep Time With Multiple Clocks - - Daily or circadian clocks aren't the only timers controlling the biological rhythms in some animals, new studies say.
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| 2957 | 2019-08-01
Friday’s Big Global Warming Report: 5 Takeaways - - Unpacking the long-awaited Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report out Friday, which expressed increased confidence of human link to global warming.
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| 2958 | 2019-08-01
NASA Hit by Government Shutdown - - The federal government shutdown has sent 97 percent of NASA's employees home and canceled other space agency activities.
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| 2959 | 2019-08-01
National Parks: Shutting Down America's Best Idea - - Our parks are a measure of who we are as a people, and now all 401 of them are closing as part of the government shutdown.
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| 2960 | 2019-08-01
Fuel Exhaust Disrupts Scent Signals for Honeybees - - Fuel exhaust changes the chemical composition of floral odors in a way that disrupts responsiveness of honeybees, a new study shows.
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| 2961 | 2019-08-01
World's Biggest Hornet Kills - - The Asian giant hornet is wreaking havoc in northwestern China, where 42 people have died after being swarmed and stung.
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| 2962 | 2019-08-01
Why Some Animals Mate Themselves to Death - - A few marsupial species mate themselves to death during times of plenty to ensure that their offspring survive, a new study says.
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| 2963 | 2019-08-01
Were the First Artists Mostly Women? - - Handprints in ancient cave art most often belonged to women, overturning the dogma that the earliest artists were all men.
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| 2964 | 2019-08-01
New Study Predicts Year Your City's Climate Will Change - - Using a new metric they call 'climate departure,' researchers have analyzed when climate change will result in 'environments like we have never seen before.'
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| 2965 | 2019-08-01
African Elephants Understand Human Gestures - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:49:14 GMT ] Like dogs and horses, African elephants can understand human pointing cues to find hidden food without being trained to do so.
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| 2966 | 2019-08-01
First Evidence Found of a Comet Strike on Earth - [Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:04:21 GMT ] In the Sahara, a team of scientists claim to have found the first evidence of a comet directly impacting Earth.
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| 2967 | 2019-08-01
Exploding Asteroids Pose Greater Threat Than Direct Hits - [Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:03:52 GMT ] Asteroid airbursts pose a greater-than-expected threat, cautions one impact expert, who calls for a new space warning scale.
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| 2968 | 2019-08-01
5 Surprising Facts About Otzi the Iceman - [Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:54:57 GMT ] The ancient mummy of a man found frozen in the Alps continues to give scholars new insights into human history.
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| 2969 | 2019-08-01
First-Ever Submarine Dive on Vancouver's 'Living Fossils': Glass Sponge Reefs - [Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:44:44 GMT ] Researchers take a submersible to explore a reef made of animals once thought to exist only as fossils.
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| 2970 | 2019-08-01
Hoodoo Toppled by Utah Scout Leader Explained - [Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:00:20 GMT ] Utah Boy Scout leaders who filmed themselves knocking over the top of a rock formation called a hoodoo have faced a firestorm of criticism. An expert weighs in.
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Alien Planet Count Passes a Thousand - [Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:08:59 GMT ] The number of confirmed exoplanets has passed a thousand, say experts.
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'Lost World' Pictures: New Leaf-Tailed Gecko, More - [Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:39:04 GMT ] Scientists have explored a remote rain forest that has been cut off for millennia and that's home to at least three new species that live nowhere else.
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| 2973 | 2019-08-01
Year After Sandy, Rebuilding for Storms and Rising Seas - [Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:44:15 GMT ] Updates in national coastal development and adaptation policy set tone for addressing sea level rise along the East Coast.
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| 2974 | 2019-08-01
Rhino Hunt Permit Auction Sets Off Conservation Debate - [Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:36:34 GMT ] The Dallas Safari Club hopes to raise money for conservation by auctioning off the chance to shoot a black rhino in Namibia, but critics pounce on the plan.
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| 2975 | 2019-08-01
Halloween 2013: Top Costumes, History, Myths, More - [Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:17:36 GMT ] Get the facts on Halloween 2013's most popular costumes, record-breaking pumpkins, and more in our Halloween roundup.
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| 2976 | 2019-08-01
Brain Science: Early Childhood Testimony Unreliable - [Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:39:35 GMT ] Childhood memories should be treated skeptically in courtroom cases, a neuroscience review finds. We talk to the researcher.
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| 2977 | 2019-08-01
Did a Mega-Flood Doom Ancient American City of Cahokia? - [Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:19:01 GMT ] Researchers have found evidence of a massive flood around 1200 C.E. that may help explain the demise of Cahokia, then the largest city in North America.
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| 2978 | 2019-08-01
New Alzheimer's Research Holds Promise for Future - [Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:12:48 GMT ] Our understanding of the disease is increasing steadily, but new treatments are still years away.
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| 2979 | 2019-08-01
Sailboats Ship Freight to Manhattan for First Time in 60 Years - [Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:45:55 GMT ] In an effort to lessen their environmental impact, the Vermont Sail Freight Project and other pioneers are returning to shipping freight via sailboat.
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| 2980 | 2019-08-01
Giant Platypus Found, Shakes Up Evolutionary Tree - [Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:24:59 GMT ] At about three feet long, the ancient Obdurodon tharalkooschild is the biggest platypus ever found, a new study says.
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| 2981 | 2019-08-01
Results Mixed on Colorado and Ohio Fracking Ban Initiatives - [Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:50:21 GMT ] Communities displayed divisions in Election Day votes on fracking, with the Denver suburb of Broomfield heading for a possible recount of a narrow anti-moratorium vote.
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| 2982 | 2019-08-01
Frog Legs: A British Innovation? - [Thu, 07 Nov 2013 20:29:01 GMT ] A new archaeological discovery suggests people in England were eating frog legs well before the French were.
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| 2983 | 2019-08-01
On Hermann Rorschach's 129th Birthday, Famous Test Has Lost Its Luster - [Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:14:32 GMT ] Blots of ink on today's Google Doodle honor Swiss psychologist Hermann Rorschach's 129th birthday. But over a century on, his famous test has lost its luster.
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| 2984 | 2019-08-01
IEA World Outlook: Six Key Trends Shaping the Energy Future - [Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:13:31 GMT ] New technologies and discoveries are redrawing the global energy map, says the International Energy Agency. But the world is slow to curb its fossil fuel dependence.
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| 2985 | 2019-08-01
New Theory: Hunter-Gatherers Domesticated Dogs From Gray Wolves - [Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:08:06 GMT ] European hunter-gatherers may have been the first to tame gray wolves thousands of years ago.
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| 2986 | 2019-08-01
Viral Video: Why Are 'Roll Clouds' So Rare? - [Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:02:02 GMT ] From their backyard, a Texas couple caught a rare 'roll cloud' on video.
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| 2987 | 2019-08-01
Top 5 Challenges in Store for Mars MAVEN Mission - [Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:08:15 GMT ] As NASA's MAVEN spacecraft gets under way on its long journey to the red planet, the stakes are high for mission success.
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| 2988 | 2019-08-01
How Improved Tornado Forecasting Saved Lives in the Midwest - [Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:42:26 GMT ] Meteorologist Charlie Neese explains how tornado science is evolving earlier warnings and better accuracy.
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| 2989 | 2019-08-01
Want to Do Good? Don't Go Looking for Problems - [Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:51:44 GMT ] In his new book, Emerging Explorer Ken Banks highlights ten innovators who unexpectedly encountered social problems they felt compelled to solve.
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Unpublished JFK Tapes Released 50 Years After Assassination - [Thu, 21 Nov 2013 19:40:29 GMT ] Recordings of friends and leaders, from Tip O'Neill to Princess Grace and Barry Goldwater, reveal intimate details of John F. Kennedy.
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| 2991 | 2019-08-01
Thanksgiving 2013: What to Know About Turkey Day - [Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:07:59 GMT ] What do you know about America's favorite day to eat turkey? Get the lowdown on Thanksgiving history, holiday travel, football, feasting, and more.
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| 2992 | 2019-08-01
Storm Warnings: How Do Airlines Know If It's Safe to Fly in Bad Weather? - [Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:21:12 GMT ] Will airlines call off your Thanksgiving flight because of bad weather? Here's what you need to know.
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| 2993 | 2019-08-01
What Created the Rare, Breathtaking Fog Over the Grand Canyon? - [Tue, 03 Dec 2013 21:57:02 GMT ] A rare weather phenomenon called a temperature inversion transformed the Grand Canyon into a foggy fantasy land recently.
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| 2994 | 2019-08-01
Discovery of Oldest DNA Scrambles Human Origins Picture - [Wed, 04 Dec 2013 18:38:26 GMT ] Ancient bones uncovered in Spain have yielded the oldest human DNA yet recovered by scientists.
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How Scientists Rescue Stranded Whales Like Those in the Everglades - [Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:24:30 GMT ] Biologists use a range of techniques to help marine mammals in trouble, such as the pilot whales stuck in the Everglades.
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While U.S. Probes Tesla, What You Should Know About Car Fires - [Fri, 06 Dec 2013 17:26:29 GMT ] The much-praised Tesla Model S electric car is now the subject of a U.S. safety investigation of fire risk. Here’s what you ought to know about car fires, whether your vehicle is electric- or gasoline-powered.
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Say What? Your Voice Tells People How Tall You Are - [Sat, 07 Dec 2013 14:44:37 GMT ] As a major ice storm continues to lock the U.S. in a deep freeze, some areas may benefit from a system that can better predict storm severity.
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Six Cool Takeaways From NASA's Mars Rover Curiosity Discoveries - [Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:20:42 GMT ] NASA's Curiosity rover has delivered a cornucopia of science findings on the hunt for past habitable conditions on Mars.
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New Record for Coldest Place on Earth, in Antarctica - [Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:42:08 GMT ] The new lowest temperature on Earth breaks a record set 30 years ago in Antarctica.
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Many Earth-Like Planets Have Climates Too Hot for Life - [Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:09:16 GMT ] Astronomers may need to lower their estimates of habitable planets orbiting nearby stars, suggests a new 3-D computer model of alien climates.
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Cape Verde Gets New Name: 5 Things to Know About How Maps Change - [Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:51:03 GMT ] Cape Verde's name change to Cabo Verde prompted us to take a behind-the-scenes peek at how National Geographic handles ever-shifting maps.
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Video: First Volcanic Lightning Created in Lab - [Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:36:22 GMT ] A lab-made volcano reveals electrical secrets of volcanic eruptions.
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20,000 Species Are Near Extinction: Is it Time to Rethink How We Decid - [Mon, 16 Dec 2013 13:15:43 GMT ] Prioritizing which animals and plants to help is driven mostly by whether we like them or not. Some experts say that may not be the best approach.
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20,000 Species Are Near Extinction: Is it Time to Rethink How We Decide What to Save? - [Tue, 17 Dec 2013 20:47:04 GMT ] Prioritizing which animals and plants to help is driven mostly by whether we like them or not. Some experts say that may not be the best approach.
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Ancient Incest Uncovered in Neanderthal Genome - [Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:07:18 GMT ] A surprising variety of early humans roamed around in prehistory, widely meeting and mating, a new genetics study shows.
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Q&A: The 5 Big Questions in Brain Science - [Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:54:06 GMT ] Rapid advances in brain science offer both benefits and challenges to bioethics, suggests one expert.
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Global Temperature for November Was Hottest on Record - [Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:13:22 GMT ] Although parts of the world experienced cooler than normal temperatures, on average, the world experienced its hottest November yet.
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Most Memorable News Pictures of 2013 - [Mon, 23 Dec 2013 20:30:12 GMT ] A National Geographic magazine photo editor chooses 20 of the year's most powerful news images.
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As Solar Power Grows, Dispute Flares Over U.S. Utility Bills - [Thu, 26 Dec 2013 15:11:00 GMT ] As more U.S. homes install solar power, who should pay for the legacy electric grid? In California and other states, utilities are challenging “net metering” policies.
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World's Third Oldest Bible Displayed at Smithsonian - [Fri, 27 Dec 2013 15:57:51 GMT ] The world's third oldest Bible, housed at the Smithsonian, makes a rare appearance over the holidays.
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Opinion: Ship Stuck in Antarctica Raises Questions About Worth of Reenacting Expeditions - [Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:27:57 GMT ] Walking in the footsteps of the famous won't settle historical debates, but it may help tell us something just as important, says one historian.
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Volgograd Bombings Won't Derail Sochi Olympics—or New Year's Eve in Moscow - [Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:10:55 GMT ] Two deadly attacks in two days in Volgograd won't deter New Year's partiers in Russia—or derail the Sochi Olympics.
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Best Pictures From Dramatic Antarctic Ship Rescue - [Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:19:20 GMT ] A photographer aboard the Russian vessel stranded in Antarctica captured the dramatic evacuation by helicopter.
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Editor's Picks: Our Favorite Pictures of the U.S. Snowstorm - [Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:18:28 GMT ] Our photo editors picked their favorite shots of the snowstorm that barreled through the U.S. Northeast this week.
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China Crushes Six Tons of Confiscated Elephant Ivory - [Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:35:55 GMT ] The move is a first for the world's biggest ivory market, but sales on the black market remain rampant.
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Suprise! Scientists Find That Starfish Eyes Actually See, at Least a Little - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:19:33 GMT ] After decades of wondering what starfish use their eyes for, it turns out they probably use them to stay close to home, according to a new study.
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Lions Approach Extinction in West Africa - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:08:56 GMT ] New study paints dire picture of West African lions and outlines conservation needs.
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Mount Sinabung Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Displaces 20,000 - [Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:56:49 GMT ] Photo in the news: A volcano in Indonesia erupts 220 times in one week, spraying hot ash and poisonous gas on local villages.
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Death Threats Seen Over Rhino Hunt Auction - [Fri, 10 Jan 2014 20:52:37 GMT ] Animal activists are strongly protesting a Dallas Safari Club auction this weekend that is being promoted as a fund-raiser to support conservation.
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DNA Discovery Reveals Surprising Dolphin Origins - [Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:01:39 GMT ] Two different dolphin species mated to create the clymene dolphin, scientists report, in a first scientific find of such a hybrid marine mammal species.
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Our Fishy Ancestors Had Fins Made for Walking - [Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:36:47 GMT ] One of the first fish to live on land moved by using its surprisingly robust rear fins, a new study says.
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The Short, Remarkable Life of Sam Berns Turned Spotlight on Progeria - [Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:19:20 GMT ] Sam Berns lived a heroic life with a rare disease—and prompted new research into it.
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Headhunters' Trophy Skulls Uncovered From Ancient London - [Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:45:06 GMT ] Ancient gladiators, criminals, and war victims may have been beheaded, suggests ancient skulls discovered from Roman-era London.
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Former SeaWorld Trainer: Stop Using Killer Whales for Entertainment - [Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:43:03 GMT ] A former SeaWorld trainer gives us a behind-the-scenes look at working with captive killer whales, the subject of the controversial documentary Blackfish.
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Illinois Village Leads Charge for Tougher Oil Train Rules - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:37:47 GMT ] The Chicago suburb of Barrington, where traffic is blocked by 20 freight trains a day, filed petition for action on weak tank cars.
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Study: Planning Can Protect Whales in Seismic Energy Surveys - [Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:09:25 GMT ] Scientists working with the consortium engaged in oil and gas development off Russia’s Sakhalin Island came up with a blueprint for reducing the ecological impact of seismic surveys.
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Editor's Picks: Our Favorite Pictures of the Winter Snowstorm - [Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:09:09 GMT ] Our photo editors picked their favorite shots of the latest winter storm that barreled across the East Coast this week.
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Exporting the Colorado River to Asia, Through Hay - [Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:22:17 GMT ] As the West suffers long-term drought, experts look for ways to save water while still supporting local farmers.
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Yukon Government Opens Vast Wilderness to Mining - [Fri, 24 Jan 2014 20:36:36 GMT ] Canada's Yukon Territory announced Tuesday that it has opened one of the largest unbroken wilderness areas in North America to mining and mineral exploration.
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What Do Cats Think About Us? You May Be Surprised - [Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:54:10 GMT ] We may be obsessed with our feline friends, but a new book suggests they don't really get us like dogs do.
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Cruise Ship Illness: Why Are Ships So Prone to Norovirus Outbreaks? - [Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:44:57 GMT ] Nearly 600 people sickened on a Caribbean cruise likely have the highly contagious norovirus—find out how you can avoid it.
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Propane Shortages Leave Many U.S. Homeowners in the Cold - [Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:05:45 GMT ] Many homes are turning into iceboxes this month as heating fuel runs short and utilities urge customers to lower thermostats.
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Keeping Super Bowl Lights On: An Extra Line, Generators in Place - [Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:55:16 GMT ] After infrared imaging of stadium circuitry, installation of an extra power line, and an assist from biodiesel generators, the NFL is confident the lights will stay on at Super Bowl XLVIII.
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Australia to Dump Dredged Sand in Great Barrier Reef Waters, Adding to Site's Mounting Woes - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 22:16:25 GMT ] A decision to dump dredged silt and sand in Great Barrier Reef waters has sounded alarm bells among environmentalists.
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Why Pickle Brine Is a Secret Weapon Against Ice - [Tue, 04 Feb 2014 19:56:15 GMT ] The brutal winter weather has brought out tons of deicing salt ... and beet juice, pickle brine, and cheese brine.
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Woolly Mammoths Wiped Out by Grass Invasion? - [Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:52:51 GMT ] A switch from flowery to grass-dominated steppes across the Arctic may have bumped off the woolly mammoth, a new study says.
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Stray Dogs in Sochi: What Happens to the World's Free-Roaming Canines? - [Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:52:11 GMT ] Sochi's decision to kill its stray dogs isn't unusual: Many countries exterminate their strays, while others place them in mass shelters or sterilize them.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Black Hole Blasts and Cool Craters - [Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:31:51 GMT ] A black hole sports supersize jets and Mars shows off its many charms in the week's best space pictures.
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Domesticated Camels Came to Israel in 930 B.C., Centuries Later Than Bible Says - [Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:21:51 GMT ] Domesticated camels weren't known in Israel until about 900 B.C., when there were major changes in copper production throughout the region.
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United States Tightens the Noose on the Ivory Trade - [Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:44:54 GMT ] As part of a new national strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, the Obama Administration closes loopholes on the domestic U.S. ivory trade. Writer Bryan Christy comments.
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Understanding the Wire Fox Terrier, One of Westminster’s Winningest Dogs - [Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:28:10 GMT ] A decorated breed, the wire fox terrier, takes top honors in a Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show that was marked by new entrants.
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Found: New Beetle Collected by Darwin 180 Years Ago - [Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:09:38 GMT ] A beetle collected by Charles Darwin 180 years ago was declared a new species on February 12, the 205th anniversary of his birth.
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Is Climate Change Increasing the Disease Risk for Arctic Marine Mammals? - [Fri, 14 Feb 2014 20:21:44 GMT ] A changing Arctic may be increasing the disease risk for animals like beluga whales and seals.
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| 3044 | 2019-08-01
67-Year-Old Kayaker Needs Help Near End of Atlantic Crossing - [Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:10:11 GMT ] A broken rudder threatens Aleksander Doba's solo kayak adventure across the Atlantic Ocean, under way since October.
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First Week in Sochi: Photos Captured by Your Shot Members - [Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:33:14 GMT ] Photos from the first week in Sochi by National Geographic's Your Shot users.
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The Sixth Extinction: A Conversation With Elizabeth Kolbert - [Tue, 18 Feb 2014 20:52:31 GMT ] Humanity's 'most enduring legacy' will be our effect on the rest of life on Earth.
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Nepal Slashes Everest Fees; Will Lower Costs Increase Crowds of Climbers? - [Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:46:26 GMT ] Will the Nepal government's new fee structure for mountain climbing increase the crowds—and the danger—on Mount Everest?
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Q&A: Ukraine's Dangerous Turn Has Roots in History - [Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:30:36 GMT ] Nothing in Ukraine's 20 years as an independent country would prepare the nation for the lethal violence in the streets today. But the country has faced armed conflict and repression before.
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Olympic Games: Legacy or Money Pit? - [Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:28:47 GMT ] Cities fight tooth and nail to host the Olympic Games, but they always turn out to be a money pit.
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Hotels Save Energy With a Push to Save Water - [Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:17:30 GMT ] A new U.S. government program called H2Otel Challenge encourages hotels to cut back on water waste, and watch energy savings rise.
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Best Pictures of 2013 Named; See National Geographic Winners - [Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:18:58 GMT ] From lions of the Serengeti to the fracking frenzy in North Dakota, National Geographic's photographic take on the world has earned several awards in the Pictures of the Year International (POYi) contest.
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New Space Station Photos Show North Korea at Night, Cloaked in Darkness - [Wed, 26 Feb 2014 18:22:22 GMT ] Since the mid-1990s, when fuel stopped flowing from the defunct Soviet Union to North Korea, the famously hermetic country has descended into darkness.
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| 3053 | 2019-08-01
On Way to New World, First Americans Made a 10,000-Year Pit Stop - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:06:13 GMT ] An extended layover in Beringia would help explain how the genome of Native Americans became distinct from that of their Asian ancestors.
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| 3054 | 2019-08-01
EPA Puts Pebble Mine on Hold - [Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:51:40 GMT ] Federal regulators invoked the Clean Water Act to put dumping mine waste in an Alaskan bay on hold.
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Behind the Headlines: Venezuela's Crisis - [Sun, 02 Mar 2014 13:47:09 GMT ] The discovery of Venezuela's oil goes back to the time of the conquistadors. And the debate over who should benefit from it goes back almost as far.
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| 3056 | 2019-08-01
Is Putin Reassembling Soviet Union? Q&A With Nina Krushcheva, Nikita Khrushchev's Granddaughter - [Mon, 03 Mar 2014 20:25:40 GMT ] Nina Khrushcheva, granddaughter of the former Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev, explains what lies behind the turmoil in Crimea and speculates about its future.
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| 3057 | 2019-08-01
First Ever Fatwa Issued Against Wildlife Trafficking - [Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:37:41 GMT ] Indonesia's senior Muslim clerics issue first ever fatwa against wildlife smuggling and challenge the country's 200 million Muslims to protect threatened wildlife.
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Killing Wildlife: The Pros and Cons of Culling Animals - [Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:34:35 GMT ] Recently proposed culling programs that target bison, swans, geese, deer, and badgers have proponents on both sides. But is culling necessary? And does it work?
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| 3059 | 2019-08-01
How a River Otter Can Bag an Alligator for Lunch - [Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:59:04 GMT ] Photos capture a river otter attacking a gator in a Florida river. The otter then feasted, witnesses say.
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| 3060 | 2019-08-01
Week in Space: Galaxies Whirl, Stars Spin, and Rockets Race - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 21:12:35 GMT ] A trip across space takes us from Iowa's skies to the far reaches of distant galaxies in the week's best space pictures.
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Elephants Know How Dangerous We Are From How We Speak - [Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:15:20 GMT ] A new study of elephants in Kenya's Amboseli park reveals that they can tell from how we speak just who poses the greatest danger.
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| 3062 | 2019-08-01
Why It's Taking So Long to Find Missing Malaysia Airlines Plane - [Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:02:45 GMT ] The jet is now believed to have changed course after it went missing. So searchers may have been looking in the wrong place.
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| 3063 | 2019-08-01
East Harlem Explosion Highlights Risk of Natural Gas Leaks - [Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:09:10 GMT ] A natural gas leak is suspected of causing a deadly explosion Wednesday in New York's East Harlem. Recent studies have shown that older cities with aging cast-iron pipes are at high risk.
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| 3064 | 2019-08-01
New Science Reveals Secrets of Night-Shining Crystal Clouds - [Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:56:19 GMT ] National Geographic Your Shot photographs depict the haunting beauty of noctilucent clouds. New observations reveal their secrets.
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| 3065 | 2019-08-01
Week in Space: Martian Blasts, Saturn's Moons, and Hawaiian Skies - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 20:07:00 GMT ] Space wonders abound, from Saturn's gleaming moons to the skies over Mauna Kea, seen in the week's best space pictures.
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Pictures: California Before the Stars Arrived - [Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:23:01 GMT ] An extraordinary collection of rare photographs shows Los Angeles and Santa Monica in the late 1800s.
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Ancient City of Petra Built to Align With the Sun - [Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:53:57 GMT ] An ancient civilization built Petra so that the sun would illuminate their sacred places like celestial spotlights, a new study says.
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| 3068 | 2019-08-01
Chicken DNA Challenges Theory That Polynesians Beat Europeans to Americas - [Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:06:41 GMT ] Study of chicken DNA raises doubts that Polynesian seafarers reached the coast of South America.
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| 3069 | 2019-08-01
Stick Insects Have Mimicked Plants Since Age of Dinosaurs - [Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:06:08 GMT ] Stick insects camouflaged themselves to look like leaves, way back in the days of the dinosaurs.
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| 3070 | 2019-08-01
Word in the News: Cold War - [Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:01:54 GMT ] The phrase has been around since the 1930s, but it's taken on new life as Russia's relations with the West plummet.
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Week in Space: Cassini's Crescent, Cassiopeia's Soul, and Golden Knots - [Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:44:57 GMT ] Thrill to the celestial bounty, from falling stars to portraits of Saturn, in this week's best space pictures.
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| 3072 | 2019-08-01
Shipwrecks Lost to Time That Archaeologists Would Love to Get Their Hands On - [Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:55:34 GMT ] These wrecks carried everything from Bronze Age explorers to a lost Egyptian sarcophagus.
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| 3073 | 2019-08-01
Video: Inside Look at Insect Flight - [Tue, 25 Mar 2014 21:11:50 GMT ] Scientists have developed a CT scanning technique that lets them view the inner workings of insects' muscles while in flight.
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| 3074 | 2019-08-01
Dwarf Planet Discovery Hints at Hidden World Orbiting Solar System - [Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:04:20 GMT ] An icy 'dwarf' planet discovered beyond Pluto hints at hundreds of such worlds hidden away in the far reaches of the solar system.
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| 3075 | 2019-08-01
Can an Iconic Lighthouse Site Be Saved From the Sea? - [Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:46:39 GMT ] Preservationists battle eroding shores on the Outer Banks' Cape Hatteras and beyond.
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| 3076 | 2019-08-01
No Real Animals Aboard Hollywood Noah's Ark - [Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:27:53 GMT ] No live lions or tigers or bears appear in Darren Aronofsky's epic film, Noah—for reasons both political and practical.
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| 3077 | 2019-08-01
World Not Ready for Climate Change, New Report Says - [Sat, 29 Mar 2014 12:26:13 GMT ] A new report to be released by the IPCC will tell the world it's not yet ready to face the risks of climate change.
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| 3078 | 2019-08-01
Too Many Salmon in the Sea, Pacific Study Hints - [Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:39:56 GMT ] Fueled by rising sea temperatures, pink salmon have become too abundant for the good of other marine life and need to be scaled back, a seabird study argues.
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| 3079 | 2019-08-01
As Scientists Examine Landslide, Questions About Logging's Potential Role - [Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:08:50 GMT ] The Washington landslide likely had two primary causes: groundwater-weakened soil and river erosion. But scientists have many unanswered questions.
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| 3080 | 2019-08-01
New Method for Estimating Moon's Age Seeks to Put an Old Debate to Rest - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:13:16 GMT ] A new method may help researchers narrow down when Earth's moon formed.
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| 3081 | 2019-08-01
Fuel Cells Power Up: Three Surprising Places Where Hydrogen Energy Is Working - [Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:55:54 GMT ] The notion of roads filled with hydrogen-powered cars remains far from reality, but there are some places where fuel cells are increasingly providing clean power.
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| 3082 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Galactic Scars, Glittery Nights, and El Gordo - [Fri, 04 Apr 2014 19:09:15 GMT ] El Gordo is fatter than thought, the sun flares, and stars are reflected in a lake in this look back at the week in space.
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| 3083 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Ken Burns Discusses His New Documentary, The Address - [Sat, 05 Apr 2014 13:20:32 GMT ] Ken Burns's new documentary, The Address, celebrates Abraham Lincoln's famous speech and the determination of learning-challenged children to memorize it.
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| 3084 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Pets Are Becoming People, Legally Speaking - [Sun, 06 Apr 2014 13:47:48 GMT ] Cats and dogs are gaining more rights, reports author David Grimm in his new book Citizen Canine.
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| 3085 | 2019-08-01
Rare Video Shows 'Sea Serpent' Oarfish in Shallow Water - [Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:40:38 GMT ] Bizarre deep-sea oarfish are filmed off Baja California.
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| 3086 | 2019-08-01
Strange Lights in Mars Photos Are Not Alien Bonfires - [Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:47:16 GMT ] Photos snapped by the Mars rover Curiosity appear to show strange lights.
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Viewing Guide: Watch Moon Turn Red During Total Lunar Eclipse - [Thu, 10 Apr 2014 18:50:57 GMT ] Here's how to watch a rare total eclipse of the moon on April 14.
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Drones: Archaeology's Newest Tool to Combat Looting - [Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:09:44 GMT ] Cheap and sharper-eyed than satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles are the latest high-tech tool used to study looting of ancient artifacts.
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| 3089 | 2019-08-01
Dire UN Climate Reports Raise Questions About Global Willpower - [Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:39:55 GMT ] Influential climate reports point to a pivotal moment in global warming diplomacy.
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| 3090 | 2019-08-01
Pollution From Asia Makes Pacific Storms Stronger - [Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:08:43 GMT ] Aerosols in the atmosphere from Asia change weather in North America, says new study.
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| 3091 | 2019-08-01
Honeybees in East Africa Resist Deadly Pathogens - [Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:16:14 GMT ] A new study reveals that East African honeybees are resistant to the pathogens blamed for colony collapses elsewhere.
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Hundreds of Exoplanets, A Handful Right for Life - [Thu, 17 Apr 2014 18:21:42 GMT ] Description
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Why Sherpas Will Still Climb Everest, Even After Deadly Avalanche - [Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:40:00 GMT ] Sange Sherpa lost a son on Everest. But for many climbers, he says, the risk is worth it.
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Record Number of Seals and Sea Lions Rescued in California - [Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:13:47 GMT ] A toxic algal bloom and other factors are leading to marine mammal distress off California, where the Marine Mammal Center is rehabbing animals.
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Charting Deaths on Everest: A History of Fatal Climbing Accidents - [Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:58:44 GMT ] Sixteen Sherpas were killed in an April 18 avalanche in the deadliest single day on Everest, but there's a long history of fatalities on the mountain.
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Odds of NYC Flooding During a Storm Up 20-Fold - [Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:14:46 GMT ] New study documents rising storm surges since the mid-19th century.
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Blue-Footed Booby Threatened in the Galápagos - [Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:54:58 GMT ] As their fishy food source has declined, so has breeding among the bright-footed birds, a new study says.
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| 3098 | 2019-08-01
Can Good Come From Maasai Lion Killings in the Serengeti? - [Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:29:16 GMT ] Ritual killings by young Maasai warriors of as many as four lions in the Serengeti—and the accidental death of one of the Maasai—give new urgency to consideration of how to stop the killings.
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Teaching Difficult Histories: Rwanda's Post-Genocide Experience - [Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:51:23 GMT ] What can the younger generation in Rwanda be taught about the genocide without reigniting ethnic tension?
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Hot Stew in the Ice Age? Evidence Shows Neanderthals Boiled Food - [Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:21:00 GMT ] Without even stone pots, our ancient Neanderthal cousins still likely knew how to boil their meals.
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| 3101 | 2019-08-01
Cornfields Could Yield Less by Midcentury - [Thu, 01 May 2014 20:32:22 GMT ] Rising corn yields are threatened by increasing sensitivity to drought, new study says.
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| 3102 | 2019-08-01
Ethnic Russians: Pretext for Putin's Ukraine Invasion? - [Fri, 02 May 2014 20:25:40 GMT ] Who are the ethnic Russians in Ukraine, and could other sovereign countries with large Russian populations be next on Putin's list?
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| 3103 | 2019-08-01
Swapping Young Blood for Old Reverses Aging - [Sun, 04 May 2014 17:10:16 GMT ] Three new studies show that a protein in the blood of young mice reverses the mental and physical decline of aging in elderly mice.
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| 3104 | 2019-08-01
Boycotting Tar Sands Oil: Will It Work? - [Mon, 05 May 2014 19:07:27 GMT ] The Sierra Club and others are urging companies to procure fuel from refineries that don't use oil sands crude.
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| 3105 | 2019-08-01
Climate Report Provides Opportunity for Breaching Political Divide - [Tue, 06 May 2014 17:02:09 GMT ] National Climate Assessment proves problems are already here, supporters say.
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| 3106 | 2019-08-01
High CO2 Makes Crops Less Nutritious - [Wed, 07 May 2014 18:14:38 GMT ] Climate change could make crops less rich in zinc, iron, and protein, a new study suggests.
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| 3107 | 2019-08-01
The Words 'Boko Haram' Have Become Nigeria's National Synonym for Fear - [Thu, 08 May 2014 20:13:02 GMT ] Attacking schools has become the signature way Boko Haram instills fear in Nigerians.
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| 3108 | 2019-08-01
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Titan Winks, Rover Strikes, and Suns Burn - [Fri, 09 May 2014 18:23:40 GMT ] Infant stars illuminate their nursery, an inside-out star cluster presents a puzzle, Curiosity drills sandstone on Mars, and tragedies scar our own planet in this week's best space pictures.
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| 3109 | 2019-08-01
Bullying's Long-Term Effects Seen in Both the Bullied and the Bully - [Mon, 12 May 2014 19:11:16 GMT ] While bullied kids can have depression and anxiety in adulthood, the bullies may have less chronic stress.
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| 3110 | 2019-08-01
Shift in Antarctic Winds Drives 'Collapse' of Glaciers - [Tue, 13 May 2014 20:52:07 GMT ] Melting of glaciers is accelerated by stronger winds, scientists say.
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| 3111 | 2019-08-01
Typhoons Moving Toward Poles, Scientists Say - [Wed, 14 May 2014 17:56:06 GMT ] Tropical storms have migrated toward the Poles, becoming more powerful at higher latitudes.
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| 3112 | 2019-08-01
Turkey Tragedy Points to Enduring Coal Mining Risks - [Thu, 15 May 2014 20:41:09 GMT ] Turkey's deadly mine disaster sparked public ire over lack of concern for workers amid the push to produce more coal.
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| 3113 | 2019-08-01
To Protect Alien Life-Forms, Earth Spacecraft Being Sanitized - [Fri, 16 May 2014 20:19:43 GMT ] So that terrestrial bacteria don't contaminate other planets-and harm potential life-forms-spacecraft are being sanitized.
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| 3114 | 2019-08-01
Dogs at War: Caesar, One of the First Marine Dogs in the Pacific - [Sat, 17 May 2014 12:30:25 GMT ] For centuries military dogs have played important roles on the battlefield.
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| 3115 | 2019-08-01
Dogs at War: Left Behind in Vietnam - [Mon, 19 May 2014 17:32:15 GMT ] For centuries military dogs have played important roles on the battlefield.
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| 3116 | 2019-08-01
Desert Blocked Spread of Early Dinosaurs - [Tue, 20 May 2014 14:22:57 GMT ] An immense desert kept dinosaurs from spreading into what is now North America for millions of years, study suggests.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3117 | 2019-08-01
Oil Drillers' Burning of Natural Gas Costs U.S. Millions in Revenue - [Thu, 22 May 2014 19:03:13 GMT ] The flaring of waste natural gas from drilling operations is costing taxpayers millions every year.
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| 3118 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Cosmic Dust Bunnies, Hidden Black Holes, and Starry Everest Skies - [Fri, 23 May 2014 11:15:13 GMT ] Black holes gather, Mars shows its scars, and dust bunnies gain weight in this week's best space pictures.
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| 3119 | 2019-08-01
Northern Hemisphere Cracks 400 ppm CO₂ for Whole Month for First Time - [Tue, 27 May 2014 19:09:19 GMT ] Carbon dioxide levels across the Northern Hemisphere exceeded 400 parts per million for the month of April, a significant climate milestone.
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| 3120 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Urge Study of Environmental Factors That May Speed Aging - [Wed, 28 May 2014 16:44:08 GMT ] A new study urges more work on 'gerontogens,' which speed up the aging process.
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| 3121 | 2019-08-01
Ahead of Proposed U.S. Power Plant Rules, the Spin Scramble Begins - [Thu, 29 May 2014 18:29:04 GMT ] A final proposal to impose carbon limits on existing power plants isn't due until Monday, but advocates and opponents are already weighing in.
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| 3122 | 2019-08-01
$2 Billion Plan to Restore Everglades Stuck in Congressional Limbo - [Fri, 30 May 2014 18:21:34 GMT ] A massive restoration of the Everglades is ready to begin but needs congressional funding.
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| 3123 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Author on “People’s Republic of Amnesia” - [Sun, 01 Jun 2014 14:29:25 GMT ] Louisa Lim revisits the lives of Chinese citizens caught up in the deadly protests 25 years ago.
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| 3124 | 2019-08-01
Obama Calls for 30 Percent Reduction in Power Plant Emissions - [Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:22:13 GMT ] New rules announced by the Obama EPA seek to curtail carbon emissions from existing power plants.
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| 3125 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Find 'Mega-Earth,' Most Massive Rocky Planet Yet - [Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:01:27 GMT ] Massive rocky planet could signal an increase in the number of places potentially suitable for life.
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| 3126 | 2019-08-01
Why Can’t Once-Malnourished Children “Catch Up”? Answer May Lie in Gut - [Wed, 04 Jun 2014 20:01:33 GMT ] Malnourished children have immature gut bug systems, scientists find.
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| 3127 | 2019-08-01
Lunar Rocks Are First Direct Evidence of Collision That Formed Moon - [Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:28:08 GMT ] Rocks from the Apollo mission lunar landing confirm that a rogue planet blasted into Earth long ago and that the impact debris created our moon.
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| 3128 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Whirlpools Churn, Volcanos Burn, and Astronauts Learn - [Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:56:05 GMT ] A hidden glimpse of a distant whirlpool, the secrets revealed by Martian dust, and a perfect evening sky highlight the week's best space pictures.
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| 3129 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Author on 'Rachel Carson and Her Sisters' - [Sun, 08 Jun 2014 14:24:09 GMT ] Women laid the groundwork for 'Silent Spring' and have built on Rachel Carson's influential work.
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| 3130 | 2019-08-01
Shrinking Arctic Ice Prompts Drastic Change in National Geographic Atlas - [Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:09:57 GMT ] The upcoming 10th edition of the National Geographic atlas shows less Arctic ice—one of the most striking shifts in the publication's history.
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| 3131 | 2019-08-01
Soot and Dirt Is Melting Snow and Ice Around the World - [Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:25:23 GMT ] Researchers find that soot and dust is causing snow and ice in Greenland to melt faster.
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| 3132 | 2019-08-01
Japan's Commercial Whaling Efforts Should Resume, Says Prime Minister - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:20:33 GMT ] The country's prime minister has said he will step up efforts to restart commercial whaling.
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| 3133 | 2019-08-01
Efforts to Curb Ivory Trafficking Spreading, but Killing Continues - [Fri, 13 Jun 2014 17:18:29 GMT ] Despite recent groundbreaking efforts to curb the illegal ivory trade, the slaughter of elephants in Africa goes on.
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| 3134 | 2019-08-01
Photographer Captures Drought Turning California Farms Into Kingdom of Dust - [Sun, 15 Jun 2014 14:45:32 GMT ] Photographer Matt Black has spent 20 years photographing his home region—California's Central Valley—as drought ravages the once fertile land of his childhood.
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| 3135 | 2019-08-01
Beloved African Elephant Killed for Ivory—'Monumental' Loss - [Mon, 16 Jun 2014 18:13:55 GMT ] The giant-tusked Satao, one of Kenya's most adored elephants, has been killed for his ivory—a 'monumental' loss, experts say.
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| 3136 | 2019-08-01
Nebraska's Double Tornadoes: The Science Behind Their Formation - [Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:33:17 GMT ] Learn about the rare double-whammy that hit Pilger, Nebraska, on Monday night.
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| 3137 | 2019-08-01
Iraq Crisis: 'Ancient Hatreds Turning Into Modern Realities' - [Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:44:53 GMT ] A Middle East expert and former policy adviser explains the dangers ahead as ISIS militants press onward to Baghdad.
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| 3138 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Killing of Great Tusker in Kenya Recalls Lesson From the Past - [Thu, 19 Jun 2014 19:19:16 GMT ] A revered great tusker named Ahmed lived out his natural life, thanks to presidential protection by Kenya's former leader Jomo Kenyatta.
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| 3139 | 2019-08-01
Summer Solstice Pictures: From Stonehenge to Carhenge - [Fri, 20 Jun 2014 18:10:10 GMT ] Pictures from around the world depict sites where people celebrate the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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| 3140 | 2019-08-01
World Cup Material? Baby Elephants Have Impressive Soccer Skills, New Video Shows - [Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:29:34 GMT ] Watch baby elephants at a Kenya orphanage play soccer with their feet and trunks.
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| 3141 | 2019-08-01
5 Dire Warnings From Bipartisan Report on Climate Change's Economic Impact - - 'Risky Business' bipartisan report warns of climate change risks like flooding, disruption to farming, and dangerous heat.
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| 3142 | 2019-08-01
Triple Monster Black Hole Discovered - - Astronomers have witnessed a triplet of monster black holes swirling in the center of a distant galaxy, a new study says.
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| 3143 | 2019-08-01
Rare Amazon Jungle Dog Caught on Video - - Scientists hoping to record vultures at a carcass in the Amazon jungle of Peru captured on video a glimpse of a super-rare wild dog.
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| 3144 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: What's Behind Worst-Ever Ebola Outbreak in West Africa? - - The disease has killed hundreds, prompting an emergency meeting of nations next week.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3145 | 2019-08-01
Albatross Internet Darling Takes First Flight - - The first albatross nest cam captured a chick's life from hatching to fledging—and offered a new look at an enigmatic species.
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| 3146 | 2019-08-01
Fierce, Furry Fishers Are Expanding Their Range—and Bulk - - Two centuries after it was nearly wiped out, a fierce member of the weasel family is returning to the Northeast—and thriving in the current food chain.
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| 3147 | 2019-08-01
8 Summer Miseries Made Worse by Global Warming, From Poison Ivy to Allergies - - New NRDC report warns of summer woes worsened by climate change, from poison ivy to allergies, heat waves, and ruined vacations.
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| 3148 | 2019-08-01
Dinosaur-Era Fossil Shows Birds' Feathers Evolved Before Flight - - Feathers covered the Archaeopteryx, the flightless ancient ancestral bird from the age of dinosaurs, a newly found fossil shows.
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| 3149 | 2019-08-01
Climate Swings Drove Patchwork-Like Human Evolution, Study Says - - Scientists suggest early humans developed their distinguishing features in fragmented fashion, rather than all at once.
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| 3150 | 2019-08-01
20 Years Later, Legacy of a Deadly Colorado Wildfire Endures - - In 1994, the South Canyon Fire killed 14 firefighters and changed how wildfires are fought. Then last year in Arizona, tragedy struck again.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3151 | 2019-08-01
Cursed Warship Revealed With Treasure Onboard - - Divers discover a remarkably well preserved warship, stumble onto treasure, and thwart a curse.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3152 | 2019-08-01
International Report Charts Path to Deep Carbon Cuts - - World's 15 largest emitters must get serious about climate change, scientists say in a new report released by 30 institutions.
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| 3153 | 2019-08-01
Cosmic-Ray Hotspot Discovered, Offering Clues on Deep Space Mystery - - A powerful telescope may have found clues to the origin of ultra-high-energy particles that bombard the Earth.
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| 3154 | 2019-08-01
Last U.S. Coal-Fired Steamship Sails On, Aiming for a Cleaner Wake - - Lake Michigan's S.S. Badger has drawn criticism for its coal pollution, but the venerable ship is aiming to clean up its act.
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| 3155 | 2019-08-01
As Honeybees Die Off, First Inventory of Wild Bees Is Under Way - - As honeybees die off, scientists are taking a closer look at North America's wild bees. Could they be the key to saving U.S. crops?
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| 3156 | 2019-08-01
Why the 67 Giant Snails Seized in L.A. Are Harmful - - Officials at LAX recently seized 67 giant African land snails—voracious pests that live long, breed fast, and pose a threat to U.S. agriculture.
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| 3157 | 2019-08-01
Could Giant Viruses Be the Origin of Life on Earth? - - The ancestors of modern viruses might have provided the raw material for life as we know it, according to stunning new discoveries.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3158 | 2019-08-01
Genetic Engineering to the Rescue Against Invasive Species? - - Powerful genetic engineering technology could fight invasive species—but scientists warn that battle comes with risks.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3159 | 2019-08-01
Wildfires Intensify in Pacific Northwest as Winds Rise - - Fires burn significant areas in Washington and Oregon.
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| 3160 | 2019-08-01
Gaza's Tunnels, Now Used to Attack Israel, Began as Economic Lifelines - - Citizens of Gaza have long used tunnels as economic lifelines. Now Hamas is using them to attack Israel.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3161 | 2019-08-01
American-Born Gangs Helping Drive Immigrant Crisis at U.S. Border - - Central America's spiraling violence has a Los Angeles connection.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3162 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: It's Time to Stop Thinking That All Non-Native Species Are Evil - - Have we been obsessing too much about invasive species? Is it time to stop hating them and focus on more important things—like preventing extinction?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3163 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Ebola Spreads in Africa—and Likely Will Spread Beyond - - The Ebola virus has killed a Liberian doctor and infected two Americans in the worst-ever Ebola epidemic, which has now spread to Nigeria.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3164 | 2019-08-01
Was Six-Million-Year-Old Turd Auctioned for $10,000 a Faux Poo? - - A six-million-year-old piece of fossilized dung that sold for more than $10,000 at auction may not actually be of animal origin.
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| 3165 | 2019-08-01
Amazing Maze: What Science Says About Solving Labyrinths - - We encounter mazes every day when we navigate roads. But they are also a powerful tool for neuroscientists trying to figure out the brain.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3166 | 2019-08-01
Promising Ebola Drugs Stuck in Lab Limbo as Outbreak Rages in Africa - - Lack of funds, regulatory hurdles hold up game-changing therapies.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3167 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Why Sunni Extremists Are Destroying Ancient Religious Sites in Mosul - - A rich and diverse history is being lost as Islamic extremists destroy religious sites in Mosul and run off the city's remaining Christians.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3168 | 2019-08-01
Going to Mars Could Define Humankind in Decades Ahead, Author Says - - Mars was habitable billions of years ago—so did the red planet seed life on Earth?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3169 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: American Virus Expert in Africa’s Ebola Zone: ‘This is Like War’ - - Even as he copes with the loss of friends from Ebola, American virologist Joseph Fair works to rebuild the damaged and strained health care system in Sierra Leone.
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| 3170 | 2019-08-01
Will Atlantic Ocean Oil Prospecting Silence Endangered Right Whales? - - Companies have been cleared to seek seismic noise permits in the Atlantic, but ocean researchers fear for whales.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3171 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: World Elephant Day - - Our relationship with elephants—from circus entertainers to loggers to black market bounties-is often complex, if not cruel.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3172 | 2019-08-01
New Flying Reptile Found in 'Unprecedented' Pterosaur Boneyard - - A huge boneyard of 47 pterosaur fossils has revealed a new species and unprecedented insight into the lifestyles of the ancient flying beasts.
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| 3173 | 2019-08-01
Your Shot Pictures: Wildfires From the Front Lines - - Catch a glimpse of wildfires from a rare perspective, as firefighters open a window into their world.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3174 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Sylvia Earle’s Personal Journey and Why the Ocean is Vital to Life - - Explorer Sylvia Earle shares her personal journey in new documentary film 'Mission Blue' and explains why the ocean is essential to life on Earth.
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| 3175 | 2019-08-01
100,000 Elephants Killed by Poachers in Just Three Years, Landmark Analysis Finds - - Central Africa has lost 64 percent of its elephants in a decade, while 75 percent of all African elephant populations are in decline.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3176 | 2019-08-01
Coal-Dependent Arkansas Faces Stiff Emissions Target and a Running Clo - - Under a proposed EPA rule, state officials will have to cut carbon emissions by nearly 45 percent—one of the highest targets in the country.
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| 3177 | 2019-08-01
Neanderthals Died Out 10,000 Years Earlier Than Thought, With Help From Modern Humans - - Neanderthals and modern people overlapped in mosaic fashion for thousands of years, improved dating reveals.
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| 3178 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Find Remnants of One of Universe's Oldest Stars—And It's Huge - - Astronomers have struggled to find evidence for the massive stars thought to populate the early universe. Now, some say they have.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3179 | 2019-08-01
Tons of Emissions from Power Plants Are Already Locked In, Study Says - - The world's existing power plants are locking in more than 300 billion tons of future emissions that aren't being accounted for, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3180 | 2019-08-01
Iceland's Seabird Colonies Are Vanishing, With 'Massive' Chick Deaths - - Climate and ocean changes blamed for huge losses of puffins, kittiwakes, and terns.
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| 3181 | 2019-08-01
20 New Coral Species Listed as Threatened Under the Endangered Species - - This newest listing under the Endangered Species Act brings the total number of coral species protected under the act to 22.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3182 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Martian 'Footprint,' a Fledgling Star, and an Erupting Island - - Mars sports a weird crater, a young star gleams in its own reflection, and a new island continues a fiery growth spurt.
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| 3183 | 2019-08-01
As California Warms, Greener Mountains Will Mean Less Water for People - - Climate change will put more trees on the mountains but less water in the rivers, study says.
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| 3184 | 2019-08-01
New Map Locates Milky Way in Neighborhood of 100,000 Galaxies - - A new map defines the boundaries of our local supercluster of galaxies, now called Laniakea.
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| 3185 | 2019-08-01
Enormous New Dinosaur as Formidable as Its Namesake Battleship - - Bones from a new species of dinosaur fill in details of some of Earth's largest animals.
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| 3186 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Sun Blazes, Saturn Shadows a Moon, and Mercury Sports a Blast Crater - - Mercury shows off a weird crater, a spacecraft visits an oncoming comet, and Iceland erupts.
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| 3187 | 2019-08-01
Arctic Shipwreck Found After 170 Years, Solving 'Great Mystery' - - Have archaeologists solved the mysterious loss of the Franklin expedition?
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| 3188 | 2019-08-01
Chisel-Toothed Beasts Push Back Origin of Mammals - - Skeletons of mysterious creatures called haramiyids reset the timeline for when the first mammals evolved.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3189 | 2019-08-01
Quadruple Homicide in Peruvian Amazon Puts Criminal Logging in Spotlight - - Community leader foretold his own death at the hands of criminal loggers.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3190 | 2019-08-01
Is the Cold War Back? - - Tensions between Russia and the West have sparked debate on whether the world is witnessing the start of a new Cold War.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3191 | 2019-08-01
Can Genetic Engineering Save the Florida Orange? - - Genetically modified oranges resist a disease that's destroying Florida's groves. But will Americans drink the juice?
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| 3192 | 2019-08-01
8 Places That Showcase Atomic Age Archaeology for Tourists - - From the early atomic advances in Chicago to the bunkers built for U.S. leaders in wartime, eight places tell the story of the nuclear age.
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| 3193 | 2019-08-01
World Making Progress Against Hunger, Report Finds, but Large Pockets - - A new report shows that rates of undernourishment have gone down in most countries, but in others, the problem of food access is far from solved.
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| 3194 | 2019-08-01
Amid Drought, New California Law Will Limit Groundwater Pumping for Fi - - As the epic drought persists, the state decides to limit groundwater pumping—but not before the 2020s at the earliest.
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| 3195 | 2019-08-01
Why Tiny Microbes Mean Big Things for Farming - - Humble soil bacteria may help farmers grow more crops to feed the world.
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| 3196 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Star Pulses, a Hurricane Rages, and a Pl - - Astronomers catch the blue light from a pulsar, a hurricane makes landfall, and an exoplanet sucks the life out of its star in the week's best space pictures.
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| 3197 | 2019-08-01
Sneak a Peek at 9 Pictures of Sea Otters at Home - - Flip through nine pictures of these marine mammals in honor of sea otter awareness week.
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| 3198 | 2019-08-01
With UN Climate Summit Opening, Marches Planned Around the World - - Marches took place in New York and in hundreds of other cities.
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| 3199 | 2019-08-01
Plan Will Protect 770,000 Square Miles of Ocean, Working With World's - - Pristine Seas effort ramps up partners, funding, and projects with an announcement at the Clinton Global Initiative.
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| 3200 | 2019-08-01
Refugee Flood Heightens Long-Standing Tensions Between Turks and Kurds - - The Islamic State's assault on a Kurdish area in Syria heightens tensions with Kurds in Turkey, but eases them between rival Kurdish factions in the Middle East.
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| 3201 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Creates Largest Protected Area in the World, 3X Larger Than California - - White House announces expansion of national monument around remote Pacific islands.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3202 | 2019-08-01
Engineer Sees Big Possibilities in Micro-robots, Including Programmable Bees - - National Geographic Emerging Explorer Robert Wood says that medicine and agriculture can be transformed by micro and 'soft' robots.
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| 3203 | 2019-08-01
Bird Droppings Led to U.S. Possession of Newly Protected Pacific Islands - - How did remote islands, now home to the world's largest marine reserve, come into U.S. possession? The story is for the birds, the bats, and their guano.
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| 3204 | 2019-08-01
How Burmese Elephants Helped Defeat the Japanese in World War II - - A British 'elephant whisperer' and his best beloved helpers waged guerrilla warfare and carried refugees to safety.
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| 3205 | 2019-08-01
Global Survey Says We're Eating Better, But Our Diet Is Still Unsustainable - - More people are eating local and organic foods, but the planetary diet still is not sustainable.
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| 3206 | 2019-08-01
Ocean Health Gets 'D' Grade in New Global Index - - Annual Global Ocean Health Index includes the high seas for the first time, and scientists say the score could have been worse.
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| 3207 | 2019-08-01
Monarch Butterfly's Genes Reveal the Key to Its Long-Distance Migratio - - Gene maps of monarch butterflies and related species suggest that an ice age shift explains their migrations, a study team suggests.
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| 3208 | 2019-08-01
Biggest Walrus Gathering Recorded as Sea Ice Shrinks - - The biggest gathering of Pacific walruses ever recorded is congregated on a beach on the Chukchi Sea as sea ice shrinks due to climate change.
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| 3209 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Orthodox Observance of Yom Kippur - - Orthodox Jews observe Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, through prayer and symbolic acts.
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| 3210 | 2019-08-01
Why Didn't They Win? 10 Huge Discoveries Without a Nobel Prize - - You might be surprised at the famous advances and inventions that have been passed over since the first Nobels in 1901.
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| 3211 | 2019-08-01
Nobel Prize Goes to Inventors of Blue LED: Why It Was Revolutionary - - The Nobel Prize in physics goes to three scientists who invented blue LED lights, which paved the way for tremendously greater lighting efficiency.
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| 3212 | 2019-08-01
Viral Photo of Great White Shark Stirs Debate Over Cages, Baiting - - Picture highlights impact of popular cage diving in South Africa and beyond.
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| 3213 | 2019-08-01
New Stem Cell Treatment, Successful in Mice, May Someday Cure Type 1 D - - A professor's quest to cure his children's type 1 diabetes has led to a new stem cell approach to making the insulin-producing cells.
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| 3214 | 2019-08-01
Your Shot Pictures: Around the World in 15 Plates of Food - - Vermicelli threads drape in India, fish fry smoke fills a kitchen in Tanzania, and a small Batman tackles a slice of cake in the United States.
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| 3215 | 2019-08-01
An Unexpected Capital for the Internet of Things - - A wired city full of sensors looks like the future for all of us, for better or worse. Dublin is trying it out on a grand scale.
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| 3216 | 2019-08-01
Icelandic Eruption Spews Record-Breaking Amounts of Lava, With No Signs of Slowing - - One of the biggest lava flows in Iceland's history gives scientists a rare chance to closely monitor a massive eruption.
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| 3217 | 2019-08-01
Hubble's New Weather Report for Alien World: Sunny and 3,000 Degrees - - Pushing the Hubble Space Telescope to its limits, astronomers have taken the temperature of an alien world.
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| 3218 | 2019-08-01
Tracking a Serial Killer: Could Ebola Mutate to Become More Deadly? - - As Ebola evolves into a tougher virus, stopping its spread in West Africa is becoming more crucial.
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| 3219 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: What It’s Like to Cover Ebola - - Photojournalist Neil Brandvold—now in self-imposed isolation—describes the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak.
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| 3220 | 2019-08-01
Two Years After Hurricane Sandy Hit the U.S., What Lessons Can We Learn From the Deadly Storm? - - In an era of extreme weather, we have to keep the risk of weather disasters in the front of our minds, author says.
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| 3221 | 2019-08-01
Back to Everest in 2015? - - Six months after killer avalanche, mountaineering community assesses next year's climbing season
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| 3222 | 2019-08-01
Extremely Rare White Rhino Dies in Kenya—His Kind Nearly Extinct - - The northern white rhinoceros is one step closer to extinction with the death of Suni, one of only two breeding males left of the subspecies.
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| 3223 | 2019-08-01
Photographer's Portraits of Liberia's Ebola Survivors Show Joy, Sorrow - - John Moore's portraits of those who survived Ebola show happiness but also grief over lost loved ones and rejection by their communities.
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| 3224 | 2019-08-01
Milk Grown in a Lab Is Humane and Sustainable. But Can It Catch On? - - A Silicon Valley vision: Instead of milking dairy cows, we could make milk in a lab with genetically engineered yeast.
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| 3225 | 2019-08-01
Highest Stone Age Campsite Reveals Grit of First Americans - - Even without genetic adaptations to altitude, early hunters moved high into the Andes soon after people first reached South America.
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| 3226 | 2019-08-01
Brazil's Severe Drought Dries Up Reservoirs - - An unprecedented drought is threatening São Paulo's water supply.
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| 3227 | 2019-08-01
Tribal Headhunters on Coney Island? Author Revisits Disturbing American Tale - - Author revisits troubled history of Filipino tribe brought to America in 1905.
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| 3228 | 2019-08-01
What to Do About Pig Poop? North Carolina Fights a Rising Tide - - Pork-loving North Carolina faces challenges in protecting water from contamination.
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| 3229 | 2019-08-01
Surprising Inner-City Frog Among 7 New Species Found in Asia - - A frog species from the inner city heads a list of newly described golden-backed frogs in India and Sri Lanka.
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| 3230 | 2019-08-01
Mystery of Earth's Water Origin Solved - - Ancient meteorites reveal that our planet had plenty of water, right from the start.
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| 3231 | 2019-08-01
Meet 5 'Zombie' Parasites That Mind-Control Their Hosts - - It's no Halloween movie—some parasites hijack their hosts' brains to make them act in horrific ways.
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| 3232 | 2019-08-01
Gray Wolf Spotted in Grand Canyon for First Time in Decades? - - If so, the gray wolf—legendary for traveling long distances—may be the first one seen in the Grand Canyon since the 1940s.
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| 3233 | 2019-08-01
Should We Bait Black Bears With Doughnuts? Maine Voters Will Decide - - On Tuesday, Maine voters will decide whether it's cruel or necessary to hunt the state's black bears by baiting them with doughnuts.
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| 3234 | 2019-08-01
Can Imaging Analysis Solve Mystery of Amelia Earhart's Disappearance? - - Some researchers are employing advanced technology, but others are skeptical.
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| 3235 | 2019-08-01
Fossil From Dinosaur Era Reveals Big Mammal With Super Senses - - A nearly complete skull, found accidentally, belongs to the enigmatic Gondwanatherians, a group of ancient mammals that scientists know little about.
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| 3236 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Snapshot Shows Birth of Alien Solar System - - A young sun sports a dust disk spawning infant planets, offering stargazers a glimpse of where similar starry action is starting.
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| 3237 | 2019-08-01
Beyond Delicious - - You might say the apple fell from grace in the 1920s and '30s with the advent of refrigerated long-distance shipping.
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| 3238 | 2019-08-01
Children’s Grave Offers Insight Into Earliest Americans - - The burial site of two infants under an ancient hearth offers clues to the inner lives of some of the New World's earliest settlers.
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| 3239 | 2019-08-01
How Green Are Those Solar Panels, Really? - - As the industry grows, so does concern over the environmental impact.
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| 3240 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Cheer 'Audacious' Landing on Comet - - First tastes of science from the Philae lander energize scientists, who applaud comet landing.
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| 3241 | 2019-08-01
How Better Glass Can Save Hundreds of Millions of Birds a Year - - We can prevent birds from flying into windows with current technologies—experts say we just need the will.
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| 3242 | 2019-08-01
Centuries-Old Fishery at Risk in a South African Marine Park - - As the number of fish traps in South Africa's protected Kosi Bay increases and commercial interests intrude, fish populations are in jeopardy.
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| 3243 | 2019-08-01
Ebola Strikes Mali Just as Vaccination Effort Gets Under Way - - An imam crossed the border while ill with Ebola, potentially sparking an outbreak.
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| 3244 | 2019-08-01
Marcela Uliano da Silva’s Crusade Against the Golden Mussel - - This molecular biologist believes that DNA sequencing is the key to protecting the Amazon River from an invasive mussel species.
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| 3245 | 2019-08-01
Doctor's Death Stirs Quest for Faster, Better Ebola Tests - - The recent death of a doctor in Nebraska after a false-negative test result shows the need for earlier detection.
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| 3246 | 2019-08-01
Weird Animal Question of the Week: How Do Moose Get So Big Eating Plants? - - Carnivores may be at the top of the food chain, but herbivores are often heftier. What gives?
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| 3247 | 2019-08-01
Why I Want Kids to Go Play in the Parks - - As U.S. secretary of the interior, Sally Jewell, heads an agency responsible for managing energy and water resources on public lands and trust commitments to Native Americans.
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| 3248 | 2019-08-01
Downtown Coyotes: Inside the Secret Lives of Chicago's Predator - - About 2,000 of the wild animals have adapted to life in the Windy City, new images and tracking data reveal.
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| 3249 | 2019-08-01
How Did Manatees Inspire Mermaid Legends? - - During Manatee Awareness Month, we take a look at how the docile aquatic mammal inspired mermaid myths around the world.
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| 3250 | 2019-08-01
For Patagonian Ranchers, a Family Gathering Means Barbecue and Rodeo - - Chile's gauchos turn the annual work of branding and castrating animals into a celebration of their way of life.
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| 3251 | 2019-08-01
Should Grizzlies Be Restored to the North Cascades? - - The awe-inspiring bears are almost extinct in Washington State, but the government is now studying whether they should be brought back.
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| 3252 | 2019-08-01
Millions of Ash Trees Are Dying, Creating Huge Headaches for Cities - - An invasive beetle, the emerald ash borer, is killing millions of ash trees in American cities.
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| 3253 | 2019-08-01
Hard California Rains Provide Little Relief From Record Drought - - Heavy rain over much of California this week provides much needed water but has a long way to go to alleviate the three-year drought.
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| 3254 | 2019-08-01
Warming Seas Drive Rapid Acceleration of Melting Antarctic Ice - - New studies show that glaciers around the Amundsen Sea are losing half a Mount Everest a year, as warm ocean water melts them.
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| 3255 | 2019-08-01
New Einstein Papers Show 5 Ways He Was an Ordinary Guy - - Brains, good looks, a certain undefinable style ... What else, dear reader, do you share with Albert Einstein?
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| 3256 | 2019-08-01
5 Irresistible National Geographic Cover Photos - - In its 126-year history, National Geographic magazine has published 1,465 covers. Here are some of the best of the best.
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| 3257 | 2019-08-01
New Doubts About Whether Elephants Can Survive South Sudan's Civil War - - Before war broke out in December 2013, things were getting better for South Sudan's elephants, conservationist says.
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| 3258 | 2019-08-01
A Native Daughter Returns to Afghanistan on Daring Mission: Educating Girls - - National Geographic Emerging Explorer Shabana Basij-Rasikh wants to revolutionize life in Afghanistan by educating young women. Her first step: a boarding school.
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| 3259 | 2019-08-01
Rosetta Spacecraft Suggests Asteroids, Not Comets, Birthed Earth's Oceans - - Rosetta spacecraft's latest report shoots down a long-held idea that comets were the original source of Earth's water.
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| 3260 | 2019-08-01
Why Didn't Toxic Waste Cause a Cancer Epidemic, Like We Expected in the 1970s? - - There are hazardous waste sites all over the U.S., but only three 'cancer clusters.' Why so few?
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| 3261 | 2019-08-01
Mystery Surrounds Delicate Nasca Lines Threatened by Greenpeace Stunt - - Mysterious desert designs are at the center of a controversy pitting Peru against the environmental group Greenpeace.
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| 3262 | 2019-08-01
The Real Reason Hitler Launched the Battle of the Bulge - - Among a new book's revelations about the epic battle: Crystal meth was the German army's drug of choice.
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| 3263 | 2019-08-01
A Prince of a Paramour - - Drawn by the male’s serenades, one lady frog after another comes to play house.
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| 3264 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Video of Rare Deep-Sea Shark Blows Researcher's Mind - - A Greenland shark, one of the world's largest shark species, pops up on deep-sea video and shocks scientists.
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| 3265 | 2019-08-01
4-Foot Salamander Arrives in London as Face of New Conservation Effort - - Professor Wu, a critically endangered Chinese giant salamander, is the face of a new effort to save these creatures in the wild.
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| 3266 | 2019-08-01
Wolves and Bears Stage Comeback in Crowded, Urban Europe - - Large predators are filling the forests and abandoned farmlands of Europe, a return to the wild not always comfortable for people.
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| 3267 | 2019-08-01
Watch: World's Deepest Fish Lurks 5 Miles Down in Mariana Trench - - Video footage shows a delicate, transparent animal with a doglike head more than five miles down.
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| 3268 | 2019-08-01
Four 2015 Energy Ideas 'Back to the Future' Got (Almost) Right - - Hoverboards, flying cars, automatic fill-ups, and fuel from garbage—Back to the Future's energy ideas are close at hand.
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| 3269 | 2019-08-01
The Wide World of Santa Claus - - As this photo gallery from our archives shows, Santa Claus is a global icon of Christmas cheer—and sales.
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| 3270 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Saturn's Rings Go Dark, X-Rays Burst, and a Skyline Burns - - Cassini views Saturn's rings in a different light, x-rays flare from the sun, and a city's skyline stands out against a fiery sunset.
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| 3271 | 2019-08-01
4 Sky Events This Week: Jovian Eclipses, First Meteor Shower of the Year, and More - - Ring out the old year with disappearing moons—and ring in the new with a glowing comet and shooting stars.
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| 3272 | 2019-08-01
On What's Left of America's 'Mother Road,' Remnants of Road Trips and Migrations - - An escape route during the Depression for California-bound Americans, Route 66 is now an emblem of self-discovery—if you can find it.
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| 3273 | 2019-08-01
The First Time - - Basic Instincts: A genteel disquisition on love and lust in the animal kingdom.
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| 3274 | 2019-08-01
Rarely Seen Moonfish, Size of Manhole Cover, Caught on Camera - - A photographer caught the 130-pound monster on camera in November off the southern California coast.
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| 3275 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Sun Sparks, Rover Parks, and Moons Leave Marks - - A nebula’s veil parts, a Mars rover is revealed, and moons make tracks across Jupiter in the week’s best space pictures.
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| 3276 | 2019-08-01
Seafloor Eruptions Triggered by Tides, Ice Ages - - Even small changes in sea levels—which affect the weight sitting on top of volcanoes—are enough to influence underwater eruptions, says a new study.
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| 3277 | 2019-08-01
Tweaking Bacteria, Scientists Turn Sunlight Into Liquid Fuel - - Harvard researchers use bacteria to boost Daniel Nocera's invention.
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| 3278 | 2019-08-01
To Save Coral Reefs, First Save the Mangroves - - Coral reefs are in danger of bleaching in open water, but in the sheltering roots of mangroves, some have found a home.
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| 3279 | 2019-08-01
4 Clever (and Kind of Sad) Ways Animals Adapt to Humans - - A new study suggests orangutans travel logging roads as a way to save energy—and they aren't the only animals taking advantage of humans' changes to the natural world.
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| 3280 | 2019-08-01
Nat Geo Photographers Win World Press Photo Awards - - Anand Varma, Peter Muller, Christian Ziegler, and Ami Vitale are among the photographers recognized by the World Press Awards.
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| 3281 | 2019-08-01
Nearly 200 Whales Stranded on New Zealand Beach - - Nearly 200 pilot whales are stranded on a New Zealand beach, prompting a massive rescue effort.
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| 3282 | 2019-08-01
For Valentine's Day, Photos of Some Sweet Smooches - - From young love in Switzerland to a sweet embrace in Paris, see our collection of kissing photos.
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| 3283 | 2019-08-01
Mad Cow Disease Still Menaces U.K. Blood Supply - - Years after the first human case of the brain disorder, there's worry over a second outbreak.
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| 3284 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre Martian Plumes Discovered by Amateur Astronomers - - Amateur astronomers have spotted two clouds rising from the Martian surface, and nobody knows how they can exist.
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| 3285 | 2019-08-01
Graveyard of Giant Lemurs Discovered Underwater in Madagascar - - Cave divers explore treasure trove of extinct lemur bones.
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| 3286 | 2019-08-01
In a Curious Case for Astronomers, a Brown Dwarf Goes Missing - - Right where astronomers had confidently predicted a brown dwarf to be, a powerful telescope reveals nothing at all.
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| 3287 | 2019-08-01
New U.S. Dietary Recommendations First to Consider Environmental Impact - - 'Linking health, dietary guidance, and the environment will promote human health,' new guidelines say.
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| 3288 | 2019-08-01
As the Purse Snaps Shut, Old Wounds Open in Athens and Berlin - - The latest twist in the saga of Greece's austerity and indebtedness has opened old wounds and appealed to old prejudices.
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| 3289 | 2019-08-01
'This Is Really Extreme Science': Adrift in the Arctic Ice With a Shipload of Norwegians - - Our correspondent reports from a Norwegian research ship that's drifting inside the Arctic ice cap, gathering data needed to predict its future.
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| 3290 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Nat Geo Photos Win Pictures of the Year Awards - - National Geographic wins in several Pictures of the Year Categories.
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| 3291 | 2019-08-01
Gigantic Black Hole Discovered From the Dawn of Time - - Astronomers struggle to explain how a gigantic black hole could have appeared less than a billion years after the big bang.
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| 3292 | 2019-08-01
Deadly Frog Fungus Pops Up in Madagascar, an Amphibian Wonderland - - Chytrid fungus, responsible for amphibian declines and extinctions around the world, is now confirmed in Madagascar.
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| 3293 | 2019-08-01
ISIS Smashes Priceless, Ancient Statues in Iraq - - Islamic militants have destroyed priceless statues in Iraq. What was lost, and why is it important?
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| 3294 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic New Video Shows Volcano Forming an Island - - A fast growing island off Japan is seen in new video from the Japanese Coast Guard.
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| 3295 | 2019-08-01
Taliban Assassins Target Pakistan's Polio Vaccinators - - Pakistani health workers-many of them women—continue to face Taliban bullets and bombs in their quest to inoculate children.
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| 3296 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Human Fossil Found, Redrawing Family Tree - - The discovery of a jawbone, along with a reconstruction of another fossil, shed light on the mysterious million-year period when the genus Homo first evolved.
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| 3297 | 2019-08-01
Ringling Bros. to Retire Its Circus Elephants - - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has long been under fire for its treatment of elephants.
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| 3298 | 2019-08-01
ISIS Bulldozes One-of-a-Kind Ancient Palace in Iraq - - Islamic militants have bulldozed Iraq's only surviving palace from the Assyrian Empire.
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| 3299 | 2019-08-01
Citizens Spur States to Ban Trade in Ivory and Rhino Horn - [Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:02:26 GMT ] From Vermont to California, grassroots efforts drive state actions to protect elephants and rhinos.
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| 3300 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Amid Drought, California Water Virtually Draining Away - [Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:09:58 GMT ] The state is exporting water-intensive alfalfa hay to fuel China's growing demand for dairy.
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| 3301 | 2019-08-01
Famous Cougar That Was Holed Up Under L.A. House Returns to Wild - [Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:14:00 GMT ] Cougar made famous by National Geographic photo has spent three years in urban area.
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| 3302 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Chile Volcano Erupts in Stunning Time-Lapse - [Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:12:30 GMT ] Calbuco puts on a colorful show.
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| 3303 | 2019-08-01
Graveyard of Stars May Lie at Milky Way's Center - [Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:00:02 GMT ] An unidentified blast of powerful X-rays suggests something violent is happening at the core of the galaxy—but astronomers aren't sure what it is.
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| 3304 | 2019-08-01
New Glowing Millipede Found; Shows How Bioluminescence Evolved - [Mon, 04 May 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] Some California millipedes first evolved bioluminescence to cope with harsh desert living, according to scientists who may have cracked the mystery of glowing millipedes.
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| 3305 | 2019-08-01
Do Sunscreens' Tiny Particles Harm Ocean Life in Big Ways? - [Thu, 14 May 2015 17:09:16 GMT ] Residues from consumer products may stop sea life from developing normally.
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| 3306 | 2019-08-01
Millions of Spiders Rain Down on Australia—Why? - [Mon, 18 May 2015 18:35:01 GMT ] In what's called a mass ballooning, the tiny arachnids used silk strands to catch air currents on their way to a new home.
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| 3307 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Look Up to Catch Venus in Prime Time - [Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:29:11 GMT ]
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| 3308 | 2019-08-01
How Cell Phones Can Help End World Hunger - [Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:18:51 GMT ] Digital infrastructure may be the most powerful tool in battling the worldwide epidemic of malnutrition.
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| 3309 | 2019-08-01
Graphic Shows Who’s Buying and Selling Animals Globally - [Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:56:00 GMT ] See how animals, and their body parts, are traded around the world in the first of a new series of information graphics from National Geographic.
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| 3310 | 2019-08-01
Where Young Girls Are Worshipped as Living Goddesses - [Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] Worship of the Kumari, Living Goddesses who represent the divine, has increased post-earthquake to make amends for offending Mother Earth.
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| 3311 | 2019-08-01
Super-Spiky Ancient Worm Makes Its Debut - [Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:00:06 GMT ] This bizarre new species of 'super-armoured' worm gives us a glimpse into the diverse world of animals living at the roots of our tree of life.
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| 3312 | 2019-08-01
Alaska's Seal Hunt Lasted Only A Few Days Because It's So Hot - [Wed, 01 Jul 2015 19:43:15 GMT ] The hunt for bearded seal was abnormally short because of melted ice. Native Alaskans worry about losing their traditional foods and culture.
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| 3313 | 2019-08-01
The First Battle Fought Only in the Sky Began 75 Years Ago - [Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:48:31 GMT ] The Battle of Britain changed war, and the world, forever.
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| 3314 | 2019-08-01
Do Big Animals Always Sleep Standing Up? - [Sat, 11 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Most large land herbivores can doze off on their feet, but only experience deep—or REM—sleep lying down.
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| 3315 | 2019-08-01
Ant-Man's Real-Life Rivals - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:43:42 GMT ] They may be small, but they're strong:real-life Creatures with amazing superpowers.
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| 3316 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Pluto In Focus, Black Hole Jets - [Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:29:54 GMT ] Witness the results of 9.5 years of waiting—and what happens when a black hole throws a tantrum.
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| 3317 | 2019-08-01
15 Pictures of Adaptable, Beautiful, and Misunderstood Moths - [Sat, 18 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] This week, researchers want non-experts to go out and look at moths. There’s more to see than you might think.
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| 3318 | 2019-08-01
Dogs Are Even More Like Us Than We Thought - [Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] For one, canines shun people who are mean to their owners, a new study says.
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| 3319 | 2019-08-01
Was This Really the Tomb of Alexander the Great's Father? - [Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Analysis of bones raises new questions about the final resting place of Philip II of Macedon.
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| 3320 | 2019-08-01
Genetic Evidence Could Rewrite History of First Americans - [Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:10:07 GMT ] Did more than one wave of prehistoric immigrants travel from Asia to America?
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| 3321 | 2019-08-01
Sub That Made Deep-Sea History Damaged in Highway Fire - [Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:09:53 GMT ] The submarine once belonged to director James Cameron, who says it will dive again.
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| 3322 | 2019-08-01
Yeehaw! 18 Photos for National Day of the Cowboy - [Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Tip your hat to cowboys from the American west and beyond with this roundup of photos from National Geographic’s archive.
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| 3323 | 2019-08-01
Why Insects Are Drawn to Corpse Flower’s Stench - [Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:33:42 GMT ] A stinky corpse flower named Trudy draws thousands of visitors—and probably a few flies—to the University of California Botanical Garden.
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| 3324 | 2019-08-01
Chasing Nighttime Thunderstorms, Trying to Crack Their Mysteries - [Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:10:00 GMT ] These nocturnal storms are different from their daytime brethren and we still don't understand how and why they form.
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| 3325 | 2019-08-01
Meet the First New Canine Found in 150 Years - [Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:00:04 GMT ] Golden jackals of Africa and Eurasia are actually two distantly related species—and one is a new species of wolf, a new study shows.
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| 3326 | 2019-08-01
Has Yosemite’s Iconic Half Dome Become Too Dangerous to Climb? - [Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:25:12 GMT ] After a month of rockfalls, climbers are reminded that rock solid sometimes isn’t solid enough.
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| 3327 | 2019-08-01
How Maps Are Saving the World - [Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:00:43 GMT ] Maps. They’ve been around longer than photographs. They’ve defined empires,guided explorers, told stories, and captured the imagination of many a hopeful traveler for years. While most appreciate the beauty and power of a good map, few recognize the dynamic and vital applications they have today.
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| 3328 | 2019-08-01
What Surfing Teaches You About Life - [Sun, 02 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] An author shares his passion for the sport as well as his list of the top five waves.
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Burp by Burp, Fighting Emissions from Cows - [Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:00:00 GMT ] A new compound may help slow climate change by reducing the methane belched by cattle.
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Bukhara Jews Thrive in New York but Are Almost Gone in Bukhara - [Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] In an ancient Uzbekistan city, there are often too few men to hold services, but the community still carefully tends its cemetery to uphold tradition.
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Meet the Microbats: Winged Creatures' Secrets Revealed - [Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:01:02 GMT ] For starters, old females are tougher than young males, according to a new study on these little-known mammals.
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New GIF Shows Far Side of the Moon Passing by Earth - [Thu, 06 Aug 2015 18:02:56 GMT ] The images come from the same spacecraft that recently captured new views of the entire Earth’s surface.
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We Finally Have Clues to How America's Lost Colony Vanished - [Fri, 07 Aug 2015 17:06:00 GMT ] Artifacts suggest some members of ill-fated English settlement survived and assimilated with Native Americans.
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Scientists Share Wins, Epic Fails on Twitter - [Sat, 08 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Studying wild animals may sound exotic and exciting, but #Fieldworkfails shows the gritty—sometimes hilarious—reality of field biology.
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See Shooting Stars Galore as Meteor Shower Peaks - [Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:00:00 GMT ] The top-rated Perseid meteor shower reaches its height of activity this week as fragments of a comet collide with Earth's atmosphere.
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Your Photos Say Where You’ve Been … And Where You’re Going - [Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:03:18 GMT ] Data in photos posted online can help scientists make a pretty good guess about where users are headed.
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10 Years After Katrina, Some Are 'Homeless in Their Own Homes' - [Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:11:00 GMT ] Even after a decade, elderly, frail, and disabled New Orleanians are without homes or essential services.
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L.A. Cougar Known for Crossing Freeways Killed by Car - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 19:11:01 GMT ]
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How Do Some Animals Make Their Own Sunscreen? - [Sat, 15 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Fish, hippopotamuses, and other animals produce chemicals that protect them from the sun's rays.
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This Week's Night Sky: Spot a Gap in Saturn’s Rings - [Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:45:00 GMT ] The gas giant is more than 900 million miles away, but its bright rings are tilted toward Earth and easily visible with a telescope.
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10 of Our Favorite Orangutan Pictures - [Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:45:00 GMT ] On International Orangutan Day, we take a look at these lovable tree-dwelling apes, whose numbers are plummeting fast due to deforestation.
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Archaeologist's Execution Highlights Risks to History's Guardians - [Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] A scholar's brutal death at the hands of ISIS is a reminder that archaeologists can find themselves on war's front lines, protecting artifacts.
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WATCH: Extreme Diver Discovers Ancient Whale Skull - [Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:47:41 GMT ] How did a six foot whale skull get into a Virginia swamp?
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This Week's Night Sky: Spy Saturn’s Icy Moon Dione - [Mon, 24 Aug 2015 16:15:00 GMT ] Look for Venus as a 'morning star,' the moon with a stellar teapot, and—if you're more ambitious—a glimpse of Pluto this week.
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How to Detect Alien Civilizations That Self-Destructed - [Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] To find intelligent extraterrestrial life, we might need to find proof of its demise.
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3 Timelines Show a World Turning Against Elephant Ivory - [Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] A 2012 story on the religious uses of illegal ivory spurred new efforts to save elephants. But the slaughter continues unabated.
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Keith Bellows: In Memoriam - [Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:21:52 GMT ] Former National Geographic Traveler Editor Keith Bellows was “the Will Rogers of travel, a guy who never visited a place he didn’t like.”
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Preserving Humanity’s Cultural Legacy - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:43:00 GMT ]
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Why A Londoner Became a Backwoods California Gold Prospector - [Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:30:00 GMT ] When gold prices soared and the Great Recession hit, the author joined a new California gold rush.
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Watch Western Wildfires Burn After Years of Drought - [Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:05:54 GMT ] A new interactive map shows how wildfires have ravaged the western United States in 2015 – and over the past decade.
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Have These Divers Found the World's Deepest Underwater Cave? - [Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Polish diver describes dangers and allure of extreme cave diving.
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Your Baby’s Brain Holds the Key to Solving Society’s Problems - [Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Author’s advice to parents: Quality time with your baby means tapping the three Ts—tune in, talk more, take turns.
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National Geographic Wins UN's Top Environmental Award - [Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:49:19 GMT ] “Champions of the Earth” award given for leadership in research and education.
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Remembering 9/11: The Things Left Behind - [Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] A collection of items found after the attack on the twin towers.
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Which Animals Have the Longest Claws? - [Sat, 12 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Hint: They're not necessarily big cats.
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What Do Wild Animals Do in a Wildfire? - [Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:15:07 GMT ] When big blazes spark and spread, some species escape, some perish—and some even thrive.
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Photographer Captures Refugee Chaos as Hungary’s Border is Sealed - [Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:06:31 GMT ] On the border with Serbia, refugees fleeing war meet new obstacles.
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How to Not Get Attacked by a Bear - [Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] Bears are making a comeback across North America, and here's what you need to know if you cross paths with one.
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Who Are U.S. Catholics? Numbers Show a Surprising Shift - [Thu, 17 Sep 2015 17:01:00 GMT ] In the last 30 years, Roman Catholics in the U.S. have become more diverse—racially and geographically.
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'It Wasn't the Bear's Fault.' Grizzly Attack Survivor Stories - [Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:26:15 GMT ]
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Belly Up: Why Do Some Snakes Have Elaborate Belly Patterns? - [Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:26:00 GMT ] Plain or patterned bellies can help snakes avoid predators.
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'Unimaginable' Access to Pope Francis Yields 68,000 Photos - [Mon, 21 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Photographer Dave Yoder spent six months documenting the life of the pope and the Vatican for National Geographic.
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Taking Data Visualization From Eye Candy to Efficiency - [Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:16:39 GMT ]
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Extremely Rare Baby Rhino Captured in Camera Trap - [Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:19:45 GMT ] New footage reveals three Javan rhino calves, increasing the population of the critically endangered subspecies to 60.
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Kids Struggle to Breathe in This Neighborhood on Pope’s Tour - [Thu, 24 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] In East Harlem, families live with traffic exhaust, cockroaches, and mold. Kids there are three times more likely to suffer an asthma attack that sends them to an ER.
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Exclusive: Young Elephants in China Show Signs of Abuse - [Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:19:19 GMT ] Images of two dozen animals that were flown from Zimbabwe indicate mistreatment at quarantine facility, specialists say.
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Fashion Flashback: A Look at Style Through the Ages - [Sat, 26 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] To celebrate Fashion Week 2015, check out our line-up of fashion throughout history from National Geographic’s archive.
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Your Best Pictures of the Super Blood Moon Total Eclipse - [Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:56:55 GMT ]
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Surprisingly Clean Cars You Can Buy Now - [Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:46:54 GMT ] Looking for a new “green” car in the wake of the Volkswagen scandal? Here’s some advice on finding low-polluting cars.
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ISIS Wants to Plant Its Black Flags In Europe. Will it Succeed? - [Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] For the first time in history, an author says, we have a terrorist organization that has the apparatus of a state.
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What's Next For Yellowstone's Grizzlies? - [Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] Experts debate whether the grizzly bear can continue to thrive if it's taken off Endangered Species Act protection in the Greater Yellowstone region.
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Solar Energy Sees Eye-Popping Price Drops - [Fri, 02 Oct 2015 13:00:05 GMT ] Solar electricity's price tag has plummeted 70 percent, says a new report, as SolarCity rolls out a low-cost, super-efficient panel.
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Fruits of Our Labor: 15 Pictures of Fall Harvest - [Sat, 03 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] To celebrate autumn's arrival, enjoy our bounty of archival photographs of farmers bringing in their crops.
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Noseless Monkey, Blue-Eyed Frog Among 200 New Himalaya Discoveries - [Mon, 05 Oct 2015 21:35:19 GMT ] New amphibians, plants, fish, and more have come to light in the remote East Himalaya region just since 2009.
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Nobel Laureates We’d Like To Forget - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:15:00 GMT ] Racists, frauds, and misogynists: Meet the rogues’ gallery of Nobel Prize winners.
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Cheetah-Dog Friendship Isn't As Strange As It Sounds - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 19:05:04 GMT ] Raising puppies and cheetah kittens together helps refocus the big cats’ nervous energy, zoos have discovered.
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Turtles Groom Warthog in Never-Before-Seen Behavior - [Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:22:12 GMT ] 'I couldn't believe what I was seeing,' says scientist who captured the rare pictures in South Africa.
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Star Makes Waves and Apollo Shines - [Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] NASA captures a sonic boom with the sun, and a comet gets its close-up.
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12 of Our Favorite Wolf Photos - [Sat, 10 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] To kick off National Wolf Awareness Week, we take a look at the majestic predators.
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Author Unlocks the Realities of a Mythic Arctic Sea Route - [Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] The Northwest Passage is known for Northern Lights and polar bears—but also resource grabs that harm the environment and indigenous cultures.
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Does This Photo Really Show Billy the Kid? It's a $5 Million Question - [Thu, 15 Oct 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] Randy Guijarro spent years trying to prove that his $2 picture shows the famous outlaw. Now, an auction house has insured it for $5 million.
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Week’s Best Space Pictures: Curiosity Snaps a Selfie - [Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:47:25 GMT ] A star fades away, and a solar hole sparks several nights of light shows on Earth.
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Why Do Some Animals Live Life in the Slow Lane? - [Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] When running away from danger isn’t an option, defense is crucial.
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These 12 Photos of American Indians Are Beautiful, Surreal, and Haunting - [Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:15:00 GMT ] Edward Curtis defined the way we see Native Americans.
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Space Archaeologists Search For Dead Alien Civilizations - [Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:30:00 GMT ] Extraterrestrial life might exist, but there’s no guarantee that it hasn’t destroyed itself. Here’s how to detect an apocalypse on another world.
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| 3386 | 2019-08-01
Zombie Star Caught Feasting On Asteroids - [Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] Astronomers suspected that white dwarf stars dine on huge chunks of rock—new observations provide the smoking gun.
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| 3387 | 2019-08-01
Why This Doctor Is Performing Brain Surgery on Live TV - [Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:31:03 GMT ] A surgeon will implant electrodes to improve a patient's Parkinson’s symptoms, in an operation known as deep brain stimulation.
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Why Hurricane Patricia's Name May Be Retired - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:28:04 GMT ] Meteorologists sometimes decide to stop recycling a storm name. Here's how.
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Are Lizards as Silent as They Seem? - [Sat, 24 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Geckos are the noisiest, but other lizards also make sounds.
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Hurricane Patricia, More Pacific Storms, and 4 Other Signs of El Niño - [Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] A strong El Niño is raising Pacific Ocean temperatures, affecting everything from the fish we eat to how diseases spread.
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First Brain Surgery Aired Live on American TV Goes Smoothly - [Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:25:00 GMT ] “I never expected this,” says a Parkinson's patient whose hand tremor went away for first time in 10 years.
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NASA Is Sending a Spacecraft Deep Inside an Alien Geyser - [Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] Flying just 30 miles above a massive plume of water erupting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus, the Cassini probe will gather the best samples ever from an ocean beyond Earth.
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What’s It Like to Have Refugees Stream Into Your Town? - [Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:41:00 GMT ] Residents of a tiny Slovenian town are welcoming but have mixed emotions as tens of thousands of migrants flood into local roads and fields.
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The Vampires That Feed on Vampires - [Thu, 29 Oct 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] If vampire bats and blood-drinking moths are scary, meet their parasites.
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Pictures Give Raw Look at South Pole of Saturn Moon - [Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:02:42 GMT ] The Cassini spacecraft dived into a giant geyser on the south pole of Enceladus.
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What Was on the T. Rex Menu? Sometimes Each Other - [Sat, 31 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ]
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These 13 U.S. States Saw Carbon Pollution Go Up Over a Decade - [Mon, 02 Nov 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] As a new UN climate accord nears, countries are pushing to cut carbon emissions. Yet in parts of the U.S., the opposite is happening.
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Stunned Archaeologists Find 22 Ancient Greek Shipwrecks - [Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ]
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7 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Spacewalks - [Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] What’s it like to spend hours in Earth’s orbit, when your spacesuit is the only thing between you and a frigid vacuum? Astronaut Douglas Wheelock describes the experience.
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How Will Robots and Smart Gadgets Transform Energy? You Ask, We Answer - [Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:30:00 GMT ] In the ever-connected digital world, the future of energy could look quite different. We ask experts to answer reader questions about the changes underway.
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How Technology in Our Bodies Will Make Us 'More Than Human' - [Sat, 07 Nov 2015 10:00:11 GMT ] Coming innovations could enhance human capacity, such as by creating brain-to-brain communication, says a leading technologist.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Andromeda Time Machine - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] Aligned planets and the stragglers from a meteor shower are all visible this week. Here’s how to spot them.
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From Trees to Tigers, Case Shows Cost of Illegal Logging - [Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Fine against U.S. retailer is a strike against an illicit industry that’s devastating forests—and vulnerable species—in eastern Russia.
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How Rescue Dogs Are Helping Veterans With PTSD - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] The nonprofit organization K9s for Warriors pairs veterans with dogs rescued from kill shelters.
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| 3405 | 2019-08-01
Caves May Hold Clues to Greenland's Warmer Past - [Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Researchers visited Greenland’s northernmost caves to better reconstruct Earth’s past climates.
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See How the One-Child Policy Changed China - [Fri, 13 Nov 2015 13:51:29 GMT ] China recently announced the end of its one-child policy—here’s why that’s a big deal for the country and what it says about the rest of the world.
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| 3407 | 2019-08-01
Which Animals Have Barely Evolved? - [Sat, 14 Nov 2015 12:00:12 GMT ] Some species have managed to maintain their original looks—even over millions of years.
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DNA Reveals Mysterious Human Cousin With Huge Teeth - [Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:21:49 GMT ] A new genetic analysis suggests that the recently discovered Denisovans lived in Eurasia for millennia.
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| 3409 | 2019-08-01
Is Trophy Hunting Helping Save African Elephants? - [Tue, 17 Nov 2015 19:42:31 GMT ] Fees from trophy hunting of elephants that are supposed to help local communities—and elephants—often don’t.
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New Arachnid Named for Lord of the Rings Character - [Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:31:40 GMT ] A new species of eyeless, cave-dwelling daddy longlegs reminded scientists of Gollum, so they named it after him.
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| 3411 | 2019-08-01
A Good Week for Lions, Despite Demand from U.S. Trophy Hunters - [Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:16:46 GMT ] France just banned the import of sport-hunted lion trophies. In the U.S., where the majority of trophy hunters come from, some lawmakers are trying to do the same.
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| 3412 | 2019-08-01
Not Just Thanksgiving: 15 Photos of Food-Centric Celebrations - [Sat, 21 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From holiday feasts to birthday parties, food plays a central role in celebrations around the world.
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| 3413 | 2019-08-01
Only Three Northern White Rhinos Remain - [Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:50:00 GMT ] Sunday's death of Nola raises the stakes for saving the rare subspecies.
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| 3414 | 2019-08-01
It’s Not Just Coal and Oil: Forests Are Key to Climate - [Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] Forest clearing releases voluminous amounts of greenhouse gases. The carbon stored in the Amazon already has dropped by at least a third in two decades.
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| 3415 | 2019-08-01
2015 to Be Hottest Year on Record - [Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:51:00 GMT ] The World Meteorological Organization says climate change has broken “symbolic thresholds,” days before international climate talks in Paris.
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| 3416 | 2019-08-01
What Do Centenarians Know That the Rest of Us Don't? - [Fri, 27 Nov 2015 12:11:04 GMT ] A scientist who studies centenarians says lifestyle will get you past 80, but that good genes are needed to top 100.
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| 3417 | 2019-08-01
Radar Scans in King Tut’s Tomb Suggest Hidden Chambers - [Sat, 28 Nov 2015 09:13:25 GMT ] After two nights of tests in the Valley of the Kings, new evidence reinforces the theory that undiscovered rooms may lie behind the painted walls.
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| 3418 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: Geminid Meteor Shower Starts to Sprinkle - [Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:19:00 GMT ]
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| 3419 | 2019-08-01
Antiquities Chief: Syria Needs Global Help to Save Heritage - [Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:52:28 GMT ] Regime official says it's time to join forces with the opposition and fight an 'international war' against ISIS.
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| 3420 | 2019-08-01
High in the Andes, A Mine Eats a 400-Year-Old City - [Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] The mine at Cerro de Pasco, Peru, once funneled silver to the Spanish crown. Today, it’s consuming the town—and poisoning children with lead.
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| 3421 | 2019-08-01
The Pictures We Loved in 2015 - [Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:27:36 GMT ] National Geographic editors choose the images that intrigued, delighted, and moved them.
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| 3422 | 2019-08-01
Warty Wonders: Three New Toads Found in Brazil - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:27:24 GMT ] Discovered in a single cloud forest, the newfound critters have an unusual way of reproducing.
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| 3423 | 2019-08-01
Which Fish Can Live Out of Water? - [Sat, 05 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Some species have evolved the ability to breathe air—and literally cross the road.
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| 3424 | 2019-08-01
Why a Wild Pig Befriended a Herd of Cows - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:23:07 GMT ] Pigs are more intelligent than we give them credit for, expert says.
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| 3425 | 2019-08-01
Can Extinct Giant Tortoises Be Brought Back to Life? - [Tue, 08 Dec 2015 17:59:23 GMT ] Scientists scrambled across lava-covered slopes on the Galápagos Islands to try to resurrect Lonesome George and another extinct species. Here's how they're planning to bring the giant tortoises back.
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| 3426 | 2019-08-01
New Triceratops Cousin Had a Gnarly, Bumpy Skull - [Wed, 09 Dec 2015 22:21:18 GMT ] The Jurassic fossil indicates that Triceratops’ ancestors diversified earlier than previously thought, a new study suggests.
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| 3427 | 2019-08-01
How Japan is Fueling the Slaughter of Elephants - [Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:16:34 GMT ] Five takeaways from a new report slamming Japan’s ability to keep illegal ivory out of its legal market.
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| 3428 | 2019-08-01
Are There Genes for Intelligence—And Is It Racist to Ask? - [Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:25:12 GMT ]
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| 3429 | 2019-08-01
18 Surreal City Photos Suggest the Future Has Arrived - [Sat, 12 Dec 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] What will cities of the future look like? National Geographic's Your Shot community offers intriguing ideas.
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| 3430 | 2019-08-01
Why K2 Brings Out the Best and Worst in Those Who Climb It - [Sun, 13 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Mountaineers risk avalanches, storms, conflicts, and a curse when they attempt to summit the peak.
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| 3431 | 2019-08-01
Top 10 Weirdest Animal Stories of 2015—Editors’ Picks - [Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From a three-tailed lizard to a real-life 'Kermit' frog, we rounded up the year's most unusual offerings from Mother Nature.
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Pandas Have More Babies if They Can Pick Their Mates - [Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] The discovery may boost efforts to breed captive pandas, which are matched by their genetic compatibility, a new study says.
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Muslim Council Issues Fatwa Against Poaching - [Wed, 16 Dec 2015 16:46:27 GMT ] A Malaysian state’s religious ban on illegal hunting mirrors one Indonesia issued last year.
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Watch a Plague of Tumbleweeds Blow Across the West - [Thu, 17 Dec 2015 18:20:00 GMT ] The rolling plants may be symbols of the West, but they’re also pesky invaders.
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Tiger Eyes, Crocodile Penis: It’s What’s For Dinner in Malaysia - [Fri, 18 Dec 2015 13:42:49 GMT ] Endangered species like tigers, turtles, and sun bears are increasingly showing up on plates in high-end Malaysian restaurants.
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See the World’s Most Unique Christmas Trees - [Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From the beach to a cave and beyond, these vintage photos reveal a rich history of celebration around the world.
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| 3437 | 2019-08-01
What's This Tropical, Venomous Sea Snake Doing in California? - [Mon, 21 Dec 2015 18:24:34 GMT ] El Niño's warmer currents may be to blame for unusual occurrence, scientists say.
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| 3438 | 2019-08-01
Touchdown! SpaceX Rocket Makes a Perfect Upright Landing - [Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:46:00 GMT ]
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| 3439 | 2019-08-01
What’s Behind the Freakishly Warm Winter in the Eastern U.S.? - [Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Global warming, El Niño, and the jetstream are giving many Americans a balmy December.
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| 3440 | 2019-08-01
Giant Asteroid Makes Christmas Eve Flyby - [Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3441 | 2019-08-01
The Science Behind This Winter's Deadly Tornadoes - [Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:49:00 GMT ] Meteorologists are working to better understand the atmosphere’s most vexing, powerful outbursts.
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| 3442 | 2019-08-01
Text Messages Prevent Deaths by Elephants in India - [Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] An elephant early warning system saves lives in Tamil Nadu.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3443 | 2019-08-01
Why Federal Lands Are So Wildly Controversial in the West - [Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:23:00 GMT ] Long-simmering tensions over federal land use underlie armed protest in Oregon.
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| 3444 | 2019-08-01
This Woman Wears Thousands of Swarming Bees—to Meditate - [Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Sara Mapelli, or the Bee Queen, dances with the insects to help people reconnect with nature.
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| 3445 | 2019-08-01
Check Out This 360-Degree Panorama of Sand Dunes on Mars - [Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:21:29 GMT ]
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| 3446 | 2019-08-01
Iceman’s Gut Holds Clues to Humans’ Spread into Europe - [Thu, 07 Jan 2016 19:00:04 GMT ]
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| 3447 | 2019-08-01
NASA Confirms 100 New Alien Planets - [Fri, 08 Jan 2016 20:15:00 GMT ] The revamped Kepler mission is raking in the discoveries, turning up new kinds of worlds.
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| 3448 | 2019-08-01
War is Unavoidable—and Other Hard Lessons from Homer’s Iliad - [Sun, 10 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The epic tells us that the world is never going to revert to a peaceful state.
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| 3449 | 2019-08-01
Watch an Explosive Eruption Boil a Hawaiian Lava Lake - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:25:00 GMT ] A rockslide triggered fireworks at Kilauea's summit, at the top of the most active volcano in Hawaii.
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| 3450 | 2019-08-01
These Praying Mantises Wear Tiny 3-D Glasses—For Science - [Tue, 12 Jan 2016 12:00:05 GMT ] To test how praying mantises see the world, scientists have built the first cinema just for insects.
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| 3451 | 2019-08-01
Excavation of Ancient Lost City Yields New Finds - [Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:58:28 GMT ]
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| 3452 | 2019-08-01
Elephants Win as Hong Kong’s Leader Says It Will Ban Ivory Trade - [Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:23:45 GMT ] Shutting down the world’s largest legal ivory market would be a conservation milestone.
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| 3453 | 2019-08-01
National Park Advocates Appalled by Yosemite Name Changes - [Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:58:03 GMT ] Names of Yosemite’s beloved sites are changing due to a contract dispute with the concessionaire.
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| 3454 | 2019-08-01
Making Maps Under Fire During the Revolutionary War - [Sun, 17 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Battles during the War for Independence were fought, won, and lost over who had the most accurate map.
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| 3455 | 2019-08-01
Mummies Around the World—Dried, Smoked, or Thrown in a Bog - [Mon, 18 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3456 | 2019-08-01
Myanmar Feeds China’s Pangolin Appetite - [Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:30:42 GMT ] New study shows open availability of world’s most trafficked mammal in town bordering China.
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| 3457 | 2019-08-01
2015 Confirmed as Hottest Year on Record, and by Widest Margin - [Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:21:13 GMT ] Scientists pin the blame on El Niño and climate change.
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| 3458 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Tiger Temple Accused of Supplying Black Market - [Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:25:00 GMT ] New report shows that monks at a monastery in Thailand have been speed breeding the big cats for the illegal trade.
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| 3459 | 2019-08-01
World's Fastest Cheetah Dies—Watch Her Run - [Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:17:19 GMT ] In 2012, at 11 years old, the female cheetah ran 100 meters in 5.95 seconds—a record-breaking sprint that was caught on video.
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| 3460 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Chocolate Chip Starfish and Its Unusual Relatives - [Sat, 23 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Super gooey “slime stars” and a predatory “monster” starfish from Antarctica are among nature’s most fascinating invertebrates.
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| 3461 | 2019-08-01
Can the Right Geographic Conditions Help Create Geniuses? - [Sun, 24 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Take a city with good coffee shops and throw in some chaos and culture clash. Oh, and get rid of the parents.
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| 3462 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Haunting Beauty of the East Coast Blizzard - [Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:08:17 GMT ] As snow covered Washington, D.C. and five states, people explored their snowy world.
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| 3463 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic Cage Dive Photos Show What Not to Do Around Sharks - [Tue, 26 Jan 2016 18:47:11 GMT ] A viral photo has stirred debate over the ethics of cage diving.
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| 3464 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Mother Elephant Saves Baby From Wild Dogs - [Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:10:05 GMT ] The intelligent animals use teamwork and communication to thwart attacks, as seen in a new tourist video from South Africa.
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| 3465 | 2019-08-01
Internet Giants Struggle to Keep Ivory Off the Market - [Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:55:24 GMT ] Yahoo, Google, eBay, Amazon, and Craigslist have all come under fire for perpetuating, not preventing, the ivory trade.
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| 3466 | 2019-08-01
British Helicopter Pilot Shot and Killed by Poachers - [Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:55:00 GMT ] Remembering Roger Gower, an elephant hero who died for his cause.
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| 3467 | 2019-08-01
Once Thought Extinct, 'Lost' Group of Lions Discovered in Africa - [Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:50:07 GMT ] Scientists on an expedition found lions living in a remote corner of Ethiopia and Sudan, raising hopes for the embattled species.
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| 3468 | 2019-08-01
Sexual Transmission Is Just the Latest Zika Surprise - [Wed, 03 Feb 2016 20:35:25 GMT ]
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| 3469 | 2019-08-01
See Rare Drone Footage of Blue Whale Mom and Calf - [Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:43:05 GMT ] A new video offers a fresh look at an endangered species that is slowly recovering.
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| 3470 | 2019-08-01
Let’s Not Force Eagles to Fight Rogue Drones - [Fri, 05 Feb 2016 17:00:16 GMT ]
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| 3471 | 2019-08-01
Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink: How Do Animals Flirt? - [Sat, 06 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Just as with people, gifts, perfumes, and displays of affection win wild hearts.
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| 3472 | 2019-08-01
Your Brain Is Hardwired to Snap - [Sun, 07 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The same group of neurons could make you a hero—or a rage-filled aggressor.
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| 3473 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: A Meteor Shower and Dancing Giant Worlds - [Mon, 08 Feb 2016 16:51:40 GMT ]
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| 3474 | 2019-08-01
See New Discoveries at the Mysterious City of the Jaguar - [Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:49:00 GMT ] More than 200 elaborate sculptures hint at the rituals and the tragic end of a “lost city.”
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| 3475 | 2019-08-01
Petition Seeks Ban on Trade in Fake Rhino Horn - [Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:00:12 GMT ] Exclusive: NGOs express concerns that cultured rhino horn undercuts existing law and imperils wild rhinos.
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| 3476 | 2019-08-01
Watch: The World's Oldest Known Wild Bird Just Hatched a Chick - [Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Wisdom, the 65-year-old Laysan albatross, may even be a better mom with her decades of parental experience, experts say.
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| 3477 | 2019-08-01
The Presidents Who Gave Us Our Best Parks - [Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:00:32 GMT ] A look back at which U.S. presidents deserve the credit for establishing some of our first, biggest, and most majestic parks and monuments.
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| 3478 | 2019-08-01
Hot Water: The Bizarre Sex Lives of Ocean Creatures - [Sun, 14 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Author Marah J. Hardt hopes fish getting busy will remind us to get busy on ocean conservation.
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| 3479 | 2019-08-01
An Unloved Light Bulb Shows Signs of Burning Out - [Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Touted by efficiency advocates but shunned by many consumers, corkscrew-shaped CFLs are getting the boot from retailers and manufacturers.
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| 3480 | 2019-08-01
Making Ethical Art From Dead Animals - [Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3481 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Photo Reveals Galaxy With Supermassive Black Hole - [Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:04:14 GMT ] At the heart of a brilliant elliptical galaxy sits one of the most massive black holes ever discovered.
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| 3482 | 2019-08-01
Yosemite’s Sunlit Waterfall Looks Like Glowing Lava - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:01:31 GMT ]
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| 3483 | 2019-08-01
We Asked Yanni About His Pet Panda - [Sat, 20 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3484 | 2019-08-01
There Is Such a Thing as Plant Intelligence - [Sun, 21 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3485 | 2019-08-01
Easter Islanders’ Weapons Were Deliberately Not Lethal - [Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:00:42 GMT ] Researchers say the weapons of Rapa Nui were actually lousy battle tools, and the islanders wanted it that way.
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| 3486 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Video: Polar Bear Cannibalizes Cub - [Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:00:11 GMT ]
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| 3487 | 2019-08-01
Haunting Photos Show Where Refugee Children Sleep - [Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:44:10 GMT ] The award-winning photos show the true toll the ongoing crisis has on the next generation.
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| 3488 | 2019-08-01
Even This Incredibly Elusive Bird Isn't Safe from Traffickers - [Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:33:13 GMT ] Pittas are almost impossible to spot in the wild. Though legally protected, they’re a common sight in Indonesia’s notorious bird markets.
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| 3489 | 2019-08-01
Malala’s Dad Says His Daughter Is Unstoppable - [Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3490 | 2019-08-01
13 Jumping Animals, Just in Time for Leap Year - [Sun, 28 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Goats, squirrels, and frogs fly through the air in these adorable pictures.
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| 3491 | 2019-08-01
The Catchy History of Campaign Songs - [Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:29:00 GMT ]
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| 3492 | 2019-08-01
12 Retro Pictures Capture the Majesty of Yellowstone - [Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] We celebrate the national park's anniversary with a look back at our May 1972 issue.
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| 3493 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Discover a New Kind of Radio Blast From Space - [Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:00:09 GMT ]
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| 3494 | 2019-08-01
Amazing Mummies: King Tut's Great Grandparents - [Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:02:00 GMT ] At 3,400 years old, Yuya and Tuyu don't look their age. And they were buried with treasures that hint at what might lie hidden behind Tut's tomb.
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| 3495 | 2019-08-01
See the Fiery Eruption of Ecuador Volcano - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:08:38 GMT ] Tungurahua emits lava and a column of ash four miles high.
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| 3496 | 2019-08-01
Watch Rare Video of a Moose Shedding an Antler - [Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:16:51 GMT ] Footage from Wyoming provides an unusual look into the life of the world’s largest deer.
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| 3497 | 2019-08-01
The Scientist Who Said Periods Weren’t a Big Deal - [Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:30:00 GMT ]
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| 3498 | 2019-08-01
In Case You Missed It: Stunning Photos of Rare Solar Eclipse - [Wed, 09 Mar 2016 17:11:00 GMT ]
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| 3499 | 2019-08-01
Tilikum, SeaWorld’s Killer Orca, is Dying - [Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:20:46 GMT ]
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| 3500 | 2019-08-01
Kinky Spiders Tie Up Their Lovers to Avoid Getting Eaten - [Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:22:33 GMT ]
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| 3501 | 2019-08-01
What'd You Call Me? Meet the Bony-Eared Assfish - [Sat, 12 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The type of eel-like fish, which recently went on display in Canada, is a fascinating denizen of the deep sea.
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| 3502 | 2019-08-01
Shipwreck Discovered from Explorer Vasco da Gama's Fleet - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 19:37:00 GMT ]
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| 3503 | 2019-08-01
Gas Craters Off Norway Linked to Fringe Bermuda Triangle Theory - [Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:28:57 GMT ] Could exploding gas be a risk to shipping?
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| 3504 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Finally Know What Kind of Monster a Tully Monster Was - [Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3505 | 2019-08-01
For St. Patrick’s Day, Pictures as Green as the Shamrock - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:00:58 GMT ] National Geographic celebrates the color green with 17 stunning pictures from its archives.
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| 3506 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Hubble Reveals Monster Stars - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:28:20 GMT ] The collection of stars is about 170,000 light-years away—and shines 30 million times brighter than the sun.
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| 3507 | 2019-08-01
12 Bizarre Frogs for World Frog Day - [Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Ever heard of the Mexican dumpy tree frog? See our favorite pictures of unusual frogs around the globe.
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| 3508 | 2019-08-01
Mistakes Led to Needless Deaths From Worst Volcanic Blast - [Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3509 | 2019-08-01
Corals Are Dying on the Great Barrier Reef - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:37:01 GMT ] Australian government issues emergency response level after problem that may be linked to climate change.
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| 3510 | 2019-08-01
See Powerful Pictures of How We're Using and Misusing Water - [Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:56:18 GMT ]
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| 3511 | 2019-08-01
Which Mystery From History Are You? - [Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:12:00 GMT ]
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| 3512 | 2019-08-01
Test Your Knowledge of These Everyday Inventions - [Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:30:00 GMT ]
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| 3513 | 2019-08-01
Japan Kills 200 Pregnant Minke Whales - [Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:46:23 GMT ] Flouting an international ruling, Japan resumed minke whaling for ‘scientific purposes’ during breeding season.
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| 3514 | 2019-08-01
12 Colorful Photos of Orchids for Spring - [Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3515 | 2019-08-01
What a Trip! The Toughest Animal Migrations on Earth - [Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:00:15 GMT ] One bird can fly more than 7,000 miles without stopping to feed, drink, or rest.
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| 3516 | 2019-08-01
What Are Cats Trying to Tell Us? Science Will Explain - [Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:30:53 GMT ] A new project is underway to decode kitty communication—and figure out if cats really like all that baby talk.
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| 3517 | 2019-08-01
Sustainable Steps for Parks Preservation - [Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:41:00 GMT ]
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| 3518 | 2019-08-01
See Jupiter Take One for the Solar System - [Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:04:00 GMT ]
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| 3519 | 2019-08-01
The 5 Best Animal Videos You May Have Missed This Month - [Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:45:00 GMT ]
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| 3520 | 2019-08-01
The World Votes to Keep Rhino Horn Sales Illegal - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:07:03 GMT ]
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| 3521 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Hubble Spots Our Galaxy's Center - [Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:07:00 GMT ]
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| 3522 | 2019-08-01
See Swarms of Bugs Descend Like a Summer Snowstorm - [Sun, 03 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3523 | 2019-08-01
Summer in March? Warming Climate Alters Europe's Seasons - [Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:12:10 GMT ] New research shows that summer conditions are now arriving 10 days earlier in Europe than four decades ago.
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| 3524 | 2019-08-01
Rare Rhino Dies Days After Her Rediscovery - [Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:17:58 GMT ] Endangered Sumatran rhino Najaq succumbed to an infection just days after being caught in Indonesia.
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| 3525 | 2019-08-01
Watch the First-Ever Video of a Rare Warty Pig - [Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:03:46 GMT ] Fewer than 250 adult Bawean warty pigs are alive today—meaning they're likely an endangered species, a new study says.
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| 3526 | 2019-08-01
How to Rescue These Adorable Tree Frogs - [Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:16:22 GMT ] A new effort hopes to save endemic frogs in a Honduras cloud forest.
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| 3527 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Is Moving the North Pole - [Fri, 08 Apr 2016 18:00:00 GMT ] As ice melts and aquifers are drained, Earth's distribution of mass is changing—and with it the position of the planet's spin axis.
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| 3528 | 2019-08-01
The Troubled Minds of the Rich and Famous - [Sat, 09 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3529 | 2019-08-01
Nice Shot! How One Photographer Captured an Iconic Image in Grand Teton - [Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:35:54 GMT ] It took more than 200,000 photographs—and a whole lot of luck—to capture an incredible scene from a carcass dump in Grand Teton National Park.
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| 3530 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Are Watching in Horror as Ice Collapses - [Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:43:29 GMT ]
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| 3531 | 2019-08-01
The Western World’s Largest Coal Company Declares Bankruptcy - [Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:28:08 GMT ]
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| 3532 | 2019-08-01
How Much Do You Know About the Real ‘Jungle Book’ Animals? - [Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:19:11 GMT ]
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| 3533 | 2019-08-01
In This Town, a Staggering Number of People Attempt Suicide - [Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:11:02 GMT ]
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| 3534 | 2019-08-01
What Killed the Dinosaurs? Science Has Had Some Wild Ideas - [Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:04:23 GMT ]
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| 3535 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Secret Trade That Threatens Rare Birds - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:04:00 GMT ]
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| 3536 | 2019-08-01
Remembering the Woman Who Helped Bears in Distress - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:15:00 GMT ]
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| 3537 | 2019-08-01
World’s Largest Dinosaurs Were Born Ready to Roam - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:53:00 GMT ]
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| 3538 | 2019-08-01
Viral Photos Don't Show Lions Mating, Just Males Bonding - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:34:10 GMT ] Lion experts say the behavior can occur when male lions show affection.
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| 3539 | 2019-08-01
Watch: How to Kick Raccoons Out of Your House—Humanely - [Sun, 24 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] New video filmed in Washington, D.C., shows that nesting raccoons can be safely relocated.
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| 3540 | 2019-08-01
Chernobyl's Radioactive Ruins Get a New Tomb - [Mon, 25 Apr 2016 16:09:00 GMT ]
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| 3541 | 2019-08-01
Japanese Monks Recorded the Climate for 700 Years - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:37:00 GMT ]
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| 3542 | 2019-08-01
How These Dogs Protect Elephants - [Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:27:03 GMT ]
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| 3543 | 2019-08-01
9 Stunning Bird Photos Win Audubon Contest - [Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:09:00 GMT ] Competition recognizes powerful examples of nature photography.
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| 3544 | 2019-08-01
A Bombshell in the World of Rhinos - [Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:30:20 GMT ]
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| 3545 | 2019-08-01
10 Winning Images Capture the Beauty of Protected Lands - [Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3546 | 2019-08-01
We Were on the First U.S. Cruise to Cuba in Decades - [Mon, 02 May 2016 21:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3547 | 2019-08-01
16 Pictures From an Epic Solar Flight Around the World - [Tue, 03 May 2016 15:15:00 GMT ] See the Solar Impulse 2's attempt to make history, and promote solar power.
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| 3548 | 2019-08-01
No, Captain Cook's Ship Hasn't Been Found Yet - [Wed, 04 May 2016 14:23:00 GMT ]
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| 3549 | 2019-08-01
Military Labs Are Too Careless With Deadly Diseases: Report - [Fri, 06 May 2016 18:54:06 GMT ]
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| 3550 | 2019-08-01
Luxembourg Boldly Goes Into Asteroid Mining - [Sat, 07 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3551 | 2019-08-01
Without These Women, 'Man' Would Never Have Made It to Mars - [Sun, 08 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3552 | 2019-08-01
In Egypt, Debate Rages Over Scans of King Tut's Tomb - [Mon, 09 May 2016 16:24:33 GMT ]
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| 3553 | 2019-08-01
Roll Up to This Week’s Caption Contest - [Tue, 10 May 2016 20:25:00 GMT ]
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| 3554 | 2019-08-01
Busting the Myth of Friday the 13th and the Knights Templar - [Thu, 12 May 2016 18:30:00 GMT ]
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| 3555 | 2019-08-01
Stone Knife and Mastodon Bones Point to Earlier Arrival of First Americans - [Fri, 13 May 2016 18:16:00 GMT ]
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| 3556 | 2019-08-01
Searching For a Son Swallowed by the Jungle - [Mon, 16 May 2016 16:07:00 GMT ]
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| 3557 | 2019-08-01
Can There Be Too Many Eagles? - [Tue, 17 May 2016 19:25:11 GMT ] A conservation icon in Europe, the white-tailed eagle has made an astounding comeback—and that’s not entirely good news.
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| 3558 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Device for Determining Taxes Discovered in Egypt - [Wed, 18 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3559 | 2019-08-01
Want Humans on Mars? Start With a Martian Space Station. - [Thu, 19 May 2016 20:25:00 GMT ]
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| 3560 | 2019-08-01
What Is Your Cat Trying to Tell You? Vets Weigh In - [Sat, 21 May 2016 12:00:07 GMT ] Let's face it, cats are mysterious creatures. We dig into some of your feline predicaments.
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| 3561 | 2019-08-01
Watch Fuzzy Albatross Chicks Saved From Rising Seas - [Mon, 23 May 2016 17:42:20 GMT ]
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| 3562 | 2019-08-01
Starfish Baby Boom Surprises Biologists - [Tue, 24 May 2016 16:37:06 GMT ]
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| 3563 | 2019-08-01
Neanderthals Built Mysterious Stone Circles - [Wed, 25 May 2016 17:03:59 GMT ]
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| 3564 | 2019-08-01
Hundreds of Greek Artifacts Are on the Move - [Thu, 26 May 2016 18:49:00 GMT ]
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| 3565 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: How Huge Black Holes Are Born - [Fri, 27 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3566 | 2019-08-01
Christie's Auction House Fined After Trying to Sell Ivory - [Sun, 29 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: an auctioneer bust, a bird smuggling scandal, and seized Sumatran tiger parts.
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| 3567 | 2019-08-01
The Milky Way Is Lighter Than We Thought - [Tue, 31 May 2016 20:21:18 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3568 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Roman IOUs Found Beneath Bloomberg's New London HQ - [Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3569 | 2019-08-01
Chaos, Questions Surround Temple as Tigers Seized - [Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:24:00 GMT ] This week the 137 tigers are being removed from Thailand’s Tiger Temple. But it may be possible for the monastery to buy some back.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3570 | 2019-08-01
The Worst Places to be Stung? Ask This Guy - [Sun, 05 Jun 2016 01:23:23 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3571 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Daring Mission That Thwarted a Nazi Atomic Bomb - [Sun, 05 Jun 2016 11:00:39 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3572 | 2019-08-01
Adorable New Peacock Spiders Will Rock Your World - [Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3573 | 2019-08-01
New Fossils Hint 'Hobbit' Humans Are Older Than Thought - [Wed, 08 Jun 2016 17:17:05 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3574 | 2019-08-01
How One Country Is Making Rocks Out of Air Pollution - [Thu, 09 Jun 2016 18:00:25 GMT ] Iceland's volcanic formations offer a new possibility for trapping carbon emissions.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3575 | 2019-08-01
How Acid—and Bacteria—Could Make Recycling Your Phone Greener - [Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Rare earth metals make technology work, from cell phones to wind turbines, but they are in short supply.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3576 | 2019-08-01
Insurance Companies Unwittingly Aid Marine Poaching - [Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:01:26 GMT ] New research reveals an overlooked aspect in the fight against pirate fishing.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3577 | 2019-08-01
Rangers Use Artificial Intelligence to Fight Poachers - [Sun, 12 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3578 | 2019-08-01
Before Orlando: A History of Modern Anti-LGBT Violence - [Mon, 13 Jun 2016 03:51:51 GMT ] The Orlando attack is the latest, and deadliest, in a long history of attacks against LGBT people around the world.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3579 | 2019-08-01
First Mammal Species Goes Extinct Due to Climate Change - [Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:05:21 GMT ] The humble Bramble Cay melomys has disappeared from its island in the Great Barrier Reef.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3580 | 2019-08-01
Coral Reefs Doing Better Than Expected in Many Areas - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:00:16 GMT ] A new study found 'bright spots' where corals are thriving, despite global bleaching events.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3581 | 2019-08-01
Map Shows Where Being LGBT Can Be Punishable by Law - [Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:13:00 GMT ]
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| 3582 | 2019-08-01
Amputee Tortoise Gets Moving With Wheels - [Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:50:00 GMT ] The procedure probably saved the animal's life at a zoo.
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| 3583 | 2019-08-01
War Is Hell. Mary Roach Met the Folks Who Make It Less So. - [Sun, 19 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3584 | 2019-08-01
Four Creepy, Cool Ways Roadkill Helps Science - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Dead animals don't have to be a total waste.
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| 3585 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Stormy Mars and Faint Pluto - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:05:28 GMT ]
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| 3586 | 2019-08-01
Jaguar Paraded at Olympic Torch Ceremony Shot Dead - [Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:28:51 GMT ] The big cat was exhibited chained up in Manaus, Brazil, prompting outrage. Olympics officials say nothing of this sort will happen again.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3587 | 2019-08-01
Sea Turtle Recovering After Being Stepped on and Beaten for Selfies - [Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:06:52 GMT ] The animal is receiving care from a rescue group after incident on a Lebanon beach, which is the latest in a string of attacks on wildlife.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3588 | 2019-08-01
Rattlesnakes Lead 'Hungry, Horny, Gregarious' Lives - [Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3589 | 2019-08-01
Auroras Make Weird Noises, and Now We Know Why - [Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:21:16 GMT ]
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| 3590 | 2019-08-01
Dead Cubs, Illegal Baiting Lead to Bear Hunt Suspension - [Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:36:09 GMT ] The controversial practice is now on hold in Florida, but can bruins survive a rising tidal wave of people and climate change?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3591 | 2019-08-01
Too Much Light at Night Causes Spring to Come Early - [Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:01:00 GMT ] New science suggests light pollution has more impacts than was previously known.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3592 | 2019-08-01
Love in the Time of Tarantulas: New Spider Shocks Scientists - [Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:16:23 GMT ]
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| 3593 | 2019-08-01
The Surprising Connection Between the Philippines and the Fourth of July - [Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3594 | 2019-08-01
Elie Wiesel Taught the World How to Confront Atrocities - [Sat, 02 Jul 2016 23:30:00 GMT ]
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| 3595 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: This Is Africa's New Elephant Poaching Hot Spot - [Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:21:00 GMT ]
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| 3596 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Tough Bear Powers Through Injury by Walking Upright - [Thu, 07 Jul 2016 17:15:00 GMT ] Pedals, the bear that strolls on two legs through the New Jersey suburbs, shows how resilient the animals can be, expert says.
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| 3597 | 2019-08-01
2016 Will Be One Second Longer Than Expected - [Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:14:21 GMT ]
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| 3598 | 2019-08-01
Discovery of Philistine Cemetery May Solve Biblical Mystery - [Sun, 10 Jul 2016 08:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3599 | 2019-08-01
Black Market Caviar Threatens California's Giant Fish - [Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:45:54 GMT ] Six men charged after a raid uncovered a black market caviar operation in Sacramento await their punishment.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3600 | 2019-08-01
See Young Lion Yank Tranquilizer Dart out of Lioness - [Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:08:00 GMT ] Was this heroic behavior or merely cat curiosity? A big cat expert explains.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3601 | 2019-08-01
New Spider With Horned Fangs Found in Dinosaur-Era Amber - [Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:05:44 GMT ] The recently discovered species hails from the Late Cretaceous period and is notable for its bizarre body forms.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3602 | 2019-08-01
Erupting Volcano Lets Scientists Watch Rare Caldera Collapse - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:13:06 GMT ]
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| 3603 | 2019-08-01
Gaze Into the Deepest Ever View of the Orion Nebula - [Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3604 | 2019-08-01
Celebrate World Snake Day With These Stunning Snaps of Serpents - [Sat, 16 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] On July 16, take some time to celebrate these slithery creatures.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3605 | 2019-08-01
Condors Reach New Milestone of Survival, Thanks to Tree-Climbing Biologists - [Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:06:44 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3606 | 2019-08-01
CDC Director: ‘This Is No Way to Fight an Epidemic’ - [Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:56:49 GMT ]
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| 3607 | 2019-08-01
Unbelievably Cute Pictures of Rescued Baby Sloths - [Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:00:10 GMT ] In her new book, Slothlove, photographer Sam Trull brings us inside a sloth rehab center in Costa Rica.
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| 3608 | 2019-08-01
First Proof That Wild Animals Really Can Communicate With Us - [Thu, 21 Jul 2016 18:00:00 GMT ] A long-known relationship between African men who harvest honey and a bird called a honeyguide allows both species to get the delectable treat.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3609 | 2019-08-01
Colorful, Venomous Lizard Is Declining Due to Climate Change - [Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:24:00 GMT ] This symbol of the Southwest already lives at its limits in terms of water, while development is also taking a toll.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3610 | 2019-08-01
See the Hellscape Created by the Raging Sand Fire - [Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:59:00 GMT ] The wildfire outside Los Angeles grew to over 33,000 acres over the weekend and is only 10 percent contained, officials say.
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| 3611 | 2019-08-01
Jupiter’s Red Spot Churns Out Air Hotter Than Lava - [Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3612 | 2019-08-01
Animals Starving in Venezuela Zoos - [Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:23:02 GMT ]
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| 3613 | 2019-08-01
Fukushima in New York? This Nuclear Plant Has Regulators Nervous. - [Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:55:32 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3614 | 2019-08-01
Secret Japanese Military Maps Could Open a New Window on Asia's Past - [Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3615 | 2019-08-01
Why a Giant Green Lake Turned Blood-Red - [Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:33:00 GMT ]
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| 3616 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Rare Swimming Wolves That Eat Seafood - [Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:39:00 GMT ] Unlike its interior cousins, gray wolves of Vancouver Island live with two paws in the ocean and two paws on land.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3617 | 2019-08-01
See Brilliant Stars Light Up the World's Driest Place - [Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:56:05 GMT ]
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| 3618 | 2019-08-01
Why Humpback Whales Protect Other Animals From Killer Whales - [Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:56:03 GMT ]
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| 3619 | 2019-08-01
Everything You Were Afraid to Ask About Roadkill - [Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:51:19 GMT ] What happens when an animal doesn’t make it to the other side of the street?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3620 | 2019-08-01
First Americans May Have Arrived by Coastal, Not Inland, Route - [Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:00:07 GMT ]
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| 3621 | 2019-08-01
272-Year-Old Shark Is Longest-Lived Vertebrate on Earth - [Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:00:03 GMT ] Greenland sharks also don't reproduce until they're around 150 years old, a new study says.
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| 3622 | 2019-08-01
Giant ‘Arrows’ Seen From Space Point to a Vanished World - [Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:27:00 GMT ]
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| 3623 | 2019-08-01
Here's What Scientists Are Asking the Presidential Candidates - [Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3624 | 2019-08-01
What's in Rio's Bay and Beaches? - [Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:51:00 GMT ]
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| 3625 | 2019-08-01
Mystery of Bizarre Bird Deformities May Be Solved - [Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3626 | 2019-08-01
Fur Farms Still Unfashionably Cruel, Critics Say - [Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:48:00 GMT ] Animals in China have few protections. Will efforts elsewhere to make the industry more humane go far enough?
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| 3627 | 2019-08-01
Pictures of Old-School Mosquito Prevention - [Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3628 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Nighttime Procession and Lazy Pandas - [Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:55:16 GMT ]
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| 3629 | 2019-08-01
How to See the Upcoming 'Great American Eclipse' - [Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:38:00 GMT ]
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| 3630 | 2019-08-01
Potentially Habitable Planet Found Orbiting Star Closest to Sun - [Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:01:06 GMT ]
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| 3631 | 2019-08-01
24 Photos Show the Enduring Wonder of U.S. National Parks - [Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:51:55 GMT ]
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| 3632 | 2019-08-01
World’s Northernmost Islands Added to Russian National Park - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:21:00 GMT ] The major park expansion protects unique habitat for many important Arctic species, from walruses to polar bears.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3633 | 2019-08-01
Did a Fall From a Tree Kill Lucy, Our Famous Ancestor? - [Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3634 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What It Feels Like to Spend a Year on 'Mars' - [Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:01:01 GMT ]
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| 3635 | 2019-08-01
Take a Look Inside a House Meant for Mars - [Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:07:58 GMT ]
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| 3636 | 2019-08-01
World’s Oldest Fossils Discovered Due to Climate Change - [Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:37:03 GMT ] Ancient microbes from 3.7 billion years ago were only found due to melting ice in Greenland. What else is out there?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3637 | 2019-08-01
First Ever Confirmed Case of Puppy Identical Twins - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:34:00 GMT ] Two puppies born in South Africa provide new evidence on the rareness of twinning.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3638 | 2019-08-01
Giant Pandas, Symbol of Conservation, Are No Longer Endangered - [Sun, 04 Sep 2016 21:44:00 GMT ] Great apes, meanwhile, are plummeting toward extinction, an international group of conservation experts announced Sunday.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3639 | 2019-08-01
The Oceans Can’t Protect Us Anymore—Here’s Why - [Mon, 05 Sep 2016 23:41:00 GMT ]
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| 3640 | 2019-08-01
New Map Shows Where Earth Has Gained and Lost Land - [Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:29:11 GMT ]
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| 3641 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Jaguar Cubs and Penguin Chicks - [Fri, 09 Sep 2016 21:35:49 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3642 | 2019-08-01
The Ultimate Freedom: Airstream Debuts Basecamp - [Mon, 12 Sep 2016 13:32:42 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3643 | 2019-08-01
Top Takeaways From Presidential Candidates’ Views on Science - [Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:30:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3644 | 2019-08-01
New Milky Way Map Is a Spectacular Billion-Star Atlas - [Wed, 14 Sep 2016 17:51:39 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3645 | 2019-08-01
A Legal Trade in Ivory Would Wipe Out Elephants, Study Finds - [Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:00:26 GMT ] New research suggests that demand far outpaces the amount of ivory Africa’s elephants could sustainably provide.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3646 | 2019-08-01
This Popular Aquarium Fish Might Vanish From the Wild - [Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:00:03 GMT ] The survival of a spectacular coral fish from Indonesia may depend on a decision made in South Africa this month.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3647 | 2019-08-01
How Mapmakers Make Mountains Rise Off the Page - [Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:37:09 GMT ]
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| 3648 | 2019-08-01
How Protecting Animals Led to Allegations of Torture and Rape - [Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:35:00 GMT ] Recent human rights abuses in Tanzania's fight to stop wildlife poaching call into question whether drastic new measures will be above board.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3649 | 2019-08-01
The Autumn Equinox Is Almost Here—What You Need to Know - [Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:55:23 GMT ]
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| 3650 | 2019-08-01
Cape Fur Seal Trade Remains Shrouded in Secrecy - [Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:33:53 GMT ] Namibia’s sealing industry persists in the face of a global trend toward ending the trade.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3651 | 2019-08-01
Arsenic Pills and Lead Foundation: The History of Toxic Makeup - [Thu, 22 Sep 2016 18:11:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3652 | 2019-08-01
Map Shows Every River That Flows to the Mighty Mississippi - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3653 | 2019-08-01
National Park Service Faces Sex Harassment Scandal - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 21:12:25 GMT ] After employees allege years of offensive behavior at major parks, official calls it a 'wake-up call' for the agency to act.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3654 | 2019-08-01
Animals Rescued From the 'World’s Worst Zoo' - [Mon, 26 Sep 2016 18:05:31 GMT ] An animal-welfare organization reflects on its nerve-wracking rescue—and what it might means for hundreds of other troubled zoos around the world.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3655 | 2019-08-01
SpaceX Wants to Go to Mars. Here’s Why Humans Aren’t There Yet. - [Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:52:19 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3656 | 2019-08-01
How Human Violence Stacks Up Against Other Killer Animals - [Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:30:06 GMT ]
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| 3657 | 2019-08-01
One Tiny Wasp Turns a Fig Tree Into a 150-Foot-High Eden - [Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:54:00 GMT ] Birds, bats, monkeys by the dozen: A fruiting fig tree is a riot. It all goes back to the tree's ancient partnership with a tiny wasp.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3658 | 2019-08-01
What Happens to Smuggled Animals After They’re Seized? - [Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:08:28 GMT ]
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| 3659 | 2019-08-01
For the First Time, Bees Declared Endangered in the U.S. - [Sat, 01 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Seven species of Hawaiian yellow-faced bee, decimated by invasive species and habitat loss, are now federally protected.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3660 | 2019-08-01
Rare Fatality Mirrors 'Crocodile Hunter' Death by Stingray - [Wed, 05 Oct 2016 17:17:40 GMT ] A freak incident killed a 62-year-old diver in Singapore, in circumstances similar to the death of Steve Irwin in 2006.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3661 | 2019-08-01
A First Look as Haiti Emerges from Hurricane Matthew - [Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:11:00 GMT ] As the category 4 storm barrels north across the Caribbean, photographs show the destruction in its wake.
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| 3662 | 2019-08-01
A Craving for Adventure Drives This Modern-Day Renaissance Man - [Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:12:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3663 | 2019-08-01
Haunting Pictures Show Earth Rising Over the Moon - [Tue, 11 Oct 2016 17:34:58 GMT ]
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| 3664 | 2019-08-01
TripAdvisor Halts Ticket Sales to Cruel Wildlife Attractions - [Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:42:58 GMT ] The travel website, which came under pressure earlier this year for promoting and profiting from inhumane tourism activities, also plans to educate users on animal welfare.
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| 3665 | 2019-08-01
'Extreme Weather' Film Connects Nature's Fury to Climate Change - [Thu, 13 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Filmmaker behind new IMAX documentary also shares how his team made such stunning imagery—and sometimes it was harrowing.
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| 3666 | 2019-08-01
Why Sharks Are Getting Stuck in Diver Cages - [Fri, 14 Oct 2016 18:35:00 GMT ]
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| 3667 | 2019-08-01
The Bear That Walked Like a Human May Have Been Killed by One - [Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:34:38 GMT ] Fans of the New Jersey bear Pedals mourn the presumed slaying by a hunter of a resilient animal that had overcome a disability.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3668 | 2019-08-01
Dogs Are Now Parachuting From the Sky to Help Save Wildlife - [Tue, 18 Oct 2016 19:34:00 GMT ] Dogs Are Now Parachuting From the Sky to Help Save Wildlife
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| 3669 | 2019-08-01
Peek Inside a Star System That May Be About to Blow - [Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:00:08 GMT ]
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| 3670 | 2019-08-01
An Astronaut's Final Mission: Fight Climate Change and Cancer - [Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:34:00 GMT ]
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| 3671 | 2019-08-01
Mosquitoes May Meet Their End Thanks to Marlon Brando - [Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:08:00 GMT ]
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| 3672 | 2019-08-01
This Remote Pakistani Village Is Nothing Like You’d Expect - [Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:17:36 GMT ]
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| 3673 | 2019-08-01
Centuries of Preserved Shipwrecks Found in the Black Sea - [Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:06:23 GMT ]
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| 3674 | 2019-08-01
These Birds Fly Almost a Year Without Landing - [Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:14:44 GMT ]
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| 3675 | 2019-08-01
Virtual Trip to Mars Offers Ultimate Preview to Crewed Mission - [Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:41:48 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3676 | 2019-08-01
Scientist Goes It Alone on Climate Change to Save His State - [Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:36:33 GMT ]
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| 3677 | 2019-08-01
The Secret History of Elizabeth I's Alliance With Islam - [Sun, 30 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3678 | 2019-08-01
Unsealing of Christ's Reputed Tomb Turns Up New Revelations - [Mon, 31 Oct 2016 06:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3679 | 2019-08-01
Record Supermoon and 9 More Can't-Miss Sky Events in November - [Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:19:00 GMT ]
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| 3680 | 2019-08-01
He Collected 12,000 Road Maps—Now We’re Discovering Their Secrets - [Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:13:32 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3681 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Captured in Stunning Antarctic Ice Photos - [Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:05:00 GMT ]
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| 3682 | 2019-08-01
'Afghan Girl' Sharbat Gula to Be Released From Prison - [Fri, 04 Nov 2016 18:14:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3683 | 2019-08-01
Explosive Images of Guy Fawkes Day Celebrations - [Sat, 05 Nov 2016 16:55:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3684 | 2019-08-01
Fatal Fungus Linked to 4 New Deaths—What You Need to Know - [Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:50:20 GMT ]
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| 3685 | 2019-08-01
Huge Puffin Die-Off May Be Linked to Hotter Seas - [Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:51:16 GMT ]
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| 3686 | 2019-08-01
World's Tallest Tropical Trees Discovered - [Thu, 10 Nov 2016 17:16:40 GMT ]
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| 3687 | 2019-08-01
Cecil the Lion: Charges Dropped Against Professional Hunter - [Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:00:00 GMT ] Despite tough talk, Zimbabwe has now dropped charges against both the American hunter and his local professional hunter who organized the trip.
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| 3688 | 2019-08-01
Fear of Needles? There's New Tech on the Way - [Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:34:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3689 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Winds Cause Rapid Melting of Antarctic Ice - [Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:31:22 GMT ]
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| 3690 | 2019-08-01
A Modern-Day Caveman - [Tue, 15 Nov 2016 22:20:39 GMT ]
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| 3691 | 2019-08-01
The Best New Maps, According to Cartographers - [Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:37:26 GMT ]
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| 3692 | 2019-08-01
Pangolins Released Into Wild May Be Recaptured and Eaten - [Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:42:58 GMT ] The largest ever release of rescued pangolins gave 46 of them a second shot. But chances are that some will again fall victim to poachers.
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| 3693 | 2019-08-01
Supermoon Tide Leaves Octopus Stranded in Parking Garage - [Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:09:00 GMT ]
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| 3694 | 2019-08-01
How to Map a River With Gunpowder - [Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:00:23 GMT ]
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| 3695 | 2019-08-01
Unearthing a Giant Marine Reptile - [Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3696 | 2019-08-01
See the Historic Maps Declassified by the CIA - [Sat, 26 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3697 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic Images Show Cannibal Leopard and Prey - [Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:16:00 GMT ]
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| 3698 | 2019-08-01
Why Trump Can't Make Coal Great Again - [Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:19:04 GMT ]
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| 3699 | 2019-08-01
14 Incredible Photos of African Predators in Action - [Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:28:00 GMT ] To survive the harsh world of the African savanna, lions, leopards, hyenas, and more must constantly be on the hunt.
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| 3700 | 2019-08-01
A Lioness Killing a Leopard Cub Floored These Filmmakers - [Fri, 02 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3701 | 2019-08-01
An Early Benefactor of Bite-Size Benevolence - [Mon, 05 Dec 2016 16:39:00 GMT ]
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| 3702 | 2019-08-01
Fighting the Underground Trade in Hippo Teeth - [Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:18:08 GMT ] Investigators suspect an illicit trade in hippo teeth in Uganda is feeding Asia’s ivory markets.
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| 3703 | 2019-08-01
Intimate Pictures of John Glenn's Historic Mission to Orbit Earth - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:55:00 GMT ]
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| 3704 | 2019-08-01
Mesmerizing Video Shows Swimming Feather Star - [Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:17:01 GMT ]
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| 3705 | 2019-08-01
8 Amazing Places You Can Visit ‘Mars’ on Earth - [Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:02:00 GMT ]
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| 3706 | 2019-08-01
Here's What a Rat Looks Like When It's Happy - [Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:45:46 GMT ] Now we know what facial expression the rodents make when they’re feeling good.
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| 3707 | 2019-08-01
Newfound Footprints Stir Debate Over Our Ancestors’ Sex Lives - [Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:51:44 GMT ]
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| 3708 | 2019-08-01
These Are the Most Valuable Roadless Areas Left on Earth - [Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:04:03 GMT ]
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| 3709 | 2019-08-01
Another Ranger Killed Protecting World's Most Dangerous Park - [Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:36:00 GMT ] The latest casualties at Virunga National Park highlight the danger rangers face every day.
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| 3710 | 2019-08-01
What Photographing a Father-Son Hunt Taught Me About Manhood - [Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:04:31 GMT ]
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| 3711 | 2019-08-01
The 10 Weirdest Animal Stories of 2016 - [Tue, 20 Dec 2016 18:45:48 GMT ] From a shark with a sex organ on its head to a spider with a flashing disco ball, we rounded up Earth's oddest offerings of the year.
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| 3712 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Stunning New Photos of Isolated Tribe Yield Surprises - [Wed, 21 Dec 2016 18:22:00 GMT ]
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| 3713 | 2019-08-01
One of Earth's Most Dangerous Supervolcanoes Is Rumbling - [Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:35:00 GMT ]
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| 3714 | 2019-08-01
5 Gross Animals That Won Our Hearts in 2016 - [Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3715 | 2019-08-01
Vera Rubin, Pioneering Astronomer, Dies at 88 - [Tue, 27 Dec 2016 15:31:10 GMT ]
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| 3716 | 2019-08-01
Watch How Drones Fight Pirate Fishing From the Sky - [Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:56:25 GMT ]
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| 3717 | 2019-08-01
In the Operating Room During Gender Reassignment Surgery - [Thu, 29 Dec 2016 11:00:16 GMT ]
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| 3718 | 2019-08-01
Why Newton Believed a Comet Caused Noah's Flood - [Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:19:09 GMT ]
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| 3719 | 2019-08-01
Strange Radio Bursts Seen Coming From a Galaxy Far, Far Away - [Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3720 | 2019-08-01
Watch Shark Come Within Inches of Divers in 'Magical' Encounter - [Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:20:20 GMT ]
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| 3721 | 2019-08-01
See Earth and Its Moon From Mars in Stunning New NASA Photo - [Sat, 07 Jan 2017 20:14:17 GMT ]
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| 3722 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Female Hare Battle Male Suitors - [Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:20:47 GMT ]
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| 3723 | 2019-08-01
Look Inside Russia's Wildest Nature Reserves—Now Turning 100 - [Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:11:11 GMT ]
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| 3724 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Biggest Worries, Wins of U.S. Disease Control Chief - [Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:00:04 GMT ]
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| 3725 | 2019-08-01
Monkey Tries to Mate With Deer in First Ever Video - [Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:25:17 GMT ] Why did a male macaque mount a sika deer in Japan? Scientists have some theories.
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| 3726 | 2019-08-01
The Controversial History of Martin Luther King Day - [Fri, 13 Jan 2017 16:33:51 GMT ]
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| 3727 | 2019-08-01
Pictures Reveal One of the Last Unexplored Places on Earth - [Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:56:17 GMT ]
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| 3728 | 2019-08-01
Why the World's Biggest Sharks Love Mafia Island - [Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:10:07 GMT ]
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| 3729 | 2019-08-01
A Tactile Atlas Helps the Blind 'See' Maps - [Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:13:00 GMT ]
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| 3730 | 2019-08-01
Red Skittles Spilling Onto Wisconsin Highway Were Headed for Cattle Feed - [Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:47:04 GMT ]
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| 3731 | 2019-08-01
Watch Mother Bear Rush to Save Her Cubs From a Waterfall - [Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:42:21 GMT ]
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| 3732 | 2019-08-01
These Are the Defiant 'Water Protectors' of Standing Rock - [Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:41:00 GMT ]
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| 3733 | 2019-08-01
Why a Volcano Has Erupted Almost Every Hour for 94 Years - [Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:25:10 GMT ]
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| 3734 | 2019-08-01
The Rare African Park Where Elephants Are Thriving - [Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:28:51 GMT ] The elephants in Chad’s Zakouma National Park were supposed to have been wiped out by now. Instead their numbers are growing.
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| 3735 | 2019-08-01
Watch: How to Become a Space Archaeologist - [Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:00:04 GMT ]
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| 3736 | 2019-08-01
The Dramatic Impact of Illegal Amber Mining in Ukraine’s Wild West - [Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3737 | 2019-08-01
Watch Foxes Brawl on a London Sidewalk - [Wed, 01 Feb 2017 21:11:28 GMT ]
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| 3738 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Want to Empower Women Worldwide? Give Them Access to Contraceptives - [Fri, 03 Feb 2017 19:12:00 GMT ]
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| 3739 | 2019-08-01
Found: Guts of 470-Million-Year-Old Sea Creature - [Mon, 06 Feb 2017 14:30:00 GMT ]
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| 3740 | 2019-08-01
New Gecko Sheds Skin on Demand, Looks Like Raw Chicken - [Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:59:39 GMT ]
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| 3741 | 2019-08-01
Rare Black-Maned Ethiopian Lion Caught on Video - [Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:22:00 GMT ] A National Geographic explorer spotted the adult male on a recent expedition to Bale Mountains National Park.
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| 3742 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Moose Chase Two Snowboarders in Wyoming - [Fri, 10 Feb 2017 23:41:16 GMT ]
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| 3743 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Conservatives Unveil Plan to Fight Climate Change - [Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3744 | 2019-08-01
Our Sun Produces Bizarre Radiation Bursts—Now NASA Knows Why - [Tue, 14 Feb 2017 19:22:44 GMT ]
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| 3745 | 2019-08-01
Westminster's Newest Dog Breeds Strut Their Stuff - [Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:19:07 GMT ] A German shepherd took best in show at the annual event—and cats made a buzzworthy appearance.
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| 3746 | 2019-08-01
Vintage NASA Pictures Get New Life in Vibrant Color - [Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3747 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Sea Snake Devour an Eel Its Own Size - [Sat, 18 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3748 | 2019-08-01
7 M&M-Size Frog Species Found, Among World's Smallest - [Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ] The tiny amphibians, which live in India's diverse Western Ghats, proved tricky to track down.
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| 3749 | 2019-08-01
Seven Alien 'Earths' Found Orbiting Nearby Star - [Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:59:48 GMT ]
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| 3750 | 2019-08-01
Months After Raid on Infamous Tiger Temple, Plans for Offshoot Zoo Forge Ahead - [Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:35:00 GMT ] Last year the government seized the monastery’s tigers. Now a new zoo that could house up to 500 tigers is nearing completion.
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| 3751 | 2019-08-01
Pasta Potential: Why the World Needs Better Wheat - [Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:19:56 GMT ]
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| 3752 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious 'Hairy Blob' Washed Up on Philippines Beach - [Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:05:16 GMT ]
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| 3753 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Porcupine Fight Off a Hungry Leopard - [Wed, 01 Mar 2017 18:22:06 GMT ]
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| 3754 | 2019-08-01
Why Did These Turkeys Circle Around a Dead Cat? - [Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:34:33 GMT ]
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| 3755 | 2019-08-01
How to Fight Like a Viking - [Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 3756 | 2019-08-01
Poachers Kill Rhino in Brazen Attack at French Zoo - [Tue, 07 Mar 2017 22:14:02 GMT ] A four-year-old rhino was found shot to death with a horn hacked off—a new twist in the ongoing slaughter of the vulnerable animals.
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| 3757 | 2019-08-01
Prehistoric 'Aspirin' Found in Sick Neanderthal's Teeth - [Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:08:00 GMT ]
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| 3758 | 2019-08-01
See Every Piece of Earth’s Surface Change With New Satellite Map - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:33:40 GMT ]
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| 3759 | 2019-08-01
Surfer Becomes First to Cross the Atlantic on a Paddleboard - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:40:00 GMT ]
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| 3760 | 2019-08-01
Pictures Show Climate Change's Dramatic Arctic Impact - [Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3761 | 2019-08-01
Illegal Wildlife Trade Booming Across U.S.-Mexico Border - [Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ] President Trump vows to stop illegal immigration from Mexico, but what about all the wildlife coming illegally across the border?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3762 | 2019-08-01
Watch First-Ever Video of Python Swallowing Hyena - [Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:38:00 GMT ]
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| 3763 | 2019-08-01
This Is How the EPA Uses Its Budget—Now Targeted for Deep Cuts - [Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:38:00 GMT ]
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| 3764 | 2019-08-01
Renowned Shaman's Death by Snakebite Exposes Health Care Crisis in Amazon - [Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:01:27 GMT ]
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| 3765 | 2019-08-01
Teen Service Award Winners Fight Illiteracy and Climate Change - [Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:00:04 GMT ]
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| 3766 | 2019-08-01
How Mid-Century Doomsday Tests May Help Save Elephants - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:01:01 GMT ] Radiocarbon dating, made possible by nuclear tests, is helping scientists pinpoint when elephants were slaughtered.
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| 3767 | 2019-08-01
Lost Tourist Says Monkeys Saved Him in the Amazon - [Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3768 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Colorful Sea Urchin Hitch a Ride on a Crab - [Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:01:04 GMT ]
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| 3769 | 2019-08-01
11 New Cloud Types Named—First in 30 Years - [Fri, 24 Mar 2017 20:48:20 GMT ]
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| 3770 | 2019-08-01
China Poised for Leadership on Climate Change After U.S. Reversal - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:54:34 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3771 | 2019-08-01
100 Years of Eclipse-Chasing Revealed in Quirky Pictures - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:48:11 GMT ]
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| 3772 | 2019-08-01
This Is Our Best Look Yet at a Tyrannosaur’s Face - [Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:00:04 GMT ]
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| 3773 | 2019-08-01
First: Badger Buries Entire Cow in Shocking New Video - [Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:00:02 GMT ]
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| 3774 | 2019-08-01
This Man Rode a Bike From India to Sweden—for Love - [Sun, 02 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3775 | 2019-08-01
Mudslide in Colombia May Portend El Niño Chaos - [Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:19:00 GMT ]
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| 3776 | 2019-08-01
How a Color-Blind Artist Became the World’s First Cyborg - [Mon, 03 Apr 2017 18:59:27 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3777 | 2019-08-01
Couple Flies Small Helicopter Over the Atlantic to Record Melting Ice - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3778 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Rare Footage Reveals Elusive Snow Leopards - [Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:10:21 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3779 | 2019-08-01
New Spider-Like, Tree-Climbing Crab Species Found - [Fri, 07 Apr 2017 20:10:48 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3780 | 2019-08-01
81 Captivating Photographs From Around the World - [Sun, 09 Apr 2017 04:00:23 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3781 | 2019-08-01
Listen to an Earthquake’s Eerie ‘Whale Songs’ - [Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:01:02 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3782 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers May Finally Have the First Picture of a Black Hole - [Tue, 11 Apr 2017 19:54:00 GMT ]
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| 3783 | 2019-08-01
Eating Dogs Banned in Taiwan—A First in Asia - [Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:58:30 GMT ]
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| 3784 | 2019-08-01
Behold North Korea’s Bizarrely Majestic Bus Stops - [Thu, 13 Apr 2017 17:56:02 GMT ]
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| 3785 | 2019-08-01
Birds With the Weirdest Bills, Just in Time for Tax Day - [Sat, 15 Apr 2017 04:02:05 GMT ]
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| 3786 | 2019-08-01
How the Discovery of Two Lost Ships Solved an Arctic Mystery - [Sun, 16 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3787 | 2019-08-01
Delightfully Awkward Portraits Taken In an Old Irish Pub - [Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3788 | 2019-08-01
Antarctica Is Covered With More Meltwater Than Thought - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:00:05 GMT ]
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| 3789 | 2019-08-01
One Man’s Plan to Transform a Major City Into a National Park - [Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:01:46 GMT ]
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| 3790 | 2019-08-01
These Monks Saved Their Abbey by Protecting the Earth - [Fri, 21 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3791 | 2019-08-01
Watch the World’s Biggest Animal Lunge for its Dinner - [Fri, 21 Apr 2017 21:09:10 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3792 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Bizarre Life of the Star-Nosed Mole, World's Fastest Eater - [Sun, 23 Apr 2017 15:30:00 GMT ]
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| 3793 | 2019-08-01
Get an Amazing Whale's-Eye View Underneath Antarctica - [Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:35:15 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3794 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About Trump’s National Monument Rethink - [Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:27:30 GMT ]
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| 3795 | 2019-08-01
New Planet Discoveries Signal a Shift in the Hunt for Alien Life - [Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:54:05 GMT ]
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| 3796 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:30:00 GMT ]
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| 3797 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Teddy Bears That Live in Trees - [Sat, 29 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3798 | 2019-08-01
Museum-Goers Beware: That Ancient Artifact May Be Hot - [Mon, 01 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3799 | 2019-08-01
See a Baby Kangaroo Rescued From Dead Mother's Pouch - [Mon, 01 May 2017 20:57:16 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3800 | 2019-08-01
Tiny New 'Forest Goblins' Discovered, Look Like Yoda - [Thu, 04 May 2017 13:38:19 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3801 | 2019-08-01
Runner Comes Excruciatingly Close to Breaking Two-Hour Marathon Barrier - [Sat, 06 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3802 | 2019-08-01
Did This Mysterious Ape-Human Once Live Alongside Our Ancestors? - [Tue, 09 May 2017 08:00:44 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3803 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 10 May 2017 16:45:00 GMT ]
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| 3804 | 2019-08-01
Three Reasons to Believe in China's Renewable Energy Boom - [Fri, 12 May 2017 04:02:14 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3805 | 2019-08-01
See the Awesome March of the Milky Way Across the Night Sky - [Fri, 12 May 2017 22:16:51 GMT ]
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| 3806 | 2019-08-01
6 Reasons Trump Can’t (Totally) Derail Progress on Climate - [Tue, 16 May 2017 04:01:28 GMT ]
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| 3807 | 2019-08-01
Do You Know More Geography Than a Fifth Grader? - [Wed, 17 May 2017 17:18:34 GMT ]
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| 3808 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Effort to Kill Protections for Endangered Animals - [Fri, 19 May 2017 04:01:54 GMT ] The U.S. Endangered Species Act has saved more than 200 species from extinction—but business and political interests want to scuttle it.
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| 3809 | 2019-08-01
Why Did This Once Thriving Lake Disappear? - [Sat, 20 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3810 | 2019-08-01
Destroyed Planet or Alien Megastructure: Why Is This Mysterious 'Star' Flickering? - [Sat, 20 May 2017 14:32:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3811 | 2019-08-01
Space Sperm Produces Healthy Baby Mice - [Mon, 22 May 2017 19:08:36 GMT ]
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| 3812 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Slingshot Was as Deadly as a .44 Magnum - [Wed, 24 May 2017 04:15:05 GMT ]
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| 3813 | 2019-08-01
He Risked Death to Explore Wild Heart of Africa - [Thu, 25 May 2017 17:30:59 GMT ]
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| 3814 | 2019-08-01
This Cockroach May Pollinate Flowers—Extremely Rare Find - [Fri, 26 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3815 | 2019-08-01
How do Animals Have Sex Underwater? - [Sat, 27 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3816 | 2019-08-01
Meet This Newly Discovered Flying Squirrel - [Tue, 30 May 2017 13:35:00 GMT ] North America’s newest mammal, Humboldt’s Flying Squirrel, helps solve an evolutionary mystery.
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| 3817 | 2019-08-01
See the Ancient Water Tunnels Below Iran's Desert - [Wed, 31 May 2017 04:01:04 GMT ]
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| 3818 | 2019-08-01
Sea Cow Baby Boom Is Good News for Great Barrier Reef - [Wed, 31 May 2017 15:26:08 GMT ]
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| 3819 | 2019-08-01
Why Smuggling of This Ocean Creature May Skyrocket - [Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:31:00 GMT ] A proposed law would bar wildlife authorities from monitoring exports of sea cucumbers.
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| 3820 | 2019-08-01
Why Slimy Fish Lips Are the Secret to Eating Stinging Coral - [Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:00:17 GMT ]
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| 3821 | 2019-08-01
This Explosion Was the Biggest Blast Before Atomic Bombs - [Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:09:22 GMT ]
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| 3822 | 2019-08-01
Einstein's 'Impossible' Experiment Finally Performed - [Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:15:00 GMT ]
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| 3823 | 2019-08-01
Triumphant Rhino Transfer Ends in Tragic Conservator Death - [Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:58:22 GMT ] Rare black rhinos were recently reintroduced into Rwanda’s iconic national park. Tragically, one has killed a man who was helping protect them.
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| 3824 | 2019-08-01
How to See the Best Total Solar Eclipse in a Century - [Fri, 09 Jun 2017 22:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3825 | 2019-08-01
4 Everyday Items Einstein Helped Create - [Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3826 | 2019-08-01
UN Announces 23 New Nature Reserves While U.S. Removes 17 - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:48:02 GMT ]
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| 3827 | 2019-08-01
How 9 National Geographic Explorers Got Their Start - [Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:30:00 GMT ]
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| 3828 | 2019-08-01
Everything You Need To Know About The Summer Solstice - [Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:52:00 GMT ]
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| 3829 | 2019-08-01
Cougars Are Terrified of Human Chatter—And That's a Big Problem - [Wed, 21 Jun 2017 19:47:24 GMT ]
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| 3830 | 2019-08-01
Eerie Clouds Glow at Night—How to See Them - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:05:40 GMT ]
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| 3831 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic Video Shows Deadly Tsunami Hitting Greenland - [Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:03:15 GMT ]
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| 3832 | 2019-08-01
Lightning-Caused Fires on the Rise in the World’s Largest Forest - [Mon, 26 Jun 2017 16:14:43 GMT ]
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| 3833 | 2019-08-01
300-Foot-Wide Ancient Altar Excavated in China - [Tue, 27 Jun 2017 19:40:35 GMT ]
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| 3834 | 2019-08-01
Hints of Skull Cult Found at World's Oldest Temple - [Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:00:57 GMT ]
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| 3835 | 2019-08-01
Doctors Are Prescribing Park Visits to Boost Patient Health - [Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:01:43 GMT ]
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| 3836 | 2019-08-01
Buried in Beads 4,000 Years Ago, This Chiefly Family Lives Again - [Sat, 01 Jul 2017 03:03:33 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3837 | 2019-08-01
Giraffes Seen Feasting on Skeleton—Here's Why - [Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:10:10 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3838 | 2019-08-01
How Lizard Genitalia Became a Black Market Craze - [Fri, 07 Jul 2017 04:01:33 GMT ] The trade involves reptiles, plant roots, and unsuspecting customers.
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| 3839 | 2019-08-01
Forensic Dogs Locate Spot Where Amelia Earhart May Have Died - [Sat, 08 Jul 2017 03:37:39 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3840 | 2019-08-01
Underwater 'Spider' Breathes Through Its Legs - [Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:00:34 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3841 | 2019-08-01
Text by 'Father of Medicine' Found in Remote Egyptian Monastery - [Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:17:13 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3842 | 2019-08-01
Spectacular Pictures Show Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Up Close - [Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:56:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3843 | 2019-08-01
See Fire Ants Create Towers From Their Own Bodies - [Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:29:27 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3844 | 2019-08-01
Fisherman Dies Moments After Saving Entangled Whale - [Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:02:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3845 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Mysterious Worm With an Anus for a Mouth - [Sat, 15 Jul 2017 04:03:01 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3846 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Dramatic Rescues Show Intensity of China’s Deadly Floods - [Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:28:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3847 | 2019-08-01
Despite Ban, Rhino Horn Flooding Black Markets Across China - [Tue, 18 Jul 2017 18:51:00 GMT ] The country is pledged to end the trade in elephant ivory this year, but will it take steps to help save rhinos?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3848 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Seal Pup Rescued From Fishing Nets - [Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:05:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3849 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Seals Recognize Their Rivals’ Voices—Hear Their Calls - [Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:10:46 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3850 | 2019-08-01
See Why Goats Are Some of the Quirkiest Animals - [Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:55:57 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3851 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Tiny Blue Shark Dominate a 15-Foot Mako - [Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:41:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3852 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Rat Escape a Snake Attack—In 100 Milliseconds - [Wed, 26 Jul 2017 18:48:30 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3853 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Orphan Bear Cub Moves to Adopted Home - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:39:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3854 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Elephant 'Plays' With a Police Car and a Pack of Wild Dogs - [Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:41:07 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3855 | 2019-08-01
Why This Man Spent 40 Years Alone in the Woods Collecting Weather Data - [Sat, 29 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3856 | 2019-08-01
Watch: The Devil's Fingers Fungus Will Haunt Your Dreams - [Mon, 31 Jul 2017 19:18:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3857 | 2019-08-01
First Human Embryos 'Edited' in U.S.—Get the Facts - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:14:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3858 | 2019-08-01
This Ancient Mosaic Depicts a Thrilling Chariot Race - [Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:10:51 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3859 | 2019-08-01
The Urban Sprawl and Future Urban Landscape - [Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:15:25 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3860 | 2019-08-01
The Real Story Behind the 'House of Jesus' Apostles' Discovery - [Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:13:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3861 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Now Impacting U.S., Government Report Warns - [Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:37:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3862 | 2019-08-01
Gray Whale Swims With Beachgoers In Incredible Aerial Video - [Wed, 09 Aug 2017 19:26:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3863 | 2019-08-01
Watch Kids Cross a Raging River to Get to School - [Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:09:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3864 | 2019-08-01
Want to ‘Speak’ Elephant? Now You Can - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 14:10:08 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3865 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Confused Suckerfish Tries to Latch Onto Diver - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:12:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3866 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3867 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Wildcat Attack a Parrot in Rare Video - [Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:09:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3868 | 2019-08-01
Ocean Life Eats Tons of Plastic—Here’s Why That Matters - [Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:17:48 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3869 | 2019-08-01
Amazing Sights You Can Only See During a Solar Eclipse - [Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:58:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3870 | 2019-08-01
Maps Explain the 27 National Monuments Under Review by Trump - [Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:58:38 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3871 | 2019-08-01
Being in Charlottesville Broke My Heart. It Also Filled Me With Hope. - [Fri, 18 Aug 2017 23:16:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3872 | 2019-08-01
Watch Cannibal 'Scorpions' Fight to the Death - [Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:03:27 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3873 | 2019-08-01
A First Look at the Spacesuits of the Future - [Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:43:04 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3874 | 2019-08-01
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Deep Sea? - [Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:55:55 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3875 | 2019-08-01
Strange Stars Caught Wrinkling Spacetime? Get the Facts. - [Fri, 25 Aug 2017 19:46:50 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3876 | 2019-08-01
Largest 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Accidentally Discovered in Museum - [Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:30:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3877 | 2019-08-01
Brewing a more Sustainable Future - [Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:07:11 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3878 | 2019-08-01
See One of Earth’s Driest Places Experience Rare Flower Boom - [Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:04:12 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3879 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious, Brain-Like Blob Found in Lagoon - [Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:07:36 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3880 | 2019-08-01
These Cats Have Unlikely Nannies - [Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:56:22 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3881 | 2019-08-01
Can Computer Models Turn the Tide Against Flood Damage? - [Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:49:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3882 | 2019-08-01
Voyager at 40: Where Will the NASA Spacecraft Go Next? - [Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:52:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3883 | 2019-08-01
Watch Rare Footage of Endangered Cubs in the Wild - [Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3884 | 2019-08-01
Dogs Have Feelings—Here's How We Know - [Sat, 09 Sep 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3885 | 2019-08-01
Remembering 9/11 in Pictures - [Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:45:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3886 | 2019-08-01
How to Watch Cassini's Grand Finale at Saturn - [Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3887 | 2019-08-01
Why is This Road in Mexico 'Breathing'? - [Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:51:36 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3888 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About Recent Copperhead Bites - [Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:48:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3889 | 2019-08-01
Giant Rat That Fell From Sky Is New Species - [Wed, 27 Sep 2017 04:01:46 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3890 | 2019-08-01
Fatal Rockslide in Major National Park—What You Need to Know - [Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:54:51 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3891 | 2019-08-01
These 10 Huge Discoveries Should've Been Nobel Prize Winners - [Fri, 29 Sep 2017 21:15:00 GMT ] Our writers and editors name breakthrough advances and inventions that the Nobel Committee incomprehensibly overlooked.
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| 3892 | 2019-08-01
Nobel Prizes 2017: Facts About the Secretive Process and Peculiar Past - [Mon, 02 Oct 2017 14:33:47 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3893 | 2019-08-01
250,000 Football Fields of Green Algae Now Cover Lake Erie - [Tue, 03 Oct 2017 16:48:24 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3894 | 2019-08-01
Afghan Refugee Completes Historic Flight Around the World - [Wed, 04 Oct 2017 23:23:00 GMT ]
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| 3895 | 2019-08-01
Hurricane Nate to Menace Gulf Coast? Here's the Storm Explained. - [Fri, 06 Oct 2017 19:15:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3896 | 2019-08-01
How 'Talking' Corpses Were Once Used to Solve Murders - [Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:50:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3897 | 2019-08-01
Squirrels Gone Wild: Their Quirky Behaviors Explained - [Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:29:32 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3898 | 2019-08-01
Yellowstone Supervolcano May Rumble to Life Faster Than Thought - [Wed, 11 Oct 2017 21:41:52 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3899 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Blue Whale Behavior Likely Filmed for First Time - [Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3900 | 2019-08-01
Viking Funeral Clothes Reveal Surprising Arabic Lettering - [Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:17:18 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3901 | 2019-08-01
Can We Engineer a Way to Stop a Hurricane? - [Fri, 13 Oct 2017 19:14:43 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3902 | 2019-08-01
How Volcanoes Caused Violent Uprisings in Cleopatra's Egypt - [Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:03:01 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3903 | 2019-08-01
Jerusalem Find May Have Been Ancient Music Hall - [Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:09:36 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3904 | 2019-08-01
Kiwi Coffin Club Throws Glitter on the Idea of Dying - [Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:52:37 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3905 | 2019-08-01
How to See a Space Station Fall From the Sky - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:46:21 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3906 | 2019-08-01
She Almost Died Giving Birth. Now She Helps Moms Around the World - [Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:05:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3907 | 2019-08-01
How Dog and Cat 'Kisses' Can Turn Deadly - [Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:46:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3908 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 25 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3909 | 2019-08-01
Watch: 101 Pangolins Destined for Black Market Rescued from Fishing Boat - [Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:52:06 GMT ] The seizure points to a changing tactic among wildlife smugglers.
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| 3910 | 2019-08-01
First Rock From Outside the Solar System Sails Past Earth - [Fri, 27 Oct 2017 21:57:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3911 | 2019-08-01
How Baby Bats Learn to Speak in Dialects - [Tue, 31 Oct 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3912 | 2019-08-01
This Underground Fire Has Been Burning for 59 Years - [Wed, 01 Nov 2017 20:04:45 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3913 | 2019-08-01
New Species of Orangutan Is Rarest Great Ape on Earth - [Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3914 | 2019-08-01
What Made Leonardo da Vinci a Genius? - [Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3915 | 2019-08-01
Puerto Rico’s Farms Were Wiped Out. Here’s How They’re Bouncing Back - [Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:08:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3916 | 2019-08-01
Sun Storm to Cause Stunning Auroras—Here’s How to Watch - [Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:00:59 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3917 | 2019-08-01
Harnessing the Power of Coffee to Energize the Planet - [Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:09:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3918 | 2019-08-01
See What's Controlling These Zombie Ants - [Fri, 10 Nov 2017 23:17:12 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3919 | 2019-08-01
Fire Scorches Ancient Peruvian Temple - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 21:41:07 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3920 | 2019-08-01
How to See the 2017 Leonid Meteor Shower - [Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:13:23 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3921 | 2019-08-01
Florida Opened a Fake Alligator Farm to Catch Poachers - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:21:47 GMT ] A multiyear undercover investigation snagged nine men who now stand accused of felonies ranging from poaching to racketeering.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3922 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Particles Are Slamming Into Earth—But Why? - [Thu, 16 Nov 2017 19:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3923 | 2019-08-01
What the Ban on Elephant Trophies Means - [Sat, 18 Nov 2017 04:28:00 GMT ] Days after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a decision to lift the ban on elephant trophy imports from Zimbabwe and Zambia, President Donald Trump has announced he plans to reverse course.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3924 | 2019-08-01
These Super-Hairy Flies Can 'Breathe' Underwater - [Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:03:29 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3925 | 2019-08-01
Enormous Extinct Sea Cow Fossil Found on Russian Island - [Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:09:21 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3926 | 2019-08-01
Why a Giant Python Regurgitated a Lizard Half Its Size - [Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:23:15 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3927 | 2019-08-01
Bacteria on Space Station Likely From Germy Humans, Not Aliens - [Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:54:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3928 | 2019-08-01
Saint Nicholas to Santa: The Surprising Origins of Mr. Claus - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 18:11:00 GMT ] Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, St. Nick—no matter which name you call him by, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, gift-bringing Christmas icon. Or do they?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3929 | 2019-08-01
10 Awesome Holiday Gifts for Map Lovers - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:19:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3930 | 2019-08-01
Secret Lives of Jellyfish: Robots, Genetics, and World Domination - [Sat, 02 Dec 2017 05:04:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3931 | 2019-08-01
Tourist Dies in Extremely Rare Shark Attack - [Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:57:29 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3932 | 2019-08-01
Huge Bubble of Hot Rock May Be Rising Under New England - [Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:11:46 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3933 | 2019-08-01
Where's Santa Buried? Resting Places of the Real St. Nick - [Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:16:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3934 | 2019-08-01
See Some of the World's Largest Rock Art—Scanned for the First Time - [Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:20:46 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3935 | 2019-08-01
Alleged Massacre of Uncontacted Tribe Linked to Gold Mining - [Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:58:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3936 | 2019-08-01
Beavers Have Vanilla-Scented Butts and More Odd Facts - [Sat, 09 Dec 2017 05:02:01 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3937 | 2019-08-01
This Island Is Overrun With Rabbits—Here's Why It's a Problem - [Mon, 11 Dec 2017 18:56:45 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3938 | 2019-08-01
The True Story of Machli, the World's Most Famous Tiger - [Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3939 | 2019-08-01
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight—How to See It - [Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:50:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3940 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Likely Supercharged Hurricane Harvey - [Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:24:21 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3941 | 2019-08-01
Maps Show How Tearing Down City Slums Displaced Thousands - [Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:16:38 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3942 | 2019-08-01
'Extinct' Marsupial Rediscovered in Parts of Australia - [Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:18:21 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3943 | 2019-08-01
How Do Squirrels Deal With Cold? They May Not Feel It Like Us - [Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:51:36 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3944 | 2019-08-01
Rare Snow Leopard Kills Sheep in First-Ever Photographs - [Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:02:32 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3945 | 2019-08-01
Our 21 Most Popular Stories of 2017 - [Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:03:52 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3946 | 2019-08-01
Watch Baby Sea Turtles Run on Treadmills—for Science - [Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3947 | 2019-08-01
Rescued Bear With Amputated Paws Learns to Walk Again - [Tue, 26 Dec 2017 05:02:31 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3948 | 2019-08-01
Sponges and Algae Are Choking the Caribbean's Coral Reefs - [Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:01:36 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3949 | 2019-08-01
Orphaned Baby Elephant Saved by Helicopter - [Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:01:40 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3950 | 2019-08-01
Bomb Cyclones and Polar Vortexes—This Winter's Scary Weather Explained - [Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:54:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3951 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Video Shows a Man Flying With Birds - [Thu, 04 Jan 2018 23:22:57 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3952 | 2019-08-01
This Artificial Muscle Costs 10 Cents to Make. And It’s As Strong As an Elephant. - [Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:34:45 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3953 | 2019-08-01
Why the Oil Tanker Explosion Would Be Such a Huge Disaster - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:30:54 GMT ]
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| 3954 | 2019-08-01
Oil and Gas Drilling Is Causing Birds to Have Fewer Chicks - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 20:01:00 GMT ]
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| 3955 | 2019-08-01
Mudslides, Wildfires, and Drought—California's Deadly Weather Explained - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:32:08 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3956 | 2019-08-01
Huge Water Reserves Found All Over Mars - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:02:03 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3957 | 2019-08-01
Big-Eyed, Fluffy-Tailed Lemur Species Discovered - [Fri, 12 Jan 2018 22:05:00 GMT ] The newly identified dwarf lemur is smaller than a squirrel and lives in rainforest canopies.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3958 | 2019-08-01
New 'Rainbow' Dinosaur May Have Sparkled Like a Hummingbird - [Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:00:24 GMT ] The duck-size animal found in China had iridescent plumage all over its head and chest.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3959 | 2019-08-01
What Wiped Out the Aztecs? Scientists Find New Clues. - [Tue, 16 Jan 2018 19:53:00 GMT ] Salmonella could be partially to blame for a 16th century epidemic that killed millions.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3960 | 2019-08-01
What Makes This Flu Season So Bad - [Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:38:55 GMT ] A dangerous strain paired with less effective vaccines has created a dangerous recipe for illness.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3961 | 2019-08-01
6-Foot Iguana Shot With Crossbow Rescued in Florida - [Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:45:11 GMT ] The animal was shot several times and needed emergency surgery upon arrival at a wildlife center.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3962 | 2019-08-01
Face of 9,000-Year-Old Teenager Reconstructed - [Sat, 20 Jan 2018 00:01:00 GMT ] The meticulous process, based on a skull from a Greek cave, reveals how our facial features have changed over the millennia.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3963 | 2019-08-01
Endangered Blind Fish Found in Otherworldly Cave - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 21:18:00 GMT ] Facing pollution and overfishing, this little fish found refuge in China's pristine network of caves.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3964 | 2019-08-01
The Last Ship to Bring Slaves to the U.S. May Have Been Found - [Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:52:00 GMT ] In 1860, slave smugglers burned the ship to hide their crime, and since then, the whereabouts of its remains have only been a rumor.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3965 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Human Fossil Outside Africa Discovered - [Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:00:59 GMT ] Part of an upper jaw found in Israel reveals that our species began making forays out of Africa more than 50,000 years earlier than thought.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3966 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Chinese Temple Uncovered After Four Years of Excavations - [Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:46:04 GMT ] The Great Shangqing Palace burned to the ground in the 1930s, but now archaeologists know where the ancient temple once stood.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3967 | 2019-08-01
Is Your Dog Overweight? You May Not Realize It. - [Sat, 27 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] We tend to have love blinders on when it comes to man's best friend—but here's what you can do to keep your dog healthy.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3968 | 2019-08-01
Is Your Cat Left-Handed? Here's How to Tell. - [Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:57:00 GMT ] Female cats tend to be more 'right-handed,' a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3969 | 2019-08-01
Watch What Happens When a Polar Bear Plays With a Dog - [Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:08:00 GMT ] This unlikely story of bear-meets-dog appears to have ended on playful terms.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3970 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:45:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3971 | 2019-08-01
Did Codebreakers Crack This Mysterious Medieval Manuscript? - [Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:17:05 GMT ] The 600-year-old Voynich Manuscript is one of the biggest mysteries in cryptology. Scientists are using AI to try to read it.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3972 | 2019-08-01
What Trump’s Shrinking of National Monuments Actually Means - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:20:00 GMT ] The president announced reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante, but the actual picture on the ground remains highly uncertain.
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| 3973 | 2019-08-01
Watch Pigcasso, the Famous Painting Pig, at Work - [Sat, 03 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT ] The South African swine is not the only animal with a flair for the artistic.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3974 | 2019-08-01
Why This Week's Big Rocket Launch May Make History - [Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:55:35 GMT ] If all goes to plan, the newest member of SpaceX's fleet could become the most powerful rocket since the one that sent humans to the moon.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3975 | 2019-08-01
See the Amazing Way a Beetle Survives Being Eaten - [Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:29:00 GMT ] Bombardier beetles launch hot chemicals from their rear ends to force a toad to vomit.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3976 | 2019-08-01
First Person to Walk Untethered in Space Gives a Final Interview - [Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:32:23 GMT ] Astronaut Bruce McCandless offers his thoughts on an iconic photo in his last-ever interview with National Geographic.
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| 3977 | 2019-08-01
Shy Albatross Make Artificial Nests Their Own—Giving Scientists Hope for Their Species - [Thu, 08 Feb 2018 19:21:46 GMT ] The birds are increasingly facing threats from climate change, but artificial nests may give them time to adapt.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3978 | 2019-08-01
Human Eggs Were Grown to Maturity in a Lab for the First Time–Here's Why - [Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:27:00 GMT ] Growing eggs from their earliest stage could lead to better infertility treatments.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3979 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Watch Elon Musk Freak Out Over the Falcon Heavy Launch - [Sat, 10 Feb 2018 20:18:13 GMT ] Unique footage shows the SpaceX CEO and his team in mission control in the moments leading up to the historic launch.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3980 | 2019-08-01
How One of the Fastest Spinning Animals Catches Its Prey - [Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:04:00 GMT ] A paper detailing the hunting technique of flattie spiders could be used for developing multi-legged robots in the future.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3981 | 2019-08-01
Mystery of 8,000-Year-Old Impaled Human Heads Has Researchers Stumped - [Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:35:00 GMT ] Archaeologists have never before encountered this grisly phenomenon in Mesolithic Scandinavia, and they're hard-pressed to explain it.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3982 | 2019-08-01
How a Student Took a Photo of a Single Atom - [Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:28:39 GMT ] The award-winning long-exposure photograph captures a positively charged atom suspended in an ion trap.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3983 | 2019-08-01
Fossil Footprints Are Oldest Traces of Lizards Running on Two Legs - [Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:13 GMT ] The lizard's sprint may have helped it avoid predators, such as winged reptiles called pterosaurs.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3984 | 2019-08-01
Black Panther's Secret Weapon Explained - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 22:59:27 GMT ] Vibranium, the metal in the movie, doesn't exist in real life, but this substance might be the closest we can get.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3985 | 2019-08-01
These Bizarre Sea Creatures May Help Save Coral Reefs—If They Survive - [Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:14:40 GMT ] Despite the ongoing plunder of the world’s sea cucumbers, the U.S. seems set on barring inspections of their exports.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3986 | 2019-08-01
Ocean Refuge the Size of Great Britain Announced - [Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:07:57 GMT ] The new conservation measure will protect Seychelles from illegal fishing for generations to come.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3987 | 2019-08-01
Vampire Bats Survive by Only Eating Blood—Now We Know How - [Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:44:22 GMT ] Living off blood isn't easy, but the tropical mammals evolved clever adaptations to make it work, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3988 | 2019-08-01
How DNA Proved Wild Horses No Longer Exist - [Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:03:16 GMT ] Once thought to be the world's only remaining wild horses, a new study shows Przewalski's horses have domestic ancestors.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3989 | 2019-08-01
Why This Lioness Suddenly Grew a Mane - [Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:32:25 GMT ] Bridget the lion is 18 years old, and for most of her life has been mane free.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3990 | 2019-08-01
Birds Sleep in Giraffe Armpits, New Photos Reveal - [Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:24:04 GMT ] Nighttime camera trap images from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania reveal giraffes acting as 'bed and breakfasts,' scientists say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3991 | 2019-08-01
Rare Saltwater Lakes Filled with Jellyfish Found in Indonesia - [Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:29:49 GMT ] Armed with new research, a team of scientists has been working with Indonesian governments on conservation management.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3992 | 2019-08-01
New Species of 'Indestructible' Animal Found in Surprising Place - [Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:54:46 GMT ] Discovered in a parking lot in Japan, the tardigrade species could provide clues for how the animal has changed over time.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3993 | 2019-08-01
The World Has Two Years to Meet Marine Protection Goal. Can It Be Done? - [Fri, 02 Mar 2018 22:15:39 GMT ] Protecting 10 percent of the ocean by 2020 was a baby step toward creating a healthier ocean. One study found we're not even half way there.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3994 | 2019-08-01
Why Cape Town Is Running Out of Water, and Who’s Next - [Mon, 05 Mar 2018 19:50:00 GMT ] The South African city plans to shut off the taps to 4 million people. But it's just one of many cities around the world facing a future with too little water.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3995 | 2019-08-01
Illegal Gold Mining Boom Threatens Cocoa Farmers (And Your Chocolate) - [Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:22:00 GMT ] Ghana, one of the world's biggest producers of cocoa beans, is facing a crisis around dangerous and dirty galamsey, or informal, mining—which experts warn could derail its agriculture sector.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3996 | 2019-08-01
New Photo Shows Huge Cyclone Horde on Jupiter - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 18:00:00 GMT ] The Juno spacecraft is revealing what’s churning below the surface of the largest planet in the solar system.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3997 | 2019-08-01
Bones Discovered in 1940 Could Have Been Amelia Earhart’s - [Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:41:46 GMT ] A new forensic analysis suggests that skeletal remains found on a remote island belonged to the famous pilot.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3998 | 2019-08-01
Lonely Flamingo Mysteriously Appears in a Major City - [Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:23:06 GMT ] Thousands of miles from its native habitat, the tropical bird could be a captive escapee.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 3999 | 2019-08-01
Two Men Set Out To Find Borneo’s Jungle Tribes. One Never Came Back. - [Sat, 10 Mar 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] A Swiss environmentalist and a Californian art dealer became obsessed with Sarawak, one of the wildest places on Earth. This is their story.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4000 | 2019-08-01
Wind, Snow, and Floods—What You Need to Know About the Northeast's Dangerous Winter Storm - [Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:48:00 GMT ] A clash of cold, dry air with warm, moist currents was able to stir up the perfect winter storm.
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| 4001 | 2019-08-01
How a Pond Snail Could Someday Improve Your Memory - [Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:49:00 GMT ] Studying memory mechanisms in simple organisms could help develop drugs for trauma and dementia patients.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4002 | 2019-08-01
Stephen Hawking's Most Provocative Moments, From Evil Aliens to Black Hole Wagers - [Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:09:28 GMT ] The famous physicist was fond of making scientific bets and predictions, from the nature of black holes to the end of humanity.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4003 | 2019-08-01
'Feeling' Recreated in Amputees' Robotic Arms—Here's How - [Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:30:46 GMT ] The discovery may help amputees feel more control over their artificial limbs.
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| 4004 | 2019-08-01
Ferocious Eagle Attack Captured in Slow Motion - [Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:31:00 GMT ] The birds of prey get into frequent tussles that can lead to serious injury.
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| 4005 | 2019-08-01
143 Million People May Soon Become Climate Migrants - [Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:00:25 GMT ] Climate change will drive human migration more than other events, a new report warns. But the worst impacts can be avoided.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4006 | 2019-08-01
The Giant Squid Nebula and More Animals of the Cosmos - [Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:56:17 GMT ] As galaxies collide and new stars are born, spectacular shapes form in the universe—and many of them resemble Earthly creatures.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4007 | 2019-08-01
This Wiggly Fish Is the Most Advanced Robot of Its Kind - [Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:00:54 GMT ] The device could help biologists monitor marine animals without disturbing them.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4008 | 2019-08-01
First Case of Orca Infanticide Observed - [Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:50:27 GMT ] A male orca, seeking to mate with a new mother, teamed up with his mom to kill the newborn.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4009 | 2019-08-01
Youth in Revolt: Five Powerful Movements Fueled by Young Activists - [Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:04:00 GMT ] From Parkland students to the Arab Spring, teenagers and young adults have a history of pushing social change forward.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4010 | 2019-08-01
This Animal Grows a Temporary 'Mohawk' to Impress Females - [Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Male great crested newts go to extreme lengths during mating season.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4011 | 2019-08-01
Why Do Whales Get So Big? Science May Have an Answer. - [Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:39:00 GMT ] Marine mammals have evolved their whopping size for a reason—and it's not what we expected.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4012 | 2019-08-01
Amazon Jungle Once Home to Millions More Than Previously Thought - [Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:11:53 GMT ] Forget small nomadic tribes and pristine jungle: the southern Amazon was likely covered in a network of large villages and ceremonial centers before Columbus.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4013 | 2019-08-01
Hear the Otherworldly Screams of Lynx in Battle - [Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:02:27 GMT ] Male Canada lynx only have limited opportunity to mate with a female, making their rivalries especially intense.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4014 | 2019-08-01
13,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Found—Oldest Yet From North America - [Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:21:54 GMT ] Leading theories support the idea that prehistoric Americans first populated Alaska and may have migrated south along the coast.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4015 | 2019-08-01
Is This Fossil a Baby T. Rex or a Controversial ‘Nano’ Dinosaur? - [Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:28:55 GMT ] A full set of teeth in the fossil's upper jaw were found, along with fragments of hip and skull bones.
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| 4016 | 2019-08-01
Last Male Northern White Rhino Sudan Remembered in Ceremony - [Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:31:27 GMT ] On Saturday, Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy held a memorial service for the famous animal, complete with his favorite food—carrots.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4017 | 2019-08-01
Huge Dinosaur Footprints Discovered on Scottish Coast - [Mon, 02 Apr 2018 22:00:00 GMT ] The tracks shed light on dinosaur life in the Middle Jurassic, a period from which few fossils have survived.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4018 | 2019-08-01
What to Know About the Germs in Your Home - [Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:51:00 GMT ] The average person encounters thousands of different germs every day, but most are harmless.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4019 | 2019-08-01
Five Baby Bird Cams You Don't Want to Miss This Spring - [Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:43:46 GMT ] It’s hatching season, and the eggs are starting to crack. Here’s where to catch the action live.
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| 4020 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Massive Ancient Drawings Found in Peruvian Desert - [Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:19:46 GMT ] Armed with satellites and drones, archaeologists discover new Nasca lines and dozens of other enigmatic geoglyphs carved into the earth.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4021 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Fri, 06 Apr 2018 18:15:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4022 | 2019-08-01
Three Billionaires Are Racing to Space. Who Will Win? - [Sat, 07 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Elon Musk is eyeing Mars, Jeff Bezos aims for the moon, Richard Branson is all about space tourism. Some say they should save Earth first.
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| 4023 | 2019-08-01
These Beetles Use Booze-Soaked Trees to Farm Their Food - [Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:00:00 GMT ] Ambrosia beetles have a surprising reason for seeking out trees full of ethanol.
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| 4024 | 2019-08-01
Head-Banging Gopher Tortoise Shows Why The Species Matters - [Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:44:16 GMT ] On Gopher Tortoise Day, the charismatic reptile sheds light on an animal crucial to the ecosystem of the southeastern U.S.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4025 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Fatal Disease Likely Found in Lion Cubs for First Time - [Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:29:27 GMT ] Caused by a mineral deficiency, the paralyzing disease normally affects sheep, cattle, and goats.
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| 4026 | 2019-08-01
How 879 Days of Spaceflight Changed This Cosmonaut - [Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:43:37 GMT ] Over 17 years and five flights, Gennady Padalka has accumulated more time in orbit than any person, ever.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4027 | 2019-08-01
As Koalas Suffer From Chlamydia, A New Clue For Treatment - [Sat, 14 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Scientists may have discovered how antibiotics can better help Australian marsupials infected with the sexually transmitted disease.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4028 | 2019-08-01
The Race to Save the World's Disappearing Languages - [Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:24:00 GMT ] Every two weeks a language dies. Wikitongues wants to save them.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4029 | 2019-08-01
Diamonds From Outer Space Formed Inside a Long-Lost Planet - [Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:09:52 GMT ] A gem-studded meteorite that fell in Sudan offers clues about the protoplanets that likely existed in our solar system's violent past.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4030 | 2019-08-01
How Deep-Sea Fish Are So Exceptionally Black - [Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:45:04 GMT ] In the darkness of the oceans' depth, fish have evolved a strategy to become nearly invisible to prey.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4031 | 2019-08-01
First-of-Its-Kind Footage Shows Cells Moving in Live Animals - [Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:37:00 GMT ] A newly developed technique excels at capturing 3-D images of cells in their natural environments.
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| 4032 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre Squid Seen Alive for First Time - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:31:12 GMT ] The deep-sea creature, which might be a new species, has marine biologists flummoxed.
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| 4033 | 2019-08-01
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day - [Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:00:00 GMT ] When the first Earth Day was held in 1970, pesticides were killing bald eagles, and soot was darkening the sky. Now, habitat loss and climate change are imperiling the planet.
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| 4034 | 2019-08-01
How an Obsession With Rare Bird Feathers Turned Criminal - [Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:15:18 GMT ] In a bizarre heist, a young musician broke into the British Natural History Museum at Tring to steal exotic birds.
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| 4035 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic Wins First-Ever ‘Media Company of the Year’ Webby - [Tue, 24 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] National Geographic’s prowess across platforms—particularly in virtual reality—helped it achieve the inaugural title.
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| 4036 | 2019-08-01
Within Decades, Floods May Render Many Islands Uninhabitable - [Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:24:19 GMT ] Wave-induced floods—abetted by rising seas—could ruin the water supplies of thousands of islands, a new study claims.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4037 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Ancient Mass Child Sacrifice May Be World's Largest - [Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:50:00 GMT ] More than 140 children were ritually killed in a single event in Peru more than 500 years ago. What could possibly have been the reason?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4038 | 2019-08-01
Shocking Video Shows Impacts of Controversial Fishing Method - [Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:35:00 GMT ] Conservation groups have released footage of sharks, dolphins, and other animals accidentally caught in California's driftnet fishery.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4039 | 2019-08-01
See What It's Like to Ride the Tallest Wave Ever Surfed - [Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:45:40 GMT ] On the same day Rodrigo Koxa surfed a record-breaking wave, another surfer had a close call with death.
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| 4040 | 2019-08-01
The Surprising Origin of Chicken as a Dietary Staple - [Tue, 01 May 2018 11:00:19 GMT ] Before 1948, chicken wasn’t a mainstay of the dinner table. A contest to breed a bigger, better bird changed that.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4041 | 2019-08-01
Explore the World's Biggest Cave From Your Couch - [Wed, 02 May 2018 17:02:16 GMT ] Is virtual reality the future of experiencing Earth's greatest natural wonders?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4042 | 2019-08-01
From the Vault: Shoes That Made Our Greatest Explorations Possible - [Thu, 03 May 2018 14:33:42 GMT ] They’ve reached the summit of Everest and the bottom of the ocean, and the well-worn footwear in National Geographic's archives has some wild stories to tell.
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| 4043 | 2019-08-01
Aquatic Mammal With Snorkel Nose Is 8,000th Animal in Our Photo Ark - [Fri, 04 May 2018 18:32:04 GMT ] The small, aquatic ball of fur has a snorkel-like nose, webbed feet, and a scaly tail.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4044 | 2019-08-01
Fish With a Built-in Switchblade and Other Secret Animal Weapons - [Sat, 05 May 2018 04:00:28 GMT ] From harpoons to swivel-fangs, many creatures rely on hidden arms to deter predators.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4045 | 2019-08-01
6 Amazing Structures Built by Surprising Creatures - [Mon, 07 May 2018 16:12:00 GMT ] Without a blueprint to speak of, organisms big and small can build air-conditioning systems, massive walls, and even islands.
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| 4046 | 2019-08-01
Why Do So Many People Live Near Active Volcanoes? - [Tue, 08 May 2018 18:18:00 GMT ] It may seem counterintuitive to live near a mountain that could rain ash and lava down on you and your family, but there are benefits, too.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4047 | 2019-08-01
How Scientists Taught a Spider to Jump on Demand - [Wed, 09 May 2018 21:12:23 GMT ] The spider, named Kim, is helping researchers understand the biomechanics needed to make jumping micro-robots.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4048 | 2019-08-01
Ground Zero of Amphibian 'Apocalypse' Finally Found - [Thu, 10 May 2018 18:00:16 GMT ] An ancient skin-eating fungus is killing off hundreds of species—and the Korean War may have helped spread it.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4049 | 2019-08-01
Plastic Bag Found at the Bottom of World's Deepest Ocean Trench - [Fri, 11 May 2018 19:42:14 GMT ] Even one of the most remote places on Earth couldn't hide from the scourge of plastic trash.
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| 4050 | 2019-08-01
Failure to Launch: These Animals Stay With Mom For Years - [Sat, 12 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] In honor of Mother's Day, we take a look at a range of species—from orcas to orangutans—that prefer the comforts of home.
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| 4051 | 2019-08-01
This Mysterious Deep-Sea Jellyfish Looks Like a Plastic Bag - [Mon, 14 May 2018 14:56:40 GMT ] Filmed with innovative low-light technology, new footage gives a better picture of the rarely seen creature.
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| 4052 | 2019-08-01
Yanny or Laurel? Strange Audio Clip Explained. - [Wed, 16 May 2018 00:24:20 GMT ] Experts sound off about the science behind the viral tweet.
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| 4053 | 2019-08-01
This Is the Age When Puppies Are the Cutest, According to Science - [Wed, 16 May 2018 19:15:00 GMT ] Puppies reach “peak cuteness” between six and eight weeks old, which could provide some insight into how dogs evolved alongside people.
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| 4054 | 2019-08-01
Why You're Probably Training Your Cat All Wrong - [Thu, 17 May 2018 19:41:55 GMT ] Yes, they're independent and willful, but felines can be taught certain behaviors—to the benefit of both cat and human.
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| 4055 | 2019-08-01
Princess Diana Changed the Idea of What a Princess Should Be - [Fri, 18 May 2018 20:00:00 GMT ] Decades after her tragic death, Lady Di's influence is still felt.
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| 4056 | 2019-08-01
Thousands of Human Bones Reveal 'Barbarian' Battle Rituals - [Mon, 21 May 2018 19:00:00 GMT ] The discovery of victims of a Germanic army that fought 2,000 years ago are surprising archaeologists for several reasons.
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| 4057 | 2019-08-01
30th Annual National Geographic Bee Winners Nail Tough Questions - [Wed, 23 May 2018 16:30:00 GMT ] Venkat Ranjan, 13, of California is this year's top geography ace after an exciting competition.
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| 4058 | 2019-08-01
Baby Sloth Reunited With Mom in Moving Video - [Thu, 24 May 2018 16:27:53 GMT ] Found alone on a Costa Rican beach, the infant was returned to its mother thanks to a creative technique by wildlife rescuers.
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| 4059 | 2019-08-01
Tick Wrapped in Spider Silk Found Trapped in Amber—A First - [Fri, 25 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] The unlucky creature is now a boon to scientists studying the evolution of arachnid behavior.
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| 4060 | 2019-08-01
Is This Inscribed Stone a Notorious Forgery—or the Answer to America’s Oldest Mystery? - [Tue, 29 May 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Scholars will take a fresh look at the authenticity of a rock purporting to reveal the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island.
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| 4061 | 2019-08-01
New Hybrid Robot Uses Living Muscles to Move - [Wed, 30 May 2018 18:06:00 GMT ] Researchers in Tokyo say they're a step closer to creating more complex and lifelike body parts made of living tissue and mechanical skeletons.
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| 4062 | 2019-08-01
How a Seal Pup Died With a Plastic Wrapper in Its Stomach - [Thu, 31 May 2018 18:27:00 GMT ] A flimsy film of plastic clogged the sick pup’s intestines and could have catalyzed its death.
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| 4063 | 2019-08-01
Around the World, Farmland Birds Are in Steep Decline - [Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT ] Modern agriculture has transformed the world—and as a result, some bird species are hurting.
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| 4064 | 2019-08-01
How This Whale Got Nearly 20 Pounds of Plastic in Its Stomach - [Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:45:00 GMT ] Eighty shopping bags and other plastic debris clogged the animal’s stomach, making it unable to eat.
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| 4065 | 2019-08-01
Rare Moose Triplets Spotted—Here's Why They're So Unusual - [Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:37:06 GMT ] Based on a recent video, the trio of calves seem to be “in great shape,” according to one expert.
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| 4066 | 2019-08-01
High Seas Fishing Isn’t Just Destructive—It’s Unprofitable - [Wed, 06 Jun 2018 18:00:42 GMT ] Government funds prop up more than half of fishing in the open ocean, a new study reveals.
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| 4067 | 2019-08-01
This Blood Test Could Predict When Babies Will Arrive Early - [Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:52:00 GMT ] Premature birth is one of the leading causes of infant mortality, and a new test could help doctors spot it.
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| 4068 | 2019-08-01
No, Killer Dog Flu Isn't the Next Human Pandemic - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:28:16 GMT ] A study about a new strain of canine influenza made waves this week. Here's why claims about it triggering a human pandemic should give you pause.
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| 4069 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What It Really Means to Become a National Geographic Explorer - [Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:49:46 GMT ] These scientists, conservationists, storytellers, and educators are changing the world.
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| 4070 | 2019-08-01
Where Women Must Defy the Odds to Become Scientists - [Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:58:00 GMT ] In their new documentary, Clare Fieseler and Gabby Salazar explore the lives of women working in science despite intense cultural and social barriers.
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| 4071 | 2019-08-01
5 Surprising Raccoon Superpowers - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:18:00 GMT ] Though many see them as pests, these masked bandits have some pretty surprising skills.
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| 4072 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change May Spark Global ‘Fish Wars’ - [Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:00:00 GMT ] Warming seas are driving commercial seafood poleward into waters controlled by other countries, setting up international conflicts.
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| 4073 | 2019-08-01
The Ocean Is Getting More Acidic—What That Actually Means - [Fri, 15 Jun 2018 18:15:41 GMT ] Thanks to carbon emissions, the ocean is changing, and that is putting a whole host of marine organisms at risk. These scientists are on the front lines.
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| 4074 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Single Dads of the Animal World - [Sat, 16 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] These fathers fly, swim, and hop the extra mile for their babies.
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| 4075 | 2019-08-01
Yellowstone: A Place, A Drama - [Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:45:00 GMT ] 'Yellowstone' presents a sweeping tableau of family, money, and tradition with some of the West’s most stunning mountains and valleys as a backdrop.
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| 4076 | 2019-08-01
Would a U.S. Space Force Be Legal? Get the Facts. - [Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:42:22 GMT ] With the president calling for a new military branch, get the pros and cons of the plan and find out what the U.S. military is already doing off-world.
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Can Bees Help Save Elephants From Train Strikes? - [Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:55:00 GMT ] In India, where elephants are hit by trains, people are trying innovative solutions.
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| 4078 | 2019-08-01
Syphilis DNA Pulled From Colonial-Era Bones - [Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:00:14 GMT ] The 350-year-old genes may help researchers settle the debate about where the disease originated.
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| 4079 | 2019-08-01
Could Humans and Dinosaurs Coexist? Here's the Science. - [Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:55:21 GMT ] “The dinosaurs would be aliens in our world.”
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Birds That Leave Nest Too Late Can Endanger Their Families - [Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:57:36 GMT ] A baby bird’s ability to move and its chances of survival are closely tied, a new study finds.
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Why These Leopard Sisters Are Mating With the Same Male - [Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:16:45 GMT ] This unusual arrangement was likely the result of the two females coincidentally going into heat at the same time.
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| 4082 | 2019-08-01
Humans Gave Leprosy to Armadillos. Now, They’re Giving It Back - [Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:08:20 GMT ] Wild armadillo meat is popular in Brazil, but a new study shows those who eat it put themselves at risk of contracting leprosy.
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| 4083 | 2019-08-01
The Last Cowboys: A Cattle-Ranching Family Fights to Survive - [Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:00:00 GMT ] Bucking broncs, drought, and tourism are just a few challenges for the Wright family’s 150-year-old way of life.
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| 4084 | 2019-08-01
How Microsoft billionaire found largest sunken battleship - [Tue, 16 Oct 2018 13:41:00 GMT ] High-tech tools, including an undersea 'mountain goat,' and years of research led to the discovery of the WWII-era Musashi in the Pacific.
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| 4085 | 2019-08-01
Take me out to the ball game: 15 unique baseball photos - [Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] From a bat factory to Amish Country to the World Series, see our favorite baseball photos from the National Geographic archives.
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15 spooky houses for Halloween - [Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT ] We're definitely creeped out by this photo gallery.
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From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus: the surprising origins of Kris Kringle - [Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT ] Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. Or do they?
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| 4088 | 2019-08-01
Plastic proliferates at the bottom of world's deepest ocean trench - [Mon, 13 May 2019 22:30:00 GMT ] The remote Mariana Trench offers up yet another plastic bag during a recent deep submersible dive.
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| 4089 | 2019-08-01
Behind the Cover: September 2013 - - If all the ice on Earth melted, how wet would the Statue of Liberty get?
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| 4090 | 2019-08-01
New Mosquito Repellent Made, 'Better Than Anything Else' - - A new repellent uses natural chemicals from our bodies to block insects' senses of smell, scientist says.
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| 4091 | 2019-08-01
Seagrass Below Sunken Cruise Ship Worries Biologists - - The seagrass beds below the storied cruise ship aren't likely to recover, impacting marine life and shoreline erosion.
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| 4092 | 2019-08-01
First Person: Five Things I Learned in Syrian Refugee Camps - - At a summer camp, refugee children express grief, joy, and the first stirrings of radicalization.
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| 4093 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Video: Jaguar Kills Caiman - - For a jaguar with stealth on its side, sometimes dinner is just one (big) bite away.
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| 4094 | 2019-08-01
UN Climate Report Relevance Debated Amid Rollout - - A series of international climate science reports start rolling out this week, but some experts worry the findings are already out of date.
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| 4095 | 2019-08-01
How Do Earthquake Early Warning Systems Work? - - An expert explains what such a system would look like, and how much good a few seconds of warning would do.
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| 4096 | 2019-08-01
Hard Times Followed Booms for Europe's Ancient Farmers - - Archaeologists report Europe's first farms sparked a population boom, and then a long-lasting bust, starting some 8,000 years ago.
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| 4097 | 2019-08-01
Mexico’s Bid for Energy Reform Stirs Passion on Oil Patrimony - - Mexico's president seeks to stem falling oil production by luring foreign money and technology. But the privatization drive faces nationalistic opposition.
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| 4098 | 2019-08-01
Fake Cancer Study Spotlights Bogus Science Journals - - A fake, error-ridden cancer study somehow passed 'review' at hundreds of 'open-access' science journals.
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| 4099 | 2019-08-01
London Dig Uncovers Roman-Era Skulls - - Recently found ancient skulls reveal life and death insights from Roman-era London.
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| 4100 | 2019-08-01
Two-Tailed Ancient Bird Uncovered - - An ancient dinosaur-era bird turns out to have two tails, one perhaps for flying and the other for showing off.
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| 4101 | 2019-08-01
Diamonds Stud the Atmospheres of Saturn and Jupiter - - Precious gems are generated by lightning storms, according to a recent study.
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| 4102 | 2019-08-01
Name This Fish Contest: Winner Revealed - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:17:47 GMT ] An Oregon girl's first foray into competition nets her a ten-day trip to the Galápagos.
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| 4103 | 2019-08-01
Humpback Whale Crittercam Video Reveals Bottom-Feeding Activity - [Fri, 11 Oct 2013 19:01:06 GMT ] New footage shows the marine mammals dining on the seafloor with their friends.
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| 4104 | 2019-08-01
Money 3.0: How Bitcoins May Change the Global Economy - [Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:16:06 GMT ] Despite shutdown of the illicit Internet marketplace Silk Road, the virtual currency Bitcoins shows great promise for a wide range of legitimate applications.
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| 4105 | 2019-08-01
Protest Highlights History of Washington Monument Politics - [Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:27:26 GMT ] Weekend demonstration on the National Mall over the effects of the shutdown joins rich tradition of dissent at Washington monuments.
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Watch Partial Lunar Eclipse Live Tonight - [Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:19:22 GMT ] The most subtle of lunar eclipses, a partial penumbral eclipse, takes place tonight. The partial eclipse will slightly dim the luster of the full moon as it is seen by sky-watchers worldwide.
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Gold Grows On Eucalyptus Trees - [Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:48:42 GMT ] Eucalyptus leaves might serve as the gold miner's best friend, with gold drawn from the depths, researchers report, draping the humble gum trees.
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| 4108 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Discover the Most Distant Galaxy Yet - [Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:04:51 GMT ] Astronomers have found a galaxy 13.1 billion light-years from Earth, making it officially the most distant object ever detected.
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| 4109 | 2019-08-01
Heat Wave Prediction Pattern Identified - [Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:44:15 GMT ] A weather pattern finding could lead to earlier and more accurate U.S. heat wave forecasts.
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| 4110 | 2019-08-01
Daylight Saving Time 2013: When Does It End? And Why? - [Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:36:32 GMT ] Daylight saving—or savings—time ends this weekend. Get the facts on why some of us will get an extra hour of sleep and an earlier sunset.
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Amid Superstorm Sandy's Havoc, A Win for Wildlife - [Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:21:35 GMT ] With the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy on October 29, we look at a few places where the storm actually may have helped the environment.
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Best Microscopic Photos of 2013 Announced by Nikon - [Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:15:44 GMT ] Nikon's photo contest winners capture a fascinating world invisible to the naked eye.
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Orphan Elephants Lack Social Knowledge Key for Survival - [Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:03:07 GMT ] Social trauma early in an elephant's life can have major effects on development, such as persistent fear, hyper-aggression, and infant abandonment.
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| 4114 | 2019-08-01
Who Multitasks Best? Women, Of Course - [Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:35:52 GMT ] A new study asked who multitasks better: men or women? The answer: women do.
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| 4115 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Rare Solar Eclipse Live This Weekend - [Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:30:24 GMT ] Skywatchers around the world can see the moon block out the sun in a solar eclipse via a live feed.
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| 4116 | 2019-08-01
Earthquake Study Points to Possible Carbon Injection Risks - [Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:53:24 GMT ] The oil industry triggered a series of small earthquakes in Texas by injecting carbon dioxide underground to boost well production, a new study says.
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| 4117 | 2019-08-01
Hand-Scrubbing Washes Away Bad Feelings … And Motivation? - [Thu, 07 Nov 2013 19:57:33 GMT ] A new study says that hand-washing affects feelings and performance.
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| 4118 | 2019-08-01
A Chinese Child’s Lung Cancer Is Linked to Pollution - [Fri, 08 Nov 2013 20:12:02 GMT ] An eight-year-old Chinese girl was diagnosed with lung cancer that has been attributed to pollution. It’s one more tragic case in the building evidence of how air quality can affect health.
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| 4119 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: U.S. Ivory Crush Should Be Just a First Step - [Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:27:08 GMT ] On Thursday, the American government will crush much of the ivory it has seized since the 1980s. It's a symbolic first step.
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| 4120 | 2019-08-01
Wood stove Contest Seeks to Fire High-Tech Solutions For Smoke - [Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:11:37 GMT ] Lighting a fire might be the oldest method of heating, but it's not the cleanest. A competition seeks to spur innovation for efficient, low-emission, affordable wood stoves.
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| 4121 | 2019-08-01
Flu Season for Humans Raises Questions About Flu Shots for Dogs - [Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:30:36 GMT ] Flu season is here, which means heading to the doc to get a flu shot for you—and your pooch.
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| 4122 | 2019-08-01
Do Scores of Tornadoes Slamming Midwest Redefine “Tornado Alley?” - [Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:04:13 GMT ] Death and disaster strike a handful of Midwest states over weekend, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Ohio—states not part of the traditional 'Tornado Alley.'
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| 4123 | 2019-08-01
Poland Hosts Climate Talks, While Boosting Coal Industry - [Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:10:52 GMT ] Poland is playing simultaneous host to international climate talks and a coal industry summit. The move underscores the fossil fuel challenge for climate negotiators.
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| 4124 | 2019-08-01
'Mind-Blowing' Discovery: Oldest Body of Seawater Found in Giant Crater - [Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:14:11 GMT ] Scientists exploring the United States' biggest crater have tapped into the oldest body of seawater yet found.
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| 4125 | 2019-08-01
Animal-Rights Activists Take Air Out of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade - [Thu, 21 Nov 2013 19:24:47 GMT ] PETA protests SeaWorld's orca float, pointing to the documentary Blackfish, while ranchers protest vegetarian and animal-rights activist Joan Jett.
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| 4126 | 2019-08-01
Newfound Giant Dinosaur Ruled Before T. Rex - [Fri, 22 Nov 2013 13:52:20 GMT ] A giant carnivorous dinosaur ruled North America long before tyrannosaurs grew to their great size.
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| 4127 | 2019-08-01
'Human Cheese' Only The First Course For Odd Cheeses - [Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:12:14 GMT ] Cheese made from human bacteria merely tops a list of unlikely cheeses that abound in the outer reaches of gastronomy.
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| 4128 | 2019-08-01
New York's Metro-North Train Crash Calls Attention to the Impact of Fatigue on Safety - [Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:46:38 GMT ] Charles Czeisler, a professor of sleep medicine at Harvard, talks about the role that sleep deprivation plays in transportation accidents—and what should be done to address the issue.
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| 4129 | 2019-08-01
Heads Up to Invasive Pests: Poison Mice Are Falling From the Sky - [Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:08:33 GMT ] This week, poisoned mice fell from the sky in Guam—a plan to wipe out invasive snakes. It's not the first time poison-from-above has been used as pest control.
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| 4130 | 2019-08-01
Heads Up to Invasive Pests: Poison Mice Are Falling From the Sky - [Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:56:10 GMT ] This week, poisoned mice fell from the sky in Guam—a plan to wipe out invasive snakes. It's not the first time poison-from-above has been used as pest control.
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| 4131 | 2019-08-01
Mars Lake Could Have Supported Life Billions of Years Ago - [Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:20:40 GMT ] The Mars rover Curiosity team describes a once-watery landscape.
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Scientist Solves Mystery of Green Lightning, Says It's Surprisingly Common - [Tue, 10 Dec 2013 19:36:54 GMT ] Green lightning may strike in most thunderstorms, but the phenomenon is visible only during volcanic eruptions, suggests one scientist.
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| 4133 | 2019-08-01
Predator Insurance: When Livestock Becomes Prey, Conservationists Pay - [Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:43:54 GMT ] Compensation programs for endangered animals are catching speed—and getting mixed reactions to conservation efforts.
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| 4134 | 2019-08-01
Was Your Ancestor a Ball of Jelly? Evolution Study Surprises Experts - [Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:02:38 GMT ] The ancestor of all animals could have been a ball of jelly—also known as a comb jelly—according to new research.
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| 4135 | 2019-08-01
It's Friday the 13th: Here's Why We Fear the Dreaded Day - [Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:49:14 GMT ] Friday the 13th is arguably the most dreaded day of the year. Why are we so scared of it?
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Last of the Last - [Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:34:10 GMT ] Last of the Last—Rare Species
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| 4137 | 2019-08-01
Test Yourself: What Does Your Brain See? - [Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT ] Researchers are trying to untangle what goes on as our brains process the visual world.
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When Is a Fist Bump Better Than a Handshake? - [Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:54:05 GMT ] Fist-bumping transmits fewer bacterial infections than shaking hands does, according to a new study.
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This Year's Biggest Discoveries in Science - [Fri, 20 Dec 2013 19:41:46 GMT ] Boundaries fell before science this year: the edge of the solar wind, the first cloned human embryonic stem cells, and the genes of our ancient ancestors among them.
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Make a Splash: Climbing Cliffs Over Deep Water in Oman - [Mon, 23 Dec 2013 17:22:47 GMT ] Deepwater soloing lets rock climbers fall safely into water—although it's still risky and scary to drop off, according to adventurer Mark Synnott.
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| 4141 | 2019-08-01
Climate: Cloud Mixing Means Extra Global Warming - [Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:14:38 GMT ] Cloud mixing sets the globe on a path for warmer temperatures, say atmospheric scientists.
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| 4142 | 2019-08-01
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks Friday: Viewer’s Guide to 2014’s First - [Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:06:35 GMT ] The New Year kicks off with one of the best meteor showers of 2014.
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| 4143 | 2019-08-01
Japan's Newest Island Is Now Eight Times Bigger - [Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:42:49 GMT ] Volcanic island merged with neighbor Nishino Shima and resembles cartoon character Snoopy.
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| 4144 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Move Levitating Objects Through Space for the First Time - [Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:33:54 GMT ] Ultrasonic levitation of objects that can be moved in three dimensions has been demonstrated for the first time.
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| 4145 | 2019-08-01
Editor's Picks: Best Pictures From the Polar Vortex - [Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:09:30 GMT ] Our photo editors picked their favorite shots of the polar vortex that grabbed hold of the Midwest and Northeast this week.
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| 4146 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Rescued Antarctic Group Aren't Heroes - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:37:34 GMT ] Passengers of the stranded ship acted oddly entitled to rescue during their 'frivolous' Antarctic expedition, writer says.
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| 4147 | 2019-08-01
Intel's Ban on Conflict Minerals Wows National Geographic Photographer - [Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:53:55 GMT ] Intel has announced it will no longer use 'conflict minerals' in its microprocessors. Photographer Marcus Bleasdale, who's documented the suffering in the Congo's mines, is thrilled.
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| 4148 | 2019-08-01
King Tut's Mummified Penis Hints at Political Struggle? - [Fri, 10 Jan 2014 20:36:50 GMT ] King Tut's mummy, and his symbolically erect penis, may offer evidence of a big political change in ancient Egypt, says a new study.
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| 4149 | 2019-08-01
Rhino Hunt Auction Stirs More Controversy - [Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:31:50 GMT ] The hunting permit sold for $350,000 on Saturday by the Dallas Safari Club, despite a broad outcry.
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| 4150 | 2019-08-01
Feeling Forgetful? Have a Cuppa Coffee - [Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:44:49 GMT ] A new study shows that a hit of caffeine can help you remember things you've just learned.
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| 4151 | 2019-08-01
Zoologist Dian Fossey: A Storied Life With Gorillas - [Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:20:23 GMT ] Google Doodle honors the 82nd birthday of zoologist Dian Fossey.
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| 4152 | 2019-08-01
Baby Giant Panda Debuts in D.C.: Why Do We Find It So Cute? - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:59:33 GMT ] Cute animals—like the baby giant panda that will make her debut in Washington, D.C., this weekend—are adorable because they share traits with human babies, experts say.
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| 4153 | 2019-08-01
Up on the Farm? Five Reasons NASA Needs Space Greenhouses - [Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:21:21 GMT ] A space architecture team has five reasons why astronauts need space greenhouses.
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| 4154 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: How Much is U.S. to Blame for “Made-in-China” Pollution? - [Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:51:50 GMT ] China exports more than goods to the United States; it also sends pollution across the Pacific. A new study aims to sort out responsibility for the foul air all nations share.
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| 4155 | 2019-08-01
Hong Kong Announces World's Biggest Ivory Burn - [Thu, 23 Jan 2014 18:03:12 GMT ] Hong Kong's stockpile of elephant ivory will be the largest ever burned, the semi-autonomous Chinese region announced Thursday.
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| 4156 | 2019-08-01
Cairo Blast Rips Into Islamic Art Museum, Damaging Key Global Collection - [Fri, 24 Jan 2014 19:03:51 GMT ] A car bomb in Cairo, Egypt, this morning has damaged one of the world's most important museums of Islamic art.
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| 4157 | 2019-08-01
Why Birds Attacked the Peace Doves in Rome - [Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:52:42 GMT ] The peace doves released by the Pope in Rome were attacked because they're unnaturally white.
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| 4158 | 2019-08-01
An Aging Brain Is Still Pretty Smart - [Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:22:22 GMT ] Past studies report that younger brains are better at remembering things. But new research lauds the power of the older brain.
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| 4159 | 2019-08-01
Slaughterhouse Said to Process 'Horrifying' Number of Whale Sharks Annually - [Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:50:16 GMT ] Hundreds of whale sharks, basking sharks, and great white sharks are illegally hunted and processed by a factory in China.
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| 4160 | 2019-08-01
King Tides: What Explains High Water Threatening Global Coasts? - [Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:09:03 GMT ] Periodic high tides known as king tides are brought on by special alignment of heavenly bodies.
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| 4161 | 2019-08-01
Lunar New Year Ushers In Greatest Human Migration - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 22:01:05 GMT ] The Chinese take 3.62 billion trips to go home and celebrate the Lunar New Year. It's the world's largest human migration. And now there's a map that depicts it.
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| 4162 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Ash Volcanoes Entombed Chinese Dinosaurs - [Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:21:27 GMT ] Ashy, explosive, volcanic outbursts killed and buried the famed dinosaurs of northern China, a new study says.
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| 4163 | 2019-08-01
Man Who Claims to Have Survived Months Adrift Joins Pantheon of Famous Castaways - [Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:37:20 GMT ] Did Jose Salvador Alvarenga really survive 13 months adrift at sea? If the tale is true, he'll join a legendary list of castaway survivors.
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| 4164 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Science Visualization Contest Winners Show Us Pictures of Hidden Worlds - [Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:04:19 GMT ] The winners of a science visualization contest take us into the worlds of coral reefs, fuzzy plants, and stolen passwords.
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| 4165 | 2019-08-01
Sochi Powers Up: Bringing Energy to Site an Olympic Feat - [Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:59:25 GMT ] The energy systems built to power the Olympics in Russia are historic, but will they function properly amid a litany of other problems in Sochi?
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| 4166 | 2019-08-01
New WildLeaks Website Invites Whistle-Blowers on Wildlife Crime - [Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:16:08 GMT ] Whistle-blowers now have a secure venue for providing tips about wildlife and forest crime. WildLeaks leader Andrea Crosta explains.
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| 4167 | 2019-08-01
To Burn Fat, You Could Exercise … or Shiver - [Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:57:01 GMT ] If you're eager to burn body fat, you could exercise. Or ... you could shiver.
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| 4168 | 2019-08-01
Feathered Dinosaur Colors Bloomed 150 Million Years Ago - [Wed, 12 Feb 2014 19:57:21 GMT ] Early birds, and mammals, quickly sprouted a variety of colors more than 150 million years ago, a new study suggests.
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| 4169 | 2019-08-01
Kentucky Sinkhole Eats Corvettes, Raises Questions - [Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:23:00 GMT ] A sinkhole swallowed Corvettes in Kentucky. How did it happen? And where might other sinkholes occur?
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| 4170 | 2019-08-01
First on National Geographic: Second Giraffe Won't Be Killed, Says Denmark Zoo - [Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:19:56 GMT ] A Danish zoo won't kill a second giraffe in that country, a European animal welfare agency says, despite widespread media reports.
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| 4171 | 2019-08-01
Can California Farmers Save Water and the Dying Salton Sea? - [Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:02:58 GMT ] Two fast-approaching deadlines threaten to undermine the future success of the Quantification Settlement Agreement, which aimed to wean California off its overdependence on Colorado River water.
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| 4172 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Winter Splendor Unveiled at Ice Caves - [Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:29:12 GMT ] Frozen splendor cloaks the ice caves of Lake Superior, courtesy of a frigid winter.
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| 4173 | 2019-08-01
Twisting Everyday Fibers Could Make 'Smart Clothes' a Reality - [Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:13:05 GMT ] Common fibers are being twisted into threads that can lift nearly a ton—and maybe serve as the 'muscles' for futuristic prosthetics.
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| 4174 | 2019-08-01
It's Time to Accept That Elephants, Like Us, Are Empathetic Beings - [Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:57:44 GMT ] The evidence for empathy in elephants seems overwhelming, so can we now draw on our own empathetic nature to end their slaughter?
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| 4175 | 2019-08-01
Sci-Fi Is Cool (Flying Cars! Life on Mars!)—But Real Science is Cooler - [Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:17:27 GMT ] Physicist (and Star Trek expert) Lawrence Krauss explains why real science is infinitely more amazing than science fiction.
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| 4176 | 2019-08-01
After Ukraine Crisis, Why Crimea Matters - [Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:00:21 GMT ] As Ukraine crisis unfolds, questions mount about Crimea's future.
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| 4177 | 2019-08-01
British Storms Unbury an Ancient Welsh Forest - [Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:26:32 GMT ] There's one good thing that Britain's winter storms have done: unearthed an ancient petrified forest near Wales that conjures up the mythical kingdom of Cantre'r Gwaelod.
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| 4178 | 2019-08-01
Black Hole Winds Provide Clues to Early Galaxies - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:06:11 GMT ] Astronomers have witnessed outsize jets flowing out of a monster black hole, a new study says.
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| 4179 | 2019-08-01
Inside Crimea: A Jewel in Two Crowns - [Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:49:56 GMT ] Crimea has been a flashpoint between Russia and Ukraine for decades. Here's why.
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| 4180 | 2019-08-01
Ancient 'Giant Virus' Revived From Siberian Permafrost - [Mon, 03 Mar 2014 20:10:08 GMT ] The discovery of a previously unknown 'giant virus' from 30,000 years ago in the Siberian permafrost is bringing researchers closer to understanding the complexity of viruses.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4181 | 2019-08-01
Is Past Russian Meddling in Former Soviet Bloc an Omen for Crimea? - [Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:18:36 GMT ] Western powers are grappling to understand and react to Russia's actions in Crimea—is it a land grab, an occupation, or a strategic first move in a wider armed conflict?
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| 4182 | 2019-08-01
Jumbo Black Hole's Dizzying Spin Twists Space - [Wed, 05 Mar 2014 18:15:31 GMT ] The dizzying spin of a monster black hole has been revealed by a gravitational 'lens' in space, offering hints about how galaxies form.
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| 4183 | 2019-08-01
Meteorites on Earth May Be From Ancient Crater on Mars, Study Says - [Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:12:52 GMT ] An ancient impact crater on Mars may be the source of a type of meteorite widely found on Earth, a controversial new study suggests.
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| 4184 | 2019-08-01
Study Says Cahokia, America's First City, Was a Melting Pot - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 20:26:00 GMT ] Analysis of teeth from 87 ancient Cahokians indicates that massive immigration may have driven the city's explosive growth.
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| 4185 | 2019-08-01
Why Do 16th-Century Manuscripts Show Cats With Flaming Backpacks? - [Mon, 10 Mar 2014 17:42:34 GMT ] Illustrations in 16th-century artillery manuals show how to use cats to attack a city.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4186 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Track a Great White Shark Across the Atlantic for the First Time - [Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:12:46 GMT ] A white shark nicknamed Lydia is the first of her species to be tracked across the Atlantic Ocean.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4187 | 2019-08-01
A Message From Your Brain: I'm Not Good At Remembering What I Hear - [Wed, 12 Mar 2014 11:43:24 GMT ] A new study shows that we are far better at remembering what we see and touch than what we hear.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4188 | 2019-08-01
Extinct Porpoise Found to Be First Mammal With Major Underbite - [Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:21:46 GMT ] A newly described extinct porpoise species had a pronounced underbite, the first seen in mammals.
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| 4189 | 2019-08-01
St. Patrick's Day 2014: Facts, Myths, and Traditions - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:34:02 GMT ] Who was St. Patrick? What's a shamrock, really? Learn more about this green-themed holiday that heralds the start of spring.
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| 4190 | 2019-08-01
Did St. Patrick Really Drive Snakes Out of Ireland? - [Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:23:00 GMT ] The Ice Age is to blame for the dearth of snakes in Ireland, not the Christian missionary who inspired St. Patrick's Day.
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| 4191 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Moss Revived After Ages on Ice - [Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:05:58 GMT ] Ancient moss from a frozen island has been revived in the lab after more than a millennia of icy dormancy.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4192 | 2019-08-01
Narwhal's Trademark Tusk Acts Like a Sensor, Scientist Says - [Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:22:14 GMT ] A new study describes the weird anatomy of a narwhal's tusk, but researchers still argue over what the whale uses it for.
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| 4193 | 2019-08-01
The South Pole Is the Best Place to View Space - [Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:46:43 GMT ] The Big Bang radiation discovery happened there—and when you look at Antarctic conditions, you can understand why.
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| 4194 | 2019-08-01
North American Natural Gas Seeks Markets Overseas - [Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:42:59 GMT ] Some 40 multibillion-dollar coastal export projects have been proposed to ship booming North American natural gas overseas. Proponents face environmental and industry opposition—and fierce competition.
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| 4195 | 2019-08-01
On 25th Exxon Valdez Anniversary, Oil Still Clings to Beaches - [Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:55:33 GMT ] Today marks the start of one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history—and we're still feeling the effects.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4196 | 2019-08-01
World Trade Center Arrests Shine Light on BASE Jumping - [Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:07:59 GMT ] Four men have been arrested after posting a YouTube video of the jump.
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| 4197 | 2019-08-01
'Fire Tornado' in Viral Video Explained - [Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:00:28 GMT ] Shifting winds caused a dramatic scene during a controlled burn in Colorado.
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| 4198 | 2019-08-01
Hey Kids, All Deer Aren't Like Bambi - [Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:29:25 GMT ] A new study says that children learn facts about animals better from realistic books than from books that give the animals humanlike features.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4199 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Martian Potholes, Space Diplomats, and an Erupting Star - [Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:41:20 GMT ] Astronauts ascend, Mars shows its scars, and Venus dances with the moon, in a delightful look back at the week in space.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4200 | 2019-08-01
5 of the World's Most Worrisome Disputed Territories - [Sat, 29 Mar 2014 12:10:40 GMT ] Territorial disputes are nothing new, but political analysts warn of a rise in tensions because of Russia's bold move into Crimea.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4201 | 2019-08-01
Japan Halts Whaling Program in Response to International Court Ruling - [Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:06:53 GMT ] A United Nations court ruled that Japan's program to take whales in the Southern Ocean is not for scientific purposes and must stop.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4202 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: A Kenyan Priest Talks About His Commitment to Saving Wildlife - [Tue, 01 Apr 2014 19:06:41 GMT ] Father Charles Odira joins a growing body of religious leaders committed to stopping wildlife trafficking and protecting nature.
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| 4203 | 2019-08-01
Happy 80th Birthday, Jane! - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:13:15 GMT ] Jane Goodall's work with chimps has evolved over half a century from field research to successful advocacy.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4204 | 2019-08-01
New Photos of Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Stir Uproar - [Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:40:24 GMT ] Pressure from loggers, gold prospectors, and land speculators endangers many of the world's last remaining uncontacted indigenous communities.
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| 4205 | 2019-08-01
New Golden Age for Pterosaurs, Flying Reptiles of the Dinosaur Era - [Sat, 05 Apr 2014 13:05:06 GMT ] With new research and their own museum exhibit, the flying relatives of dinos are finally taking off.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4206 | 2019-08-01
Gulf Oil Spill 'Not Over': Dolphins, Turtles Dying in Record Numbers - [Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:54:07 GMT ] Four years after the biggest oil spill in U.S. history, the Gulf of Mexico's wildlife species are still struggling to recover, according to a new report released today.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4207 | 2019-08-01
Belgium Crushes its Elephant Ivory As Europe Takes Harder Look at Wildlife Trafficking - [Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:32:08 GMT ] Belgium's ivory crush outside Brussels comes the day before an EU conference on measures to reduce wildlife trafficking.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4208 | 2019-08-01
New Gene Map of Deadly Bird Flu Points to Pandemic Concerns - [Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:47:24 GMT ] The H5N1 avian flu virus isn't known to be transmissible through the air, but a study released Thursday shows how mutations to the virus could give it that ability.
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| 4209 | 2019-08-01
Nigerians Face Fuel Shortages In the Shadow of Plenty - [Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:20:09 GMT ] In Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil-producing country, citizens have faced fuel shortages for weeks amid charges of government mismanagement.
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| 4210 | 2019-08-01
How to Ship a T. Rex Across the Country - [Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:09:14 GMT ] Museum staff will ditch the bubble wrap in favor of custom-molded plaster cradles when shipping a Tyrannosaurus rex to Washington, D.C.
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| 4211 | 2019-08-01
The Nation's T. Rex Invades the Smithsonian - [Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:08:42 GMT ] Museum staff ditched the bubble wrap in favor of custom-molded plaster cradles when shipping a Tyrannosaurus rex to Washington, D.C.
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| 4212 | 2019-08-01
Fossils Suggest Modern Sharks Are More Evolved Than Previously Thought - [Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:38:46 GMT ] The image of modern sharks as 'living fossils,' unchanged over millions of years, needs an update, researchers say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4213 | 2019-08-01
Drunken Trees: Dramatic Signs of Climate Change - [Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:27:31 GMT ] As the permafrost melts in the north, forests no longer grow straight.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4214 | 2019-08-01
The Brave Sage of Timbuktu: Abdel Kader Haidara - [Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:09:13 GMT ] Abdel Kader Haidara had made it his life's work to document, as never before, Mali's achievements as an ancient center of progressive thought. When the jihadists came, he led the rescue operation to save 350,000 manuscripts.
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| 4215 | 2019-08-01
Longest Land Mammal Migration in Lower 48 Discovered - [Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:11:59 GMT ] Wyoming mule deer cross many obstacles, from low desert to high mountains, posing challenges for conservation.
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| 4216 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: How a Stowaway Survived a Plane Trip in a Wheel Well - [Wed, 23 Apr 2014 11:33:16 GMT ] An aerospace physiologist describes how a five-hour trip in extreme cold, at very high altitudes, affects the body.
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| 4217 | 2019-08-01
Conflicting Reports on Whether Everest Is Open as Outfitters Pull Out - [Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:44:08 GMT ] Nepali officials say Mount Everest is not closed, but teams are departing out of respect for the Sherpas.
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| 4218 | 2019-08-01
Science Behind the 'Global Warming Pause' - [Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:52:31 GMT ] Climate scientists say the overall temperature trend is still rising, but the ocean appears to be absorbing excess heat.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4219 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Create Personalized Stem Cells, Raising Hopes for Diabetes Cure - [Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:07:47 GMT ] Embryonic stem cells programmed with patient DNA produced insulin and could one day replace cells damaged by diabetes.
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| 4220 | 2019-08-01
A Farm Grows in Brooklyn—on the Roof - [Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:29:41 GMT ] Communities are taking 'locally grown' to new heights—literally—by turning urban rooftops into farms.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4221 | 2019-08-01
Princes and Princesses Among 50 Egyptian Mummies Unearthed - [Thu, 01 May 2014 20:01:16 GMT ] A royal mummy discovery in Egypt's Valley of the Kings includes several princes and princesses.
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| 4222 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Aurora Churns, Saturn Turns, and Starburst Burns - [Fri, 02 May 2014 20:10:29 GMT ] Alaskan sparks rise under the aurora, a galaxy burns out infant stars, and supernova outbursts come in for a close-up in a look back at the week in space.
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| 4223 | 2019-08-01
Decoding Jeff Jonas—National Geographic Innovators - [Mon, 05 May 2014 13:45:30 GMT ] Jonas invents new ways to sift and sort data to smoke out wrongdoing, reunite families and solve other problems.
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| 4224 | 2019-08-01
How a Few Species Are Hacking Climate Change - [Tue, 06 May 2014 11:38:12 GMT ] Can plants and animals adapt to climate change fast enough to avoid extinction?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4225 | 2019-08-01
Cracking Mystery Reveals How Electronics Affect Bird Migration - [Wed, 07 May 2014 17:12:40 GMT ] From a glitch in a bird migration experiment, a scientist gains startling insight into the effects of weak broadband waves.
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| 4226 | 2019-08-01
What You Farm Affects Your Thinking, Study Says - [Thu, 08 May 2014 18:09:08 GMT ] Chinese people in rice-growing areas think differently than those in wheat-farming areas, says a new study.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4227 | 2019-08-01
In Focus: Explosion in Planet Discoveries Intensifies Search for Life - [Fri, 09 May 2014 17:21:30 GMT ] With the discovery of Earth's twin seemingly just around the corner, astronomers turn to exoplanet atmospheres in their search for alien life.
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| 4228 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Doctor Describes How Sudanese Bombers Terrorized Hospital - [Mon, 12 May 2014 18:56:07 GMT ] A U.S. doctor in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan describes how government attacks terrorized a hospital.
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| 4229 | 2019-08-01
Poachers Slaughter Dozens of Elephants in Key African Park - [Tue, 13 May 2014 20:21:20 GMT ] In DRC's Garamba park an estimated 33 elephants and 3 poachers—who were possibly with the Lord's Resistance Army—are dead.
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| 4230 | 2019-08-01
Dietary Supplement Greatly Extends Worm Life Span - [Wed, 14 May 2014 17:09:54 GMT ] A dietary supplement dramatically extends life in worms by altering metabolic pathways.
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| 4231 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Honeybee Losses Not as Severe This Year - [Thu, 15 May 2014 18:22:07 GMT ] Harvard study says pesticides play a role in the die-off of U.S. honeybees, essential plant pollinators.
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| 4232 | 2019-08-01
The Camels and the Contagion - [Fri, 16 May 2014 19:18:26 GMT ] With hundreds of cases of the deadly MERS virus reported in the Middle East—and now two in the U.S.—epidemiologists are racing to solve the mystery of where it came from, how it spreads, and its strange connection to camels.
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| 4233 | 2019-08-01
Daniel Nocera: Maverick Inventor of the Artificial Leaf - [Mon, 19 May 2014 13:24:36 GMT ] Nocera's invention can turn the energy of sunlight into a chemical fuel. But making it cheap and practical remains a hurdle.
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| 4234 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Threatens National Landmarks - [Tue, 20 May 2014 13:36:41 GMT ] Climate change threatens 30 historically significant sites, according to a new report.
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| 4235 | 2019-08-01
Climate: Warm Pacific Gave North America Wild Winter - [Thu, 22 May 2014 18:01:18 GMT ] What made last winter so lousy? Pacific Ocean warming amplified by climate change, a climatologist suggests.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4236 | 2019-08-01
Colorado Mudslide Highlights Dangers of Drenched Slopes - [Tue, 27 May 2014 16:35:03 GMT ] Colorado mudslide near Collbran shows heavy rains can destabilize mountains and lead to deadly disasters.
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| 4237 | 2019-08-01
Lori Marino: Leader of a Revolution in How We Perceive Animals - [Wed, 28 May 2014 14:56:14 GMT ] What led to Lori Marino's transformation from hard-core researcher to animal rights champion, and can others follow?
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| 4238 | 2019-08-01
Physicists Say New World Cup Soccer Ball Design Has Big Impact - [Thu, 29 May 2014 13:34:42 GMT ] With just six panels and a rough surface, the new Brazuca ball seems to move more predictably than previous World Cup balls.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4239 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Up From the Rubble: A Red Cross Expert Weighs In on Disaster Relief - [Fri, 30 May 2014 17:03:56 GMT ] Thinking outside the box and empowering those affected as soon as possible are keys to disaster recovery, says Red Cross expert.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4240 | 2019-08-01
Seabirds Can Spy Fishing Boats From 7 Miles Away, Scientists Find - [Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:05:27 GMT ] The first ever study of a fishing boat's 'halo of influence' reveals that a seabird species can zero in on fishing boats from a surprising 7 miles (11 kilometers) away.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4241 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic Archival Pictures: 100 Years of Climbing Mount Rainier - [Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:30:20 GMT ] Photos from National Geographic's archives reveal a long fascination with reaching the top of Mount Rainier.
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| 4242 | 2019-08-01
Erupting Alaska Volcano Puts on Fiery Display - [Wed, 04 Jun 2014 17:57:47 GMT ] Pavlof Volcano on the Alaska Peninsula emits lava and giant ash clouds.
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| 4243 | 2019-08-01
Brazil Leads World in Reducing Carbon Emissions by Slashing Deforestation - [Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:12:35 GMT ] Brazil leads the world in reducing carbon emissions by slowing deforestation in a process that saw continued growth of beef and soy industries.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4244 | 2019-08-01
Sabriye Tenberken: Using Adversity to Unleash Innovation - [Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:07:52 GMT ] The blind social worker Sabriye Tenberken is training a new generation of social reformers. First she makes sure they've experienced the pain of trauma and the joy of activism.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4245 | 2019-08-01
Endangered Bonobos Reveal Evolution of Human Kindness - [Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:25:22 GMT ] Orphaned bonobos are helping scientists discover the roots of human kindness.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4246 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Human-Chimp Link Pushed Back Millions of Years - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:05:04 GMT ] Older fatherhood has its perils—sleepless nights, hard mornings, and, for male chimps, more mutations in your genes.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4247 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Sun Erupts, Gamma Rays Burst, and Fires Flare - [Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:47:22 GMT ] Earth braces for a solar storm, the Milky Way cuts across a starry sky, and Cassini greets Phoebe in this week's best space pictures.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4248 | 2019-08-01
Amid U.S. Oil Bounty, a Growing Debate Over Exports - [Mon, 16 Jun 2014 17:27:39 GMT ] A new report adds more fuel to the debate over whether to lift decades-old U.S. restrictions on the export of oil.
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| 4249 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Stop Wasting Food in the West and Feed the World? - [Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:02:34 GMT ] National Geographic Emerging Explorer Tristram Stuart explains why the world wastes at least a third of its food and what we can do about it.
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| 4250 | 2019-08-01
Will Venus Express Spacecraft Crash or Keep Decoding Planet's Secrets? - [Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:55:17 GMT ] After a lifetime spent orbiting the planet Venus, a spacecraft's final mission promises to be its most daring.
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| 4251 | 2019-08-01
Mother Yaks Are a Step Above the Rest - [Thu, 19 Jun 2014 18:02:21 GMT ] A new study of Tibetan yaks—close relatives of American bison—finds that mothers climb highest when seeking food or safety.
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| 4252 | 2019-08-01
After 450 Years, Archaeologists Still Hunting for Magnificent Sultan’s Heart - [Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:54:44 GMT ] With the 450th anniversary of Süleyman's death approaching, a search is under way to find the Ottoman sultan's lost tomb.
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| 4253 | 2019-08-01
Civil Rights Museum in Mississippi Arouses Hope—and Distrust - [Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:41:16 GMT ] The museum was meant to heal wounds, but some ask whether the state can truly own its shameful past.
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| 4254 | 2019-08-01
Watching Wind Turbines in Snow Sheds Light on Inefficiencies - - A new research technique aims to study how wind turbines interact with air masses by watching the blades whir during snowstorms.
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| 4255 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Widow of Murdered Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers Moves Beyond Hatred - - Widow of martyred civil rights leader Medgar Evers describes her journey from bitterness to hope.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4256 | 2019-08-01
Sean Gerrity: Making a Home on the Range for Bison and Other Wildlife - - Sean Gerrity is using Silicon Valley tactics to make the largest wildlife preserve in the continental U.S. a reality.
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| 4257 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: World Cup's Global Grip - - World Cup fever reaches the far corners of the Earth.
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| 4258 | 2019-08-01
NASA Launching Replacement for Lost Carbon Observer Spacecraft - - NASA plans a July 1 launch for its Orbital Carbon Observatory-2, replacing one lost in a mishap in 2009.
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| 4259 | 2019-08-01
Mosquitoes Carry Painful Chikungunya Virus to Americas - - A quarter million people in the Caribbean are infected, and mosquitoes carrying the virus are expected to arrive in the United States.
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| 4260 | 2019-08-01
Tibetans Can Thank Ancient Humans for Gene That Lets Them Live the High Life - - Neanderthal relatives may have gifted Tibetans with a gene for high-altitude living.
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| 4261 | 2019-08-01
One of the Most Earthlike Planets Ever Found May Not Exist - - A planet once described as having '100 percent certainty of life' looks like it may not be a planet at all, astronomers report.
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| 4262 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: A Hurricane Simmers, the Milky Way Glimmers, and a New Rocket Is in the Works - - A satellite spies a reservoir, a hurricane portrait is snapped, and part of a new rocket passes design review in this week's space gallery.
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| 4263 | 2019-08-01
Plants Listen for Hungry Caterpillars, First-of-Its-Kind Study Suggests - - Plants respond to the acoustic vibrations of chewing insects by producing defensive oils meant to ward off predators.
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| 4264 | 2019-08-01
Bird Feeding Takes Wing in U.S., With Summer Meals, Designer Seed - - Backyard birding is on the rise in the U.S., where designer seed and summer feeding are in. So is citizen science. But can the hobby diversify?
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| 4265 | 2019-08-01
First of Its Kind Map Reveals Extent of Ocean Plastic - - Spanish expedition maps trash in all five ocean collection zones for the first time and makes a discovery.
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| 4266 | 2019-08-01
How World War I Launched Mapmaking at National Geographic - - This July marks the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. It was during the war that National Geographic Society began producing original maps.
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| 4267 | 2019-08-01
Complex Bread Wheat Genome Cracked - - The mapping methods for wheat, which contains a staggering 100,000 genes, were unusually labor intensive.
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| 4268 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Ancient Cluster of Stars, Heavy Metal on Mars, and Europa's Frozen Bars - - Astronauts welcome new supplies and summer brings beautiful skies in the week's best space pictures.
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| 4269 | 2019-08-01
What Do Wild Animals Do in a Wildfire? - - As summer wildfires burn a million acres in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, some of the wild animals that live there have evolved to cope with—and even thrive after—the flames.
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| 4270 | 2019-08-01
Report: Gulf and Atlantic Coasts Not Prepared for Sea-Level Rise - - The National Research Council warns that U.S. coasts are at risk of flooding and storm damage, thanks to climate change.
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| 4271 | 2019-08-01
Video: How (and Why) to Sail a 19th-Century Whaling Ship - - A modern crew learns the secrets of sailing a restored New England whaling ship.
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| 4272 | 2019-08-01
Asteroid Timing Erased the Dinosaurs? - - Amid volcanoes and climate zig-zags, an asteroid impact bumped off dinosaurs at a weak moment for the giant beasts.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4273 | 2019-08-01
New Wildfire Science Shows That Small Steps Can Save Homes, Communities - - In wildfire season, a few adjustments can be the difference between a saved and a destroyed home.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4274 | 2019-08-01
Big Cities Beckoned the Brainy Across History - - A massive births and deaths database reveals that cultural figures have migrated to cities in the same way for centuries.
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| 4275 | 2019-08-01
New Technology Measures Snowpack Amid California Drought - - NASA scientists train remote sensing on Yosemite to gauge water, using spectrometry and LIDAR through the Airborne Snow Observatory.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4276 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Orion Gets Wet and Clusters Twinkle - - A deep-space capsule is put through its paces, a globular cluster gets its portrait taken, and Hawaii is imaged from on high.
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| 4277 | 2019-08-01
Google Doodle Honors 2014 Perseid Meteor Shower - - The Perseids meteor shower is set to peak on August 12, but it may have to battle a bright moon.
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| 4278 | 2019-08-01
101-Year-Old Farmer Honored for 84 Years of Weather Observations - - Richard Hendrickson of Long Island has been collecting valuable citizen science since long before the term was invented.
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| 4279 | 2019-08-01
Grand Canyon on the Precipice - - Plans to build a gondola to the floor of the Grand Canyon reveal tensions between park protection and public access, as well as competing ideas of sacred space.
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| 4280 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Meteors Shower, Sweden Burns, and Rosetta Orbits - - The Perseids compete with a supermoon, a Swedish forest goes up in smoke, and the Rosetta spacecraft orbits a comet.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4281 | 2019-08-01
Study Sheds Light on Broadening U.S. Hunger Problem - - More than 46 million Americans—including 12 million children—now rely on local food aid to get by, according to a new study that sheds light on the scope of America's hunger problem.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4282 | 2019-08-01
Monarch Butterfly's Reign Threatened by Milkweed Decline - - Monarch butterflies are quickly disappearing, and the loss of essential milkweed is a major culprit.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4283 | 2019-08-01
Microbes Discovered in Subglacial Antarctic Lake May Hint at Life in Space - - Biologists have discovered microbes thriving in a subglacial Antarctic lake that could be a model for life on distant worlds.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4284 | 2019-08-01
GPS is Tracking West’s Vanishing Water, Scientists Surprised to Learn - - Scientists discover that GPS can measure how much water has disappeared from the West. It's a bucketload.
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| 4285 | 2019-08-01
'Zombie' Servers and Inefficiency Drive Energy Waste at Data Centers - - U.S. data centers throw away billions of dollars in electricity every year because of inefficiencies in how they are run, according to a new report.
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| 4286 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: To Stem Africa’s Illegal Ivory Trade to Asia, Focus on Key Shipping Ports - - Efforts to stop the illegal killing of African elephants should focus on ivory transshipment ports and personnel.
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| 4287 | 2019-08-01
Maritza Morales Casanova: Saving Mexico's Environment Through Children - - Since age 10, Maritza Morales Casanova has been at the forefront of Mexico's conservation and education efforts.
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| 4288 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Were Modern Ideas—and the American Revolution—Born on Ships at Sea? - - Unsung heroes of the seas—how pirates, slaves, and motley crews shaped the modern world.
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| 4289 | 2019-08-01
Archaeologists Train 'Monuments Men' to Save Syria's Past - - Syrian archaeologists and activists are risking their lives in the battle against looting.
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| 4290 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: What Federal Ruling Against BP Means for Oil Drilling's Future - - A judge's ruling in the 2010 Gulf oil spill could have widespread consequences.
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| 4291 | 2019-08-01
Greenhouse Gases Hit Record High Amid Fears of CO2 Saturation Point - - Greenhouse gases reached a record high in 2013, suggesting the Earth's natural 'carbon sinks' may be nearing saturation.
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| 4292 | 2019-08-01
In Bankrupt Detroit, Nature Reclaims Debris Mounds on Vacant Land - - Nature flourishes on mounds of debris illegally dumped on Detroit's vacant land.
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| 4293 | 2019-08-01
Giant Spinosaurus Was Bigger Than T. Rex—And First Dinosaur Known to S - - Spinosaurus could move from land to water, dining on the swampy prey of the ancient world.
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| 4294 | 2019-08-01
Boom in Retiring Lab Chimpanzees Fills New Sanctuaries With Apes - - Former research subjects move from labs to sunny havens.
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| 4295 | 2019-08-01
Landing Site Chosen for Spacecraft's Daring Rendezvous With Comet - - The European Space Agency's Rosetta mission picks a target site for landing a robot on a comet's challenging terrain.
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| 4296 | 2019-08-01
Fascination With Chernobyl Inspires Surreptitious Visits - - After the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986, more than a thousand square miles were abandoned, inspiring the curious and adventurous to sneak into the exclusion zone.
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| 4297 | 2019-08-01
Bear Mauling in Wyoming: Why Do They Attack? - - A man attacked and killed by a bear in a remote forest in Wyoming is a reminder to always be prepared around the animals.
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| 4298 | 2019-08-01
With NASA Probe's Arrival, International Mars Invasion Gets Under Way - - The red planet beckons like never before, with a host of nations planning Mars missions.
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| 4299 | 2019-08-01
Photographer Captures Tens of Thousands Fleeing ISIS, Entering Turkey - - Learning of a refugee flood, photographer John Stanmeyer went to the border, where tens of thousands of refugees are fleeing the Islamic State.
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| 4300 | 2019-08-01
Autumnal Equinox 2014: Facts About the First Day of Fall - - Farewell, summer: The Northern Hemisphere's autumnal equinox—the first day of fall—occurs Monday, September 22.
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| 4301 | 2019-08-01
UN Climate Summit Aims to Shape Global Agreement on Warming - - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging more action from heads of state, while U.S. President Barack Obama defends American commitment to reducing emissions.
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| 4302 | 2019-08-01
Switch to Natural Gas Won't Reduce Carbon Emissions Much, Study Finds - - Switching power plants from coal to gas will make us use more electricity and delay the dawn of renewables, a new study claims.
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| 4303 | 2019-08-01
Mapping the Spread of Ebola - - Since March, the Ebola virus outbreak has infected 5,864 people and caused 2,811 deaths in West Africa. With no proven treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) is scrambling to halt an epidemic its officials say is unparalleled in severity, complexity, and scale—which is likely underreported. The current outbreak has had more cases and deaths than all previous outbreaks combined.
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| 4304 | 2019-08-01
In Jungles of India, New Phone App Helps Indigenous Tribes Embroiled in Maoist Insurgency - - An Indian digital activist and a student in Seattle designed a way to empower people in the remote forests of northeast India.
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| 4305 | 2019-08-01
John Krakauer's Stroke of Genius - - John Krakauer calls current rehabilitation therapies medieval. Among his radical approaches: a cyber-dolphin named Bandit.
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| 4306 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Veteran Volcano Climber on the Allure, Danger of Japan's 'Holy Mo - - After a weekend eruption from Japan's Mount Ontake killed dozens of climbers this weekend, photographer Carsten Peter discusses the allure and danger of the pursuit.
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| 4307 | 2019-08-01
Is 2 Degrees the Right Limit for Global Warming? Some Scientists Say No - - We've come to think of it as the threshold of catastrophic global warming—but it's the wrong limit to set, two researchers argue.
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| 4308 | 2019-08-01
Early Spread of AIDS Traced to Congo's Expanding Transportation Network - - In the 1960s AIDS spread rapidly across the Congo, riding a wave of social change as the region developed and its transportation network expanded.
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| 4309 | 2019-08-01
As Ebola's Spread Continues, Key Questions and Answers About Virus - - With the first U.S. case of Ebola, there are questions about where the disease came from, how it spreads, and whether it's mutating. Here are some answers.
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| 4310 | 2019-08-01
Rare Illness in California Afflicts Children With Polio-Like Symptoms - - A California toddler learns to cope with the effects of a rare polio-like disease.
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| 4311 | 2019-08-01
Nobel Prize a Reminder of How the Brain Can Surprise Us - - The discovery of location-finding brain cells underlines how our boutique brain specializes for tasks.
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| 4312 | 2019-08-01
Beautiful Octopus Pictures: Masters of Disguise and Agile Hunters - - In honor of International Octopus Day, sneak a peek at these quick-change artists as they hunt, hatch, and feed.
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| 4313 | 2019-08-01
What We Can Do to Stop the Next Pandemic - - Ebola demonstrates that global health is everyone's problem. Here's how health authorities are bracing for the next contagion.
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| 4314 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Ripples Run, Astronauts Walk, and a Star Pulses - - Ripples race across Mars, astronauts go for a walk, and a star pulses in this week's best space pictures.
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| 4315 | 2019-08-01
The War on Bugs - - Malaria killed more than 600,000 people in 2012. Time to rachet up the war on bugs.
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| 4316 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Stunning Fossils on National Fossil Day - - Parks and museums celebrate Earth's ancient life.
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| 4317 | 2019-08-01
'Death Star' Moon May Hide a Buried Ocean - - A wobble in Saturn's moon Mimas might betray an underground sea.
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| 4318 | 2019-08-01
Search Widens for Nepal Blizzard Survivors - - Rescue teams have found dozens of missing trekkers in Nepal, even as the death toll mounts from the week's deadly blizzard.
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| 4319 | 2019-08-01
Weed Tourism: Have You Booked Your Reservation? - - Relaxed laws in Colorado have allowed a weed-business boom.
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| 4320 | 2019-08-01
Your Shot Photos: Kitchens Around the World - - In honor of World Food Day, we gathered together some of the photos you've sent us of the world's kitchens and culinary traditions.
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| 4321 | 2019-08-01
45,000-Year-Old Bone Pinpoints Era of Human-Neanderthal Sex - - An ancient Siberian man's DNA helps track humans' spread into Asia.
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| 4322 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Hercules Poses, California Gleams, and a Pulsar Puzzles - - Purple robes swath a galaxy, shepherds dance above Saturn's rings, and fishing fleets outshine cities in this week's best space pictures.
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| 4323 | 2019-08-01
Daylight Savings Time Ends This Weekend: Do We Really Need It? - - As Americans turn back their clocks to standard time on November 2, a debate rages about whether daylight savings is really beneficial.
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| 4324 | 2019-08-01
When It Comes to Ebola, What Does Quarantine Really Mean? - - As governors scramble, the CDC outlines different kinds of isolation.
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| 4325 | 2019-08-01
Should the Government Fund Only Science in the 'National Interest'? - - Who decides which research gets funding? The U.S. Congress is fighting over whether politicians or scientists make the call.
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| 4326 | 2019-08-01
Weird Animal Question of the Week: What's the Biggest Killer Plant? - - With Halloween around the corner, we take a closer look at Earth's biggest and nastiest carnivorous flora.
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| 4327 | 2019-08-01
Hawaiian Lava Invading Village Homes, Spurring Evacuation - - A fissure leaking lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has crawled downslope, federal officials report, coming close to homes.
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| 4328 | 2019-08-01
6 Sky Events This Week: Pegasus Flies While Mars Visits a Stellar Snow Globe - - Enjoy the skies as Mars, Mercury, and the moon point the way to the week's skygazing sights.
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| 4329 | 2019-08-01
Japan's Kamikaze Winds, the Stuff of Legend, May Have Been Real - - Evidence of typhoon-strength winds, which according to legend thwarted Mongolian Emperor Kublai Khan's attacks on Japan, has been found in a study of local geology.
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| 4330 | 2019-08-01
Election Results Make U.S. Congress Action on Climate Change Even Less Likely - - In the politically divided U.S. Congress, action on climate change has been stifled by economic concerns and partisan sniping. Tuesday's elections made action even less likely.
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| 4331 | 2019-08-01
The Elixir of Life for Produce - - If there's any chance that the lifespan of produce can be naturally doubled, we're all ears.
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| 4332 | 2019-08-01
25 Years After the Wall Cracked Open, a New Berlin Is Emerging - - Awash in reminders of Germany's tragic past, the city is reinventing itself with a 'good karma' vibe.
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| 4333 | 2019-08-01
Bees Wage Surprisingly Violent Wars—And Females Do the Fighting - - Some Australian bees engage in extreme, months-long warfare led by females, which includes dragging the young outside the nest to die, a new study says.
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| 4334 | 2019-08-01
Viewing Guide: Watch a Spacecraft Land on a Comet - - The first soft landing on a comet comes Wednesday, when a probe attempts touchdown on a boulder-strewn landing site.
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| 4335 | 2019-08-01
Orphaned Baby Sea Otter Learns to Float: Explaining Viral Video - - How do you bring up an otter baby? An expert explains how to encourage vital life skills in an orphaned sea otter at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium.
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| 4336 | 2019-08-01
Space Probe Philae Bounces to Stop on Comet—Now What? - - Rosetta mission's lander finds itself toppled over in a cliff's shadow, its future as a science probe unclear.
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| 4337 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Star Dies, Mars Cracks, and Neutrinos Are Born - - Astronomers capture the brilliant glow of a dying star, ice on Mars begins to crack, and a supermassive black hole belts out exotic particles in this week's best space pictures.
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| 4338 | 2019-08-01
Striking Pictures From International Space Station Reveal Gorgeous Earth - - These images from the International Space Station shed light on our dynamic planet.
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| 4339 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Millions of Starfish 'Melting'? - - A virus is the culprit behind a gruesome wasting disease that has struck sea stars along the West Coast of Canada and the U.S.
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| 4340 | 2019-08-01
Should U.S. Government Kill Thousands of Birds to Save Salmon? - - In Oregon, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to shoot 16,000 cormorants that prey on steelhead and salmon in the Columbia River.
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| 4341 | 2019-08-01
More Than Ebola, Other Tropical Diseases Pose Growing Threat to U.S. - - Dengue, chagas, and chikungunya may establish U.S. footholds.
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| 4342 | 2019-08-01
Amid Epic Early Snows in Buffalo, Explaining the 'Lake Effect' - - Some parts of western New York are getting more than eight feet of snow in two days.
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| 4343 | 2019-08-01
Watch: This Is What Happens When You Give a Squirrel a GoPro - - If you give a squirrel a GoPro, he's going to have some fun before he gives it back.
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| 4344 | 2019-08-01
In Climate Talks, Spotlight Turns to India - - India's new leader talks about protecting nature, but what will he do about global warming?
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| 4345 | 2019-08-01
New U.S. Ozone Rules Likely to Be Felt Nationwide - - New EPA ozone rules could prompt greater efforts to clean the nation's air.
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| 4346 | 2019-08-01
Bugs, Spiders Keep NYC Clean by Eating Garbage - - Meet our cities' real litterbugs: New research shows that bugs consume a big portion of the food we toss on the ground.
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| 4347 | 2019-08-01
Engineer Reimagines Solar Energy With Stick-On Panels - - As Xiaolin Zheng sees it, installing solar panels might one day be as simple as putting on a sticker.
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| 4348 | 2019-08-01
First in Animal World, Bat 'Clicks' Its Wings to Navigate in the Dark - - Three kinds of fruit bats are the first animals found to create sonar clicks with their wings for echolocation, and they may not be the only ones.
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| 4349 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Mars Dust Blows, Stars Glow, and Volcano Explodes - - Wintry views of the stars lead to vistas of volcanoes, clouds, and contrails in the week's best space pictures.
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| 4350 | 2019-08-01
From Slushy to Serene, Our Favorite Pictures of Winter Weather - - Baby, it's cold outside! We've picked out our favorite pictures of snow and ice around the world.
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| 4351 | 2019-08-01
5 Sky Events This Week: Jupiter Parties, Geminids Fly, and Saturn Rises - - A medley of starry sights come for stargazers this week, capped by the advent of a winter meteor shower.
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| 4352 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Spy Monster Star Merger on the Move - - Before the smashup occurs, take a good look at two stars destined to collide.
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| 4353 | 2019-08-01
Bunny-Sized Dinosaur Was First of Its Kind in America - - Bunny-sized dinosaur was the first of its kind on the continent.
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| 4354 | 2019-08-01
New Family Tree Illuminates 'Big Bang' in Bird Evolution After Dinosaur Extinction - - The most comprehensive bird family tree ever can help answer questions on everything from dinosaur evolution to human health.
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| 4355 | 2019-08-01
New Pictures of Hollywood Cougar Show Sleeker, Healthier Cat - - Hollywood's resident cougar, named P-22, has recovered from mange and is looking healthier than ever, new camera-trap pictures reveal.
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| 4356 | 2019-08-01
After Oil Spill in Bangladesh's Unique Mangrove Forest, Fears About Rare Animals - - More than 90,000 gallons of oil have spilled into the rivers and creeks of the Sundarbans, threatening tigers, dolphins in this World Heritage Site.
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| 4357 | 2019-08-01
72 Years Later, Snubbed Captain Credited With Downing German U-Boat - - The U.S. Navy honors a late World War II captain of a ship that sank a German U-boat off Louisiana, based on new exploration.
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| 4358 | 2019-08-01
Birds May Have Sensed Severe Storms Days in Advance - - A flock of warblers suddenly left Tennessee in advance of severe thunderstorms, suggesting that they had sensed the weather and fled, a new study says.
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| 4359 | 2019-08-01
Explaining Mysterious 'Pancake Ice' on River in Scotland - - These strange lily-pad formations occur when conditions are just right.
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| 4360 | 2019-08-01
Top 10 Weirdest Animal Stories of 2014: Editors' Picks - - From a snake virgin birth to a real-life unicorn, 2014 was a banner year for the bizarre. See our editors' picks for weirdest animal stories.
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| 4361 | 2019-08-01
Krampus's Sidekick? Fanged 'Vampire Deer' Explained - - If Krampus had reindeer, they might have fangs, but true vampire deer are too shy and gentle to cavort with the Christmas devil.
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| 4362 | 2019-08-01
Can Houseplants Really Clean the World's Smoggiest City? - - India's dirty air prompts innovative indoor filtration.
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| 4363 | 2019-08-01
Ethiopian Shade Coffee Is World's Most Bird Friendly - - New research may pave the way for certifying coffee as bird-friendly in the country where coffee began: Ethiopia.
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| 4364 | 2019-08-01
The Anti-Vaccine Generation: How Movement Against Shots Got Its Start - - The controversy over measles vaccination has its roots in a generational divide as well as misinformation and distrust of government and science.
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| 4365 | 2019-08-01
Why Do Plant-Eating Gorillas Have Big, Sharp Teeth? - - Hint: To look fierce. This week, we're delving into the choppers of the animal world.
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| 4366 | 2019-08-01
Deadliest Tornado Outbreak in Decades Was Fueled by Smoke From Land Clearing - - A computer simulation of America's worst day of tornadoes in decades finds a link to land-clearing fires in Central America.
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| 4367 | 2019-08-01
National Academy: There’s a Good and a Bad Way to “Geoengineer” the Planet - - We should be figuring out how to pull CO₂ back out of the atmosphere, says a National Research Council report. But we should be wary of launching a planet-cooling chemical sunshade.
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| 4368 | 2019-08-01
Witnessing War's Horrors Through a Photojournalist's Lens - - When Lynsey Addario started out, journalists were respected as neutral observers. Now you can be beheaded.
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| 4369 | 2019-08-01
100 Years Later, Antarctic Explorers' Huts Look Frozen in Time - - Whiskey and all, the wooden dwellings of early explorers now look as they did during the first treks to the continent, thanks to a decade-long restoration effort.
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| 4370 | 2019-08-01
How Art Heals the Wounds of War - - An innovative art therapy program at Walter Reed medical center helps heal soldiers who suffer from blast force injuries and the psychological trauma of war.
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| 4371 | 2019-08-01
Ready, Set, Power Up—Can the U.S. Win the Race to Create a Superbattery? - - The holy grail of batteries is one powerful enough to run an electric car 300 miles on one charge. A new book talks about the global race to do so.
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| 4372 | 2019-08-01
Man's Best Friend: Photos From Around the World - - To kick off the Westminster Dog Show, we've called up some favorite photos from our archives.
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| 4373 | 2019-08-01
Why Is the Mystery of Blast Force Brain Injury So Tough to Solve? - - The signature scar of the wars in Afghanistan and Iran is blast force injury—trauma to the brain that is difficult to diagnose and treat.
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| 4374 | 2019-08-01
Tracks to Freedom: The Inspiring Story of the Underground Railroad - - The Underground Railroad was an interracial movement to be proud of, says author, especially in light of today's tensions caused by police shootings.
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| 4375 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Plan to Hunt for Alien Life on Europa - - As NASA plans a search for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, some of the ideas for how to find it sound as crazy as they come.
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| 4376 | 2019-08-01
Two Reasons Why Obama's Keystone Veto Won't Decide Pipeline - - The never-ending saga of the Keystone XL pipeline gets new twists with potential problems in Nebraska and South Dakota.
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| 4377 | 2019-08-01
Rare Double Cyclones Sock Australia—Where Else Has This Happened? - - It's unprecedented for the land down under, but U.S. and Mexico are no strangers to the double whammy.
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| 4378 | 2019-08-01
How the bin Laden Raid Put Vaccinators Under the Gun in Pakistan - - After the U.S. used a health program to track down the al Qaeda leader, volunteers fighting polio became the hunted.
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| 4379 | 2019-08-01
Quirky Winds Fuel Brazil's Devastating Drought, Amazon's Flooding - - With severe water shortages in Brazil's cities and destructive floods in the Amazon, the boom-and-bust phenomenon may be South America's new normal.
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| 4380 | 2019-08-01
New Theory Behind Dozens of Craters Found in Siberia - - Scientists say melting pingos, and not methane hydrates, are likely to blame for the dramatic craters.
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| 4381 | 2019-08-01
5 Sky Events This Week: Moon Confers With a Jovian Giant and a Celestial Maiden - - The first week of March brings an eclipse of two moons of Jupiter and an opportunity to spot Uranus.
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| 4382 | 2019-08-01
Arctic Ship Breaks Free of Ice for Historic Expedition - - A Norwegian research vessel will spend six months on the sea ice to study the changing Arctic.
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| 4383 | 2019-08-01
Yaks May Be Climbing Higher Due to Climate Change - - A lack of snow on the Tibetan Plateau is pushing thirsty yak females into steeper habitat, a new study says.
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| 4384 | 2019-08-01
Galaxy in Front of Supernova Creates Cosmic Mirage: Einstein Cross - - Astronomers are watching a strange supernova explode nine billion light-years away.
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| 4385 | 2019-08-01
Quokka Selfies: What's the Deal With That Cute Australian Critter? - - The smiling marsupial, a favorite selfie subject for tourists on West Australia's Rottnest Island, is facing serious threats that aren't quite so funny.
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| 4386 | 2019-08-01
Colorful New ‘Dwarf Dragons’ Found in South America - [Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:53:38 GMT ] The newfound wood lizards live in Ecuador and Peru—and chances are, there are more yet to be discovered, scientists say.
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| 4387 | 2019-08-01
Airplanes Next in Line for Carbon Rules? - [Thu, 09 Apr 2015 13:52:00 GMT ] Efforts to regulate plane emissions have been delayed, but might soon be cleared for takeoff.
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| 4388 | 2019-08-01
Is Gulf Oil Spill's Damage Over or Still Unfolding? - [Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:59:00 GMT ] Scientists tracking Gulf sparrows, insects, and seabirds try to unravel the mysteries of a landscape changed by oil.
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| 4389 | 2019-08-01
What Do We Really Know About Roundup Weed Killer? - [Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:35:32 GMT ] It’s probably in your garage and on your lawn. And it’s used on nearly every acre of corn and soy. But what risks does it pose?
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| 4390 | 2019-08-01
Will Huge Batteries Save Us From Power Blackouts? - [Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:46:06 GMT ] In projects across the United States, batteries are providing backup power and integrating renewable energy into the nation's electric grid.
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| 4391 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Mercury Hits Prime Time - [Mon, 04 May 2015 16:11:26 GMT ] Venus guides the way to a pretty star cluster, and remnants from Halley’s comet streak by in the night.
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| 4392 | 2019-08-01
For Nepalis, Earthquakes Send Humans Warning From the Gods - [Thu, 14 May 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] In Nepal the gods speak through disasters, and shaking ground is seen as a wake-up call to humanity.
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| 4393 | 2019-08-01
Dean Potter’s Extreme Life in 7 Hair-Raising Videos - [Mon, 18 May 2015 17:26:37 GMT ] The pioneering climber, highliner, and wingsuit BASE jumper died while BASE jumping over the weekend.
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| 4394 | 2019-08-01
Solar Plane Aborts Dangerous 'Earhart Leg' of Epic Flight - [Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:17:33 GMT ] The plane known as Solar Impulse turned around while flying what was supposed to be a six-day non-stop trip from China to Hawaii.
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| 4395 | 2019-08-01
Why More Scientists are Speaking Out on Contentious Issues - [Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] Traditionally unwilling to be branded as activists, North America's scientists are becoming more vocal about environmental issues such as Canada's oil sands.
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| 4396 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Team Uses Satellites to Bust Illegal Fishing Worldwide - [Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:45:00 GMT ] Nonprofit organizations are leveraging new technology to combat 'pirate' fishing, with a little help from Google.
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| 4397 | 2019-08-01
Invasive Pacu Fish With Human-Like Teeth Found in New Jersey - [Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:57:11 GMT ] But fish’s testicle-eating reputation is a myth, scientists say.
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| 4398 | 2019-08-01
North Carolina’s “Perfect Storm” for Shark Attacks - [Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:36:00 GMT ] An unusual combination of factors has led to an increase in bites.
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| 4399 | 2019-08-01
What Do Florida and a Comet Have in Common? Sinkholes - [Wed, 01 Jul 2015 19:39:00 GMT ] Mysterious pits on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko may have formed when the ground beneath them collapsed, say Rosetta mission scientists.
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| 4400 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Black Hole Bursts, Storms Swirl - [Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:20:59 GMT ] X-rays shoot from an erupting black hole and typhoons line up to take shots at Asia.
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| 4401 | 2019-08-01
These 11 Pictures Will Cool You Down in Summer - [Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] As the days get hotter, we look at how people (and other mammals) stay cool in the blazing heat.
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| 4402 | 2019-08-01
“Steampunk” Infographics Beautifully Combine Past and Present - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:02:12 GMT ] When information graphics designers also look to the past for inspiration, the result – something I'll call 'steampunk infographics' – tells us a lot about the past and present of information visualization.
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| 4403 | 2019-08-01
10 of Pope Francis’s Most Provocative Quotes - [Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] In more than two years as head of the Roman Catholic Church, Francis has not shied from expressing his views a great variety of issues.
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| 4404 | 2019-08-01
In the U.K., Community Renewable Energy Pushes for More Power - [Sat, 18 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4405 | 2019-08-01
Alien Animals and Tortured Seascapes off the Galápagos - [Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] 'Worms' that aren't actual worms, super octopus moms, and collapsed lava formations populate the seafloor surrounding the Galápagos.
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| 4406 | 2019-08-01
Beloved Storks, Emblems of Fertility, Rebounding in France - [Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Dedicated efforts from conservationists and townspeople in France have saved white storks from going extinct in the country.
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| 4407 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Grim Lives of Africa's Captive Lions - [Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:28:40 GMT ] A new documentary exposes the dark side of a growing South African wildlife business.
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| 4408 | 2019-08-01
See Why 2015 May Be the Hottest Year Ever - [Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:20:06 GMT ] The first six months of 2015 were the hottest on record.
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| 4409 | 2019-08-01
Killing of Cecil the Lion Sparks Debate Over Trophy Hunts - [Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:31:32 GMT ] The allegedly illegal hunt blurs the line with controversial trophy hunting.
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| 4410 | 2019-08-01
What It’s Like to Plunge Into the Heart of a Forest Fire - [Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A smokejumper explains the risks and rewards and cautions that fires will become even more frequent and bigger.
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| 4411 | 2019-08-01
A Blue Moon and Meteors Compete for Attention This Week - [Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:30:40 GMT ]
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| 4412 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Goodbye Pluto, Hello Volcanoes - [Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:18:00 GMT ] New Horizons says goodbye to Pluto while satellites circling the Earth spy a cool collection of snow-covered volcanoes.
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| 4413 | 2019-08-01
These Bizarre Fungi Resemble Corpse Fingers, UFOs, Tongues - [Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] These Bizarre Fungi Resemble Corpse Fingers, UFOs, Tongues
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| 4414 | 2019-08-01
Researcher Disputes Report That Jericho, Cecil the Lion's Brother, Was Killed - [Sat, 01 Aug 2015 22:02:38 GMT ] Oxford's Brent Stapelkamp says collar data suggests the lion is 'alive and well.'
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| 4415 | 2019-08-01
Here’s Why Your Office May Be Too Hot or Cold: Gender Bias - [Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:45:00 GMT ] Do you argue about the temperature in your office or home? Find out what often decides it, and tell us your preference.
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| 4416 | 2019-08-01
This Year’s Quiet Hurricane Season Could Still Surprise Us - [Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:29:08 GMT ] NOAA is predicting lighter-than-usual hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year. But quiet seasons aren't necessarily silent.
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| 4417 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Deep-Sea Devil Fish's New Snaggletoothed Cousin - [Fri, 07 Aug 2015 16:12:00 GMT ] With its curled lip and toothy smile, the new species of anglerfish reminds its discoverer of a 'bad dream.'
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| 4418 | 2019-08-01
See Which States Use Coal the Most as New Climate Rule Is Finalized - [Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:44:00 GMT ] As the Clean Power Plan aims to tamp down emissions from the nation's power plants, coal-dependent states face big decisions.
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| 4419 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Octopuses Filmed Mating Face-to-Face—A First - [Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:00:03 GMT ]
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| 4420 | 2019-08-01
Wind Power Sets Records As Countries Seek Climate Fixes - [Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:48:00 GMT ] A key tool in the U.S. Clean Power Plan, wind gets global lift with lower costs and more offshore farms. But will its growth continue?
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| 4421 | 2019-08-01
5 Other Mines at Risk of Spilling Toxic Waste - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 17:55:54 GMT ] Many old hard-rock mines—not just the one in Colorado that tainted a river with orange metallic waste—have pollution problems.
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| 4422 | 2019-08-01
Is This The Biggest Great White Shark Ever Filmed? - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:37:00 GMT ] A diver recently captured footage of what he claims is a 20-foot (6-meter) long great white shark dubbed Deep Blue.
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| 4423 | 2019-08-01
Seagulls Have a Gruesome New Way of Attacking Baby Seals - [Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:05:19 GMT ] Kelp gulls are eating the eyeballs from newborn Cape fur seals—a behavior never before seen in nature, a new study says.
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| 4424 | 2019-08-01
Will the Olympics Make Things Better or Worse for Rio? - [Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:30:00 GMT ] The 2016 summer Olympics in Brazil could make the rich richer and the poor poorer, an author says, but even so it should be a good party.
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| 4425 | 2019-08-01
Rare ‘Fire Rainbow’ Over South Carolina Explained - [Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:29:00 GMT ] An unusual series of atmospheric conditions led to a colorful show.
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| 4426 | 2019-08-01
The 5,000-Year Secret History of the Watermelon - [Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Ancient Hebrew texts and Egyptian tomb paintings reveal the origins of our favorite summertime fruit.
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| 4427 | 2019-08-01
15 Fun, Adorable, and Solemn Pictures of Dogs - [Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] Celebrate National Dog Day with these photos from around the world.
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| 4428 | 2019-08-01
What’s Next For the Orphaned Cubs of Dead Grizzly? - [Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Most offspring of problem bears end up in zoos. Is that the right place for them?
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| 4429 | 2019-08-01
Keith Bellows, Award-Winning Editor of National Geographic Traveler, Dies - [Sun, 30 Aug 2015 20:53:00 GMT ] “A giant in the world of travel journalism,” Bellows was dedicated to cultivating travel as a powerful way to teach people about the world’s cultures and economies.
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| 4430 | 2019-08-01
New Plans Could Protect the Titanic, 30 Years After It Was Found - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:33:13 GMT ] The iconic ship's discoverer, ocean explorer Robert Ballard, talks about what the future holds for the famous wreck.
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| 4431 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Spider With Blood-Red Fangs Found in Australia - [Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A scientist peeked under a rock and found an unusually colored mutant of a venomous funnel-web spider.
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| 4432 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Spider With Blood-Red Fangs Found in Australia - [Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:48:38 GMT ] A scientist peeked under a rock and found an unusually colored mutant of a venomous funnel-web spider.
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| 4433 | 2019-08-01
After a Dramatic Start, Shark Attack Season Closes Quietly - [Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Waters have calmed this summer, but recent sightings of great whites in the northeastern United States have lifeguards on alert.
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| 4434 | 2019-08-01
Queen Elizabeth's Record-Breaking Reign in 14 Pictures - [Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Queen Elizabeth II, who today surpasses her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, as Britain’s longest serving monarch, has always emphasized that her role is not to rule—but to serve.
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| 4435 | 2019-08-01
What Happens to Problem Bears That Go to Rehab? - [Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] A remote facility in British Columbia, Canada, is giving orphans and bears with troubled histories a second chance at life in the wild.
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| 4436 | 2019-08-01
13 Pictures of Recess to Get You Ready for School - [Sat, 12 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Dibs on the slide! Students around the world play and goof off in these photos from our archives.
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| 4437 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Famed Comet Buzzes Beehive - [Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] Comet 67P passes in front of a star cluster, and Jupiter poses with Mars and Venus.
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| 4438 | 2019-08-01
Starfish Are Still Dying, But Here's Reason for Hope - [Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:00:00 GMT ] The massacre of sea stars along the West Coast continues, although the pace has slowed because so many already have died.
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| 4439 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Script Spurs Rethinking of Historic ‘Backwater’ - [Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:45:00 GMT ] At a temple site in the Republic of Georgia, letters carved in stone could change the way we see the development of writing.
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| 4440 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What the Last Popes to Visit the U.S. Said - [Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] If previous papal visits are any indication, Pope Francis will arrive with a clear-cut mission.
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| 4441 | 2019-08-01
The World’s Congested Human Migration Routes in 5 Maps - [Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:58:07 GMT ] Europe is not the only part of the world facing a refugee crisis.
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| 4442 | 2019-08-01
14 Moving Pictures of Rhinos in Crisis - [Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] On World Rhino Day, we pay tribute to a threatened species.
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| 4443 | 2019-08-01
Vandals, Grave Robbers, and Fire Ants Haunt a City's Famous Cemeteries - [Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] With big challenges and little support, volunteers are keeping an iconic part of New Orleans from crumbling.
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| 4444 | 2019-08-01
Photographer Goes Inside Refugees’ Desperate Journey - [Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:41:34 GMT ] Harry Chun captures the tension and fear of those displaced from Syria and Iraq who are on a perilous path to Germany.
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| 4445 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: The Veil Nebula Shimmers - [Fri, 25 Sep 2015 15:55:00 GMT ] The remnants of a supernova create ripples in space and puzzling Pluto images intrigue scientists.
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| 4446 | 2019-08-01
NASA Finds 'Definitive' Liquid Water on Mars - [Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] Dark streaks that appear and vanish seasonally are made of salty water, new observations show.
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| 4447 | 2019-08-01
Water on Mars: What Does It Really Mean? - [Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:29:51 GMT ]
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| 4448 | 2019-08-01
Can Anything Save the Sumatran Rhino From Extinction? - [Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:54:00 GMT ] More rhino babies are needed—and fast—says the author of a new report on the dwindling number of species in Malaysia.
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| 4449 | 2019-08-01
Fish Can Recognize Faces, a Surprisingly Human Skill - [Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:50:45 GMT ] A coral reef fish can discriminate between individual fish by their unique facial patterns—just like we do.
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| 4450 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Blood Moon Rises and Stars are Born - [Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] The Phoenix galaxy cluster has cavities, and the surface of Ceres shows its true colors.
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| 4451 | 2019-08-01
Demolition of Famous Arch Adds to List of Ancient Sites Destroyed by ISIS - [Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:18:57 GMT ] The militant group keeps bombing and bulldozing important archaeological sites.
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| 4452 | 2019-08-01
Why These Moose are Butting Heads on a Suburban Street - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:56:00 GMT ] The battle royale in Anchorage, Alaska, is typical of dangerous seasonal rutting behavior, says scientist.
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| 4453 | 2019-08-01
4 Hidden Causes of Dam Failures - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 15:49:08 GMT ] South Carolina is the latest place to suffer from a wave of dam catastrophes.
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| 4454 | 2019-08-01
Shipwreck May Hold Clues to Famous Lost Expedition From 1800s - [Thu, 08 Oct 2015 11:00:14 GMT ] Recent underwater search yields new artifacts and glimpse inside ship that mysteriously disappeared 167 years ago.
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| 4455 | 2019-08-01
Will a New Bout of King Tut Fever Bring Visitors Back to Egypt? - [Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT ] If new clues pointing to an undiscovered chamber in Tut’s tomb prove out, it could lift a curse on Egypt’s tourism industry.
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| 4456 | 2019-08-01
Volcano Could Mean Extinction for the Rocket Frog - [Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4457 | 2019-08-01
It's Official: Pluto Is Even Weirder Than We Thought - [Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] The dwarf planet’s mountains, glaciers, and atmosphere can’t be fully explained, says the first scientific paper from New Horizons probe researchers.
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| 4458 | 2019-08-01
After a Childhood in Darkness, a Quest to Light His Country - [Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Abdishakur Mohamoud didn't get electricity until he was 11 years old. Now he's bringing it to Somalia and other energy-starved nations.
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| 4459 | 2019-08-01
Take Flight With 15 Uplifting Pictures of Hot Air Balloons - [Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Hop in for one last ride in the basket as summer turns to fall.
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| 4460 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Planets Meet Up, Orionid Meteors Fly - [Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:23:31 GMT ]
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| 4461 | 2019-08-01
The Electric Eel’s Superpower Just Got Even Cooler - [Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] Its high-voltage charge does more than just stun prey, study suggests.
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| 4462 | 2019-08-01
They Kill. They Joust. They Heal. Reptiles in 10 Awesome Photos - [Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] On Reptile Awareness Day, photos of albino alligators, chameleons who fight with their noses, and one hungry snake.
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| 4463 | 2019-08-01
How World's Largest Legal Ivory Market Fuels Demand for Illegal Ivory - [Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:50:00 GMT ] New report shows that limited oversight of Hong Kong’s ivory traders allows laundering of illegal ivory through legal markets.
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| 4464 | 2019-08-01
Is Florida’s Bear Hunt Necessary? - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:00:27 GMT ]
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| 4465 | 2019-08-01
16 Pictures of Bats Just in Time for Halloween - [Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] During National Bat Week, the scariest thing about bats is how endangered they are.
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| 4466 | 2019-08-01
These Short Videos May Give You Hope About Climate Change - [Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:03:35 GMT ] Around the world, inspiring projects are finding ways to use less energy or make it cleaner and more accessible.
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| 4467 | 2019-08-01
Frozen Cave Lion Cubs from the Ice Age Found in Siberia - [Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:45:00 GMT ]
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| 4468 | 2019-08-01
Smoke From Wildfires Is Killing Hundreds of Thousands of People - [Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] And fires like the ones raging in Indonesia can cross mountains and oceans, spreading lung-clogging particles and toxic chemicals.
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| 4469 | 2019-08-01
These Animals’ Screams Will Chill Your Blood - [Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] The spookiest sounds on Halloween are made by creatures of the night.
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| 4470 | 2019-08-01
15 Spooky Houses for Halloween - [Sat, 31 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] We double dare you to look at these ‘scream houses.’
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| 4471 | 2019-08-01
Did This Spanish Shipwreck Change the Course of History? - [Mon, 02 Nov 2015 12:34:00 GMT ] In a world exclusive, see a video of a vessel found near Cartagena, Colombia, that could have been sunk in 1741 to block a British invasion.
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| 4472 | 2019-08-01
How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Will—and Won’t—Protect Wildlife - [Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:20:31 GMT ] New 12-country trade deal has protections for wildlife, but it’s unclear if they’ll be enforced.
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| 4473 | 2019-08-01
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Mars' Ancient River System - [Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A glacier oozes in Alaska and clouds swirl into vortices in the southern Indian Ocean.
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| 4474 | 2019-08-01
'UFO Clouds' Are Real. Here's How They Happen - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 17:34:00 GMT ] Technically called “lenticular clouds,” the weird phenomenon seen over Cape Town has a simple explanation.
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| 4475 | 2019-08-01
Here's Why There's Still Not a Human on Mars - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:49:12 GMT ] For the last 70 years, scientists and engineers have dreamt of going to Mars. But their imaginative plans haven't left the drawing board.
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| 4476 | 2019-08-01
6 Places Where Melting Snow Means Less Drinking Water - [Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:00:13 GMT ] All basins will likely have less water from snowpack as the planet warms. But some regions will be in worse shape than others, a new report says.
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| 4477 | 2019-08-01
500 Years of Virgin Mary Sightings in One Map - [Fri, 13 Nov 2015 13:50:00 GMT ] Apparitions of the Virgin Mary, inspiring wonder and devotion among millions, have been tracked for centuries.
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| 4478 | 2019-08-01
For Mickey Mouse’s Birthday, 11 Pictures of Real Mice - [Sat, 14 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Mickey made his first appearance in 1928’s Steamboat Willie, and we’re celebrating the anniversary with some of our favorite mice.
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| 4479 | 2019-08-01
Mystery Solved: How Bats Can Land Upside Down - [Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] The flying mammals have some of the heaviest wings in nature, which has made their acrobatic feats a puzzle for scientists—until now.
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| 4480 | 2019-08-01
Telling Thanksgiving's Story in a Vanishing American Language - [Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:29:42 GMT ] A new film could be a vehicle for saving a dying American Indian tongue.
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| 4481 | 2019-08-01
Government Research Chimps Set to Retire - [Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:01:00 GMT ] The National Institutes of Health plans to send its last 50 biomedical research chimps to a sanctuary in Louisiana.
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| 4482 | 2019-08-01
337 Whales Beached in Largest Stranding Ever - [Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:15:32 GMT ] The cause of the massive die-off, discovered in remote waters off Patagonia, Chile, is being investigated. Scientists say they are most likely sei whales, which are endangered.
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| 4483 | 2019-08-01
Do Animals Get Drunk? - [Sat, 21 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Some species are attracted to overripe fruits and alcohol-rich nectar.
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| 4484 | 2019-08-01
How Could Paris Climate Talks Change Africa’s Future? - [Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:30:00 GMT ] The UN meeting will focus on developed countries’ plans to curb global warming, but it could give Africa money to embrace clean energy.
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| 4485 | 2019-08-01
To Dam or Not to Dam? 12 Photos of the Mekong River - [Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Explore the rapids, waterfalls, and islands of Southeast Asia’s Mekong river.
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| 4486 | 2019-08-01
Inside One Man's Quest to Build a Photo Ark for Animals - [Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:49:00 GMT ] National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore tells us what inspired his project to document 12,000 captive animal species worldwide.
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| 4487 | 2019-08-01
Our Most Stunning Pictures of Big Cats - [Fri, 27 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From lions to tigers to leopards, see National Geographic's most beautiful portraits of wild felines in honor of Big Cat Week.
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| 4488 | 2019-08-01
How Billionaires Gates, Bezos and Zuckerberg Could Boost Clean Energy - [Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:46:34 GMT ] The founders of Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook launch a new group to tackle climate change. Their ideas include delivery drones, advanced nuclear reactors, and solar paint.
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| 4489 | 2019-08-01
See What Climate Change Means for the World’s Poor - [Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:17:00 GMT ] The most damaging effects of the changing climate will hit stomachs as well as wallets.
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| 4490 | 2019-08-01
Whales Die From Bizarre Cause: Fish Stuck in Blowhole - [Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:54:42 GMT ] The long-finned pilot whales were far from home and eating unfamiliar food, a new study says.
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| 4491 | 2019-08-01
Vintage Pictures of Nat Geo Photographers in the Field - [Thu, 03 Dec 2015 14:30:00 GMT ] Photographers develop film in the sea, capture shots while hanging off of a ship, and take underwater pictures of coral reefs.
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| 4492 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Uncover Strange Secret Life of a Jungle Butterfly - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:52:00 GMT ]
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| 4493 | 2019-08-01
From Victim to Villain: A New Way To Report on Wildlife Crime - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:14:37 GMT ] Investigative reporter Bryan Christy discusses how he took on wildlife trafficker Anson Wong—and won.
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| 4494 | 2019-08-01
China Pledges To Do More—But Is It Enough To Stop Elephant Poaching? - [Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:17:53 GMT ] At a China-Africa trade summit in Johannesburg, China’s president pledges strong commitment against ivory trafficking.
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| 4495 | 2019-08-01
Vultures Also Dead From Kenya Lion Poisoning - [Wed, 09 Dec 2015 21:28:00 GMT ] A recent incident in East Africa highlights the decline of a crucial species.
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| 4496 | 2019-08-01
These Pictures Made Photographic History - [Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:00:00 GMT ] From a close-up of a spider to the first underwater color photos, these pioneering pictures capture the spirit of exploration.
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| 4497 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Ceres' Bright Spots Unmasked - [Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:46:00 GMT ] Ocean plankton makes psychedelic swirls, and a volcano awakens for the first time in over a century.
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| 4498 | 2019-08-01
Photos Reveal Mexico’s Colorful Virgin Mary Festival - [Sat, 12 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Millions of pilgrims walk for days to celebrate the Feast of Guadalupe.
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| 4499 | 2019-08-01
After Paris, 3 Ways the World Could Bid Adieu to Fossil Fuels - [Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:45:00 GMT ] The new climate accord aims to accelerate the shift toward clean energy. How quickly can this happen?
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| 4500 | 2019-08-01
Chinese Researchers Explore How to Implement Ivory Ban - [Tue, 15 Dec 2015 15:05:33 GMT ] China has a 3,000-year tradition of carving ivory. Shutting down its thriving ivory market won’t be easy.
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| 4501 | 2019-08-01
As Sea Levels Rise, Are Coastal Nuclear Plants Ready? - [Wed, 16 Dec 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] Some low-lying plants face a watery future, but the legacy of Fukushima is spurring action.
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| 4502 | 2019-08-01
New Clues on How and When Wolves Became Dogs - [Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:37:25 GMT ] By cracking dog and wolf genomes worldwide, scientists have revealed man's best friend was first domesticated in Southeast Asia.
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| 4503 | 2019-08-01
Real Coal for Christmas: No Longer Just a Child’s Nightmare - [Fri, 18 Dec 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] This holiday season, a new business is booming. For fun or revenge, people are gifting lumps of coal, including “Clumps for Trump.”
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| 4504 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: Winter Solstice and a Christmas Moon - [Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:49:00 GMT ] Celebrate the shortest (or longest) day of the year, and check out the holiday season’s best celestial events.
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| 4505 | 2019-08-01
How These Communities Save Energy—and Time for What Matters - [Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:08:25 GMT ] In a growing number of modern-day villages known as cohousing, people are seeking a greater connection with the environment and each other.
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| 4506 | 2019-08-01
A New Site Lets You Walk the British Museum From Your Couch - [Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4507 | 2019-08-01
How This Tanzanian Musician Made Ivory a National Campaign Issue - [Mon, 28 Dec 2015 14:43:00 GMT ] The 29-year-old has even gotten celebrities and scientists to join his cause.
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| 4508 | 2019-08-01
See Before-and-After Photos of the Changing Environment - [Tue, 29 Dec 2015 06:12:00 GMT ] Side-by-side comparisons reveal just how much glaciers, lakes, and snowpacks have been altered by nature and humans.
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| 4509 | 2019-08-01
Saddam Hussein’s Yacht Is Sailing Again With a New Mission - [Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:32:09 GMT ]
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| 4510 | 2019-08-01
Mystery Solved? How Sharks Find Their Way Home - [Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:00:00 GMT ] The ability of sharks to navigate the vast and seemingly featureless ocean has been a mystery. A new study offers a tantalizing clue.
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| 4511 | 2019-08-01
Hate Stopping for Gas? There's an App for That - [Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] A handful of startups will deliver fuel straight to your car in the latest wave of on-demand services.
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| 4512 | 2019-08-01
Lost Whaling Ships Discovered in Arctic Thanks to Global Warming - [Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:06:06 GMT ] The two recently found vessels may have been part of a disaster that hastened the end of American whaling.
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| 4513 | 2019-08-01
Crime Blotter: Rhino Horn, Panther Skins, and More - [Sun, 10 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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| 4514 | 2019-08-01
See What Life Is Like for Refugees Above the Arctic Circle - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:17:28 GMT ]
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| 4515 | 2019-08-01
How Illegal Weapons Fuel Poaching—and Poaching Fuels the Illegal Weapons Trade - [Tue, 12 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The free flow of weapons in Africa makes it too easy for poachers to arm themselves.
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| 4516 | 2019-08-01
Excavation of Ancient Lost City Yields New Finds - [Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:58:28 GMT ]
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| 4517 | 2019-08-01
Photographers Capture the Gap Between the Rich and the Poor - [Thu, 14 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A new book looks at extreme privilege in an unequal world.
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| 4518 | 2019-08-01
Swimming with the World’s Biggest Fish - [Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] See explorer Zeb Hogan as he races to study these massive fish before they disappear forever.
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| 4519 | 2019-08-01
500 Kinds of Bugs May be Living in Your House - [Tue, 19 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Spiders, flies, beetles, and book lice are among the surprisingly plentiful critters detected in a new survey of U.S homes.
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| 4520 | 2019-08-01
'Squishy Finger' Soft Robot Hands Allow Sampling of Delicate Corals - [Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:00:00 GMT ] Two National Geographic explorers teamed up to solve a tricky problem in remote sample collection.
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| 4521 | 2019-08-01
Bolivia's Second Largest Lake Has Dried Out. Can It Be Saved? - [Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:16:25 GMT ] El Niño, climate change, and mismanagement of water are all to blame, scientists say.
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| 4522 | 2019-08-01
Why Solar and Wind Are Thriving Despite Cheap Fossil Fuels - [Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Low oil prices are rattling stock markets, but investors remain bullish on solar, wind, and other clean energy. Here are three reasons why.
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| 4523 | 2019-08-01
Crime Blotter: Dwarf Leopards, Parakeets, and More - [Sun, 24 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4524 | 2019-08-01
Museum Officials Accused of Mishandling King Tut’s Mask - [Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:19:00 GMT ]
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| 4525 | 2019-08-01
Could What Happened in Flint Happen Anywhere? - [Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:43:08 GMT ]
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| 4526 | 2019-08-01
Icelanders Don’t Like Whale Meat—So Why the Hunts? - [Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:59:00 GMT ] Icelanders have little appetite for whale meat, but hunters are reluctant to give up the trade, a new film highlights.
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| 4527 | 2019-08-01
Week’s Best Space Pictures: A Dust-Free Galaxy Sparkles - [Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:00:47 GMT ] Plus, Saturn’s moon Enceladus peeks from the darkness and the surface of Mars hints at its watery, volcanic past.
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| 4528 | 2019-08-01
Five Ways China’s Wildlife Protection Law Will Harm Wildlife - [Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:46:00 GMT ] The Chinese government released a new draft of its wildlife conservation law, and it does shockingly little to actually promote conservation.
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| 4529 | 2019-08-01
Famous Giant Turtle Dies—Only Three Left on Earth - [Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The death of Cu Rua, long revered in Vietnam, brings the critically endangered Yangtze giant softshell turtle one step closer to extinction.
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| 4530 | 2019-08-01
Illegal Logging Has Become More Violent Than Ever - [Wed, 03 Feb 2016 20:01:06 GMT ] Criminal loggers and land snatchers are committing more murders around the world, but they almost always escape justice.
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| 4531 | 2019-08-01
Has the U.S. Really Reached an Epic Turning Point in Energy? - [Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:18:00 GMT ] As the new UN climate accord pushes countries to cut carbon emissions, the United States is making progress, But will it continue, and will it be enough?
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| 4532 | 2019-08-01
This Talking Bird Is Disappearing From the Wild - [Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:19:41 GMT ] Why is the beloved African Grey Parrot almost gone from the forests of West and central Africa?
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| 4533 | 2019-08-01
Fireworks and Monkeys Start Chinese New Year Off With a Bang - [Sat, 06 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] It's time for fireworks, dancing, and the world's largest human migration.
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| 4534 | 2019-08-01
How Do the Candidates Stack Up on Four Key Issues? - [Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:30:00 GMT ] As the U.S. presidential race moves beyond Iowa, here's our guide to how the major candidates compare on climate change, environment, renewable energy, and fossil fuels.
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| 4535 | 2019-08-01
This Bus-Size Whale Is Even More Unusual Than We Thought - [Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:00:09 GMT ] Scientists are starting to piece together the secret life of the little-seen Omura's whale, which has a peculiar diet.
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| 4536 | 2019-08-01
Trendy Victorian-Era Jewelry Was Made From Hair - [Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] No one knew how to mourn like the Victorians, who weaved wreaths and jewelry from the hair of dead relatives.
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| 4537 | 2019-08-01
Cave-Dwelling Giant Tortoises Are a Big Surprise - [Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:22:09 GMT ] To get out of the midday sun, reptiles on the Indian Ocean's Aldabra Atoll have a never-before-seen strategy for keeping cool.
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| 4538 | 2019-08-01
Space Archaeologist Wants Your Help to Fight Looting - [Wed, 17 Feb 2016 05:55:00 GMT ] Dr. Sarah Parcak, winner of the million-dollar TED Prize, hopes to equip an army of citizen-scientists to discover and protect ancient sites.
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| 4539 | 2019-08-01
5 Cosmic Mysteries That Scientists Still Hope to Solve - [Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:28:31 GMT ]
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| 4540 | 2019-08-01
Lemons, Sponges, and Other Old Forms of Birth Control - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMT ] Pope Francis suggested that women in Zika-infected areas could turn to the age-old practice of birth control.
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| 4541 | 2019-08-01
Wild Visions - [Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4542 | 2019-08-01
Scalia’s Supreme Court Replacement Should Respect Science - [Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4543 | 2019-08-01
No, Coyotes Don't Get High—But These Animals Do - [Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Hallucinogenic mushrooms and catnip, a type of mint, may have mind-altering effects on wild animals, too.
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| 4544 | 2019-08-01
To Win a Best Actor Oscar, Play a Real Person - [Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4545 | 2019-08-01
11 Incredible Pictures Reveal Hidden Underwater World - [Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:13:16 GMT ] The winners of a recent underwater photo contest go deep.
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| 4546 | 2019-08-01
Stone Age 'Baby Hands' May Actually Belong to Lizards - [Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4547 | 2019-08-01
See What's Inside This Grisly Warehouse of Wildlife Trafficking - [Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4548 | 2019-08-01
Poachers Went After This Amazing Antelope for Fun - [Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:45:51 GMT ]
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| 4549 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic Photographers’ Favorite Wildlife Pictures - [Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:01:24 GMT ] In honor of World Wildlife Day, National Geographic photographers share their favorite wildlife photos.
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| 4550 | 2019-08-01
More Than 6,000 Manatees Spotted in Florida—A Record - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:48:00 GMT ] The numbers support other observations that the endangered mammal's chances seem to be improving, the U.S. government says.
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| 4551 | 2019-08-01
Why Semen May Be Good For You (If You're a Fly) - [Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:09:12 GMT ] Female neriid flies may choose their mates based on the quality of their seminal fluid, says a provocative new study.
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| 4552 | 2019-08-01
These Farmers Slash and Burn Forests—But in a Good Way - [Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:15:33 GMT ] Farmers in northern Thailand cut small patches of forest, grow crops, then let the trees regrow. The result: good harvests and happy woods.
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| 4553 | 2019-08-01
He Photographed Dictators. Now He's Following Donald Trump. - [Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:41:00 GMT ]
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| 4554 | 2019-08-01
The Horrendous Way Fish are Captured for Your Aquarium—With Cyanide - [Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:16:00 GMT ] Up to 90 percent of tropical aquarium fish imported to the U.S. are caught using cyanide. A new petition is calling for the government to crack down.
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| 4555 | 2019-08-01
The End of ‘Canned’ Lion Hunting May Be in Sight - [Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:00:15 GMT ]
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| 4556 | 2019-08-01
The Surprising Origin of the Phrase 'Flyover Country' - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 19:07:00 GMT ]
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| 4557 | 2019-08-01
Poignant Pictures of Death Rituals - [Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:31:34 GMT ]
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| 4558 | 2019-08-01
New Butterfly Discovered in Alaska for First Time in 28 Years - [Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:55:03 GMT ] The Tanana Arctic may also be the state's only endemic butterfly.
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| 4559 | 2019-08-01
Hotels Offer a Wide-Eyed Amenity: Lemurs - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4560 | 2019-08-01
Picturing the Issues Behind the Election in Florida - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:15:00 GMT ]
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| 4561 | 2019-08-01
Earth Hasn’t Heated Up This Fast Since the Dinosaurs’ End - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4562 | 2019-08-01
Which of These Animals is Tougher? - [Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:52:00 GMT ]
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| 4563 | 2019-08-01
Can You Guess Where You Are Based Only on Sound? - [Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:54:00 GMT ]
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| 4564 | 2019-08-01
Rare Sumatran Rhino Found for First Time in 40 Years - [Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:31:29 GMT ] The female animal is being moved to a more secure location in an attempt to bolster the endangered species.
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| 4565 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Loner Galaxy Gleams - [Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:29:55 GMT ] The distant galaxy is so secluded, it may never have interacted with any other galaxy in the history of the universe.
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| 4566 | 2019-08-01
How Our Favorite Fish Could Recover in a Decade - [Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:02:48 GMT ] Here's how the world's depleted fish populations could be turned around to benefit people and fish.
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| 4567 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Driverless Bus Putter Through the Streets - [Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:33:10 GMT ]
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| 4568 | 2019-08-01
See What Could Be the Atlantic's First Marine Monument - [Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:45:28 GMT ] Cold New England waters that host unique species need protection from fishing, conservationists say, although the industry is pushing back.
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| 4569 | 2019-08-01
Sperm Whales Found Full of Car Parts and Plastics - [Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:34:00 GMT ]
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| 4570 | 2019-08-01
Rare, Colorful Lightning Sprites Dance Over Hurricane - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:57:09 GMT ] The unusual phenomena were caused by discharges of energy above the storm.
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| 4571 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Pictures From Inside the Scan of King Tut's Tomb - [Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:06:00 GMT ] A team of specialists conducts a new round of radar scans, ramping up scientific rigor to test the theory that hidden chambers exist behind the tomb walls.
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| 4572 | 2019-08-01
Isaac Newton’s Lost Alchemy Recipe Rediscovered - [Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:08:15 GMT ]
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| 4573 | 2019-08-01
Finally, You Can See Dinosaurs in All Their Feathered Glory - [Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:54:22 GMT ]
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| 4574 | 2019-08-01
Exploding Stars Spat Radioactive Debris All Over Earth - [Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:22:32 GMT ]
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| 4575 | 2019-08-01
Quiz: These Tiny Countries Are Real. Which One Fits You? - [Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:55:56 GMT ] There’s a slew of tiny nations in the world, each with their own personality.
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| 4576 | 2019-08-01
Neat Freak Rattlesnakes and Other Animals That Tidy Up - [Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:26:07 GMT ] From birds that remove their babies' 'dirty diapers' to crows that store their tools, nature is full of orderly species.
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| 4577 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: Watch Mars Reverse Its Tracks - [Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:18:09 GMT ]
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| 4578 | 2019-08-01
In the Empty Arctic, How to Get the Job Done? With A Drone. - [Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:09:00 GMT ]
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| 4579 | 2019-08-01
Sacred Volcano in North Korea May Be Waiting to Blow - [Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:05:15 GMT ]
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| 4580 | 2019-08-01
Animals Rule Chernobyl 30 Years After Nuclear Disaster - [Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4581 | 2019-08-01
The Galaxy Next Door May Be Blowing Giant Double Bubbles - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:13:40 GMT ]
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| 4582 | 2019-08-01
93 Percent of the Great Barrier Reef Is Suffering - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4583 | 2019-08-01
Orangutans Are More Like Us Than You Think - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:28:46 GMT ] Tim Laman and Cheryl Knott, who have dedicated their lives to studying the great ape, talk about their new show on Nat Geo WILD.
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| 4584 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Hubble Turns 26 - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:06:17 GMT ]
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| 4585 | 2019-08-01
Drone With Night Vision Tracks Down Poachers at Sea - [Sun, 24 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4586 | 2019-08-01
An Unlikely Home for Rescued Lions, Tigers, and Bears - [Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:18:25 GMT ]
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| 4587 | 2019-08-01
Freed Aquarium Dolphin Spotted With Baby in the Wild - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:48:26 GMT ] Sampal's calf, seen in the waters off Jeju, South Korea, suggests reintroduced dolphins can go on to lead healthy lives, experts say.
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| 4588 | 2019-08-01
These Photos Transport You to a Muslim Wedding in Europe - [Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4589 | 2019-08-01
Rescued Circus Lions Airlifted to Safety in Africa - [Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:12:59 GMT ]
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| 4590 | 2019-08-01
The Disturbing Secret Behind the World’s Most Expensive Coffee - [Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:56:00 GMT ] Kopi luwak is made from coffee beans plucked from civets’ feces. This is bad news for civets.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4591 | 2019-08-01
New Amazon Frog Named After Mythical Monster - [Mon, 02 May 2016 19:32:40 GMT ] The amphibian, which lives in Brazil's Floresta Nacional de Pau-Rosa, gets its name from a tall beast said to lurk in the rain forest.
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| 4592 | 2019-08-01
Jump Into This Week’s Caption Contest - [Tue, 03 May 2016 13:30:00 GMT ]
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| 4593 | 2019-08-01
Atlantic City Gambles on Rising Seas - [Wed, 04 May 2016 11:00:16 GMT ] This city’s famous casinos are on high ground, while its poor are in the floodwaters’ path. The people still there 'haven’t figured out a way to leave yet,' one lifelong resident says.
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| 4594 | 2019-08-01
Stone Age Mother Found Cradling a Child in Shared Grave - [Fri, 06 May 2016 17:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4595 | 2019-08-01
Rare Seal Pups Stranded on Shrinking Arctic Ice - [Mon, 09 May 2016 12:00:12 GMT ] As the sea ice on which it depends breaks apart, the Baltic ringed seal of northern Europe is declining fast, experts say.
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| 4596 | 2019-08-01
On the Ravaged Trail of Canada’s Monster Fire - [Tue, 10 May 2016 19:32:07 GMT ]
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| 4597 | 2019-08-01
A NASA Telescope Just Doubled Its Haul of Known Planets - [Tue, 10 May 2016 20:33:00 GMT ]
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| 4598 | 2019-08-01
Arctic Warming Is Shrinking This Adorable Shorebird - [Thu, 12 May 2016 18:12:28 GMT ]
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| 4599 | 2019-08-01
Watch Divers Find Sloth Fossils in Underwater Cave - [Fri, 13 May 2016 14:06:18 GMT ]
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| 4600 | 2019-08-01
Pepsi Presents Old Faithful? Not So Fast, Says Park Service. - [Mon, 16 May 2016 15:30:00 GMT ]
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| 4601 | 2019-08-01
Bison Calf’s Death Shows Dangers of People in Yellowstone - [Tue, 17 May 2016 16:14:27 GMT ] Outrage over a lethal mistake by well-intentioned visitors is just the latest problem in a park that some say is being loved to death.
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| 4602 | 2019-08-01
Tsunamis on Mars? Splashy Claim Raises Eyebrows. - [Fri, 20 May 2016 21:24:07 GMT ]
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| 4603 | 2019-08-01
South Africa Just Lifted Its Ban on the Rhino Horn Trade - [Mon, 23 May 2016 16:46:42 GMT ]
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| 4604 | 2019-08-01
Last Week’s Caption Contest Winners - [Tue, 24 May 2016 13:15:00 GMT ]
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| 4605 | 2019-08-01
A Road Trip Down Memory Lane - [Wed, 25 May 2016 15:51:38 GMT ]
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| 4606 | 2019-08-01
Now Is the Best Time to Spot the Space Station - [Thu, 26 May 2016 15:36:49 GMT ]
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| 4607 | 2019-08-01
Portugal Ditched Fossil Fuels for 4 Days. Can We Go Longer? - [Fri, 27 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Achieving a big scale-up of renewable energy will take more than building wind and solar power plants.
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| 4608 | 2019-08-01
The Toxic Toll of Indonesia's Battery Recyclers - [Tue, 31 May 2016 15:19:14 GMT ]
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| 4609 | 2019-08-01
Canadian Teen Who 'Discovered' Lost Maya City Speaks Out - [Thu, 02 Jun 2016 20:51:00 GMT ]
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| 4610 | 2019-08-01
Beyond Trump—America’s Obsession With Presidential Hair - [Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4611 | 2019-08-01
Millions of Spiders Coat an Australian Town With Silk - [Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:53:27 GMT ]
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| 4612 | 2019-08-01
Record Greenland Melting Caused by Surprising Feedback Loop - [Thu, 09 Jun 2016 16:59:00 GMT ]
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| 4613 | 2019-08-01
How Does This Shark Town Cope With Its Summer Visitors? - [Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Cape Cod braces for another great white summer. “It’s not if, it’s when, in terms of somebody being fatally attacked,” says the biologist who tracks these predators.
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| 4614 | 2019-08-01
You’re A Grand Old Flag: Photos of Banners Around the World - [Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4615 | 2019-08-01
78 Rare Tortoises Stolen From Breeding Center - [Sun, 12 Jun 2016 11:01:41 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: a tortoise-taking scheme, bear paw sales, and a prison sentence for four pangolin traffickers.
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| 4616 | 2019-08-01
That Time Mob Violence Inspired Gun Control in America - [Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4617 | 2019-08-01
Butterfly Thieves Steal From 'Badass' Ants—A First - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:04:00 GMT ] Amazon butterflies swipe food from ants, a never-before-seen behavior, a new study says.
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| 4618 | 2019-08-01
A Bicycling Suffragist vs. an Antique Car? Watch This Wacky Race. - [Thu, 16 Jun 2016 15:01:06 GMT ]
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| 4619 | 2019-08-01
See Nine Amazing Treasures from the Revolutionary War - [Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:18:37 GMT ]
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| 4620 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Obama on Threats to Nature, Power of National Parks - [Sat, 18 Jun 2016 22:24:54 GMT ]
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| 4621 | 2019-08-01
See the First Solstice Full Moon in More Than 50 Years - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4622 | 2019-08-01
Famous Bear Cub Killed in Hit and Run in National Park - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:01:42 GMT ] The popular bear known as 399 tried to save a cub the public called Snowy, but who was killed in Grand Teton.
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| 4623 | 2019-08-01
This Strawberry Solstice Moon Is the Last for 46 Years - [Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:17:32 GMT ]
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| 4624 | 2019-08-01
Before Stonewall: Four Other Significant LGBT Rights Sites - [Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:23:20 GMT ]
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| 4625 | 2019-08-01
The Last, Best Refuge for North America's Bees - [Mon, 27 Jun 2016 13:30:41 GMT ]
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| 4626 | 2019-08-01
Rare Dinosaur-Era Bird Wings Found Trapped in Amber - [Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:08:00 GMT ]
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| 4627 | 2019-08-01
Rescuers Try to Save Giant Blue Whale Trapped in Fishing Gear - [Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:17:00 GMT ] Whale watchers found an 80-foot cetacean in distress off the California coast. Saving it has proven tricky.
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| 4628 | 2019-08-01
2 Weeks, 4 Deaths, and the Beginning of America's Fear of Sharks - [Fri, 01 Jul 2016 02:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4629 | 2019-08-01
How Fireflies Glow (and What Really Turns Them On) - [Sat, 02 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A new book details the lights, loves, and science of fireflies.
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| 4630 | 2019-08-01
Bible Scenes Uncovered in Ruins of Ancient Synagogue - [Tue, 05 Jul 2016 14:15:04 GMT ]
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| 4631 | 2019-08-01
A Super Typhoon Is About to Wreak Havoc: What You Need to Know - [Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:29:00 GMT ] As Super Typhoon Nepartak hits Taiwan and China, we explore how these tempests form, and the risk they pose to people.
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| 4632 | 2019-08-01
See a Galaxy Get Robbed and Jupiter From Juno's Eyes - [Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4633 | 2019-08-01
Tiger Got Your Goat? Here's Who to Call - [Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] This exclusive look at the new WildSeve project in India shows how human-wildlife conflict can be addressed through technology.
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| 4634 | 2019-08-01
Scary New Superbug Is Popping Up in More Places - [Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:08:22 GMT ]
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| 4635 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Colorado Black Bear Locks Itself in Car - [Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:30:49 GMT ]
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| 4636 | 2019-08-01
5 Amazing Things We’ve Learned a Year After Visiting Pluto - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:47:00 GMT ]
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| 4637 | 2019-08-01
The Bizarre History of a Bogus Doctor Who Prescribed Goat Gonads - [Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4638 | 2019-08-01
Women's Work: Shooting Rapids and Exploring the Amazon - [Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:29:26 GMT ]
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| 4639 | 2019-08-01
Whales Mourn Their Dead, Just Like Us - [Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:34:54 GMT ] Seven six species of the marine mammals have been seen clinging to the dead body of a likely friend or relative, a new study says.
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| 4640 | 2019-08-01
Why These Rare Species Are Targeted by the GOP - [Tue, 19 Jul 2016 18:58:22 GMT ] The greater sage-grouse, lesser prairie-chicken, and gray wolf are all featured in the party's new platform, being discussed at the convention in Ohio.
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| 4641 | 2019-08-01
Powerful New Telescope Finds Whopping 1,300 Galaxies at Once - [Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:30:00 GMT ]
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| 4642 | 2019-08-01
Rare White Lion Cub Born at Zoo - [Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:59:22 GMT ] The cub's parents have normal coloring, suggesting the rare coat arose from a recessive gene.
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| 4643 | 2019-08-01
This Week @NatGeo - [Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:34:04 GMT ]
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| 4644 | 2019-08-01
Fatal Tiger Mauling Shows What's Wrong With Animal Parks - [Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:09:34 GMT ] A woman's death in China could have been prevented, and it highlights some of the problems with captive animal parks.
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| 4645 | 2019-08-01
These Worms Are Like Feather Dusters With Eyes - [Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:37:02 GMT ] Fan worms have everything from simple light detectors to complex compound eyes—but why?
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| 4646 | 2019-08-01
Meet the World’s Highest Concentration of Gray Reef Sharks - [Thu, 28 Jul 2016 16:07:00 GMT ]
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| 4647 | 2019-08-01
The Secret Lives of Cadavers - [Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:00:21 GMT ]
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| 4648 | 2019-08-01
It's Official: Zika Is a Sexually Transmitted Infection - [Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:14:00 GMT ]
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| 4649 | 2019-08-01
The World’s Top Predators Are Dining From Dwindling Menus - [Wed, 03 Aug 2016 01:40:47 GMT ]
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| 4650 | 2019-08-01
What to See in Rio’s Night Sky During the Olympics - [Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:47:58 GMT ]
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| 4651 | 2019-08-01
Historic Photos Mark 150th Birthday of Pioneering Black Explorer - [Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] Largely ignored for nearly a century, Matthew Henson made big contributions to polar exploration. He was born 150 years ago today.
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| 4652 | 2019-08-01
Not-So-Dark Ages Revealed at King Arthur Site - [Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:04:00 GMT ]
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| 4653 | 2019-08-01
Island Sea Lions Offer Clues to Mysteriously Missing Mammals - [Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:41:19 GMT ]
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| 4654 | 2019-08-01
Polio Returns to Nigeria for the First Time in Years - [Fri, 12 Aug 2016 20:17:49 GMT ]
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| 4655 | 2019-08-01
All-Women 'Army' Protecting Rare Bird in India - [Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:42:49 GMT ] A conservation brigade of 70 villagers have created a safe haven for the endangered greater adjutant stork.
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| 4656 | 2019-08-01
A Luxury Cruise Liner Is About to Sail the Arctic’s Northwest Passage - [Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4657 | 2019-08-01
One of the World's Oldest Tigers Has Died - [Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:42:16 GMT ] Nineteen-year-old Machli passed away in a wildlife park in India, saddening her many fans.
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| 4658 | 2019-08-01
New National Monument Created in Maine's North Woods - [Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:59:32 GMT ] The land for the monument was donated by a nonprofit connected to the family behind Burt's Bees.
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| 4659 | 2019-08-01
See the Beauty of National Parks Captured From Space - [Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4660 | 2019-08-01
Non! Nein! No! A Country That Wouldn’t Let Women Vote Till 1971 - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:38:46 GMT ]
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| 4661 | 2019-08-01
One of the World's Biggest Fisheries Is on the Verge of Collapse - [Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:38:00 GMT ] Major disputes in the South China Sea are putting critical habitat—and the food supply of millions—at risk.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4662 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See an Eerie Pyramid of Light - [Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:25:30 GMT ]
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| 4663 | 2019-08-01
Newest Superbug Has Been in U.S. Longer Than Thought - [Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:50:13 GMT ]
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| 4664 | 2019-08-01
The Case for Mass Slaughter of Predators Just Got Weaker - [Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:15:07 GMT ] A new study found that there’s little evidence that lethal predator control does anything to help ranchers.
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| 4665 | 2019-08-01
See Distant Galaxies Gleam and a Weird Spot on Saturn - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:22:28 GMT ]
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| 4666 | 2019-08-01
Vaccines May Save Africa’s Rarest Wolves From Extinction - [Mon, 05 Sep 2016 17:17:24 GMT ]
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| 4667 | 2019-08-01
Africa May Have New Giraffe Species—And This Could Help Protect Them - [Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:00:00 GMT ] The discovery may help save the long-necked herbivore, whose numbers are plummeting in sub-Saharan Africa.
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| 4668 | 2019-08-01
This Paleontologist Is on a Mission to Teach Mongolians About Their Own Dinosaurs - [Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:55:00 GMT ]
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| 4669 | 2019-08-01
U.K. Braces for a Massive Explosion of Flies - [Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:52:00 GMT ]
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| 4670 | 2019-08-01
See a Spooky Harvest Moon Eclipse, the Last Until 2024 - [Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:15:15 GMT ]
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| 4671 | 2019-08-01
Making Toothpaste at Home, From Ancient Times to Today - [Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4672 | 2019-08-01
Was This Masterpiece Painted With Ground Mummy? - [Fri, 16 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4673 | 2019-08-01
Can Reusing Spent Nuclear Fuel Solve Our Energy Problems? - [Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:05:00 GMT ]
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| 4674 | 2019-08-01
One Snow Leopard Needs a Protected Range Bigger Than Aruba - [Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:24:00 GMT ] The big cats' home territories are up to 44 times bigger than previously thought, a new study using GPS collars reveals.
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| 4675 | 2019-08-01
Pictures Capture the Bond Between Politicians and Their Dogs - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4676 | 2019-08-01
Australia Is Drifting So Fast GPS Can't Keep Up - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:54:00 GMT ] A significant correction must be made by the end of the year for navigation technology to keep working smoothly.
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| 4677 | 2019-08-01
Europa’s ‘Surprising’ Activity Explained: Hints of Water Plumes - [Mon, 26 Sep 2016 18:00:05 GMT ]
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| 4678 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Elon Musk’s Audacious Plan for Putting Humans on Mars - [Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:50:55 GMT ]
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| 4679 | 2019-08-01
Debunking the Myth of the ‘Real’ Robinson Crusoe - [Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:30:00 GMT ]
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| 4680 | 2019-08-01
Intimate Photos Show the Power of the African American Museum - [Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4681 | 2019-08-01
Our Part of the Milky Way Is Four Times Bigger Than We Thought - [Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:53:00 GMT ] Radio astronomers announce a major new finding that changes how scientists view the structure of our home galaxy.
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| 4682 | 2019-08-01
Nuclear Weapons Tests Can Help Fight Elephant Poaching - [Wed, 05 Oct 2016 17:12:00 GMT ]
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| 4683 | 2019-08-01
Orca Killed by Satellite Tag Leads to Criticism of Science Practices - [Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:54:00 GMT ] The death of a rare killer whale in the Pacific Northwest has been linked to a tagging effort, causing an outcry.
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| 4684 | 2019-08-01
Baby Animals Rescued From Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew - [Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:10:48 GMT ] A refuge in Florida is treating more than a hundred animals that were injured by the storm.
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| 4685 | 2019-08-01
Why This Scientist Prefers Researching Treetops - [Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:48:00 GMT ]
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| 4686 | 2019-08-01
5 Things You Might Not Know About Marie Antoinette - [Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4687 | 2019-08-01
NASA’s Bold Plan to Hunt for Fossils on Mars - [Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:29:29 GMT ]
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| 4688 | 2019-08-01
Massive 14-Pound Lobster Caught - [Tue, 18 Oct 2016 15:59:20 GMT ] A charter in Bermuda had the night of their lives.
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| 4689 | 2019-08-01
10,000 'Scrotum Frogs' Die Mysteriously in Lake Titicaca - [Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:39:00 GMT ] Scientists are blaming pollution around the South American lake and are searching for answers.
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| 4690 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Hunters Banned from Importing Trophies from Captive Lions - [Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:07:46 GMT ] South Africa’s captive lions are raised to be hunted within confined spaces, a practice experts consider cruel and unrelated to conservation.
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| 4691 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Evidence of Right-Handedness Seen in Fossil Jaw - [Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:57:31 GMT ]
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| 4692 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What Our Galaxy Would Look Like With Superhuman Vision - [Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:49:04 GMT ]
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| 4693 | 2019-08-01
World to Lose Two-Thirds of Wild Animals by 2020? - [Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:13:22 GMT ]
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| 4694 | 2019-08-01
World's Largest Marine Reserve Created Off Antarctica - [Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:30:00 GMT ]
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| 4695 | 2019-08-01
Rare Halloween 'Black Moon' Explained - [Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:18:13 GMT ]
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| 4696 | 2019-08-01
How Cats, Rats, Bats, and More Became Halloween Animals - [Mon, 31 Oct 2016 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 4697 | 2019-08-01
Netflix’s ‘The Ivory Game’ Goes Undercover Into Poaching Crisis - [Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:40:00 GMT ] National Geographic speaks with Hongxiang Huang, an investigator in the film who says many Chinese want to help end the ivory trade.
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| 4698 | 2019-08-01
Famous ‘Four-Legged Snake’ May Really Be Dino-Era Lizard - [Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:45:22 GMT ]
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| 4699 | 2019-08-01
Can Archivists Save the World’s Newest Nation? - [Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4700 | 2019-08-01
What Modern Democracies Didn’t Copy From Ancient Greece - [Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:29:53 GMT ]
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| 4701 | 2019-08-01
Why Woodpeckers Don't Get Headaches - [Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4702 | 2019-08-01
Putting the Brakes on India's Huge Traffic Fatalities - [Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:17:48 GMT ]
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| 4703 | 2019-08-01
Hero Lost at Pearl Harbor Comes Home After Years in an Unknown Grave - [Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:46:00 GMT ]
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| 4704 | 2019-08-01
How to See the Biggest Supermoon in 68 Years - [Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:34:02 GMT ]
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| 4705 | 2019-08-01
Dark New Comic Book Explores a World Without Antibiotics - [Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:47:42 GMT ]
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| 4706 | 2019-08-01
Watch an Extreme Close-Up of a Young Bear Playing in a River - [Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:21:00 GMT ]
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| 4707 | 2019-08-01
These 10 Innovators Are Changing the World, From Oceans to Eye Care - [Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4708 | 2019-08-01
Giant Roaches Can Grow Big Testicles When They Need Them - [Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:42:14 GMT ]
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| 4709 | 2019-08-01
8 Real-Life ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and Where to Find Them - [Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:08:57 GMT ]
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| 4710 | 2019-08-01
Where, and When, Will the Next Volcano Erupt? - [Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4711 | 2019-08-01
A Forgotten Adventure With a Telepathic Tribe - [Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4712 | 2019-08-01
Nuking Hurricanes: The Surprising History of a Really Bad Idea - [Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:16:36 GMT ]
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| 4713 | 2019-08-01
Castaway Ghost Spiders Flew to Robinson Crusoe Island - [Fri, 02 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] Scientists studying these airborne arachnids have discovered at least three new species in the remote Pacific, a new study says.
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| 4714 | 2019-08-01
Watch 4,000 Endangered Toads Fly Commercial for Release Into Wild - [Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:58:01 GMT ]
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| 4715 | 2019-08-01
75 Years On, Pearl Harbor Survivors Forgive—But Can't Forget - [Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:51:52 GMT ]
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| 4716 | 2019-08-01
John Glenn, Pioneering Astronaut, Dies at Age 95 - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:41:00 GMT ]
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| 4717 | 2019-08-01
Diving Beetle, First Found in Bathtub, Rediscovered 30 Years Later - [Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:22:47 GMT ] In 1984, an Oregon family found a new species in their bathroom. No one saw the pale, blind creature again—until now.
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| 4718 | 2019-08-01
Giving Old Machines New Life - [Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:41:59 GMT ]
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| 4719 | 2019-08-01
A Photographer's Journey Into Haiti’s Cholera Crisis - [Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4720 | 2019-08-01
Underwater Volcano Offers Rare Look at Eruption in Real Time - [Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:09:15 GMT ]
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| 4721 | 2019-08-01
6 Science Discoveries Worth Celebrating in 2016 - [Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:25:16 GMT ]
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| 4722 | 2019-08-01
Saving Cambodia's Ancient Silk Legacy - [Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:01:20 GMT ]
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| 4723 | 2019-08-01
Watch Salmon Swim Across a Road in Frenzied Run - [Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:15:10 GMT ]
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| 4724 | 2019-08-01
How a Hand Puppet Is Helping Millions of Ethiopian Kids - [Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:54:26 GMT ]
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| 4725 | 2019-08-01
Will We Soon Be Riding on Solar Roads? The Idea Gains Traction - [Thu, 22 Dec 2016 16:00:00 GMT ] Countries—U.S., France, Netherlands—are testing ways to pave roads with solar panels. Their plans have skeptics.
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| 4726 | 2019-08-01
Finding a Home for Unused Medical Supplies - [Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:45:00 GMT ]
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| 4727 | 2019-08-01
'Mouse Kabobs' and Saliva: Why Animals Give Strange Gifts - [Sat, 24 Dec 2016 13:00:21 GMT ] Let's just say it often involves sex.
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| 4728 | 2019-08-01
7 Ways Wildlife Won in 2016 - [Tue, 27 Dec 2016 15:24:30 GMT ] From the closure of the U.S. ivory market to the crackdown on captive tiger facilities like the famous Tiger Temple, we rounded up some of this year's most important victories over wildlife crime.
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| 4729 | 2019-08-01
Cheetahs Are Dangerously Close to Extinction - [Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:49:00 GMT ]
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| 4730 | 2019-08-01
Two New National Monuments Created in Utah and Nevada - [Thu, 29 Dec 2016 02:35:44 GMT ]
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| 4731 | 2019-08-01
Controversial SeaWorld Orca Shows End in California, but Continue Elsewhere - [Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:08:07 GMT ]
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| 4732 | 2019-08-01
Why Tilikum, SeaWorld's Killer Orca, Was Infamous - [Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:18:00 GMT ]
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| 4733 | 2019-08-01
Fly Through a Huge Volcanic Cave With These Stunning 3-D Scans - [Mon, 09 Jan 2017 14:56:06 GMT ]
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| 4734 | 2019-08-01
Tarantula Found Eating a Snake in Wild for First Time - [Tue, 10 Jan 2017 18:53:23 GMT ]
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| 4735 | 2019-08-01
Rhinos Use Poop Piles Like a Social Network - [Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:01:01 GMT ] Forget Facebook: Rhinos get their gossip by sniffing feces at a communal latrine, a new study says.
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| 4736 | 2019-08-01
Iran's Centuries-Old Windmills May Soon Stop Turning - [Fri, 13 Jan 2017 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4737 | 2019-08-01
82 Dolphins Die in Mysterious Mass Stranding - [Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:24:43 GMT ]
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| 4738 | 2019-08-01
New Poisonous Frog Species Discovered in Peru - [Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4739 | 2019-08-01
Rare Optical Illusion Lets a Man ‘Walk on Water' - [Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:16:20 GMT ]
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| 4740 | 2019-08-01
4 Key Impacts of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines - [Wed, 25 Jan 2017 23:51:00 GMT ]
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| 4741 | 2019-08-01
The Worst Wildfires in Chile’s History Revealed in Pictures - [Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:50:14 GMT ]
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| 4742 | 2019-08-01
7 Real-Life Dragons That Live Up to Their Names - [Sat, 28 Jan 2017 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4743 | 2019-08-01
150-year-old Diorama Surprises Scientists With Human Remains - [Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:50:00 GMT ]
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| 4744 | 2019-08-01
Closest Earth-Size Planet May Get Robot Visitors—Here’s How - [Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:52:00 GMT ]
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| 4745 | 2019-08-01
Cheap Thrills, Poor Conditions Plague Indonesia's Zoos - [Fri, 03 Feb 2017 18:23:20 GMT ] A viral video of sun bears appearing to beg for food from zoo visitors has people calling for change at Indonesia’s zoos.
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| 4746 | 2019-08-01
New Gecko Sheds Skin on Demand, Looks Like Raw Chicken - [Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4747 | 2019-08-01
A Striking New View of the Pacific “Blob” - [Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:23:17 GMT ]
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| 4748 | 2019-08-01
World's Rarest Boa Rediscovered After 64 Years - [Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:21:03 GMT ] The Cropan's boa, native to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, hadn't been seen alive since its discovery in 1953.
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| 4749 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Elaborate Courtship of Three Gray Whales - [Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:59:00 GMT ]
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| 4750 | 2019-08-01
Baby ‘Sea Monster’ Found Inside Fossil Mother - [Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:45:20 GMT ]
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| 4751 | 2019-08-01
New Way to Fight Superbugs Found in Noxious Weed - [Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:01:34 GMT ]
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| 4752 | 2019-08-01
Googly-Eyed Trash Eaters May Clean a Harbor Near You - [Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:00:16 GMT ]
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| 4753 | 2019-08-01
Could U.S. Endangered Species Rules Go Extinct? - [Sat, 18 Feb 2017 11:00:24 GMT ]
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| 4754 | 2019-08-01
6 Nat Geo Photographers Share Their Favorite Wild Cat Moments - [Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:48:00 GMT ]
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| 4755 | 2019-08-01
Kids Commute to Clifftop School With Death-Defying Ladders - [Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4756 | 2019-08-01
Cat Experts: Ligers and Other Designer Hybrids Pointless and Unethical - [Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:30:12 GMT ] There’s a dark side to feline mash-ups.
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| 4757 | 2019-08-01
Planned Mega-Hotel on Iconic Surfing Beach Sparks Controversy - [Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:52:00 GMT ]
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| 4758 | 2019-08-01
This May Be the Oldest Known Sign of Life on Earth - [Wed, 01 Mar 2017 18:03:28 GMT ]
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| 4759 | 2019-08-01
Photos Reveal How Climate Change Affects the High Andes - [Fri, 03 Mar 2017 05:01:25 GMT ]
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| 4760 | 2019-08-01
Why Adult Penguins Mooch Off Their Parents - [Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:27:36 GMT ]
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| 4761 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Huge Snake Battle a Mother Leopard and Cub - [Tue, 07 Mar 2017 18:56:51 GMT ]
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| 4762 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Couple Rescue a Baby Kangaroo From Its Dead Mother's Pouch - [Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:17:00 GMT ]
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| 4763 | 2019-08-01
Provocative Art Reminds Us That U.S. Is Nation of Immigrants - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:45:51 GMT ]
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| 4764 | 2019-08-01
6 Great Archaeology Discoveries Funded by the U.S. Government - [Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4765 | 2019-08-01
3.6 Million More Penguins Live in Antarctica Than Thought - [Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:30:43 GMT ]
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| 4766 | 2019-08-01
Snake Kills Bigger Snakes With World's Most Powerful Squeeze - [Wed, 15 Mar 2017 22:00:00 GMT ] No one knew how the kingsnake could kill and eat snakes larger than itself—until now.
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| 4767 | 2019-08-01
'Biggest Case on the Planet' Pits Kids vs. Climate Change - [Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:01:25 GMT ]
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| 4768 | 2019-08-01
Watch Divers Get Swarmed by 2,000-Pound Sea Lions - [Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:34:00 GMT ]
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| 4769 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Tomb of Christ at Risk of 'Catastrophic' Collapse - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 07:47:00 GMT ]
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| 4770 | 2019-08-01
Fossil Male Insect Wooed Mates with Sexy Legs - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:56:55 GMT ]
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| 4771 | 2019-08-01
How Fake News Tricks Your Brain - [Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4772 | 2019-08-01
Why Trump Can't Make Coal Great Again - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:45:00 GMT ]
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| 4773 | 2019-08-01
New Rumblings About Man-Made Quakes: 5 Questions Answered - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:20:49 GMT ] Tremors linked to oil and gas activity addressed by two key agencies this week.
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| 4774 | 2019-08-01
14 Jaw-Dropping Pictures of Whales - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:39:00 GMT ]
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| 4775 | 2019-08-01
10 Haunting Pictures of Wild Animals at Night - [Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:01:28 GMT ]
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| 4776 | 2019-08-01
You May Be Eating Vomit, and More Bizarre Barf Facts - [Sat, 01 Apr 2017 16:58:00 GMT ]
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| 4777 | 2019-08-01
See This Incredible Artist Draw a Whole City From Memory - [Sun, 02 Apr 2017 04:01:26 GMT ]
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| 4778 | 2019-08-01
‘Gatling Gun’ Plankton Reveals Violent Microbial World - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4779 | 2019-08-01
Cannibalism Study Finds People Are Not That Nutritious - [Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:00:14 GMT ]
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| 4780 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Dramatic Footage Shows Possible Squid Cannibalism - [Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:33:58 GMT ]
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| 4781 | 2019-08-01
Watch Ants Carry Wounded Off Battlefield—Never Before Seen - [Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4782 | 2019-08-01
Boston’s “Hogmosh” of Neighborhoods, as Mapped by Bostonians - [Sat, 15 Apr 2017 04:01:58 GMT ]
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| 4783 | 2019-08-01
See Powerful Images of Pilgrims Celebrating Easter in Jerusalem - [Sun, 16 Apr 2017 04:00:54 GMT ]
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| 4784 | 2019-08-01
New Video Shows Returning Pandas to the Wild Actually Works - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:39:34 GMT ]
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| 4785 | 2019-08-01
Why a 'War on Science' Puts Us All at Risk - [Fri, 21 Apr 2017 19:12:15 GMT ]
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| 4786 | 2019-08-01
Artificial Womb Could Offer New Hope for Premature Babies - [Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:03:12 GMT ]
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| 4787 | 2019-08-01
This Nature Reserve Boasts Natural Beauty—and a Monkey Circus? - [Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:22:24 GMT ] At Vietnam’s Can Gio reserve, a place where wildlife is supposed to be protected, monkeys are forced to jump over flames, walk tightropes, and ride bicycles.
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| 4788 | 2019-08-01
Half of All Species Are on the Move—And We're Feeling It - [Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4789 | 2019-08-01
Quiz: Can You Name These 13 Geniuses? - [Fri, 28 Apr 2017 04:01:04 GMT ]
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| 4790 | 2019-08-01
We Asked the Government Why Animal Welfare Records Disappeared. They Sent 1,700 Blacked-Out Pages. - [Mon, 01 May 2017 19:21:00 GMT ]
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| 4791 | 2019-08-01
Male Spiders Risk Death By Courting the Wrong Females - [Tue, 02 May 2017 12:01:01 GMT ]
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| 4792 | 2019-08-01
A Baby Gorilla's Mom Was Killed, So This Woman Raised Him - [Thu, 04 May 2017 04:01:15 GMT ] A surging trade in bush meat puts baby primates in peril when adults are killed by poachers.
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| 4793 | 2019-08-01
Incredible Pictures of 27 National Monuments Under Threat - [Tue, 09 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4794 | 2019-08-01
How Baby Poison Frogs Could Escape Cannibalism - [Wed, 10 May 2017 16:31:29 GMT ]
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| 4795 | 2019-08-01
'Extinct' Venomous Snake Rediscovered - [Fri, 12 May 2017 04:01:27 GMT ]
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| 4796 | 2019-08-01
Video Solves Mystery of How Narwhals Use Their Tusks - [Fri, 12 May 2017 21:55:00 GMT ]
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| 4797 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Shark Killer (Partially) Identified - [Tue, 16 May 2017 04:01:22 GMT ]
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| 4798 | 2019-08-01
How an Uninhabited Island Got the World’s Highest Density of Trash - [Wed, 17 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4799 | 2019-08-01
Three Quirky Projects Make Art Out Of China's Polluted Air - [Fri, 19 May 2017 04:01:42 GMT ]
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| 4800 | 2019-08-01
Wounded Elephant Crushes, Kills Trophy Hunter - [Mon, 22 May 2017 18:40:30 GMT ]
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| 4801 | 2019-08-01
This Medieval Tomb Weighs 1,100 Tons. Watch Workers Move it On Wheels - [Tue, 23 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4802 | 2019-08-01
Watch Two of World’s Deadliest Snakes Fight on a Golf Course - [Thu, 25 May 2017 15:09:13 GMT ]
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| 4803 | 2019-08-01
New Seafloor Map Reveals How Strange the Gulf of Mexico Is - [Fri, 26 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4804 | 2019-08-01
Rare Blueprints Show How an Iconic Baseball Stadium Evolved - [Tue, 30 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4805 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Strange 'Walking Fish' That Has Experts Stumped - [Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:49:50 GMT ]
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| 4806 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Known Sloth Dies of Old Age - [Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:38:13 GMT ]
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| 4807 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Multimillion-Dollar World of Eel Trafficking - [Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:54:00 GMT ] Agents with the U.S. government’s ‘Operation Broken Glass’ have nabbed more than a dozen men for smuggling valuable baby eels to Asia.
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| 4808 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: What a Spark of Genius Looks Like - [Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:45:22 GMT ]
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| 4809 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Woman Wrangle a Nearly 6-Foot Snake From Her Living Room - [Fri, 09 Jun 2017 20:30:00 GMT ]
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| 4810 | 2019-08-01
How the Bay Area Is Restoring Nature's Delicate Balance - [Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4811 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Cougar Take Down a Deer in Rare Video - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:06:37 GMT ]
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| 4812 | 2019-08-01
Organic Weed? Marijuana Growers Go Green - [Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:01:48 GMT ]
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| 4813 | 2019-08-01
Chameleon Mummified Alive by the Tropical Sun - [Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:26:58 GMT ]
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| 4814 | 2019-08-01
See How This Man Effortlessly Catches the ‘World’s Deadliest Snake’ - [Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:33:28 GMT ]
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| 4815 | 2019-08-01
Watch Elephants Rescue Their Baby From a Pool - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:22:11 GMT ]
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| 4816 | 2019-08-01
Endangered Zebra Saved After Severe Lion Attack - [Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:08:17 GMT ]
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| 4817 | 2019-08-01
An ‘Atlas for the End of the World’ - [Mon, 26 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4818 | 2019-08-01
New Island Appears Off U.S. Coast - [Tue, 27 Jun 2017 18:21:00 GMT ]
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| 4819 | 2019-08-01
In a First, Bird Uses Tools to Make Sweet Music - [Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:00:56 GMT ]
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| 4820 | 2019-08-01
Quiz: What Inspires Your Best Ideas? - [Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4821 | 2019-08-01
See a Caterpillar Transform Into a Butterfly Up Close - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 20:52:00 GMT ]
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| 4822 | 2019-08-01
A Thriving Ecosystem Is Hiding Underneath Greenland’s Ice Caps - [Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:54:12 GMT ]
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| 4823 | 2019-08-01
How Tiny Planes Could Revolutionize Health Care - [Fri, 07 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4824 | 2019-08-01
This Year-Long Video of a Tree Is Surprisingly Action-Packed - [Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:18:24 GMT ]
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| 4825 | 2019-08-01
Plants Can Turn Caterpillars Into Cannibals to Avoid Getting Eaten - [Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:07:02 GMT ]
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| 4826 | 2019-08-01
Why a Warming Arctic May Be Causing Colder U.S. Winters - [Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:11:18 GMT ]
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| 4827 | 2019-08-01
Rare Video Captures Never-Before-Seen Whale Behavior - [Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:57:00 GMT ]
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| 4828 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Elephant Rescued After Being Swept Out to Sea - [Thu, 13 Jul 2017 18:11:26 GMT ]
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| 4829 | 2019-08-01
These 'Indestructible' Animals Would Survive a Planet-Wide Apocalypse - [Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4830 | 2019-08-01
Celebrate World Snake Day With 22 Spectacular Photographs - [Sat, 15 Jul 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 4831 | 2019-08-01
Now Scientists Can Accurately Guess The Speed Of Any Animal - [Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4832 | 2019-08-01
What’s the answer to a sustainable future? We are. - [Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:01:31 GMT ]
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| 4833 | 2019-08-01
Bodies Missing for 75 Years Found—Thanks to Melting Glacier - [Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:39:00 GMT ]
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| 4834 | 2019-08-01
Cecil the Lion's Son Xanda Also Killed by Trophy Hunter - [Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:37:00 GMT ]
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| 4835 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Divers Stumble Across a Super-Long Sea Cucumber - [Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:32:00 GMT ]
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| 4836 | 2019-08-01
Sea World’s Last Captive-Born Baby Orca Dies - [Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:57:05 GMT ]
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| 4837 | 2019-08-01
Rare Megamouth Shark Captured on Video - [Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:35:52 GMT ]
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| 4838 | 2019-08-01
Our 5 Favorite Animal Videos of the Summer - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:57:36 GMT ]
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| 4839 | 2019-08-01
Watch Our Favorite Shark Videos - [Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:41:09 GMT ]
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| 4840 | 2019-08-01
Why This Fish ‘Walks’ Along the Ocean Floor - [Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:26:47 GMT ]
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| 4841 | 2019-08-01
Does Destroying Ivory Save Elephants? Experts Weigh In - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:55:00 GMT ] Nearly two tons of ivory will be crushed in New York on Thursday—but the practice is controversial.
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| 4842 | 2019-08-01
It's Official: Stunning Fossil Is a New Dinosaur Species - [Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4843 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Country Cuts Carbon Emissions by Planting Bogs - [Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:01:24 GMT ]
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| 4844 | 2019-08-01
Watch Hikers Come Face to Face With a Cougar - [Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:29:00 GMT ]
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| 4845 | 2019-08-01
Amazing 13-Million-Year-Old Ape Skull Discovered - [Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:01:21 GMT ]
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| 4846 | 2019-08-01
Pollution Is Turning Sea Snakes Black—for a Surprising Reason - [Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4847 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Spiders Devour Lizards Three Times Their Size - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:02:14 GMT ]
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| 4848 | 2019-08-01
Two Massive ‘Sea Serpent’ Oarfish Wash Up on Beaches - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:06:09 GMT ]
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| 4849 | 2019-08-01
Surprising Ways Animals React to Solar Eclipses - [Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4850 | 2019-08-01
Watch Giant, Spinning Ice Disk Form on River - [Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:55:00 GMT ]
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| 4851 | 2019-08-01
Huge Blobs of Fat and Trash Are Filling the World’s Sewers - [Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:34:00 GMT ]
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| 4852 | 2019-08-01
How Divers Rescued Four Car-Sized Sharks - [Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:40:00 GMT ]
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| 4853 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious ‘Treasure Chest’ Found in Historic Shipwreck - [Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:35:33 GMT ]
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| 4854 | 2019-08-01
The Best—and Quirkiest—Maps of the 2017 Solar Eclipse - [Fri, 18 Aug 2017 22:48:56 GMT ]
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| 4855 | 2019-08-01
Today’s Technology Grows a Better Future for Farm Families - [Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:26:29 GMT ]
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| 4856 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4857 | 2019-08-01
Interior Asks to Shrink National Monuments—Here's What That Means - [Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:33:46 GMT ]
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| 4858 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Amazon Animal Seen Alive for First Time in 80 Years - [Fri, 25 Aug 2017 19:39:24 GMT ]
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| 4859 | 2019-08-01
New Feathered Dinosaur Had Four Wings but Couldn't Fly - [Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:24:46 GMT ]
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| 4860 | 2019-08-01
What It's Like to Come Clean on Your Own Deceptions - [Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:01:59 GMT ]
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| 4861 | 2019-08-01
Rare Triceratops Fossil Discovered at Construction Site - [Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:21:00 GMT ]
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| 4862 | 2019-08-01
You Can't Kill Bigfoot in Washington and More Odd Animal Laws - [Thu, 31 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4863 | 2019-08-01
Storm of Strange Radio Bursts Emerges From Deep Space - [Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:04:25 GMT ]
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| 4864 | 2019-08-01
Explore Life on 'Mars' in Our 360° Video Tour - [Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:22:19 GMT ]
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| 4865 | 2019-08-01
These Dogs Vote by Sneezing - [Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:01:15 GMT ]
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| 4866 | 2019-08-01
How to Save Your Pet’s Life in a Natural Disaster - [Thu, 07 Sep 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4867 | 2019-08-01
See Rescued Lions and Tigers Re-Learn How to Hunt - [Sat, 09 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4868 | 2019-08-01
See the WWI Submarine Discovered Off the Coast of Belgium - [Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:50:02 GMT ]
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| 4869 | 2019-08-01
Man Partly Wakes From 15-Year Vegetative State—What It Means - [Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:32:00 GMT ]
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| 4870 | 2019-08-01
Homeless Cats Recruited to Fight Rising Tide of Rats - [Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:29:42 GMT ]
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| 4871 | 2019-08-01
Explore a 16th-Century Underwater Battlefield - [Mon, 02 Oct 2017 14:28:00 GMT ]
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| 4872 | 2019-08-01
What Are Flesh-Eating Bacteria, and How Do You Fight Them? - [Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:03:24 GMT ]
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| 4873 | 2019-08-01
Could the Remains of Santa Claus Be in This Turkish Church? - [Wed, 04 Oct 2017 23:02:46 GMT ]
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| 4874 | 2019-08-01
These Giant Invasive Beasts May Actually Be Good for the Planet - [Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:42:44 GMT ]
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| 4875 | 2019-08-01
Poachers Work Across Borders, So Why Not Conservation Efforts? - [Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:35:43 GMT ] A new study finds that three-quarters of African savanna elephants cross country borders, but the treaty that protects them from the illegal ivory trade doesn’t account for that.
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| 4876 | 2019-08-01
Warming Oceans May Make ‘Nemo’ Harder to Find - [Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:00:00 GMT ]
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| 4877 | 2019-08-01
Wildfires: How They Form, And Why They're So Dangerous - [Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:27:00 GMT ]
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| 4878 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Daring Rescue of a Kitten From Deep Underground - [Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:36:59 GMT ]
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| 4879 | 2019-08-01
Once Thought Loners, Cougars Revealed to Have Rich Society - [Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:22:00 GMT ]
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| 4880 | 2019-08-01
Explore Your Favorite Movie Worlds Through Beautiful, Hand-Painted Maps - [Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:04:00 GMT ]
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| 4881 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Teeth Found in Europe Belonged to Mystery Primate - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:18:32 GMT ]
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| 4882 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Teeth Found in Europe Belonged to Mystery Primate - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:18:00 GMT ]
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| 4883 | 2019-08-01
First Half-Earth Day Offers a Chance to Halt Species Extinction - [Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:56:00 GMT ]
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| 4884 | 2019-08-01
Rare Solar Navigation Tool Found in Ancient Shipwreck - [Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:37:40 GMT ]
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| 4885 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Jurassic 'Sea Monster' Found in India - [Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:01:06 GMT ]
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| 4886 | 2019-08-01
Are We Born Fearing Spiders and Snakes? - [Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:48:00 GMT ]
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| 4887 | 2019-08-01
Halloween Sky Guide: 6 Eerie Sights to Haunt Your Night - [Fri, 27 Oct 2017 21:55:03 GMT ]
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| 4888 | 2019-08-01
Ghostly Image of Scottish Queen Found Beneath Painting - [Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:55:32 GMT ]
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| 4889 | 2019-08-01
Bizarrely Huge Planet Discovered Orbiting Tiny Star - [Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:51:31 GMT ]
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| 4890 | 2019-08-01
Can an Early Warning Prevent Earthquakes Becoming Disasters? - [Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:46:37 GMT ]
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| 4891 | 2019-08-01
Hundreds of Sea Turtles Found Dead - [Fri, 03 Nov 2017 21:36:30 GMT ]
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| 4892 | 2019-08-01
Syria to Join Paris Climate Pact, Leaving U.S. Isolated - [Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:05:00 GMT ]
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| 4893 | 2019-08-01
Hotel in One of Earth's Driest Places Is Powered by the Sun - [Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:01:38 GMT ]
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| 4894 | 2019-08-01
Dino-Killing Asteroid Hit Just the Right Spot to Trigger Extinction - [Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:01:05 GMT ]
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| 4895 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Evidence of Winemaking Discovered at 8,000-Year-Old Village - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:06:19 GMT ]
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| 4896 | 2019-08-01
Armed Robbers Are Now Targeting These Valuable Shellfish - [Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:37:05 GMT ] As poaching reduces wild abalone stocks in South Africa, criminal syndicates have begun robbing factories and farms, even taking security guards hostage.
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| 4897 | 2019-08-01
Antarctica Was Once Covered in Forests. We Just Found One That Fossilized. - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:03:36 GMT ]
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| 4898 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Ruins Discovered Under Lake in Turkey - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:20:00 GMT ]
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| 4899 | 2019-08-01
Forgeries May Hide in Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls - [Fri, 17 Nov 2017 23:30:35 GMT ]
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| 4900 | 2019-08-01
From Space, 2017's Devastating Hurricanes Look Hypnotic - [Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:53:28 GMT ]
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| 4901 | 2019-08-01
How to See the Brightest Supermoon of 2017 - [Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:54:13 GMT ]
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| 4902 | 2019-08-01
This Hairless Mexican Dog Has a Storied, Ancient Past - [Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:23:00 GMT ]
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| 4903 | 2019-08-01
New Fish Species Lives 5 Miles Underwater—a Record - [Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:44:26 GMT ]
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| 4904 | 2019-08-01
New Fish Species Lives 5 Miles Underwater—a Record - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:18:00 GMT ]
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| 4905 | 2019-08-01
The History of Europe's Most Controversial Christmas Character - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:28:40 GMT ]
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| 4906 | 2019-08-01
How to Tell a Turtle From a Tortoise - [Sat, 02 Dec 2017 05:03:00 GMT ]
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| 4907 | 2019-08-01
'Time Capsule' Found in Jesus Statue—Where You Wouldn't Expect - [Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:17:10 GMT ]
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| 4908 | 2019-08-01
10 Strange Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Earth - [Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:17:13 GMT ]
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| 4909 | 2019-08-01
Nature Is the Best Engineer - [Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:12:22 GMT ]
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| 4910 | 2019-08-01
Narwhals Wearing Heart Monitors Reveal Danger of Human Encounters - [Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:02:00 GMT ]
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| 4911 | 2019-08-01
9 Countries and the EU Are Protecting the Arctic Ocean Before the Ice Melts - [Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:07:00 GMT ]
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| 4912 | 2019-08-01
Tasmanian Tiger Genome May Be First Step Toward De-Extinction - [Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:25:12 GMT ]
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| 4913 | 2019-08-01
Each U.S. Family Trashes 400 iPhones’ Worth of E-Waste a Year - [Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:01:14 GMT ]
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| 4914 | 2019-08-01
East Antarctic Ice Has a Wild Past. It May Be a Harbinger - [Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:48:10 GMT ]
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| 4915 | 2019-08-01
7 Python Meals That Got Really Ugly - [Fri, 15 Dec 2017 19:43:27 GMT ]
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| 4916 | 2019-08-01
Can You Spot the Difference Between a Jaguar and a Leopard? - [Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:45:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4917 | 2019-08-01
Rock From Another Star System Has a Carbon-Rich Coating - [Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4918 | 2019-08-01
12 Books We Loved in 2017 - [Tue, 19 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 4919 | 2019-08-01
One Town's Fight to Save Their 40-Foot Yule Goat - [Wed, 20 Dec 2017 02:47:19 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4920 | 2019-08-01
Future Warming Could Worsen Europe's Refugee Crisis - [Thu, 21 Dec 2017 19:05:26 GMT ]
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| 4921 | 2019-08-01
Nepal’s Last Known Dancing Bears Rescued - [Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:15:39 GMT ] Beaten and trained into submission, the sloth bears have likely been performing for more than a decade.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4922 | 2019-08-01
Mystery of 'Alien Megastructure' Star Has Been Cracked - [Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4923 | 2019-08-01
Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan—What You Need to Know - [Thu, 04 Jan 2018 19:37:58 GMT ]
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| 4924 | 2019-08-01
Florida Is 'Raining Iguanas.' Will The Invasive Reptiles Adapt? - [Fri, 05 Jan 2018 18:23:26 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4925 | 2019-08-01
Scores of Dolphin Deaths Have Scientists Baffled - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:26:08 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4926 | 2019-08-01
Mystery Radio Bursts From Space Just Got Even Weirder - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4927 | 2019-08-01
Extinct Burrowing Bat Discovered, and It Was Giant - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:06:41 GMT ]
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| 4928 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Throne and Ceremonial Hall Unearthed in Peru - [Fri, 12 Jan 2018 21:17:37 GMT ] The two-chambered complex would have held Moche ceremonies.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4929 | 2019-08-01
Octopus Chokes Dolphin to Death in First-Ever Discovery - [Tue, 16 Jan 2018 19:04:49 GMT ] The young male, Gilligan, was in otherwise perfect condition, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4930 | 2019-08-01
Venomous Sea Snake Found Off California—How'd It Get There? - [Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:07:00 GMT ] The yellow-bellied sea snake usually roams the world's tropical oceans.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4931 | 2019-08-01
Sac Full of Deadly Spiders Opened and Milked for Venom - [Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:18:13 GMT ] These Australian funnel web spiders were found in a garden and brought to a zoo, where they will help scientists develop life-saving drugs.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4932 | 2019-08-01
Why Archaeologists Are Excited About a Viking Comb - [Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:13:26 GMT ] It's a 1,000-year-old comb simply inscribed with the word 'comb,' but it may hold clues to the origins of the Viking Age.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4933 | 2019-08-01
Red Pandas Rescued—Are These Animals the Next Black Market Pet? - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:53:19 GMT ] A seizure of the endangered animals in Laos hints at growing interest in them.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4934 | 2019-08-01
Rare Fish With 'Hands' Spotted in Tasmania - [Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:09:00 GMT ] The find could as much as double the area's currently known population.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4935 | 2019-08-01
Eastern Cougars Declared Extinct—But That Might Not be Bad - [Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:41:08 GMT ] The elusive big cats vanished from the northeastern U.S. nearly 100 years ago, but their western cousins may be expanding their range.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4936 | 2019-08-01
Why Are We Afraid of Sharks? There's a Scientific Explanation. - [Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:38:15 GMT ] Sharks aren't the mindless killers that we've cut them out to be.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4937 | 2019-08-01
200,000 Endangered Antelope Died. Now We Know Why. - [Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:56:00 GMT ] Rare saiga antelope—known for their big noses—perished en masse in 2015 in Central Asia.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4938 | 2019-08-01
Will a Banana With an Edible Peel Change the World? - [Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:34:58 GMT ] Probably not. But Japanese consumers are eating them anyway.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4939 | 2019-08-01
'Talking' Orca Imitates Human Words—See More Animal Mimics - [Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:58:56 GMT ] Vocal mimicry is rare in the animal kingdom—but here are a few creatures that have mastered it.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4940 | 2019-08-01
Polar Bears Really Are Starving Because of Global Warming, Study Shows - [Thu, 01 Feb 2018 19:00:11 GMT ] New science sheds more light on recent controversy over how much the large carnivores are being impacted by melting sea ice.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4941 | 2019-08-01
Fatal Battle Between King Cobra and Giant Python Ends in Knots - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:01:57 GMT ] A viral photo, most likely from Southeast Asia, shows a rarely seen encounter.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4942 | 2019-08-01
Leading Wildlife Trade Investigator Violently Killed in Kenya - [Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:04:00 GMT ] Esmond Bradley Martin put decades of landmark research into helping to end the slaughter of elephants and rhinos.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4943 | 2019-08-01
Falcon Heavy Rocket Makes History With Successful First Launch - [Tue, 06 Feb 2018 21:19:55 GMT ] The SpaceX launch vehicle just became the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V, which carried people to the moon.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4944 | 2019-08-01
What's an 'Earthquake Swarm,' And Is One Hitting Taiwan? - [Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:54:46 GMT ] Several people have been killed and dozens remain unaccounted for as a series of quakes rattle the region. But are these earthquakes part of a cycle?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4945 | 2019-08-01
Venus Flytraps Have Surprising Pollinators ... and They Don't Eat Them - [Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:53:00 GMT ] Researchers have identified which species are responsible for pollinating the carnivorous plants, but it's unclear why the plants don't eat them.
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| 4946 | 2019-08-01
‘Delightful’ Experiments Reveal What Birds See in Their Mind’s Eye - [Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:25:58 GMT ] Songbirds known as Japanese tits communicate using human-like rules for language and can mentally picture what they’re talking about, research suggests.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4947 | 2019-08-01
These Animals Are Winning Valentine’s Day - [Sat, 10 Feb 2018 05:25:22 GMT ] From gift-giving to sexy moves, some creatures have a leg up in the mating game.
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| 4948 | 2019-08-01
Suspected Poacher Mauled by Lions - [Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:17:47 GMT ] The man's exact motives for trespassing at the reserve are not yet known, but he was killed in a region known for rhino poaching.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4949 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4950 | 2019-08-01
Panda Porn and Other Desperate Measures to Get Rare Species to Mate - [Wed, 14 Feb 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] When you're one of the last of your species, scientists go to great lengths.
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| 4951 | 2019-08-01
Elusive Blue Whale Behavior Revealed by Their Songs - [Thu, 15 Feb 2018 05:03:04 GMT ] By analyzing thousands of calls from more than 100 whales over 14 years, scientists are learning how these secretive beasts spend their time.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4952 | 2019-08-01
First POV Video From a Minke Whale’s Back - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 22:54:12 GMT ] Scientists finally got a camera on one of the small, elusive whales and can now see what their lives are like.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4953 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Islanders Visited by Columbus Not 'Extinct,' Study Finds - [Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:34:36 GMT ] By sequencing DNA in a 1,000-year-old tooth, researchers were able to find genetic matches between ancient and living populations in the Caribbean.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4954 | 2019-08-01
For This Monkey, a Bigger Nose Means a Better Sex Life - [Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:00:00 GMT ] A new study nearly two decades in the making sheds light on how the endangered—and distinctive—primate evolved.
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| 4955 | 2019-08-01
Industrial Fishing Occupies a Third of the Planet - [Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:04:00 GMT ] Using satellite data recently made public, conservationists may be able to manage the massive industry.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4956 | 2019-08-01
Straw Wars: The Fight to Rid the Oceans of Discarded Plastic - [Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:23:00 GMT ] Americans use 500 million straws daily. Citizen activists want to shrink that number.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4957 | 2019-08-01
Weird Life Found in Earth's Driest Soil - [Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:00:00 GMT ] Extreme microbes detected in the hyper-arid Atacama Desert hint at the ways organisms might eke out a living in the Martian underground.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4958 | 2019-08-01
Universe's First Stars Detected? Get the Facts. - [Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:10:08 GMT ] Painstaking new work suggests that the burning balls of gas started forming about 180 million years after the cosmos burst into being.
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| 4959 | 2019-08-01
Rare Sleeper Shark Caught on Video Beneath the Arctic - [Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:47:37 GMT ] The footage could provide more information on Greenland sharks, an understudied deep-sea species.
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| 4960 | 2019-08-01
Mobile Tech Can Make Disaster Zones Less Disastrous—Here’s How - [Fri, 02 Mar 2018 21:22:00 GMT ] After working in crisis zones, an epidemiologist wanted a way to stop shuffling papers and spreadsheet tabs.
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| 4961 | 2019-08-01
Rare Baby Bird Fossil Found in Dino-Era Rock - [Mon, 05 Mar 2018 19:25:00 GMT ] The 127-million-year-old hatchling could provide insight into avian evolution.
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| 4962 | 2019-08-01
Animals, Like Wasps, Become More Altruistic in Changing Environments - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:53:00 GMT ] When wasps find themselves in times of trouble, they get by with a little help from their friends.
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| 4963 | 2019-08-01
6 Inventions You Wouldn’t Have Without Women - [Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:46:21 GMT ] You can thank female inventors for these now-everyday things.
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| 4964 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Rare, Mysterious Whales Filmed Professionally for the First Time - [Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:15:20 GMT ] Photographer Patrick Dykstra came across the rare species when he was shooting footage of sperm whales in the Caribbean Sea.
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| 4965 | 2019-08-01
These Ancient Humans Survived a Supervolcano - [Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:32:00 GMT ] In South Africa, humans not only survived but thrived during the biggest volcanic eruption of the last two million years.
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| 4966 | 2019-08-01
This Famous Dinosaur Could Fly—But Unlike Anything Alive Today - [Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:00:17 GMT ] The animal's wings resemble those of pheasants, but it couldn't flap quite like today's birds.
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| 4967 | 2019-08-01
Meet ‘Steve,’ a Totally New Kind of Aurora - [Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:00:42 GMT ] Canadian citizen scientist photographers spotted a fleeting type of aurora not seen before, dubbed “Steve,” and scientists have started working out what’s causing them.
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| 4968 | 2019-08-01
No, Scott Kelly's Year in Space Didn't Mutate His DNA - [Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:04:47 GMT ] Scores of stories reporting that Kelly’s DNA is substantially different now are missing some basic facts about how biology works.
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| 4969 | 2019-08-01
Why You Shouldn't Eat a Slug (In Case You Need Reasons) - [Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:13:01 GMT ] Hint: A brain-infesting worm carried by gastropods is spreading around the world.
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| 4970 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Maya Dog Trade Goes Back 2,400 Years - [Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:00:45 GMT ] A study of bones and teeth shows that the animals were transported from distant regions and played an important role in ceremonial sacrifices.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4971 | 2019-08-01
‘Doomsday Vault’ Protects Earth’s Food Supply—Here’s How - [Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:18:00 GMT ] Designed to be insulated from a cataclysm, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault sprang a leak last year. Now it’s being retooled for climate change.
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| 4972 | 2019-08-01
More Birds Expected for Majority of National Parks—Here's Why - [Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:00:42 GMT ] Climate change may have big impacts on avian species, and all the results may not be positive.
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| 4973 | 2019-08-01
Does Your Dog Prefer You Over Anyone Else? It's Complicated. - [Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:10:00 GMT ] Whether your pet wants to be around its owner or a stranger depends on the situation, a new study says.
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| 4974 | 2019-08-01
Life on Earth Is Under Assault—But There’s Still Hope - [Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:28:33 GMT ] A major international report on biodiversity warns of serious threats to all living things, but many solutions are available.
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| 4975 | 2019-08-01
Russians Were Once Banned From a Third of the U.S. - [Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:56:11 GMT ] A 1957 map shows that Soviet visitors were barred from most of New York’s Long Island—and the entire state of Washington.
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| 4976 | 2019-08-01
A Space Station Is About to Fall From the Sky—But Where Will It Hit? - [Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:50:00 GMT ] The Tiangong-1 space station is expected to break apart in Earth’s atmosphere sometime between March 30 and April 2.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4977 | 2019-08-01
This DJ Has Written a Song for the World - [Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:35:23 GMT ] A musician more known for producing electronic dance music returned to his classical roots to write a song for a nature documentary.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4978 | 2019-08-01
See How Fish Get From Coral Reefs to Your Aquarium Tank - [Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:55:37 GMT ] A group of marine conservationists traced each step in the process, from capture to display.
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| 4979 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Giraffe Disease Has Scientists Baffled - [Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:10:42 GMT ] It's unknown whether the condition, which causes bloody lesions, is contributing to the decline of the world's tallest mammals.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4980 | 2019-08-01
Why This Animal Can Live for Over 500 Years - [Sat, 31 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Animals that live in deeper waters and don’t move a whole lot are likely to have longer lives.
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| 4981 | 2019-08-01
Here's How to Watch or Stream 'One Strange Rock' - [Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:13:04 GMT ] National Geographic's mind-bending love letter to Earth is airing now. See how to watch or stream the series.
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| 4982 | 2019-08-01
Is This Mongoose Playing Dead or Just Playing? Video Cracks Up Experts - [Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:48:50 GMT ] A dwarf mongoose and a Southern yellow-billed hornbill engage in never-before-seen behavior in footage captured in South Africa.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4983 | 2019-08-01
What If Martin Luther King Jr. Were Never Assassinated? - [Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:15:00 GMT ] In weighing the question, historians unravel how Americans construct King’s legacy—and how we conceive of civil rights in our own time.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4984 | 2019-08-01
Greco-Roman Temple Unearthed in Egypt - [Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:59:35 GMT ] A sculpture of a man's head and two limestone lion statues were among the artifacts uncovered at the archaeological site.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4985 | 2019-08-01
Fact or Fiction: Can You Really Sweat Out Toxins? - [Fri, 06 Apr 2018 17:09:59 GMT ] There are plenty of good reasons to work up a sweat. Detoxifying your body isn’t one of them.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4986 | 2019-08-01
Prehistoric 'Sea Monster' May Be Largest That Ever Lived - [Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:00:12 GMT ] Finding the 85-foot ichthyosaur hints that other isolated bones from the U.K. may also belong to ancient behemoths.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4987 | 2019-08-01
These Are the 10 Most Endangered Rivers in the U.S. - [Tue, 10 Apr 2018 14:20:25 GMT ] America's waterways face renewed threats from industry-friendly environmental policies, a new report finds.
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| 4988 | 2019-08-01
Chimps Eat Baby Monkey Brains First—A Clue to Human Evolution - [Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:25:34 GMT ] The apes have surprising strategies for how they eat meat, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4989 | 2019-08-01
Watch Two Men Do Gymnastics 500 Feet Above the Ground - [Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:16:43 GMT ] The pair had been planning to do so for years, and in February they finally got their chance.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4990 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: How We Made the First 3-D Virtual Reality Video in Space - [Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:42:20 GMT ] Astronaut Paolo Nespoli had to get creative to shoot this stunning footage aboard the International Space Station.
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| 4991 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Chronicles Show Modern Demise of Snub-Nosed Monkeys - [Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] China’s 2,000-year-old enthusiasm for keeping meticulous records is providing scientists with an unusual resource to track the dwindling primate numbers.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4992 | 2019-08-01
New Bird of Paradise Species Has Smooth Dance Moves - [Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:32:21 GMT ] To woo a female, this bird flips up his cape, puffs out his chest, and shimmies his little feet.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4993 | 2019-08-01
Fruit Flies Likely Enjoy Sex, Offering Clues Into Drug Addiction - [Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:11:00 GMT ] Deciphering the brain mechanisms involved in pleasure may help scientists learn how to help people addicted to heroin and cocaine.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4994 | 2019-08-01
Deepest Octopus Nursery Discovered, Holds Dark Secret - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:03:26 GMT ] Submersible footage reveals hundreds of mother octopi brooding their eggs more than a mile deep.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4995 | 2019-08-01
How 1.7 Billion Stars Were Mapped With Dazzling 3-D Precision - [Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:01:00 GMT ] The ESA's Gaia satellite is helping astronomers understand the origins of our galaxy, one star at a time.
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| 4996 | 2019-08-01
Puffin Beaks Glow in Surprising Discovery - [Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:27:46 GMT ] The bird is the latest of many species discovered to be bioluminescent in recent years.
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| 4997 | 2019-08-01
World’s Oldest Known Spider Dies at 43, With Lesson for Us - [Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:44:03 GMT ] A trapdoor spider in Australia spent decades tending a small burrow—a life people can learn from, scientists say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4998 | 2019-08-01
Jupiter at Its Best, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in May - [Tue, 01 May 2018 04:02:23 GMT ] The solar system's largest planet will take center stage, while a meteor shower and a planet-hopping moon also light up the night.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 4999 | 2019-08-01
Dinosaur-Era Bird Found With Shockingly Intact Skull - [Wed, 02 May 2018 17:00:11 GMT ] The unprecedented Ichthyornis fossil from Kansas offers fresh perspective on bird evolution.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5000 | 2019-08-01
Are Marsquakes Anything Like Earthquakes? NASA Is About to Find Out. - [Fri, 04 May 2018 18:11:13 GMT ] A new spacecraft is about to launch that will investigate why and how much the red planet rumbles.
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| 5001 | 2019-08-01
Diamond in the Rough: The Final Challenge with Cory Richards - [Fri, 04 May 2018 19:24:00 GMT ] Standing on top of a snowy peak in Scotland, the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan has already started to make its impression on Cory Richards, National Geographic photographer and 2012 Adventurer of the Year.
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| 5002 | 2019-08-01
Dirt is Good: Why the Outdoors is the World's Greatest Playground - [Mon, 07 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT ] Outdoor Classroom Day is reasserting the importance of outdoor learning and play with the goal that children will spend more time outside in the world's greatest playground.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5003 | 2019-08-01
How an Obscure Religious Sect Mapped the Cosmos - [Tue, 08 May 2018 15:41:57 GMT ] The Muggletonians believed that Earth was the center of the universe—and made beautiful maps to prove it.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5004 | 2019-08-01
Is Maternal Instinct Only for Moms? Here's the Science. - [Wed, 09 May 2018 19:23:56 GMT ] The latest looks at brain chemicals and social development suggest we need to rethink our definition of motherhood.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5005 | 2019-08-01
Will the Eruptions From Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Turn Explosive? Get the Facts. - [Thu, 10 May 2018 16:18:36 GMT ] Scientists are warning of 'ballistic rocks' hurled from the volcano's crater.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5006 | 2019-08-01
See the Ancient Tradition of Camel Racing From Above - [Fri, 11 May 2018 19:28:47 GMT ] The sport can be traced back for generations in the Middle East—and has a dark past.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5007 | 2019-08-01
Who Has the 'Cleaner' Bed: Chimps or Humans? - [Tue, 15 May 2018 23:01:00 GMT ] For the first time, scientists have compared microbes in human and chimpanzee sleeping areas. The findings may surprise you.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5008 | 2019-08-01
No, Hawaii's Volcano Won't Trigger a Mega-Tsunami - [Thu, 17 May 2018 17:13:48 GMT ] Here are all the ways the Hawaiian eruption won't cause problems, according to experts.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5009 | 2019-08-01
Queen Elizabeth's Record-Breaking Reign in 15 Pictures - [Fri, 18 May 2018 20:00:00 GMT ] Queen Elizabeth II, who has now sat on the throne for 66 years, has always emphasized that her role is not to rule, but to serve.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5010 | 2019-08-01
Brainless Creatures Can Do Some Incredibly Smart Things - [Mon, 21 May 2018 17:58:34 GMT ] Some life on Earth can count, anticipate future events, and design railway networks without the distinctive organ.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5011 | 2019-08-01
Newborn Rhino Is Confident and Adventurous, Say Keepers - [Wed, 23 May 2018 13:36:37 GMT ] Once a species with only 200 individuals, the Indian rhinos' recovery is considered a conservation success story.
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| 5012 | 2019-08-01
Why Blue Flames Are Now Burning at Kilauea - [Thu, 24 May 2018 15:53:29 GMT ] Methane trapped underground is igniting blue flames near the volcano's lava flows. Experts say methane blasts are possible.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5013 | 2019-08-01
From Historic to Cutting Edge: Revitalizing Iconic Buildings - [Fri, 25 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] Fenway Park, the Eiffel Tower, Empire State, and other storied buildings were upgraded for 21st-century energy efficiency.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5014 | 2019-08-01
The Extraordinary Ways Weather Has Changed Human History - [Wed, 30 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT ] From determining the outcome of wars to wholesale destruction of lives and property, weather affects our lives in a shocking number of ways.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5015 | 2019-08-01
Surprise! Pluto Has Dunes Made of Methane 'Sand' - [Thu, 31 May 2018 18:00:00 GMT ] The tiny world shouldn’t have enough atmosphere to create wind-sculpted dunes. So what’s going on?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5016 | 2019-08-01
Reducing Plastic as a Family Is Easy. Here's How. - [Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:00:04 GMT ] Choosing a cone, instead of a cup, for your ice cream is one fun tip.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5017 | 2019-08-01
Welcome to the Catboat, the World’s Only Floating Animal Sanctuary - [Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:30:46 GMT ] Started in the 1960s by a local animal lover, the Catboat is a tourist attraction that still bobs in Amsterdam’s canals.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5018 | 2019-08-01
Hurricanes Are Moving Slower—And That's a Huge Problem - [Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:00:03 GMT ] When tropical cyclones slow, they drop far more rain, sparking even more devastating floods. Future climate change is expected to slow them still more.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5019 | 2019-08-01
Building Blocks of Life Found on Mars - [Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:00:05 GMT ] Two landmark discoveries reveal organic carbon on the red planet, shaping the future hunt for life on Mars.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5020 | 2019-08-01
These Millennial Monks Are Adapting to a Modernizing World - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:09:50 GMT ] Young Buddhist monks in Mongolia look to keep their religion alive by passing on their traditions to younger citizens.
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| 5021 | 2019-08-01
Africa's Oldest Trees Are Dying, and Scientists Are Stumped - [Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:02:20 GMT ] A mysterious killer is claiming the mighty baobab.
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| 5022 | 2019-08-01
These Fish Keep Forests Alive—And Fishing Threatens Them - [Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:00:04 GMT ] Scientists have found that many South American forests rely on large fish to transport their seeds—and that may put them at risk.
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| 5023 | 2019-08-01
Evian and Loop Industries: Starting a Revolution in Plastic Recycling - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:55:42 GMT ] An innovative recycling method invented in a garage is offering a solution to plastic waste.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5024 | 2019-08-01
Virunga National Park Sees Its Worst Violence in a Decade, Director Says - [Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:46:40 GMT ] Gunmen recently killed five rangers and a driver—the park’s deadliest attack in recent history.
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| 5025 | 2019-08-01
12 Historic LGBTQ Figures Who Changed the World - [Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:45:00 GMT ] These activists, artists, doctors, and writers had a lasting impact on communities around the globe.
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| 5026 | 2019-08-01
Leopard Plays With Prey’s Own Bones - [Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:40:54 GMT ] Rare video shows big cat tearing open its warthog victim and perusing its innards with its jawbone.
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| 5027 | 2019-08-01
This Bird Has Been Singing the Same Song for 1,000 Years - [Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:06:26 GMT ] The American swamp sparrow’s amazing ability to pass down its song perfectly is an example of handing down a cultural tradition, scientists say.
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| 5028 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Royal Tomb Yields Strange New Ape Species - [Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:00:00 GMT ] The toothy creature provides rare evidence of early human-caused extinctions.
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| 5029 | 2019-08-01
Why These Children Are Forced to Scale a 40-Foot Well - [Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:38:38 GMT ] A short video shows young girls in India climbing into dangerous, deep wells to retrieve worm-infested water.
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| 5030 | 2019-08-01
Could DNA Testing Reunite Immigrant Families? Get the Facts. - [Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:00:25 GMT ] Genetic testing offers a potential solution to the crisis, but logistics and privacy concerns pose major challenges.
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| 5031 | 2019-08-01
What Does It Take to Raise a Flamingo? - [Mon, 25 Jun 2018 21:34:00 GMT ] A zoo celebrates as its flamingo flock gives birth to five new chicks—but the process is more difficult than it may seem.
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| 5032 | 2019-08-01
19 Eel Smugglers Sentenced, But Lucrative Trade Persists - [Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:50:11 GMT ] With prices for baby eels soaring to a high of nearly $3,000 a pound, illegal traders continue to chance their luck with the police.
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| 5033 | 2019-08-01
Meet the 'Kickboxing Grannies' of Kenya's Most Dangerous Slum - [Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:17:41 GMT ] A group of grandmothers hailing from Korogocho have come together to protect and empower themselves and their community.
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| 5034 | 2019-08-01
Headless Pompeii Victim Wasn't Crushed to Death, After All - [Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:26:43 GMT ] A surprising new discovery reveals the truth about what really happened to an unfortunate man in 79 A.D.
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| 5035 | 2019-08-01
These animals’ screams will chill your blood - [Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:45:00 GMT ] The spookiest sounds on Halloween are made by creatures of the night.
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| 5036 | 2019-08-01
What’s really in Antarctica’s mysterious blood falls - [Mon, 22 Oct 2018 08:00:00 GMT ] The eerily gory waterfall is not in fact made of blood, and a new study shows just what gives it its unique color.
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| 5037 | 2019-08-01
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy - [Sat, 03 Nov 2018 17:40:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 5038 | 2019-08-01
Drink More Water, Says FLOTUS—But How Much? - - First lady Michelle Obama has called for adding a glass of water to your daily hydration. But how many glasses do you need to drink each day?
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| 5039 | 2019-08-01
Colorado Flooding Imperils Oil and Gas Sites, Causes Spill - - Nearly 1,900 oil and gas wells have been shut down in the wake of Colorado's floods, and officials are still trying to determine the extent of the damage.
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| 5040 | 2019-08-01
For World's Oddest-Looking Antelope, Signs of a Comeback - - An alliance of conservation organizations and Kazakhstan's government work to save the critically endangered saiga antelope.
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| 5041 | 2019-08-01
Fish Fossil Has Oldest Known Face, May Influence Evolution - - The extinct animal's face structure could help explain how vertebrates, including ourselves, evolved our distinctive look.
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| 5042 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Action Could Save 500,000 Lives Annually, Study Says - - Global action to curb climate change could save 500,000 lives annually, far outweighing the projected cost of reducing fossil fuel emissions, a new study says.
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| 5043 | 2019-08-01
Kenya's Giant Aquifer Highlights Groundwater's Critical Role - - Kenya's recently discovered aquifer could help the impoverished, drought-ridden country develop. But are aquifers a sustainable source for water?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5044 | 2019-08-01
Jet Lag Cure for Mice Illuminates Inner Workings of Circadian Clocks - - The hormone vasopressin keeps mammalian circadian clocks on track. A new study finds that disrupting it shifts those clocks to a new schedule much more quickly.
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| 5045 | 2019-08-01
Pictures We Love: Best of September - - Futuristic aircraft and a child looking for refuge are among our photo editors' picks of the most interesting news pictures from September.
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| 5046 | 2019-08-01
Cockroaches Have Neighborhoods, Too - - A researcher shares what he's learned from studying New York's cockroaches—and what they have in common with humans.
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| 5047 | 2019-08-01
Space View of Natural Gas Flaring Darkened by Budget Woes - - New satellite technology offers a clearer view of the growing natural gas flaring problem. But the U.S. budget mess has slowed the effort to measure this source of energy waste and pollution.
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| 5048 | 2019-08-01
Fuel Exhaust Disrupts Scent Signals for Honeybees - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:51 GMT ] Fuel exhaust changes the chemical composition of floral odors in a way that disrupts responsiveness of honeybees, a new study shows.
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| 5049 | 2019-08-01
Why Turkey Lifted Its Ban on the Islamic Headscarf - [Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:45:03 GMT ] A number of countries have restricted the wearing of Islamic headscarves. But Turkey has just lifted a longtime ban for women in government or civil service jobs.
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| 5050 | 2019-08-01
Picture Archive: South Africa, 1930s - [Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:11:01 GMT ] Twenty years after the UN dropped its sanctions on South Africa, here's a look at apartheid's effects on the Zulu.
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| 5051 | 2019-08-01
Reporting the Tragic End of Storm Chaser Tim Samaras - [Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:57:17 GMT ] Veteran journalist Robert Draper discusses his November cover story in National Geographic magazine, 'The Monster Storm,' with editor Victoria Pope.
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| 5052 | 2019-08-01
5 Surprising Facts About the Oarfish That Has Been Washing Up on Beaches - [Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:19:40 GMT ] Two of the deep-sea creatures have been found in less than a week in California, prompting much interest from scientists and the public.
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| 5053 | 2019-08-01
Neanderthal Gums Relieved by Toothpicks - [Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:48:38 GMT ] Fossils show that Neanderthals used toothpicks to relieve their aching gums.
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| 5054 | 2019-08-01
Will U.S. Hurricane Forecasting Models Catch Up to Europe’s? - [Sun, 27 Oct 2013 13:21:03 GMT ] A year after Hurricane Sandy, Europe's forecasting technology is still tops. Inside the American attempt to catch up.
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| 5055 | 2019-08-01
South Pole Expeditions Then and Now: How Does Their Food and Gear Compare? - [Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:19:07 GMT ] Two polar adventurers are attempting the same South Pole journey that claimed the lives of British explorer Captain Robert Scott and his men in 1911-1912. A century on, how do their food and gear compare?
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| 5056 | 2019-08-01
Kakenya Ntaiya: Bringing Education to Kenya's Girls - [Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:01:18 GMT ] Kakenya Ntaiya defied tradition in Kenya. She did not drop out of school to marry young. She now has a Ph.D. and strives to bring the same opportunities to girls in her homeland.
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| 5057 | 2019-08-01
Total Recall: Your First Superhero Kiss and Other Secure Passwords - [Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:22:12 GMT ] You can remember your name, your first pet, and your elementary school. So why is it sometimes so hard to answer personal security questions?
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| 5058 | 2019-08-01
New “Flexible” Power Plants Sway to Keep Up with Renewables - [Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:59:59 GMT ] As the use of renewable power on the electric grid ramps up, utilities are turning to technology that makes it easier for natural gas to smooth out the bumps in supply.
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| 5059 | 2019-08-01
Time to Move On? The Case Against Daylight Saving Time - [Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:04:03 GMT ] Changing our clocks twice a year doesn't save us energy or money, and may even make us unhealthy, critics say.
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| 5060 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Fatal Exodus: Consequences of a Great Migration - [Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:59:55 GMT ] Stranded in the desert, dozens of African migrants die en route to Europe. It's one more tragedy in a great—and underreported—migration.
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| 5061 | 2019-08-01
Tiger Cubs Test Waters - [Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:31:14 GMT ] Sumatran tiger cubs pass a swimming test with flying colors. Next step? Going home.
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| 5062 | 2019-08-01
Bloody Skies: The Fight to Reduce Deadly Bird-Plane Collisions - [Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:20:13 GMT ] Airplane bird strikes are costly and can be deadly. More must be done to prevent them, says Capt. Chesley Sullenberger.
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| 5063 | 2019-08-01
Shutting Down the Nation's Longest Running Public Aquarium - [Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:11:21 GMT ] Before the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C, closes, it must move and rehouse thousands of animals.
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| 5064 | 2019-08-01
Victoria's Secret: The Story Behind the Feathers - [Fri, 15 Nov 2013 20:59:04 GMT ] Feathers have been fashionable since Neanderthal days—and some say they play the same alluring role for humans as they do for birds.
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| 5065 | 2019-08-01
The Reluctant African: The Life and Irascibility of Doris Lessing - [Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:10:51 GMT ] The Nobel Prize-winning author was a trailblazer and iconoclast in literature and in life.
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| 5066 | 2019-08-01
Were People Killing Giant Sloths in South America 30,000 Years Ago? - [Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:02:29 GMT ] Bones with possible human tool marks could point to an earlier human arrival in the Americas, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5067 | 2019-08-01
The Most Boring Article You'll Read Today - [Thu, 21 Nov 2013 19:09:04 GMT ] Researchers have identified five types of boredom, showing that boredom is more complicated than we thought.
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| 5068 | 2019-08-01
Abrupt Climate Disaster Threat Raises Call for Early Warning System - [Tue, 03 Dec 2013 16:22:24 GMT ] Approaching climate change 'tipping points' mean an early warning system for global warming-triggered disasters is needed, suggest experts.
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| 5069 | 2019-08-01
Cape Wind Deadline: Headwinds for Offshore Turbines - [Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:52:58 GMT ] Offshore wind farms could produce abundant clean energy close to coastal population centers. To critics, however, the towering turbines are unsightly and expensive.
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| 5070 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: The Moment Mandela Was Released From Prison - [Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:39:50 GMT ] Released in the middle of a turbulent political climate, Mandela's freedom was a beacon of hope but could not stop African violence and war.
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| 5071 | 2019-08-01
iPads Improve Classroom Learning, Study Finds - [Tue, 10 Dec 2013 19:05:21 GMT ] The power of iPads and other tablets can help students learn concepts of enormous scale, like the size of the solar system, that traditional methods struggle to teach.
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| 5072 | 2019-08-01
Dinosaur Fossil With Fleshy Rooster's Comb Is First of Its Kind - [Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:11:45 GMT ] Soft tissues are rarely preserved in fossils, but a newfound dinosaur fossil features a fleshy crest, much like that of a rooster, atop its head.
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| 5073 | 2019-08-01
There Are 3 South Poles, So Which One Did Prince Harry Reach? - [Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:46:33 GMT ] It turns out there are three of them, and they're not all in the same place—one even wanders.
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| 5074 | 2019-08-01
Fat vs. Sugar: Which Do We Crave More? - [Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:01:48 GMT ] New research says that the brain craves sugar more than fat.
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| 5075 | 2019-08-01
Behind the Scenes at a Refuge for Earth's Rare Species - [Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:43:24 GMT ] Micronesian kingfishers, scimitar-horned oryx, and brown kiwis are among the rare creatures at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia.
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| 5076 | 2019-08-01
World's Biggest Elephant Shrew Tracked in Tanzania - [Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:37:43 GMT ] Only found in 2005, Tanzania's gray-faced sengi is good at hiding—but may not elude growing threats such as poaching and habitat loss, experts say.
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| 5077 | 2019-08-01
4 Ways Helping People Is Saving Rare Wildlife - [Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:35:30 GMT ] Want to save the snow leopard? Support local people, say conservationists who are embracing a new people-centric model for bringing back endangered wildlife.
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| 5078 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Stunning Time-Lapse Video of California Scenery - [Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:35:47 GMT ] Photographer Michael Shainblum overcame dyslexia and waited patiently for hours to create a breathtaking time-lapse video of the Golden State's natural beauty.
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| 5079 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: 6 Reasons Antarctic Explorers Were Tougher 100 Years Ago - [Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:42:56 GMT ] Exploring unmapped lands with no hope of rescue is one of the reasons that we should admire early 20th-century Antarctic explorers, author argues.
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| 5080 | 2019-08-01
Sea-Ice Strandings Plague Polar Explorers - [Thu, 02 Jan 2014 13:59:14 GMT ] Polar nautical excursions possess a long, unfortunate, and disastrous history of run-ins with sea ice.
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| 5081 | 2019-08-01
What's the Difference Between a Snowstorm and a Blizzard? - [Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:52:53 GMT ] What makes a blizzard worse than an ordinary snowstorm?
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| 5082 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre Earthquake Lights Finally Explained - [Mon, 06 Jan 2014 18:44:33 GMT ] Rare lights seen near earthquakes had long been labeled UFOs, but now geologists hope they could help predict temblors.
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| 5083 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Cold Snap: What Do Bitter Temperatures Do to the Human Body? - [Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:17:17 GMT ] Thinking of taking a jog in the coldest weather to hit the U.S. in decades? You may want to read this.
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| 5084 | 2019-08-01
Science Behind 3 Viral Polar Vortex Videos: Instant Snow, Ice Fog, Frozen Bubbles - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:50:36 GMT ] Viral videos from the U.S. Midwest are showing us how water reacts to extreme cold.
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| 5085 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Ford Solar Car at CES 2014 and Past Sun-Power Vehicles - [Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:18:35 GMT ] With Ford debuting a solar concept car at the 2014 Consumer Electronic Show, we take a look at past efforts to harness the power of the sun to put vehicles into motion.
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| 5086 | 2019-08-01
Are Frozen Views of Niagara Falls Unusual? - [Fri, 10 Jan 2014 20:05:51 GMT ] Photos of a frozen Niagara Falls are trending on Instagram and Twitter, but the ice is more common than you might think.
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| 5087 | 2019-08-01
First Person: How Far Will the Blackfish Effect Go? - [Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:26:04 GMT ] The film Blackfish takes a sharp look at killer whale entertainment. Will it win an Oscar nomination this week?
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| 5088 | 2019-08-01
'Haunted' Maya Underwater Cave Holds Human Bones - [Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:20:22 GMT ] Underwater archaeologists have found human bones at the bottom of a Maya cenote in Mexico.
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| 5089 | 2019-08-01
1,000+ Rhinos Poached in 2013: Highest in Modern History - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:59:32 GMT ] More than a thousand of the large mammals were killed illegally, due to increasing demand for their horns, report says.
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| 5090 | 2019-08-01
Water Spotted on Solar System's Largest Asteroid, Raising Questions About Life There - [Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:36:20 GMT ] Ceres, the largest asteroid and smallest dwarf planet in our solar system, releases water vapor from two locations on its surface, a new study says.
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| 5091 | 2019-08-01
1918 Flu Pandemic That Killed 50 Million Originated in China, Scientists Say - [Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:32:14 GMT ] The worldwide flu pandemic that killed 50 million people in 1918 may have originated with transported Chinese laborers, archival records suggest.
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| 5092 | 2019-08-01
First New Species of River Dolphin Discovered in a Century - [Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:22:04 GMT ] The Araguaian boto is a proposed new species in Brazil that is thought to be highly endangered.
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| 5093 | 2019-08-01
Grammy-Winning 'Royals' Owes It All to Nat Geo - [Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:50:37 GMT ] Lorde's 'Royals' was just named Grammy song of the year. And it wouldn't exist if it weren't for a National Geographic photo.
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| 5094 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Known Hearth Found in Israel Cave - [Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:19:10 GMT ] Previously unknown early humans used a campfire site—the earliest-known evidence of domestication of fire—in a cave in Israel, new evidence shows.
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| 5095 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Electric-Blue Flames Erupt From Volcanoes - [Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:36:13 GMT ] Burning sulfur forms lava-like rivers of light at Indonesia's Kawah Ijen volcano and other craters.
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| 5096 | 2019-08-01
New Species of Ancient 'Swamp Monster' Discovered; Lived in Once-Tropical Texas - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 21:14:38 GMT ] The 17-foot-long, crocodile-like creature lived in tropical rain forests that once covered Texas, a recent study says.
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| 5097 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre Landslide Photos: Boulders Roll Onto Farm, Narrowly Missing House - [Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:35:10 GMT ] A landslide in northern Italy sent boulders careening into a vineyard.
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| 5098 | 2019-08-01
A New, More Humane Way to Euthanize Stranded Whales - [Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:49:18 GMT ] Researchers have come up with a new, safer, and more humane way of euthanizing beached whales that can't be saved.
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| 5099 | 2019-08-01
What You Don't Know About Sochi - [Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:31:28 GMT ] The Winter Olympics are Putin's chance to host a world-class sports event. But it isn't an easy sell with volatile regions close by.
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| 5100 | 2019-08-01
New Study Shows Yoga Has Healing Powers - [Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:28:26 GMT ] Poses like down dog can bring down levels of inflammation in cancer patients, according to a new study.
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| 5101 | 2019-08-01
Giraffe Killing at Copenhagen Zoo Sparks Global Outrage - [Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:58:46 GMT ] A healthy male giraffe was euthanized because its genes didn't add to the diversity of the zoo population.
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| 5102 | 2019-08-01
Germany Plans to Raze Towns for Brown Coal and Cheap Energy - [Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:09:03 GMT ] Germany has ambitious renewable energy goals, but its reliance on coal is also growing. Towns like Atterwasch face relocation to feed demand for cheap brown coal.
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| 5103 | 2019-08-01
Defending a Western River With Art and Collaboration - [Wed, 12 Feb 2014 19:41:48 GMT ] Kirk Klancke has watched over the Fraser River for decades. 'Education is what is going to save these rivers,' he says.
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| 5104 | 2019-08-01
Where Does the Amazon River Begin? - [Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:05:18 GMT ] Why are researchers and explorers still arguing over where the Amazon River starts?
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| 5105 | 2019-08-01
What the West's Ancient Droughts Say About Its Future - [Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:31:48 GMT ] Scientists have mounting evidence of centuries-long droughts in the West's distant past. They warn that Californians are now vulnerable to a drought that is measured in decades—or even hundreds of years.
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| 5106 | 2019-08-01
First Person: Why a 'Vast' Mammogram Study May Do Harm - [Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:16:43 GMT ] A newly published study on mammograms concludes that they do not save lives. Critics disagree. So does my wife.
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| 5107 | 2019-08-01
Behind the March Cover - [Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:39:00 GMT ] Behind the Scenes of the NatGeo Black Holes Cover - National Geographic
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| 5108 | 2019-08-01
Nicaraguan Canal Could Wreck Environment, Scientists Say - [Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:11:14 GMT ] Nicaragua's proposed canal threatens vital forests and wetlands, warn experts.
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| 5109 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Threatens the Future of the Winter Olympics - [Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:26:40 GMT ] Many of the event's recent venues will soon be too warm for snow.
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| 5110 | 2019-08-01
Ukraine's People Power in Photos - [Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:01:56 GMT ] Photographer Anastasia Taylor-Lind takes the pulse of the Ukrainian protest through portraits of people who found their way to the square known as Maidan in Kiev.
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| 5111 | 2019-08-01
Electric Cars Alone Won’t Drive a Drop in U.S. Emissions: Study - [Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:07:13 GMT ] Electric cars alone won't yield needed cuts in greenhouse gas, new research says. Policymakers need to cut carbon throughout the economy, especially from power plants.
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| 5112 | 2019-08-01
The Science of Selfies: A Five-City Comparison - [Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:26:30 GMT ] Leave it to academia to study the science of the selfie; researchers analyze everything from gender to smiles in selfies taken in five of the world's great cities.
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| 5113 | 2019-08-01
Video Cameras Reveal Secret Lives of Reef Sharks - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 18:50:40 GMT ] Video cameras reveal some surprising behaviors of reef sharks off the coast of Hawaii.
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| 5114 | 2019-08-01
Near Wins Stoke Gamblers’ Brains - [Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:34:31 GMT ] Why do gamblers keep on trying when they’re down? A new study suggests that to the brain, a near win is nearly as satisfying as a jackpot.
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| 5115 | 2019-08-01
Russia Raises Natural Gas Threat Against Ukraine - [Mon, 03 Mar 2014 20:10:07 GMT ] Russia presses Ukraine on natural gas debt and threatens price hike. Past cutoffs affected all of Europe, but a changed transit landscape leaves Ukraine far more isolated today.
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| 5116 | 2019-08-01
Antarctic Research Bases Spew Toxic Wastes Into Environment - [Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:16:36 GMT ] Antarctica is one of the most pristine environments on Earth, but it’s wrestling with a pollution problem.
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| 5117 | 2019-08-01
Mars Flyby Proposed for 2021 NASA Astronaut Mission - [Wed, 05 Mar 2014 17:59:58 GMT ] A Mars flyby mission offers an alternative to NASA's human space exploration plans.
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| 5118 | 2019-08-01
Five Bald Eagle Cams to Watch Now - [Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:55:46 GMT ] Bald eagles have made a comeback. See life in the nest now during peak nesting season.
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| 5119 | 2019-08-01
Dark Skin May Have Evolved to Protect Against Skin Cancer - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 19:08:43 GMT ] Darwin and others said skin cancer couldn't influence the evolution of skin color. A new study makes the case that it did.
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| 5120 | 2019-08-01
What Caused the California Earthquake? Faults Explained - [Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:25:19 GMT ] What was that you felt? Faults deep underground produce different kinds of earthquakes.
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| 5121 | 2019-08-01
California Drought Dries Up Hydro, But Power Stays On - [Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:38:00 GMT ] Drought has dried hydropower production in California, long a U.S. leader in river-driven electricity generation. But solar, wind, natural gas, and planning have kept the lights on.
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| 5122 | 2019-08-01
Good News for Animals in Nepal: A Full Year Without Poaching - [Wed, 12 Mar 2014 11:27:53 GMT ] Last year more than 700 wildlife criminals were arrested in Nepal, thanks to a multilayered system of information gathering, enforcement, and swift justice.
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| 5123 | 2019-08-01
New Pygmy Tyrannosaur Found, Roamed the Arctic - [Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:14:26 GMT ] At 20 feet long, the polar-dwelling Nanuqsaurus hoglundi measured about half the size of T. rex, a new study says.
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| 5124 | 2019-08-01
Behind the Headlines: Who Are the Crimean Tatars? - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:18:32 GMT ] Sunday's referendum on joining Russia is illegal, say leaders of the Tatar minority. Comprising about 12 percent of Crimea's population, these ethnic Sunni Muslims have a long, troubled history with Moscow.
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| 5125 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Will Test Turtles’ Mettle - [Mon, 17 Mar 2014 11:41:37 GMT ] Warming oceans, rising sea levels, more frequent and violent storms—these predicted effects of climate change put sea turtles at risk. Can they rise to the challenge?
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| 5126 | 2019-08-01
Green Fracking? 5 Technologies for Cleaner Shale Energy - [Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:58:33 GMT ] As U.S. oil and gas production from fracking grows, new technologies aim to curb water and chemical use and emissions. Can hydraulic fracturing go green?
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| 5127 | 2019-08-01
Thirdhand Smoke Is Real—And Risky to Your Health - [Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:27:26 GMT ] Indoor cigarette smoke combines with air pollutants to form compounds that might cause cancer—and that can linger for decades.
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| 5128 | 2019-08-01
Mudslides Explained: Behind the Washington State Disaster - [Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:09:07 GMT ] A fatal mudslide in Washington State is a reminder of the lethal force of the fast-moving natural phenomenon.
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| 5129 | 2019-08-01
In California, Demand for Groundwater Causing Huge Swaths of Land to Sink - [Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:59:28 GMT ] Prolonged drought in California is increasing demand for groundwater, which in turn is causing lands to subside.
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| 5130 | 2019-08-01
WHO Report: Indoor Air Pollution Is Greatest Environmental Health Risk - [Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:29:28 GMT ] Worldwide, one in eight deaths is attributed to pollution—frequently from fuel burned indoors for cooking.
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| 5131 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Move Closer to Inventing Artificial Life - [Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:13:57 GMT ] Biologists have cooked up the first artificial chromosome reproduced by a plant or animal, designer genes inserted into brewer's yeast.
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| 5132 | 2019-08-01
Why Do Animals Sometimes Kill Their Babies? - [Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:10:16 GMT ] Infanticide by males in the wild is a winning strategy in life's biggest sweepstakes: reproductive success. But what prompts a mother in a zoo to eat her babies?
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| 5133 | 2019-08-01
7 Species Hit Hard by Climate Change—Including One That's Already Extinct - [Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:51:21 GMT ] Climate change has already brought 'widespread and consequential' impacts, a new report says, and many species are struggling to adapt.
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| 5134 | 2019-08-01
April Fools' Day Facts: How Pranks Are Going Viral - [Tue, 01 Apr 2014 16:00:39 GMT ] How did the prankster's favorite holiday arise, and how is it changing?
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| 5135 | 2019-08-01
Rescue Dogs Tested by Washington Mudslide Recovery: Q&A With a Handler - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:57:44 GMT ] After the March 22 mudslide in Oso, Washington, sniffer-dogs' efforts to find victims are hampered by packed mud, rushing water, and poor weather.
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| 5136 | 2019-08-01
Researcher Explains How Crows Solved a Challenge From 'Aesop's Fables.' - [Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:23:40 GMT ] In a new study, crows solved a challenge from Aesop's Fables, showing scientists how their minds work.
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| 5137 | 2019-08-01
Women in Post-genocide Rwanda Have Helped Heal Their Country - [Fri, 04 Apr 2014 11:24:32 GMT ] Twenty years after the genocide, Rwanda's women leaders hold 64 percent of seats in parliament—a world record. And they've achieved a lot more too.
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| 5138 | 2019-08-01
The Innovators Project: Sir W. M. Flinders Petrie - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:44:36 GMT ] We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
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| 5139 | 2019-08-01
Battle Plan for Climate Change: How to Cut Greenhouse Gases - [Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:01:34 GMT ] A new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report will outline steps for cutting greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
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| 5140 | 2019-08-01
The Innovators Project: Teen Wonder: Taylor Wilson - [Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:49:26 GMT ] When Wilson was 11 he tried to build an atom smasher. At 14 he achieved nuclear fusion. Now 19, he is working with subatomic particles. What will come next?
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| 5141 | 2019-08-01
How Harmless Bacteria Quickly Turned Into a Flesh-Eating Monster - [Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:49:18 GMT ] Genetic study reveals that just four changes gave Streptococcus the ability to cause deadly disease.
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| 5142 | 2019-08-01
Solar Chimneys Can Convert Hot Air to Energy, But Is Funding a Mirage? - [Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:21:35 GMT ] A veteran balloonist is among those who want to use solar updraft towers to generate power, but funding has been elusive.
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| 5143 | 2019-08-01
Sherpas Killed on Everest Cremated as Survivors Call for Boycott - [Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:49:33 GMT ] The remains of Sherpa guides killed by an avalanche on Mount Everest on Friday, the deadliest day in the mountain's history, have been cremated.
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| 5144 | 2019-08-01
After Washington Mudslide, Questions About Building in Nature's Danger Zones - [Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:25:50 GMT ] Washington mudslide disaster highlights the risks of building in danger zones.
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| 5145 | 2019-08-01
Climbers Continue Up North Side of Everest - [Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:42:28 GMT ] The deadly avalanche on the Nepali side of Mount Everest hasn't stopped expeditions from China.
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| 5146 | 2019-08-01
Cold War Spy-Satellite Images Unveil Lost Cities - [Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:21:51 GMT ] Archaeologists have used Cold War spy-satellite photos to uncover thousands of unsuspected archaeological sites.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5147 | 2019-08-01
Tornadoes: The Science Behind the Destruction - [Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:32:36 GMT ] Scientists probe the mysteries of violent twisters.
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| 5148 | 2019-08-01
Confronting Threats to Virunga, Africa's Oldest Park - [Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:43:00 GMT ] A new film on Virunga National Park shows rangers risking their lives to protect the park and its wildlife.
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| 5149 | 2019-08-01
African Bird Shouts False Alarms to Deceive and Steal, Study Shows - [Thu, 01 May 2014 18:13:25 GMT ] A new study reveals that a songbird in the Kalahari Desert uses a repertoire of more than 50 warning calls to trick other animals into abandoning their meals.
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| 5150 | 2019-08-01
Amid a National Decline, Some States Are Gaining Farms - [Fri, 02 May 2014 19:54:57 GMT ] According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) census released today, the U.S. lost farms and acres of farmland between 2007 and 2012. Although most states experienced a decline in number of farms, many gained farms and farmland. One surprise? The increase in desert states like Nevada and New Mexico, where popular specialty fruits and vegetables are now grown.
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| 5151 | 2019-08-01
Nigeria's Boko Haram: Who Are They and What Do They Want? - [Wed, 07 May 2014 14:37:52 GMT ] Radicalized young men who identify themselves as Boko Haram kill and kidnap in their bid to make northern Nigeria an Islamic state.
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| 5152 | 2019-08-01
Mother's Day Turns 100: Its Surprisingly Dark History - [Thu, 08 May 2014 17:38:06 GMT ] Born of war, Mother's Day grew to horrify its own mother, whose fight to fix the holiday 'cost her everything, financially and physically.'
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| 5153 | 2019-08-01
Pacific Northwest's Salish Sea Eyed as Fossil Fuel Gateway - [Fri, 09 May 2014 12:11:38 GMT ] Amid the North American oil and gas boom, the Salish Sea region of the Pacific Northwest is becoming prime location for fossil fuel transport.
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| 5154 | 2019-08-01
Antarctica Glacier Collapsing, Adding to Sea Level Rise - [Mon, 12 May 2014 16:37:12 GMT ] Scientists warn that the Thwaites glacier is sliding into the ocean and adding to sea level rise.
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| 5155 | 2019-08-01
Camels and Contagion: Inside Global Hunt for Source of MERS - [Tue, 13 May 2014 20:05:49 GMT ] With hundreds of cases of the deadly MERS virus reported in the Middle East—and now two in the U.S.—epidemiologists are racing to solve the mystery of where it came from, how it spreads, and its strange connection to camels.
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| 5156 | 2019-08-01
Monk Seal Evolution Rewritten: Dwindling Animals 'Even Rarer' - [Wed, 14 May 2014 16:24:08 GMT ] Scientists have discovered a new genus of monk seal, according to a new study—the first in the modern seal family in more than 140 years.
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| 5157 | 2019-08-01
Most Complete Ice Age Skeleton Helps Solve Mystery of First Americans - [Thu, 15 May 2014 18:06:34 GMT ] A nearly complete skeleton found in Mexico is at least 12,000 years old, offering insights into the first Americans.
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| 5158 | 2019-08-01
First Person: Photojournalist Killings Make My Work Dangerous - [Fri, 16 May 2014 19:18:25 GMT ] With 70 journalists murdered in 2013, documenting war zones is now more dangerous than ever.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5159 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: National Aquarium CEO Discusses Dolphins' Retirement - [Tue, 20 May 2014 11:48:57 GMT ] Will the National Aquarium retire its dolphins—and create the first dolphin seaside sanctuary in the U.S.?
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| 5160 | 2019-08-01
Test-Tube Meat: Have Your Pig and Eat It Too - [Thu, 22 May 2014 17:30:14 GMT ] Don't kill the pig, say Dutch researchers—just grow its cells in the village meat factory.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5161 | 2019-08-01
Rachel Carson: Google Doodle Honors Author of 'Silent Spring' - [Tue, 27 May 2014 15:48:32 GMT ] Google Doodle celebrates famed author who warned about the dangers of pesticides.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5162 | 2019-08-01
NASA Facing New Space Science Cuts - [Fri, 30 May 2014 16:48:24 GMT ] In an era of huge federal budget deficits, some NASA space science missions face the chopping block.
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| 5163 | 2019-08-01
George Church: The Future Without Limit - [Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:11:50 GMT ] George Church manipulates microbes and tinkers with DNA to fight disease, create new biofuels, and perhaps even resurrect extinct species.
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| 5164 | 2019-08-01
Tiananmen Square Still Haunts Photographer Brothers After 25 Years - [Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:14:50 GMT ] Photographer brothers David and Peter Turnley bore witness to the peaceful uprising 25 years ago that ended in bloodshed.
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| 5165 | 2019-08-01
Prepay Plans for Electricity Offer Alternative to the Usual Monthly Po - [Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:56:10 GMT ] Increasingly, households can pay up front for power. While some say such plans can help consumers stick to a budget and save energy, others see troubling implications for consumers.
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| 5166 | 2019-08-01
Infertility in Spanish Pigs Has Been Traced to Plastics. A Warning for Humans? - [Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:54:53 GMT ] A scientist has connected infertility in pigs to compounds in plastic bags.
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| 5167 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Saving Our Future By Saving Our Oceans - [Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:46:18 GMT ] In a National Geographic op-ed, John Kerry calls for acting now to save the world's oceans for tomorrow.
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| 5168 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Masks Modeled on Early Farmers' Ancestors - [Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:04:02 GMT ] A museum exhibit in Israel showcases ritual stone masks likely connected to early farmers' ownership of land.
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| 5169 | 2019-08-01
Creepy Full Honey Moon Fills Sky This Friday the 13th - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:34:27 GMT ] A viewer's guide to Friday the 13th full honey moon.
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| 5170 | 2019-08-01
What Ate a 9-Foot Great White Shark? Another Great White? - [Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:14:23 GMT ] Researchers are trying to figure out what ate a nine-foot-long great white shark off the coast of Australia.
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| 5171 | 2019-08-01
Love in the Time of Padlocks: Has a Craze on the World’s Bridges Gone Too Far? - [Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:10:49 GMT ] Clipping locks to bridges as love tokens started in Paris and spread. Is it getting out of hand?
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| 5172 | 2019-08-01
Obama Announces Plan to Create World's Largest Ocean Reserve - [Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:02:33 GMT ] The president also pledged to fight illegal fishing and seafood fraud.
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| 5173 | 2019-08-01
2500-Year-Old Greek Statues Sparkle After Facelift - [Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:35:49 GMT ] Stripping decades of grime from five marble statues in Athens has restored their beauty.
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| 5174 | 2019-08-01
Bonanza of Skulls in 'Pit of Bones' Changes View of Neanderthals - [Thu, 19 Jun 2014 18:02:20 GMT ] A cave in Spain has yielded a cache of ancient Neanderthal skulls that point to early facial evolution in our ancient cousins.
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| 5175 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: A Black Hole Blows, Waters Recede, and a Mountain Erupts - [Fri, 20 Jun 2014 12:15:24 GMT ] Astronauts watch soccer from space, stars light up the night sky, and a galaxy gets a ring in this week's best space pictures.
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| 5176 | 2019-08-01
A Teenage Girl's Life-Changing Encounter With Elephants - [Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:05:50 GMT ] Sheila Hamanaka's new graphic novel for young readers describes an American teenage girl's life-changing encounter with elephants.
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| 5177 | 2019-08-01
Migrating Monarch Butterflies Use Magnetic Compass to Cut Through Clouds - - On cloudy days, monarch butterflies can use a magnetic compass to fly south.
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| 5178 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: The 5 Ingredients Needed for Life Beyond Earth - - Liquid water and an energy source top list for what's needed for life to exist on other planets.
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| 5179 | 2019-08-01
ISIS Cashing in on Looted Antiquities to Fuel Iraq Insurgency - - Data gleaned from captured computer flash drives show that the sale of illicit artifacts is a significant source of funding for ISIS militants.
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| 5180 | 2019-08-01
For Rangers on the Front Lines of Anti-Poaching Wars, Daily Trauma - - Wildlife rangers routinely face death or injury from the poachers they fight, yet most stay dedicated to their mission.
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| 5181 | 2019-08-01
Video: Injured Sea Turtles Get Healthy in Rehab - - Sea turtles face myriad problems in the wild, and rehabilitation centers can help.
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| 5182 | 2019-08-01
Ebola’s Deadly Spread in Africa Driven by Public Health Failures, Cultural Beliefs - - A late response, the disease's spread to urban areas, and superstition have allowed the virus get out of hand.
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| 5183 | 2019-08-01
Data Deleted From UN Climate Report Highlight Controversies - - New papers in Science debate the limitations of international agreements on climate change and suggest reforms.
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| 5184 | 2019-08-01
Long Tail Feathers Adorned Four-Winged Dinosaur - - A four-winged dinosaur sported surprisingly long tail feathers, paleontologists report.
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| 5185 | 2019-08-01
Shift to 'Food Insecurity' Creates Startling New Picture of Hunger in America - - Modern hunger in America shows what has—and hasn't—changed since 1968.
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| 5186 | 2019-08-01
Earthquake Maps Reveal Higher Risks for Much of U.S. - - New USGS government maps extend earthquake hazard zones nationwide, including some surprising states.
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| 5187 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Scientists Building an 'Ocean' in the Middle of a Desert? - - Researchers are building a miniature version of the Gulf of California in Biosphere 2.
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| 5188 | 2019-08-01
The Battle to Be King of the Lumberjacks - - In a hail of wood chips and sawdust, beefy woodsmen at the U.S. lumberjacking championships show that experience matters in the 'original extreme sport.'
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| 5189 | 2019-08-01
Map: No-Fly Zones and Restricted Airspaces - - Israel and eastern Ukraine join the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's list of places with flight prohibitions.
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| 5190 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic Pictures of Recent Sinkholes Reveal Hazards Lurking Below - - Natural and human-caused sinkholes have swallowed cars and houses in Florida, Minnesota, England, China, Latin America, and beyond.
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| 5191 | 2019-08-01
Animals From Space: Polar Bears, Penguins Tracked Via Satellite - - Keeping tabs on polar bears, penguins, and other creatures via satellite can be cheaper, easier, and more accurate, scientists say.
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| 5192 | 2019-08-01
Oklahoma Grapples With Earthquake Spike—And Evidence of Industry's Role - - Oklahomans and local officials are trying to understand and react to a spate of earthquakes linked to the energy industry.
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| 5193 | 2019-08-01
Fictional Outlander Series Has Real Links to Scotland’s Newly Unearthed Neolithic Ruins - - Diana Gabaldon explains the Outlander theory of the existence of standing stones, describes the Scottish clan system, and shares a secret about a hoped for new book project.
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| 5194 | 2019-08-01
Vaquita Porpoise Faces Imminent Extinction—Can It Be Saved? - - A scientific team commissioned by Mexico says vaquitas could be extinct by 2018 if gillnetting isn't banned immediately.
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| 5195 | 2019-08-01
Undocumented Children: Unwanted, Say Manassas, Virginia, Officials - - Stress on schools, social services is making city of Manassas a battleground once again.
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| 5196 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: An Ecologist's Passion for Preserving the Ocean's Pristine Places - - National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala leads a project that aims to identify and protect the world's most unspoiled marine environments.
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| 5197 | 2019-08-01
1950s Family Retraces Lewis and Clark Journey - - A family takes a summer road trip in the 1950s to follow the Lewis and Clark Trail using original journal records.
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| 5198 | 2019-08-01
Why the Current Mass Extinction Matters - - We seem indifferent to the mass extinction we're causing, yet we lose a part of ourselves when another animal dies out.
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| 5199 | 2019-08-01
Icelandic Volcano Rumbles Raises Eruption Fears - - Earthquake 'swarms' under a large Icelandic volcano point to magma moving beneath the island.
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| 5200 | 2019-08-01
Atop Food Chain, Ospreys Ingest Many Poisons, Revealing Environmental Dangers - - As apex predators, ospreys get a mega-dose of contaminants—and help identify health threats.
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| 5201 | 2019-08-01
Can Elephants Survive a Legal Ivory Trade? Debate Is Shifting Against It - - Stirring renewed debate, a respected conservationist argues that government corruption makes a legal ivory trade unworkable.
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| 5202 | 2019-08-01
Tales of the Dead Come Back: How Modern Medicine Is Reinventing Death - - 'Death travelers' are bringing back stories of life beyond death.
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| 5203 | 2019-08-01
'To Live in Tehran You Have to Lie': Revealing Hidden Lives in Iran - - Iranians have an inside, private life and an outside, public life-and nearly everybody lives by these rules.
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| 5204 | 2019-08-01
Who's Buried in Largest Tomb in Northern Greece? New Finds Raise Intrigue - - The biggest known ancient Greek tomb may hold a relative of Alexander the Great, researchers say.
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| 5205 | 2019-08-01
Where the Smog Ends Up: The Giant Sequoia Forest - - The air in the Sierra Nevadas getting cleaner—but on summer days a tide of smog still rises into Giant Forest from the San Joaquin Valley.
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| 5206 | 2019-08-01
Faroe Island Whaling, a 1,000-Year Tradition, Comes Under Renewed Fire - - A recent campaign spearheaded by Sea Shepherd seeks to end a thousand-year whaling tradition in the Faroe Islands.
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| 5207 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Ebola Aid Could Tamp Down Fear in West Africa - - U.S. aid to fight Ebola in West Africa could build trust in the health care system, helping to stop the epidemic and save the faltering economy.
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| 5208 | 2019-08-01
Human Ingenuity Can Fix Past Mistakes and Shape the Future - - Our mistakes are legion, but our talent is immeasurable, says award-winning author Diane Ackerman.
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| 5209 | 2019-08-01
Colorful World of Birding Has Conspicuous Lack of People of Color - - Most bird-watchers are white. If that can change, it would be in everyone's best interest.
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| 5210 | 2019-08-01
3 Key Takeaways From This Week's UN Climate Summit - - There's no new global strategy on climate change, but there were important developments at the summit, which attracted more than a hundred heads of state.
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| 5211 | 2019-08-01
Birds Evolved From Dinosaurs Slowly—Then Took Off - - Slow and gradual evolutionary advances transformed dinosaurs into birds, a new study says—until they finally took off.
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| 5212 | 2019-08-01
8 Surprising, Depressing, and Hopeful Findings From Global Survey of Environmental Attitudes - - Consumers in many countries are adopting eco-friendly behavior, but others aren't ready to be green.
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| 5213 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Japanese Volcano That Killed Hikers - - Dozens of hikers died after a volcanic eruption in central Japan over the weekend.
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| 5214 | 2019-08-01
Laser-Guided Sea-Monkeys Show That Tiny Animals Can Move Mountains of - - Brine shrimp following a laser beam across a tank demonstrate how tiny swimming animals can influence ocean circulation.
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| 5215 | 2019-08-01
Cheetahs Lie Around Like Housecats, Saving Energy for Big Kills - - Cheetahs and pumas exert as little energy as possible—but that balance could be upset by human influence, two new studies reveal.
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| 5216 | 2019-08-01
Rescued Sochi Dogs Adjusting to an American Life - - Ten stray dogs sent to America to avoid extermination in Russia find homes.
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| 5217 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Why More Inventions Don't Win Nobel Prizes, and Why That's a Good Thing - - Alfred Nobel was an inventor, but fundamental discoveries win more Nobels. Here's why that's a good thing.
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| 5218 | 2019-08-01
Life in the Quiet Zone: West Virginia Town Avoids Electronics for Science - - Neighbors of giant radio telescope in West Virginia give up wireless gadgets so astronomers can hear the music of the spheres.
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| 5219 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Want to Make a Dent in World Hunger? Build Better Roads - - The absence of quality roads leads to hunger, poverty, political instability, and even terrorism.
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| 5220 | 2019-08-01
Island Hopping: A Former Journalist Sets Off to Uncover the True Indonesia - - What I love most about Indonesia is the extraordinary generosity of spirit of the people, author says.
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| 5221 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Stop Wasting Food in the West and Feed the World? - - National Geographic Emerging Explorer Tristram Stuart wants the world to stop throwing away so much good food.
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| 5222 | 2019-08-01
A Century Later, Relics Emerge From a War Frozen in Time - - A century after World War I began, a forgotten theater in the Alps known as the White War is being revealed thanks to retreating glaciers.
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| 5223 | 2019-08-01
Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery Offers Tragic Testimony to A - - Improvised explosive devices have transformed battle—and disrupted one of the central rituals of grieving, author says.
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| 5224 | 2019-08-01
Weird Animal Question of the Week: How Do You Collar Wild Animals? - - From mountain lions to wolves to snakes, see how scientists capture and tag wildlife to find out more about their secret lives.
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| 5225 | 2019-08-01
Big City, Big Surprise: New York City's Newest Species Is a Frog - - A frog species escaped notice for decades, only to be discovered on Staten Island.
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| 5226 | 2019-08-01
Killer Fungus Threatens Salamanders - - An Asian fungus is ravaging salamanders in Europe and could kill off populations in North America and elsewhere, researchers say.
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| 5227 | 2019-08-01
New Oil Train Safety Rules Divide Rail Industry - - Many railroad companies want more time to retrofit cars in the U.S. and Canada, but some are forging ahead.
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| 5228 | 2019-08-01
Treating Ebola: The Bluetooth Method - - Nebraska Medicine's new idea might change your doctor's bedside manner forever.
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| 5229 | 2019-08-01
Tourists Brave Iceland's Dangerous Volcano to See Eruption Firsthand - - Iceland's Bárðarbunga volcano puts on a dramatic lava show.
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| 5230 | 2019-08-01
4 Ways Election Results Could Intensify U.S. Energy Battles - - The GOP's Senate takeover may intensify battles over the Keystone XL pipeline and climate change, among other issues.
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| 5231 | 2019-08-01
Europe Was a Melting Pot From the Start, Ancient DNA Reveals - - Genetic analysis of a 37,000-year-old human bone from Russia suggests widespread intermingling during Paleolithic times.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5232 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Rover Drills, Stars Collide, and a Rocket Launches - - Curiosity drills Mars for rocky reassurance, some stars throw tantrums as they collide, and a rocket launches to study the sun.
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| 5233 | 2019-08-01
Are Dangerous Spiders Hiding in Your Fruit? - - Probably not, says a new study that shows most hitchhiking arachnids from South America are harmless.
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| 5234 | 2019-08-01
Now You See Them: 'Magic Islands' Appear on Saturn's Moon Titan - - A spacecraft plumbs the depths of the largest seas on Saturn's frozen, haze-colored moon.
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| 5235 | 2019-08-01
Real-Life 'Unicorn' Found; Deer Has Extremely Rare Deformity - - A roe deer shot by a hunter in Slovenia has a single antler that makes it look exactly like a unicorn.
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| 5236 | 2019-08-01
Underwater Pictures Capture Life Inside World's Newest Marine Sanctuary - - The protected area is home to great hammerhead sharks, manta rays, whale sharks, and tiger sharks.
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| 5237 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Can Drones Help Save Wildlife Around the World? - - From retired military aircraft to DIY jobs, drones are on the front lines of wildlife conservation around the world.
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| 5238 | 2019-08-01
In New Delhi, It’s Back to the Future for a Star Architect - - Meet the man trying to make one of rising Asia's biggest cities work.
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| 5239 | 2019-08-01
Once Thought Extinct, North America's Rarest Mammal May Bounce Back - - A captive-breeding program to restore one of North America's most endangered mammals to the western prairies of the United States may be starting to pay off.
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| 5240 | 2019-08-01
6 Questions About What's Next for Keystone XL as U.S. Senate Votes - - Whatever Congress does, the proposed pipeline faces obstacles.
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| 5241 | 2019-08-01
Why Is Record Cold and Epic Snow Hitting U.S. So Early? - - Unusually early winter weather stems from jet stream and Asian typhoon.
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| 5242 | 2019-08-01
In Africa, Tracker Dogs Join War Against Elephant Poachers - - It's all hands (and paws) on deck when it comes to the poaching crisis in Africa.
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| 5243 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Cosmic Web, Martian Vistas, and Earth From Above - - A volcano awakens, scientists spin a massive cosmic web, and NASA's Mars rover continues to climb Mount Sharp.
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| 5244 | 2019-08-01
Naomi Klein on How Canada's First Nations Can Take on the Oil Industry and Win - - Indigenous peoples may be key to combating climate change, author says.
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| 5245 | 2019-08-01
DNA Confirms: Here Lieth Richard III, Under Yon Parking Lot - - The king's genes also raise some royally embarrassing questions about the legitimacy of the Tudors who ended his reign.
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| 5246 | 2019-08-01
From Revolutionaries to Jihadists: A Foreign Correspondent's Wild Ride - - Some of the glamour may be gone, but there's still a place for old-fashioned, shoe-leather reporting, author says.
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| 5247 | 2019-08-01
Rainbows, Sheep—and a Pub: The Irresistible Pull of an English Village - - Clodock has slipped through the net of history, preserving a way of life that's vanishing all over the world.
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| 5248 | 2019-08-01
Andean Pumas Bring National Park in Argentina Back to Life - - The return of pumas to a national park in Argentina is starting to revive the world around them.
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| 5249 | 2019-08-01
The Energy Boom You Haven't Heard About: Wood Pellets - - The fast-growing energy source is drawing investment-and criticism.
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| 5250 | 2019-08-01
Mystery Grand Canyon Animal Is a Gray Wolf—Can It Survive? - - An animal spotted this fall on the Kaibab Plateau is a gray wolf from the northern Rockies, says the U.S. government—but can it survive?
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| 5251 | 2019-08-01
Oil and Gas Industry Faces Its Methane Problem - - An EPA decision on tougher rules is coming, but some companies aren't waiting to tackle emissions.
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| 5252 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Brilliant Rings, Martian Springs, and Winter's Stings - - As the holidays approach, warm up with views of a stellar bauble, galaxies merrily feasting, and summer in the South Atlantic.
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| 5253 | 2019-08-01
Mystery in Laos: Reformer Still Missing Two Years After Videotaped Police Stop - - In 2012, Sombath Somphone vanished at a police stop. It was caught on camera. 'They have to let him go,' his wife thought then.
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| 5254 | 2019-08-01
Rosetta's Comet Lander Will Revive After Bumpy Touchdown, Scientists Say - - Rosetta mission scientists grow hopeful for a revival of their stranded Philae lander.
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| 5255 | 2019-08-01
Peculiar Extinct Fish With Spines Named for National Geographic - - Natgeosocus sorini, which swam in subtropical seas about 36 million years ago, helps illuminate a rare, extinct family of fish.
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| 5256 | 2019-08-01
World's Most Ambitious Re-Creation of Prehistoric Cave Art to Open - - With the help of modern artists and high technology, a replica of the famous art cave of Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc will open to the public in April.
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| 5257 | 2019-08-01
New Image of Blue Diamond Cluster Is a Cosmic Showpiece - - Head into the backyard to see a little star cluster that packs a lot of glitter.
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| 5258 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Green Comet Streak Across the Sky for Christmas - - Comet Lovejoy streaks across the sky this week with holiday-appropriate color.
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| 5259 | 2019-08-01
Insect-Eating Bat May Be Origin of Ebola Outbreak, New Study Suggests - - A new study suggests that the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa may have started with a small bat species hunted by children in the village where the epidemic began.
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| 5260 | 2019-08-01
Captive Killer Whale Is Ruled to Be Member of Endangered Species - - A captive orca in Florida has been ruled to be a member of an endangered species, but it will remain in an aquarium for the foreseeable future.
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| 5261 | 2019-08-01
NASA Eyes Mission to Jupiter's Ice Ocean Moon - - Jupiter ascends into perfect sky-watching sight, just as NASA proposes a trip to its most intriguing moon.
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| 5262 | 2019-08-01
5 Sky Events This Week: Moon Dances With Snow Globe, Lordly Rings, and a Jewel Box - - Skip the jewelry store, and head instead for the starry sights on display in this week's gems for stargazers.
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| 5263 | 2019-08-01
DNA Reveals How Darwin's Finches Evolved - - Scientists for the first time deciphered the entire genome of the Galápagos Islands finches, discovering a gene behind the evolution of their unusual beaks.
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| 5264 | 2019-08-01
U.S. in Top 20 of Worst Ocean Plastic Polluters - - The amount of trash flowing into the world's oceans is worse than thought-eight million tons a year, says new study.
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| 5265 | 2019-08-01
Should We Continue to Feed Antibiotics to Livestock? - - Currently 80% of all antibiotics sold in the U.S. are given to poultry and livestock.
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| 5266 | 2019-08-01
Family With Roots in Berlin and Athens Has Unique Perspective - - Greeks living in Germany combine the two mentalities and cultures to get the best out of both countries.
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| 5267 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Bright Fireball Meteor Explodes Over U.S. - - A large meteor exploded over Pennsylvania on February 17 in a display also visible from Ohio and New York.
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| 5268 | 2019-08-01
As the Purse Strings Tighten, Old Wounds Open In Athens and Berlin - - The latest twist in the saga of Greece's austerity and indebtedness has opened old wounds and appealed to old prejudices.
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| 5269 | 2019-08-01
5 Sky Events This Week: Moon Looks Bullish, Morning and Evening Stars Shine - - Whether you look in the early morning or evening sky, this week promises good views of the moon and planets.
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| 5270 | 2019-08-01
600,000 Baby Salmon Head to the Pacific, With a Little Help - - As California's drought endangers Chinook salmon, fisheries officials release 600,000 baby salmon into the Sacramento River, triple the usual number, in hopes that many return to spawn.
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| 5271 | 2019-08-01
True or False: Scandinavians Are Practically Perfect in Every Way - - Thanks to big government, high taxes, and redistribution of wealth, Scandinavia is educated and safe. But there are a few smudges on the portrait—alcoholism, for one.
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| 5272 | 2019-08-01
Corpse Bride: Lizard Necrophilia Reported in Brazil - - A recent report of a male black-and-white tegus attempting to mate with a dead female in Brazil raises the question: Why are some animals necrophiliacs?
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| 5273 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Lost City Discovered in Honduran Rain Forest - - A joint Honduran-American expedition has confirmed the presence of extensive pre-Columbian ruins in Mosquitia in eastern Honduras, a region rumored to contain ruins of a lost 'White City' or 'City of the Monkey God.'
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| 5274 | 2019-08-01
Europe's Languages Were Carried From the East, DNA Shows - - Geneticists have uncovered evidence of a westward migration in Europe about 4,500 years ago—and that may explain a long-standing mystery about language.
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| 5275 | 2019-08-01
Did Dog-Human Alliance Drive Out the Neanderthals? - - With the help of wolf dogs, early humans out-hunted—and outlasted—Neanderthals.
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| 5276 | 2019-08-01
Fastest Star in the Milky Way Found Zipping Out of Galaxy - - A dwarf star is en route to intergalactic space at millions of miles an hour—and its origin could have cosmic implications.
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| 5277 | 2019-08-01
Swiss Adventurer Launches Quest to 'Fly Forever' - - In Swiss pilots' bid to travel around the world on a solar-powered plane, weight and energy are everything.
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| 5278 | 2019-08-01
How Your School Could Become the Next Tinderbox for Measles - [Mon, 06 Apr 2015 17:00:23 GMT ] Hot spots for measles are scattered across the U.S., in areas rich or poor, in red states or blue.
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| 5279 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: 10 Unusual Baby Animals You Don't See Every Day - [Thu, 09 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Frisky puppies and fluffy kittens don't have the corner on cute—baby eels, boars, and baboons are just as aww-worthy.
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| 5280 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Millennials Test Cute, Efficient Cars of the Future - [Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:04:00 GMT ] At Shell Eco-marathon Americas, more than a thousand students vie to see who can build a car that runs on the least amount of fuel.
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| 5281 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Obama Tells Us What's to Come on Climate, Drought - [Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT ] The president says “we’re committed to a low-carbon future” but wants a “balanced approach.” And he vows to provide more help to drought-stricken California.
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| 5282 | 2019-08-01
Father and Son Capture Ravaged Nepal Hometown in 13 Pictures - [Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:11:00 GMT ] As photographers rush to cover the earthquake's aftermath, a team attempts to shoot their hometown with compassion.
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| 5283 | 2019-08-01
How Austin Helps So Many Young Creatives Find Themselves - [Sun, 03 May 2015 12:00:27 GMT ] For many, Austin is where you come to find that thing inside you that makes you you.
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| 5284 | 2019-08-01
How Indiana Jones Actually Changed Archaeology - [Thu, 14 May 2015 14:30:00 GMT ] Blockbuster film series led to spike in archaeology courses, careers.
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| 5285 | 2019-08-01
Surprise: Jumping Spiders Can See More Colors Than You Can - [Mon, 18 May 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] Some species of jumping spiders use filters in their eyes to see colors like red and orange—an unexpected discovery.
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| 5286 | 2019-08-01
Why This Hurricane Season May Be Quiet for Atlantic Ocean - [Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:45:00 GMT ] An El Niño and cooler waters in the Atlantic could be harbingers of a slow season for tropical storms.
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| 5287 | 2019-08-01
Natural Bling: 6 Amazing Animals That Decorate Themselves - [Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:07:32 GMT ] In the wild, plenty of animals dress for success, mostly to camouflage themselves against predators, a new study says.
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| 5288 | 2019-08-01
World’s ‘Thinnest’ Light Bulb, Made From Graphene, Debuts - [Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:06:49 GMT ] Discovery could eventually transform computers as well.
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| 5289 | 2019-08-01
New Species: Hairy-Chested Yeti Crab Found in Antarctica - [Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] The deep-sea crustacean, which lives near hydrothermal vents, is only the third species of yeti crab known to science.
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| 5290 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Star Triangle Hides Behind July 4 Fireworks - [Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:44:45 GMT ] Earlier in the week, Venus and Jupiter will snuggle close together.
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| 5291 | 2019-08-01
Race and Gender Shape Views of Science in Surprising Ways - [Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:27:00 GMT ] A poll finds women tend to oppose genetically modified food and animal research, and African Americans are optimistic about population growth, regardless of political party.
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| 5292 | 2019-08-01
Does Stuffing Animals Help Save Them? - [Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Michael Novacek of the American Museum of Natural History talks about taxidermy and conservation as the sixth extinction rears its head.
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| 5293 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Three Newest U.S. National Monuments - [Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:14:26 GMT ] New monuments declared in California, Nevada, and Texas safeguard tracts of wilderness, from mountains to mammoth bones.
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| 5294 | 2019-08-01
Birds Are Dying As Drought Ravages Avian Highways - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Migrating birds are weakened or sickened as they wing their way along the Pacific flyway in search of fresh water.
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| 5295 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Waterspout Whip Past a New Jersey Beach - [Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:00:09 GMT ] The fast-moving storm blew out windows and carried a boat five blocks.
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| 5296 | 2019-08-01
How One Woman Helped Light Rural India With Solar Lamps - [Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:30:00 GMT ] She grew up in an affluent New York town but soon after college, Ajaita Shah went to her parents’ native India to work with the poor.
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| 5297 | 2019-08-01
These Tiny Homes Live Largish But Would You Want One? - [Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] They can be cute and cheap. Yet energy-sipping Lilliputian homes aren’t for everyone. Could you mini-size? Take our poll after viewing our photos and video.
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| 5298 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Balls of Goo Are Rolling Onto American Beaches - [Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] These thumbnail-size animals may look like jellyfish stripped of their tentacles, but they're actually a lot weirder than that.
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| 5299 | 2019-08-01
How Do Fireflies Glow? Mystery Solved After 60 Years - [Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Scientists have sussed out the chemical secret of these bright summertime beetles—and it may someday improve human health, a new study says.
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| 5300 | 2019-08-01
We Just Learned How 'Crazy Ants' Ever Get Anything Done - [Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5301 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: The World's Tigers—There Are Only 3,200 Left in the Wild - [Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:12:00 GMT ] Pictures to commemorate International Tiger Day showcase Asia's most iconic cat—which is perilously at risk of extinction.
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| 5302 | 2019-08-01
Listen to Survivors Recount Warship Sinking Among Sharks - [Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:45:00 GMT ] A naval disaster that killed some 900 men aboard the U.S.S. Indianapolis happened 70 years ago Thursday.
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| 5303 | 2019-08-01
Why Africa's Vultures Are 'Collapsing Toward Extinction' - [Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A demand for vulture parts in witchcraft, as well as poisoning and urbanization, has caused a nearly 90 percent decline in the scavengers' populations.
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| 5304 | 2019-08-01
Endless Summer: 16 Smoking Hot Pictures of Sunbathing - [Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Slather on some sunscreen, pull up a deck chair, and catch some rays while you enjoy these classics from our archives.
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| 5305 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Mars Lines Up With Stellar Twins - [Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] Before the stars Castor and Pollux lead the way to the red planet, a Green Giant will pair up with the moon.
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| 5306 | 2019-08-01
This Ancient British Monument Was 10 Times Bigger Than Stonehenge - [Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:15:00 GMT ] As they excavate the site, archaeologists search for clues about what caused an “insane” building boom in Stone Age Britain.
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| 5307 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Side-On View of Saturn's Ring - [Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:37:31 GMT ] Two of the ringed planet's moons make an appearance, and a telescope spies quirky asteroids lined up in a row.
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| 5308 | 2019-08-01
Why You're More Likely To Be Killed By a Bee Than a Bear - [Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:00:00 GMT ] Our fear of bear attacks is far greater than the actual risk of being mauled or killed, experts say.
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| 5309 | 2019-08-01
How The Cocaine Trade Affects Everyone’s Lives - [Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The author—who lives under police protection—talks about drug barons, money laundering, and grisly murders.
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| 5310 | 2019-08-01
Visualizing a Wet, Hot (and Also Very Dry) American Summer - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] Interactive maps of drought and precipitation show that U.S. weather in 2015 is a study in contrasts.
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| 5311 | 2019-08-01
Strapped for Cash, Some Greeks Turn to Ancient Source of Wealth - [Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:00:06 GMT ] Greece’s financial crisis is causing a spike in illegal excavations and swelling the ranks of looters with first-time offenders.
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| 5312 | 2019-08-01
Protecting a New Generation of Poisoned Kids After Katrina - [Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:35:02 GMT ] An eclectic mix of people moved into New Orleans' most lead-tainted neighborhoods after the 2005 hurricane. Now parents and volunteers are cleaning up yards, schools, parks.
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| 5313 | 2019-08-01
A Photographer Inside the Wildfires - [Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Mark Thiessen captures each step of fighting a wildfire blazing in Northern California.
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| 5314 | 2019-08-01
How Neuroscience Is Helping Answer the Question ‘Who Am I?’ - [Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:00:00 GMT ] Diseases of the mind like Alzheimer’s help us understand what it means to exist or, conversely, feel as if we don’t exist.
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| 5315 | 2019-08-01
Oceans Will Rise Much More Than Predicted, NASA Says - [Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:30:00 GMT ] Predictions from a few years ago already are outdated. “Sea levels are rising faster than they were 50 years ago, and it's very likely to get worse,” one scientist says.
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| 5316 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: A World Without Energy - [Sun, 30 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] National Geographic's photo community created haunting images for this Great Energy Challenge assignment.
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| 5317 | 2019-08-01
Here Are the Ancient Sites ISIS Has Damaged and Destroyed - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:32:08 GMT ] Shocking destruction in the Syrian city of Palmyra is part of the militant group's ongoing campaign against archaeology.
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| 5318 | 2019-08-01
Wind Industry Plans Serious Changes to Protect Bats - [Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The move to ramp down turbines during the fall migration season is 'a big deal,' says one scientist.
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| 5319 | 2019-08-01
Airlifting Pregnant Caribou Away From Wolves - [Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Caribou herds in British Columbia are threatened by a new predator. Indigenous people are taking extreme steps to save them.
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| 5320 | 2019-08-01
Will Self-Driving Golf Carts Steer Way for Autonomous Cars? - [Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] More college students and senior citizens may soon get rides on golf carts equipped with sensors and cameras—but no drivers.
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| 5321 | 2019-08-01
Explaining the Monster Dust Storm Sweeping the Middle East - [Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:54:00 GMT ] The deadly storm was caused by a combination of “remarkably simple” conditions.
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| 5322 | 2019-08-01
This Face Changes the Human Story. But How? - [Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:05:00 GMT ] Homo naledi, discovered in a cave near Johannesburg, is a human ancestor unlike any species previously known. The find is arguably one of the most important discoveries in human origins research in half a century. It’s also the most perplexing.
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| 5323 | 2019-08-01
Human Evolution 101 - [Fri, 11 Sep 2015 22:01:39 GMT ] With all the buzz about Homo naledi, the newly discovered human ancestor, here’s some background that will help put it in context.
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| 5324 | 2019-08-01
An Epic, 500-Year Snow Fail in California’s Iconic Mountains - [Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] The Sierra Nevada’s snowpack is at a 500-year low. No wonder why skiers, hikers, farmers, forests, and virtually every other living thing in California are feeling the effects.
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| 5325 | 2019-08-01
Mystery Lingers Over Ritual Behavior of New Human Ancestor - [Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:16:18 GMT ] A newly found human ancestor may have deliberately disposed of its dead, a behavior that may not be unique to us.
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| 5326 | 2019-08-01
This Lion Expert Was Banned From Tanzania for Exposing Corruption - [Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] A conservationist speaks out about the battle to save Serengeti’s Lions.
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| 5327 | 2019-08-01
Here's Where Ringling Bros. Is Sending Its Circus Elephants to Retire - [Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:00:00 GMT ] Within three years the circus will end elephant acts and transfer its last performers to live on a remote 200-acre site with 30 elephants.
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| 5328 | 2019-08-01
Seal Catches Ride on Whale. Why Does This Keep Happening? - [Thu, 17 Sep 2015 22:03:46 GMT ] There’s another entry in the growing collection of pictures of animals riding on other animals.
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| 5329 | 2019-08-01
Saint Francis of Assisi Inspired the Pope—and Me - [Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] They may be eight centuries old, but the words and acts of ecology’s patron saint resonate in this era of environmental crisis, one nature lover argues.
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| 5330 | 2019-08-01
How An Iconic Western Bird Is Stepping Back From the Brink - [Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:02:00 GMT ] After a long and controversial wait, the U.S. government decided not to place the greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act.
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| 5331 | 2019-08-01
Why Casinos Are a Godsend for Native Americans - [Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] 'I’m very impatient with this haughty attitude toward Indian casinos,' says author.
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| 5332 | 2019-08-01
Rare Super Blood Moon Total Eclipse: How to See It - [Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:38:00 GMT ] A full moon, harvest moon, super moon, and total eclipse of the moon—this one has it all.
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| 5333 | 2019-08-01
Tuning into Yellowstone - [Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5334 | 2019-08-01
New Venomous Snake Found: Death Adder Hiding in Plain Sight - [Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Native to northern Australia, the newfound reptile had likely been confused with a related species, a new study says.
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| 5335 | 2019-08-01
Overachieving Lizard Grows Three Tails - [Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Found recently in Kosovo, the unusual reptile is among only a handful of three-tailed vertebrates known to science, a new study says.
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| 5336 | 2019-08-01
Malala on Standing Up to World Leaders While Also Being a Teenager - [Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT ] Malala Yousafzai has opened a school for Syrian refugees, taken on the president of Nigeria, and won a Nobel Prize. Now, at age 18, her life is a movie, and she has big plans for the future.
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| 5337 | 2019-08-01
How Will We Get Off Mars? - [Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] We know how to get to Mars. We know how to land on Mars. Now comes the hard part: figuring out how to leave.
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| 5338 | 2019-08-01
Dissed and Dismissed. 10 Huge Discoveries Denied a Nobel Prize - [Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] National Geographic science writers, bloggers, and editors select the breakthrough advances and inventions that the Nobel Committee incomprehensibly overlooked.
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| 5339 | 2019-08-01
How Ants Survive Flooding by Forming Giant Rafts - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:12:31 GMT ] Behavior seen in South Carolina floods is often used as a last resort by fire ant colonies.
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| 5340 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Pictures From the Apollo Mission Photo Dump - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:18:27 GMT ] Thousands of NASA’s moon mission photos are now online, thanks to a volunteer historian.
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These 14 Sleek Solar Homes Do More Than Produce Power - [Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:45:00 GMT ] Fewer college teams built homes to compete in this year’s Solar Decathlon, but their gee-whiz features might offer a surprising glimpse of the future.
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Meet the First Female Rangers to Guard One of the World's Deadliest Parks - [Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Women have joined the paramilitary organization tasked with defending some of the last mountain gorillas in the wild.
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These 50 Treasured Places Are At Risk of Disappearing - [Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:44:00 GMT ] The newly listed sites include an ancient underwater city in Greece, historic churches in Cuba, and a masterpiece of modern engineering.
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Opinion: We Can End Hunger. Here's How - [Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] We're making progress against hunger, the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization writes, but not enough to end it.
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Pernicious Parasite Strikes Explorers of ‘Lost City’ - [Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:00:12 GMT ] Expedition to Honduran rain forest returns with a startling discovery—and a stubborn strain of a tropical disease.
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Marty McFly Time-Traveled to This Week. Did 'Back to the Future' Get It Right? - [Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:23:00 GMT ] The 1989 movie imagined a future that, in some cases, became reality.
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See a Goat In a Clothes Dryer and 15 Other Wondrous Ideas - [Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] National Geographic's Your Shot community created vibrant images for this Great Energy Challenge assignment.
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How to Make Maps and Influence People - [Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:45:00 GMT ]
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Asteroid Named ‘Spooky’ Will Buzz Earth on Halloween - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] The space rock was discovered just weeks before its flyby.
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As Tiger Numbers Dwindle, Will Smugglers Target a Different Cat? - [Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] A new study reveals dramatic growth in the commercial trade of the rare clouded leopard.
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Ron Howard Grew Up on TV. Now He's Tackling the Science of Aging - [Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:57:00 GMT ] He's executive producer of the National Geographic Channel's 'Breakthrough' series, exploring scientific fields on the brink of discovery.
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Could Solar Energy Be California's Next Cash Crop? - [Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Strapped by drought, farmers are increasingly sowing solar panels rather than seeds.
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133 Years Later, Gaudí’s Cathedral Nears Completion - [Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:06:00 GMT ] The fantastical Sagrada Família in Barcelona has entered the final stage of construction.
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At National Geographic: A New Push to Protect Wildlife - [Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Our new Wildlife Watch blog is dedicated to shining a light on the illegal trafficking and exploitation of animals.
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Ancient ‘Fire Frog’ Among Odd New Amphibians Found in Brazil - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:36:00 GMT ] About 278 million years ago, a diverse group of weird creatures roamed the swamps of what's now northeastern Brazil.
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Opinion: Killing Thousands of Flying Foxes Only Hurts the Environment - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:17:43 GMT ] A plan to cull bats on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius could make flooding there even worse and cause other problems, two scientists argue.
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Possible New Chambers in Pyramid Hold Hopes for Egypt's Tourism - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:45:00 GMT ] Desperate to win back tourists, Egypt has ramped up efforts to solve the mysteries of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
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This Scientist Wants to Steal—and Implant—Memories - [Fri, 13 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ]
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This Scientist Wants to Steal—and Implant—Memories - [Sat, 14 Nov 2015 03:44:51 GMT ]
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Into the Wild - [Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:00:00 GMT ]
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Why Some Airlines Pollute More: 20 Ranked on Fuel Efficiency - [Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] Two key factors contribute to a big gap in performance between the most and least efficient.
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Tap-Dancing Birds Revealed For First Time in New Video - [Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:18:56 GMT ] High-speed footage shows that an African finch puts on a fast mating dance that's hidden to the human eye.
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Week’s Best Space Pictures: Seeing a Galaxy’s Heartbeat - [Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:09:06 GMT ] Dwarf planet Ceres sports a fresh scar, and a telescope gets ready for its close-up.
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Is a Washington Initiative to Ban Ivory Sales a Model for Other States? - [Sat, 21 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] While many states have failed to pass laws to combat wildlife trafficking, one state bypassed special interests and went straight to the voters.
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How Black-Market Poison Is Helping Poachers Kill Animals - [Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] In Zimbabwe, there’s no effective way to track cyanide—and elephants are paying the price.
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How the Growing Trade in One Tortoise Puts Others at Risk - [Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:00:53 GMT ] The booming trade in Indian star tortoises makes easy cover for nearly extinct Madagascan radiated tortoises and ploughshare tortoises.
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Week’s Best Space Pictures: Galaxies Smirk and Volcanoes Make Waves - [Fri, 27 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Water and snow blanket the Mideast and Midwest, and Ceres shows off a massive crater.
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How El Niño Affects the Weather - [Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:42:00 GMT ] Hurricane season is over, but El Niño isn’t. Watch to learn what else is in store.
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Stunning Images Show the Impact of Man on Nature - [Tue, 01 Dec 2015 12:25:00 GMT ] Announcing the winners of the first Por el Planeta conservation photography competition.
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Can Fake Rhino Horn Stop the Poaching of an Endangered Species? - [Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:06:53 GMT ] Opting for carvables instead of powder, a U.S. biotech startup forges ahead with controversial plans to sell fake rhino horn.
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Surprising Things You Never Knew About Your Cat - [Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] For starters, our pet felines' personalities are linked to their color, says Gary Weitzman, veterinarian and author of How to Speak Cat.
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Slumbering Volcano Erupts for First Time in a Century - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:47:56 GMT ] Nicaragua’s Momotombo spews fire and ash high into the air.
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Top U.S. Scientist: World Must Act Now to Reverse Climate Change - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] “The world needs ultimately to completely decarbonize,” says John Holdren, Obama’s science advisor. Here’s what he says about why we need to do it—and whether we can.
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Top 10 Viral Animal Videos of the Year - [Tue, 08 Dec 2015 12:00:11 GMT ] We laughed, we gasped, and we learned from these videos in 2015.
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How The North Face Founder Went From High School Dropout to Millionaire Conservationist - [Wed, 09 Dec 2015 21:00:00 GMT ] The late Doug Tompkins, who died Tuesday, used his retailing fortune to preserve millions of acres of Chilean wilderness.
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Life in a Refugee Camp, As Seen By Children - [Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:47:14 GMT ] Syrian refugee children use photography to capture their new reality.
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Provence's Legendary Lavender and Olives Threatened by a Changing Climate - [Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:00:00 GMT ] To growers, timing is everything, but climate tinkers with nature’s timing. While climate negotiators face off in Paris, dramatic change hits the luxury crops in Provence that give the storied farm region its identity.
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Space Rocks Delivered One-Two Punch to Ancient Earth - [Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:00:37 GMT ]
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This Canadian Island Is Losing Ground But Not Losing Hope - [Wed, 16 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A tiny island off the Atlantic coast is shrinking as the climate warms and the seas rise. But its indigenous people aren’t waiting for global help: They’re taking action now.
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Cracking Down on Illegal Ivory Could Get Easier in Thailand - [Thu, 17 Dec 2015 15:21:00 GMT ] A new scanner could help Thai law enforcement tell right away whether an object for sale is sourced illegally.
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Could Queen Nefertiti's Tomb Reveal Secrets From Egypt's Shadowy Past? - [Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:00:54 GMT ] She was married to one of the most eccentric pharaohs. But after his death she may have reigned on her own—as a man. If researchers have found her tomb, what's inside could change Middle Eastern history.
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Extremely Rare Fishing Snakes Discovered - [Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ]
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How Some Animals Cash In on Economic Crises - [Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:42:46 GMT ] A few U.S. endangered species may find a silver lining in financial downturns.
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Jewish Extremists’ Attacks Rattle Christians in Holy Land - [Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Assaults on churches by right-wing Jews, a new phenomenon, raise concern about movement’s increasingly aggressive tactics.
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Seven Major Archaeological Discoveries of 2015 - [Mon, 28 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From sunken treasure to ceremonial bobcat burials, it's time to look back at the year's biggest finds.
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Saucy ‘Escort Cards’ Were a Way to Flirt in the Victorian Era - [Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] 19th-century Americans used cheeky cards to stretch social convention and find romance.
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Volunteer Bikers Save Lives by Delivering Blood in Dead of Night - [Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:33:46 GMT ] A growing movement may soon spread beyond the U.K.
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Dense Star Fields Might Be Home To Extraterrestrial Life - [Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Spacefaring civilizations would thrive in the parts of our galaxy with the shortest commute times.
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New Protections For World’s Largest Population of Giant Manta Rays - [Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:31:10 GMT ] Peru and 12 other nations now seek to protect these creatures, whose meat and gill plates are coveted in China.
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This Battery Won’t Make Cars or ‘Hoverboards’ Catch Fire - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:15:00 GMT ] For all those consumers with battery-powered devices, Stanford may have good news: a battery using spiky nanoparticles that doesn’t ignite and keeps going.
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Hong Kong to Shut Down Legal Ivory Trade - [Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:15:48 GMT ] In a milestone announcement, Hong Kong’s chief executive announces a major win for elephant conservation.
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Snake Roadkill Is New Species of High-Altitude Viper - [Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A squashed snake on a road in Kyrgyzstan is a venomous pit viper unknown to science—and there are likely more to be found, experts say.
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Scientists Find Evidence for Ninth Planet in Solar System - [Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:00:00 GMT ]
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New Jane Goodall Film to Reveal Never-Before-Seen Footage - [Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:11:37 GMT ] A biopic about the famed primatologist will feature archive footage of her early work in Tanzania in the 1960s.
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15 Pictures of Cute, Cuddly Animals Playing in the Snow - [Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Pandas play, polar bears wrestle, and walruses chillax in these photos from our archives.
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15 Pictures of Cute, Cuddly Animals Playing in the Snow - [Sun, 24 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Pandas play, polar bears wrestle, and walruses chillax in these photos from our archives.
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One Country Will Destroy Its Ivory—and Pray for Elephants - [Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:04:36 GMT ] Sri Lanka also becomes the world’s first country to apologize for complicity in the illegal killing of elephants.
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Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Devastated Killer Whales - [Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:24:10 GMT ] More than two decades after the disaster, the future is bleak for a genetically unique pod of Alaskan orcas.
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Searching for Wolverines by Running Through the Woods - [Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:00:12 GMT ] A citizen science project in Utah is engaging the adventure sport community in conservation.
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In Zanzibar, a Traditional Herbalist Exorcises Evil Spirits - [Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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This Week’s Night Sky: Moon and Planets Form Cosmic Triangle - [Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:17:00 GMT ]
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Controversial Auction to Permit Killing of 600 Wild Animals - [Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Protesters are taking aim at hunting permit auctions in post-Cecil world.
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Rare Shimmering Rainbow Clouds Appear Over the U.K. - [Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:01:42 GMT ] Called nacreous or polar stratospheric clouds, the rare phenomena adorned the British sky in the wake of Storm Henry.
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Ice Age Beast Honked Like a Dinosaur - [Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:00:00 GMT ] Strange dome gave extinct mammal a trumpeting sound
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Photos Reveal Impact of Zika on Brazil's Streets - [Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:00:00 GMT ] Disadvantaged people struggle to say safe from the emerging disease in Recife.
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Intimate Portraits of Flint Show Frustration, Fear, Perseverance - [Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] “For months we had city officials tell us that it was OK to drink the water. We all had different types of illnesses going on but we never thought it was from the water.”
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Week's Best Space Pictures: Dying Star Shoots Gleaming Jets - [Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:00:23 GMT ] A newborn star brightens up its dusty neighborhood, and a galaxy cluster bends passing light like a lens.
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See the World’s Oldest Dress - [Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:36:32 GMT ]
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Remembering Harper Lee's Hometown - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:00:00 GMT ]
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This Week’s Night Sky: Look for Pyramid-Shaped Lights - [Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:43:40 GMT ]
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Elon Musk's Hyperloop Idea for Sonic Tubular Travel Gets Real - [Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Companies and college students are testing ways to move people between cities by shooting through giant tubes. Sound crazy?
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Historic Photos Show the Epic Voyages of Black Explorer - [Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Largely ignored for nearly a century, Matthew Henson made big contributions to polar exploration.
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See a Stunning New View of the Milky Way - [Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:57:00 GMT ]
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The World Has a Chance to Make the Wild Animal Trade More Humane - [Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:00:34 GMT ] The body that regulates wildlife trade is taking steps to improve the treatment of animals captured and sold around the globe.
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Some of Our Favorite David Guttenfelder Photos - [Sun, 28 Feb 2016 12:01:20 GMT ] An ad in this year’s Oscars telecast features the well-traveled photojournalist who produced these unforgettable images.
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Like 'Deadpool,' This Jellyfish Has Amazing Superpowers - [Wed, 02 Mar 2016 12:00:07 GMT ] The moon jellyfish can age backward, form hordes of clones, and regenerate lost body parts, a new study says.
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The Relentless Rise of Two Caribbean Lakes Baffles Scientists - [Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:00:31 GMT ]
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Fish Can Lie—And Spot Liars - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 19:20:11 GMT ] An electric fish inflates its size to neighboring fish to reduce competition and attract mates, experiments show.
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This Week’s Night Sky: Solar Eclipse and Double Clusters - [Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:42:28 GMT ]
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Pictures Show How Dangerous It Can Be to Give Birth - [Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMT ] On International Women’s Day, we visit women for whom pregnancy can mean death.
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The Strange and Surprising History of Daylight Saving Time - [Wed, 09 Mar 2016 10:00:05 GMT ] The practice of moving our clocks twice a year is awash with colorful characters and strange-but-true tales.
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Even Snakes Have Friends—One More Reason Not to Slaughter Them - [Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The thousands of rattlesnakes that will die at a Texas roundup this weekend have complex social lives that we're only just starting to understand.
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City of Biblical Abraham Brimmed With Trade and Treasure - [Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5424 | 2019-08-01
‘Missing Link’ in Tyrannosaur Family Tree Discovered - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 19:00:00 GMT ]
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Happy Ending for Smuggled Scaly Anteaters - [Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:05:00 GMT ]
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These Rare Birds Are Being Slaughtered for Their 'Ivory' - [Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:14:48 GMT ] The 'horn' above the helmeted hornbill’s beak is even more lucrative than elephant ivory—and even rarer.
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First Day of Spring Marked With Sun Daggers, Light Snakes - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5428 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Time-lapse Shows Beauty and Danger of Wildfires - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:15:24 GMT ] Photographer Jeff Frost documents 25 California wildfires with unusual access.
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Watch Archaeologists Reveal the Vasco da Gama Shipwreck - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:43:59 GMT ]
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Can Texas Protect Its Creepy, Tiny, Blind, Rare Wildlife? - [Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:31:00 GMT ] In the land of malls, sprawl, and rapid growth, an odd menagerie of 17 endangered species is imperiled in Texas Hill Country.
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Holi Spring Festival’s Vibrant Colors in 7 Pictures - [Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Revelers dance amid clouds of colored powder in these photos from this month’s festival in India.
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Bamboo's Ability to Store Carbon Called Into Question - [Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:45:49 GMT ]
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| 5433 | 2019-08-01
Dolphin-Safe Tuna Rules Just Got Tougher - [Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:25:11 GMT ]
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Why Palmyra, Recently Liberated, Is a Historical Treasure - [Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:22:00 GMT ] Fabulously wealthy and distinctly multicultural, this desert crossroads also had a rebellious streak.
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This Daredevil Traverses Rooftops—on a Bicycle - [Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:33:00 GMT ]
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Did Modern Humans Wipe Out the 'Hobbits’? - [Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:02:54 GMT ]
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| 5437 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Taking It With You—Ancient Provisions for the Afterlife - [Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:01:09 GMT ] Treasures from ancient burials around the world are testaments to the belief that another life awaits us after death.
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Bid to Revive Ivory Trade Fails - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:11:43 GMT ]
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| 5439 | 2019-08-01
For These Trickster Animals, Every Day is April Fools - [Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] From caterpillars that masquerade as queen ants to fish that sneak in sperm, nature abounds with clever creatures.
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Monkey Hunting Could Drive These Species Extinct - [Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:00:07 GMT ]
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Watch an Eagle Battle a Cobra in Dramatic New Video - [Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:36:38 GMT ] See which animal wins a high-stakes encounter in South Africa's Kruger park.
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When Is It Okay To Dig Up The Dead? - [Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:45:00 GMT ]
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| 5443 | 2019-08-01
Bringing the Ghostly City of Pompeii Back to Life - [Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:14:00 GMT ]
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This Will Be the Biggest Dam-Removal Project in History - [Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:59:00 GMT ]
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| 5445 | 2019-08-01
Snake Wine and Other Wild Souvenirs to Avoid - [Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:21:02 GMT ] You might not know that these items are illegal or inhumane.
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These Beautiful Creatures Spend Their Entire Lives in Darkness - [Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:58:00 GMT ] From blind salamanders to glowing squid, a new book explores the incredible biodiversity found in places where the sun doesn’t shine.
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| 5447 | 2019-08-01
No, Those Aren't Male Lions Mating. One Is Likely a Female. - [Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:31:00 GMT ] Viral pictures of African lions mating likely show a male and a maned lioness, which are common in northern Botswana.
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| 5448 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Photos Show Destruction of Nineveh Gates by ISIS - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 17:28:00 GMT ]
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| 5449 | 2019-08-01
How Many Tigers Are There Really? A Conservation Mystery - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:45:01 GMT ]
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| 5450 | 2019-08-01
Hearts of Stone: A Fabulous Fossil Find - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:53:10 GMT ]
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| 5451 | 2019-08-01
Tiger’s Death Raises Question: What Makes a Good Zoo? - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:25:14 GMT ]
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| 5452 | 2019-08-01
During Last Mass Migration, Europeans Were the Immigrants - [Sun, 24 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5453 | 2019-08-01
Experience Chernobyl's Haunting Ruins in 360-Degree Photos - [Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:18:00 GMT ]
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| 5454 | 2019-08-01
New Droopy Dinosaur Hung Its Head Like an Enormous Eeyore - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:13:26 GMT ]
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| 5455 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Ocean Animals Get 'Drunk' on Algae, Act Crazy - [Wed, 27 Apr 2016 01:52:00 GMT ]
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| 5456 | 2019-08-01
Martian Sand May Be Boiling—Watch the Popping Action - [Mon, 02 May 2016 19:31:38 GMT ]
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| 5457 | 2019-08-01
Breeding Aquarium Fish Can Help Save Reefs - [Tue, 03 May 2016 12:15:04 GMT ] People are still figuring out how to breed many species in captivity, but new advances could be help halt reef destruction and protect vulnerable wild fish.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5458 | 2019-08-01
Leopards Have Lost Three-Fourths of Their Territory - [Wed, 04 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] The most comprehensive study to date sounds a warning about the survival of the iconic big cat.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5459 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Cobots: Humans and Robots Together on the Factory Floor - [Fri, 06 May 2016 16:16:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5460 | 2019-08-01
Who Needs Males? Self-Cloning Females Heal Faster - [Tue, 10 May 2016 14:46:26 GMT ] One group of lady salamanders doesn't just survive without males—it thrives.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5461 | 2019-08-01
China May Shelve Plans to Build Dams on Its Last Wild River - [Thu, 12 May 2016 16:17:06 GMT ]
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| 5462 | 2019-08-01
The Campaign to Eliminate Hell - [Fri, 13 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5463 | 2019-08-01
World’s Smallest Porpoise Is on the Verge of Extinction - [Mon, 16 May 2016 13:56:52 GMT ] Vaquitas' numbers have dropped precipitously because of illegal gillnet fishing.
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| 5464 | 2019-08-01
All Aboard Nat Geo’s Caption Contest - [Tue, 17 May 2016 15:03:00 GMT ]
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| 5465 | 2019-08-01
See Mars at Its Biggest and Brightest in a Decade - [Fri, 20 May 2016 16:20:26 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5466 | 2019-08-01
Crocodiles and Palm Trees in the Arctic? New Report Suggests Yes. - [Mon, 23 May 2016 15:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5467 | 2019-08-01
Watch Europe’s Highest Active Volcano Fill the Sky With Fire - [Tue, 24 May 2016 11:00:36 GMT ] Sicily's Mount Etna erupted over the weekend.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5468 | 2019-08-01
The Illegal Pet Trade Is Wiping Out Indonesia’s Birds - [Wed, 25 May 2016 13:48:14 GMT ] Indonesia has a long history of keeping birds as pets, but now it’s driving many species to the brink.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5469 | 2019-08-01
New Species of Silver Snake Is Extremely Endangered - [Thu, 26 May 2016 14:52:42 GMT ] The shiny reptile likely only numbers a thousand individuals in its remote Bahamas habitat, experts say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5470 | 2019-08-01
SeaWorld Orca Was Trying to Save Itself, Not Kill Itself - [Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:35:21 GMT ] When the orca Morgan beached herself in Tenerife, the Internet exploded with speculation and criticism of captivity.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5471 | 2019-08-01
World's Largest Rodents On Lam From Toronto Zoo - [Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:49:01 GMT ] After escaping from the High Park Zoo in Canada, two capybaras have eluded capture for over three weeks.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5472 | 2019-08-01
'Shell Shock'—The 100-Year Mystery May Now Be Solved - [Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:30:00 GMT ]
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| 5473 | 2019-08-01
More Controversy for Tiger Temple - [Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:27:03 GMT ] The monastery accuses Thailand’s wildlife department of bullying, and the temple faces possible closure.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5474 | 2019-08-01
Why an Astronaut Is Exploring the 'Mount Everest of Shipwrecks' - [Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:48:48 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5475 | 2019-08-01
Fossil Hunters and Climber Among Winning Explorers - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:44:00 GMT ] Meet this year's winners of the Hubbard, Buffet, and Explorer (and Adventurer) of the Year awards.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5476 | 2019-08-01
Animal Attacks Are Scary. How to Talk to Kids About Them. - [Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:06:00 GMT ] Following recent incidents with a zoo gorilla and wild alligator, experts weigh in on how kids should approach and think about animals.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5477 | 2019-08-01
See a Mars Rover Selfie and Saturn's Broken Ring - [Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5478 | 2019-08-01
Manta Rays Prefer Staycations Over Long Migrations - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 18:22:00 GMT ]
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| 5479 | 2019-08-01
Emu Flees Raging Wildfire in Southern California - [Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:09:00 GMT ]
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| 5480 | 2019-08-01
How an Obsolete Copy Machine Started a Revolution - [Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:47:13 GMT ]
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| 5481 | 2019-08-01
Watch These Videos of Exploration Jobs You Wish You Had - [Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5482 | 2019-08-01
Shark Gives Rare 'Virgin Birth' to Three Pups - [Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:49:38 GMT ] A leopard shark in an aquarium in Australia surprises its keepers with the rare phenomenon.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5483 | 2019-08-01
Zoo Poo and Glitter Reveal Animal Health Secrets - [Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:00:16 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5484 | 2019-08-01
How Archaeologists Discovered 23 Shipwrecks in 22 Days - [Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:54:00 GMT ]
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| 5485 | 2019-08-01
Juno Spacecraft Sends First Image From Orbit Around Jupiter - [Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:05:08 GMT ]
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| 5486 | 2019-08-01
How GPS Can Help Save the World's Most Endangered Sea Turtles - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:49:52 GMT ] Tracking hawksbill turtles by satellite is yielding information crucial to the fight to save them from poachers, hunters, and traffickers.
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| 5487 | 2019-08-01
Can Pokémon Go Get Players Into National Parks? - [Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5488 | 2019-08-01
India Plants 50 Million Trees in One Day, Smashing World Record - [Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:31:59 GMT ] More than 800,000 volunteers pitched in to help the country fight climate change.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5489 | 2019-08-01
Saving Endangered Ferrets … With Peanut Butter - [Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:43:52 GMT ] A new plan would vaccinate prairie dogs against the plague, a major threat to the survival of North America's black-footed ferret.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5490 | 2019-08-01
‘Dory’ Bred in Captivity for First Time - [Wed, 20 Jul 2016 01:33:00 GMT ] Breeding the popular blue tang in captivity is an important step toward protecting wild fish and reefs from destructive practices.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5491 | 2019-08-01
New Hubble Picture Reveals a Warped View of Galaxies - [Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:55:53 GMT ]
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| 5492 | 2019-08-01
For Amelia Earhart's Birthday, Here Are Other Lost Mysteries - [Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:35:00 GMT ]
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| 5493 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Shooting Stars and a Cosmic Crab - [Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:05:49 GMT ]
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| 5494 | 2019-08-01
Slimy Green Beaches May Be Florida's New Normal - [Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:24:15 GMT ]
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| 5495 | 2019-08-01
Millions Injected Into Push for New Antibiotics - [Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:57:38 GMT ]
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| 5496 | 2019-08-01
Gaze at Supernova Remains and Saturn's Six-Sided Storm - [Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5497 | 2019-08-01
Wealthier Homes Have More Kinds of Bugs - [Tue, 02 Aug 2016 23:01:00 GMT ] The new research supports a 'luxury effect,' in which higher income neighborhoods host more biodiversity.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5498 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Muddy Cowboy and Polar Bear Selfie - [Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:38:50 GMT ]
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| 5499 | 2019-08-01
Does Air Pollution Reduce Cycling’s Health Benefits? - [Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:38:00 GMT ] Columbia University scientists use innovative tools to investigate how vehicle exhaust impacts cyclists.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5500 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Olympians Who Prove Age Really Is Just a Number - [Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:22:54 GMT ]
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| 5501 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Walking on Air and Inside a Viking Festival - [Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:58:07 GMT ]
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| 5502 | 2019-08-01
3-D Printing Teaches Kids About the Danger of Volcanoes - [Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:33:27 GMT ]
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| 5503 | 2019-08-01
This Marsupial Lion Was the Size of a Squirrel - [Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5504 | 2019-08-01
Watch Terrifying Video of Coral Convulsing as Seas Heat Up - [Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:16:00 GMT ]
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| 5505 | 2019-08-01
Fish Pee, Coral's Number One Nutrient Supply, Cut by Fishing - [Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:12:34 GMT ]
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| 5506 | 2019-08-01
Earthquakes in Italy, Myanmar Show Power of World’s Fault Lines - [Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:22:00 GMT ] The pair of major quakes struck regions known for geological volatility.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5507 | 2019-08-01
Experimental Glider to Attempt Record-Breaking Flight Into Space - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:00:13 GMT ] The Perlan Project hopes to ride Patagonia’s ferocious mountain winds into aviation history.
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| 5508 | 2019-08-01
Florida Man Explains His State's Weirdness - [Sun, 28 Aug 2016 11:00:17 GMT ]
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| 5509 | 2019-08-01
That ‘Alien’ Signal? New Observations Are Coming Up Empty. - [Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:29:00 GMT ]
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| 5510 | 2019-08-01
How Much Do You Know About the Titanic, 31 Years After Its Discovery? - [Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:00:07 GMT ]
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| 5511 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Fiery Springs and Meerkat Moments - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:30:12 GMT ]
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| 5512 | 2019-08-01
Long-Lost Comet Lander Finally Found - [Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:12:18 GMT ]
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| 5513 | 2019-08-01
Loving the Ocean Starts at Home for Scott Eastwood - [Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:18:14 GMT ]
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| 5514 | 2019-08-01
First Dolphins Killed in Japan’s Notorious Annual Hunt - [Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:00:50 GMT ] A pod of 20 Risso’s dolphins were killed by fishermen in Taiji, local media report.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5515 | 2019-08-01
Unlikely Tip Leads to Discovery of Historic Shipwreck - [Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:37:00 GMT ]
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| 5516 | 2019-08-01
The Power of One Person to Change the World - [Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:25:00 GMT ]
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| 5517 | 2019-08-01
These Are the Forgotten Victims of the West's Drought - [Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:18:33 GMT ]
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| 5518 | 2019-08-01
Black Slime Is Coating World Monuments—And That May Be Good - [Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:33:26 GMT ]
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| 5519 | 2019-08-01
These 7 Obscure Animals May Get More Protection From Humans - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] The future of these little-known species may depend on decisions made in South Africa in a couple of weeks.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5520 | 2019-08-01
Devil Frog Vomits Up a New Ant Species - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:10:04 GMT ] Sometimes scientists make discoveries in the strangest of places. Like the belly of a poison frog.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5521 | 2019-08-01
National Park Service Faces Sex Harassment Scandal - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 21:12:00 GMT ] After employees allege years of offensive behavior at major parks, official calls it a 'wake-up call' for the agency to act.
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| 5522 | 2019-08-01
This Is the Worst Insect Sting in the World - [Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:22:51 GMT ]
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| 5523 | 2019-08-01
To Celebrate National Parks, We Want Your Instagram Photos - [Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:35:02 GMT ]
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| 5524 | 2019-08-01
The World’s Most Trafficked Mammal Just Got Desperately Needed Help - [Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:40:00 GMT ]
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| 5525 | 2019-08-01
Saving the World's Oceans Is This Marine Biologist's Life Pursuit - [Wed, 28 Sep 2016 21:00:00 GMT ] Sylvia Earle, an unstoppable force at 81, wants 20% of our oceans declared protected marine areas by 2020.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5526 | 2019-08-01
Preserving an Ancient 'Lost' City Has Consumed This Chemist's Life - [Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:36:00 GMT ] Talal Akesheh has worked to save the archaeological ruins of Petra, Jordan, for more than 30 years.
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| 5527 | 2019-08-01
What Happens When Your Hometown Becomes a National Park? - [Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:56:13 GMT ]
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| 5528 | 2019-08-01
What Causes Hurricanes? - [Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:37:00 GMT ]
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| 5529 | 2019-08-01
Watch How Bizarre 'Water Monsters' Get a Second Chance - [Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Traditional Mexican farmers and scientists have teamed up to save the endangered axolotl in Mexico City.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5530 | 2019-08-01
Discoveries May Rewrite History of China's Terra-Cotta Warriors - [Wed, 12 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5531 | 2019-08-01
Lessons From a Quiz: How to Make Exotic Pets Unappealing - [Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:10:00 GMT ] Results from an online quiz studying how to keep people from buying wild animals for their homes.
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| 5532 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Panda in Captivity Dies in Hong Kong - [Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:53:22 GMT ]
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| 5533 | 2019-08-01
Mars Storm Chaser About to Make History on Red Planet - [Tue, 18 Oct 2016 15:28:39 GMT ]
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| 5534 | 2019-08-01
Where Women with Zika Fear Prison - [Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:21:00 GMT ]
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| 5535 | 2019-08-01
Two-Headed Shark Is First of Its Kind - [Fri, 21 Oct 2016 14:31:00 GMT ] A rare find from the Mediterranean expands the number of animals that have been born with two heads.
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| 5536 | 2019-08-01
If Europa Has Life, This Scientist Will Help Find It - [Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:26:00 GMT ]
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| 5537 | 2019-08-01
The Bloody Truth About Vampires - [Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:43:00 GMT ]
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| 5538 | 2019-08-01
Art vs. Science? Using Both for Conservation - [Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:30:00 GMT ]
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| 5539 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre-Looking Beetle Has an Even Weirder Sex Life - [Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:05:57 GMT ]
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| 5540 | 2019-08-01
Latest Earthquake in Italy May Have Dire Consequences - [Sun, 30 Oct 2016 19:55:00 GMT ]
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| 5541 | 2019-08-01
How to Build an Igloo - [Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:37:00 GMT ]
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| 5542 | 2019-08-01
Conservationist's Plan Balanced Wildlife, Human Interests - [Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5543 | 2019-08-01
Creating Better Lives for South Africa's HIV/AIDs Orphans - [Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:06:00 GMT ]
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| 5544 | 2019-08-01
Iconic Ancient Sites Ravaged in ISIS’s Last Stand in Iraq - [Thu, 10 Nov 2016 15:34:56 GMT ]
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| 5545 | 2019-08-01
A Fairytale Kingdom Faces Real-Life Troubles - [Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5546 | 2019-08-01
Mars Quest Reminds Us What Can Happen When We Work Together - [Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:59:00 GMT ]
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| 5547 | 2019-08-01
These Moths Are the Size of Your Eyelash—And in Big Trouble - [Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] Hawaii's micromoths may be under threat as their food source—the islands' native plants—disappear.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5548 | 2019-08-01
Haunting Photos Show Source of Illegal Carbon Emissions in China - [Mon, 28 Nov 2016 22:45:00 GMT ]
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| 5549 | 2019-08-01
We May Finally Know Why Astronauts Get Deformed Eyeballs - [Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:46:23 GMT ]
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| 5550 | 2019-08-01
How a Lowly Hedgehog Raised the Bar on Wildlife Care - [Fri, 02 Dec 2016 11:30:00 GMT ]
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| 5551 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Ocean Blob Found for First Time in a Century - [Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:50:34 GMT ]
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| 5552 | 2019-08-01
Praying Mantis Looks Like a Flower—And Now We Know Why - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:22:44 GMT ] The mantis orchid of Southeast Asia evolved in a way that's completely unique to insects.
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| 5553 | 2019-08-01
Getting to the Heart of the Matter in Rural Africa - [Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5554 | 2019-08-01
Cuba’s Young Artists Embrace a New World - [Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:28:40 GMT ]
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| 5555 | 2019-08-01
Deep-Sea Ghost Shark Filmed Alive In Ocean For First Time - [Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:50:09 GMT ] The odd-looking fish, which sports a retractable sex organ on its head, was also spotted in the Northern Hemisphere for the first time.
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| 5556 | 2019-08-01
Finding Light in Earth's Darkest Places - [Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5557 | 2019-08-01
Our 10 Favorite Animal Videos of 2016 - [Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5558 | 2019-08-01
Winter Solstice Is Coming—Year’s Shortest Day Explained - [Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5559 | 2019-08-01
How to See a Meteor Shower During the Winter Solstice - [Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:52:17 GMT ]
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| 5560 | 2019-08-01
The 10 Best First-of-Their Kind Videos in 2016 - [Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5561 | 2019-08-01
As Groundwater Dwindles, a Global Food Shock Looms - [Thu, 22 Dec 2016 23:37:00 GMT ]
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| 5562 | 2019-08-01
Pearl Harbor Shipwreck Reveals World War II Treasures - [Tue, 27 Dec 2016 05:15:10 GMT ]
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| 5563 | 2019-08-01
Rare Ocelot Kittens Caught on Camera - [Wed, 28 Dec 2016 23:09:00 GMT ]
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| 5564 | 2019-08-01
Maps Reveal How Global Consumption Hurts Wildlife - [Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:05:03 GMT ]
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| 5565 | 2019-08-01
Tarantulas May Be 'Right-Handed' - [Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:57:57 GMT ] Once thought uniquely human, a preference for the right or left side seems to also occur among wild animals.
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| 5566 | 2019-08-01
Watch Shark Come Within Inches of Divers in 'Magical' Encounter - [Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:20:00 GMT ]
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| 5567 | 2019-08-01
Crackdown Could Help End Giant Clam Poaching in Critical Reefs - [Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:31:00 GMT ] New regulations in southern China aim to protect coral reefs by putting an end to the thriving trade in giant clam carvings and other handicrafts.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5568 | 2019-08-01
Rare Ruby Seadragon Caught on Video for First Time - [Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:00:03 GMT ]
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| 5569 | 2019-08-01
New Crypt-Keeper Wasp Is Parasite That Bursts From Host's Head - [Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:59:04 GMT ] The insect, native to the southeastern U.S., is named after the Egyptian god of evil and chaos—for good reason.
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| 5570 | 2019-08-01
How Time Rules Your Body—and Your Social Life - [Sun, 29 Jan 2017 12:00:08 GMT ]
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| 5571 | 2019-08-01
Changing the Face of National Parks - [Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5572 | 2019-08-01
Inside Einstein’s Love Affair With 'Lina'—His Cherished Violin - [Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:00:10 GMT ]
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| 5573 | 2019-08-01
Darwin's Theory of Evolution Roiled U.S. on Eve of Civil War - [Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:00:17 GMT ]
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| 5574 | 2019-08-01
Iraq's Unique Wildlife Pushed to Brink by War, Hunting - [Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:36:00 GMT ] After decades of strife, the world’s first civilization is losing many of its animals, such as otters, deer, songbirds, and more.
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| 5575 | 2019-08-01
Ghostly Green Comet and Lunar Eclipse Dazzle on Same Night - [Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:04:02 GMT ]
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| 5576 | 2019-08-01
A Horrifying List of Creatures That Can Crawl Into Your Body - [Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:00:00 GMT ] From roaches in noses to leeches in nether regions, here are the animals most likely to get under your skin.
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| 5577 | 2019-08-01
The Oroville Dam Crisis Could Happen Elsewhere - [Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:00:06 GMT ]
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| 5578 | 2019-08-01
Why 'Fainting Goats' Really Collapse in Fear - [Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:58:38 GMT ]
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| 5579 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Wild Bird Has Baby at 66 - [Sat, 18 Feb 2017 01:13:00 GMT ]
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| 5580 | 2019-08-01
Bumblebee Buzz Literally Makes Flowers Explode With Pollen - [Sat, 18 Feb 2017 13:00:00 GMT ] The fuzzy pollinators are also the only bees that make an excess of honey.
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| 5581 | 2019-08-01
The Adorable Maps Today’s Cartographers Made as Kids - [Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:45:06 GMT ]
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| 5582 | 2019-08-01
How a Pacific Island Changed From Diesel to 100% Solar Power - [Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5583 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Picture: Female Anaconda Strangles Male After Sex - [Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ] Photographer Luciano Candisani has captured the first-ever photographs of a green anaconda squeezing her mate to death in Brazil.
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| 5584 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Shark Rescued From a Line by Daring Beachgoers - [Wed, 01 Mar 2017 12:59:39 GMT ]
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| 5585 | 2019-08-01
Powerful Photos Reveal a Nation in Crisis as Drought Hits - [Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:02:00 GMT ]
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| 5586 | 2019-08-01
California’s Heated Water Wars Make for a Modern ‘Chinatown’ - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:23:22 GMT ]
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| 5587 | 2019-08-01
One of World's Most Mysterious Cats Caught on Camera - [Sun, 12 Mar 2017 05:01:08 GMT ]
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| 5588 | 2019-08-01
Super-Efficient Cars Are Doable But Hit a Political Speed Bump - [Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:04:31 GMT ]
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| 5589 | 2019-08-01
Why Does This Calf Have Six Legs? - [Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:01:16 GMT ]
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| 5590 | 2019-08-01
Traveling? Mind Your Climate - [Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:30:00 GMT ]
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| 5591 | 2019-08-01
Artist's Memory Loss Fuels Discoveries About the Brain - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5592 | 2019-08-01
Bacteria That Cause Human Diseases Found in Orca Blowholes - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5593 | 2019-08-01
Sea Sapphires and 5 Other Shiny Ocean Creatures - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:01:23 GMT ]
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| 5594 | 2019-08-01
Geography Isn’t Sacred in the Playful World of Pictorial Maps - [Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:01:24 GMT ]
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| 5595 | 2019-08-01
Follow Me To Cuba with Gear S3 - [Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:58:41 GMT ]
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| 5596 | 2019-08-01
How Maps Became Deadly Innovations in WWI - [Thu, 06 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5597 | 2019-08-01
The World’s Snowiest Place Is Starting to Melt - [Fri, 07 Apr 2017 04:51:02 GMT ]
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| 5598 | 2019-08-01
50 New Spiders Discovered In Australia - [Wed, 12 Apr 2017 17:22:00 GMT ]
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| 5599 | 2019-08-01
Video Shows Alleged Elephant Abuse at German Zoo - [Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:21:00 GMT ] Zookeepers at the Hannover Adventure Zoo are seen striking three-year-old elephants to make them perform tricks.
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| 5600 | 2019-08-01
April the Giraffe Gives Birth–6 Facts You May Not Know About Giraffes - [Sat, 15 Apr 2017 21:49:00 GMT ]
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| 5601 | 2019-08-01
Discovery May Help Decipher Ancient Inca String Code - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:10:09 GMT ]
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| 5602 | 2019-08-01
Dog's Death Spotlights Use of Cyanide 'Bombs' to Kill Predators - [Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:31:00 GMT ] One of the weapons the U.S. government uses to poison predators killed a pet Labrador in Idaho, sparking new calls to ban the devices.
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| 5603 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Secret Room Holds 'Lost' Michelangelo Artwork - [Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:41:17 GMT ]
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| 5604 | 2019-08-01
10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Einstein - [Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:01:04 GMT ]
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| 5605 | 2019-08-01
The Nazi Who Infiltrated National Geographic - [Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:47:00 GMT ]
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| 5606 | 2019-08-01
Why Female Dragonflies Go to Extreme Lengths to Avoid Sex - [Mon, 01 May 2017 17:28:19 GMT ]
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| 5607 | 2019-08-01
Runners Aim to Shatter 'Unbreakable' Two-Hour Marathon Barrier - [Thu, 04 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5608 | 2019-08-01
7 Things You Don't Know About Mother's Day's Dark History - [Wed, 10 May 2017 16:15:00 GMT ] The holiday started as an antiwar statement. But battles over who owned Mother's Day kept coming.
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| 5609 | 2019-08-01
Seal's Playful Leap Nearly Knocks Over Kayaker - [Thu, 11 May 2017 21:54:00 GMT ]
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| 5610 | 2019-08-01
Extremely Rare ‘T. Rex’ Ant Found Alive for First Time - [Tue, 16 May 2017 04:01:11 GMT ]
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| 5611 | 2019-08-01
Do You Know More Geography Than a Fifth Grader? - [Wed, 17 May 2017 17:18:00 GMT ]
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| 5612 | 2019-08-01
Extremely Rare Albino Orangutan Found in Indonesia - [Thu, 18 May 2017 22:40:00 GMT ]
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| 5613 | 2019-08-01
India Launches Massive Push for Clean Power, Lighting, and Cars - [Mon, 22 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5614 | 2019-08-01
The Woman Behind the Only National Memorial for Female Vets - [Thu, 25 May 2017 14:16:00 GMT ]
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| 5615 | 2019-08-01
Snake Regurgitates Another Snake in Startling Video - [Mon, 29 May 2017 21:11:00 GMT ]
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| 5616 | 2019-08-01
New Map Reveals Ships Buried Below San Francisco - [Fri, 02 Jun 2017 04:03:05 GMT ]
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| 5617 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What It Would Feel Like to Pet a T. Rex - [Tue, 06 Jun 2017 23:01:15 GMT ]
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| 5618 | 2019-08-01
Transforming Garbage into a Sustainable Solar Future - [Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:20:01 GMT ]
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| 5619 | 2019-08-01
Owl 'Swims' for Its Life in Rare Video - [Fri, 09 Jun 2017 19:31:42 GMT ]
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| 5620 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre, Glowing Sea Creatures Bloom in the Pacific - [Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5621 | 2019-08-01
Why These Adorable Baby Raccoons 'Adopted' a Fisherman - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 19:22:00 GMT ]
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| 5622 | 2019-08-01
UN Announces 23 New Nature Reserves While U.S. Removes 17 - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:48:00 GMT ]
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| 5623 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Stranded Beluga Whale Flown Back to Sea - [Thu, 15 Jun 2017 21:57:00 GMT ]
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| 5624 | 2019-08-01
Struggling Relationship? Science Says Puppy Pictures May Help. - [Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:32:00 GMT ]
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| 5625 | 2019-08-01
Dog Meat Still on Sale at Controversial Festival - [Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:34:44 GMT ]
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| 5626 | 2019-08-01
High Adventure, Hard Data, and a More Sustainable World - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:14:00 GMT ]
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| 5627 | 2019-08-01
Satellite Images Reveal Mosul's Cultural Destruction - [Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:48:00 GMT ]
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| 5628 | 2019-08-01
Alligator Crushed by Tree—Here's How It Happened - [Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:14:36 GMT ]
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| 5629 | 2019-08-01
The Map That Popularized the Word ‘Gerrymander’ - [Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5630 | 2019-08-01
Bodies in Urns Among Artifacts Found in 1,000-Year Old Cemetery - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 20:51:10 GMT ]
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| 5631 | 2019-08-01
Lost Baby Wildebeest Thinks Cars Are Its Herd - [Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:26:00 GMT ]
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| 5632 | 2019-08-01
These Famous People Were Dug Up After Death—Here's Why - [Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:25:00 GMT ]
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| 5633 | 2019-08-01
We Knew Ravens Are Smart. But Not This Smart - [Thu, 13 Jul 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5634 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Lioness Cub Rescued From 80-Foot Well - [Fri, 14 Jul 2017 04:03:00 GMT ]
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| 5635 | 2019-08-01
A Twist in the Drive to Pave Roads With Solar Panels - [Sat, 15 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5636 | 2019-08-01
Why These Dolphins Behead Their Prey - [Tue, 18 Jul 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 5637 | 2019-08-01
Boy Found Million-Year-Old Fossil by Tripping Over It - [Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:24:00 GMT ]
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| 5638 | 2019-08-01
Video Shows Sinkhole Swallowing Florida Homes - [Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:47:00 GMT ]
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| 5639 | 2019-08-01
Conjoined Bat Twins Found in Brazilian Forest - [Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:40:00 GMT ]
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| 5640 | 2019-08-01
Wild Rabbits Ride Sheep to Escape Floods - [Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:11:00 GMT ]
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| 5641 | 2019-08-01
Why D.C. Is the New Hub for U.S. Ivory Sales - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:33:00 GMT ] As states impose their own bans on ivory to help save elephants, it appears the market is simply shifting to other spots.
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| 5642 | 2019-08-01
Zebra Escapes a Crocodile Only to Meet Another Surprise - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:02:00 GMT ]
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| 5643 | 2019-08-01
Your Floor May Be Made of Illegal Tropical Wood - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:37:00 GMT ] A new report traces illegally sourced timber products from Papua New Guinea via China to U.S. stores.
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| 5644 | 2019-08-01
Watch Two Snakes Try to Swallow the Same Bird - [Thu, 03 Aug 2017 14:53:00 GMT ]
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| 5645 | 2019-08-01
Watch What Happens When a Lion Startles a Hippo - [Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:36:12 GMT ]
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| 5646 | 2019-08-01
Rare Fossils Reveal New Species of Ancient Gliding Mammals - [Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:00:41 GMT ]
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| 5647 | 2019-08-01
This Enormous 100-Year-Old Map of Rome is Still the City's Best - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:02:12 GMT ]
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| 5648 | 2019-08-01
These Zoo Elephants May Be the Loneliest in the World - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 19:48:00 GMT ] An elephant named Hanako was given that distinction in 2015. But others like her are living out isolated lives in zoos across Japan.
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| 5649 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Drone ‘Herd’ Cattle Across Open Fields - [Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:02:00 GMT ]
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| 5650 | 2019-08-01
Three New Ancient Tombs Discovered in Egypt - [Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:13:54 GMT ]
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| 5651 | 2019-08-01
Why the U.S. Capitol Still Hosts Confederate Monuments - [Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:50:00 GMT ]
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| 5652 | 2019-08-01
Giraffe Tosses Dead Wildebeest Around in Bizarre Pictures - [Fri, 18 Aug 2017 04:01:27 GMT ]
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| 5653 | 2019-08-01
Two-Headed Baby Turtle Swims to Sea—Will It Survive? - [Mon, 21 Aug 2017 22:16:00 GMT ]
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| 5654 | 2019-08-01
3 Advances in Hurricane Science Could Make Us Safer - [Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:59:54 GMT ]
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| 5655 | 2019-08-01
Fish on Drugs May Help Cure Opioid Addiction - [Fri, 25 Aug 2017 18:08:20 GMT ]
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| 5656 | 2019-08-01
Growing Better: Raising Corn in the 21st Century - [Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:49:00 GMT ]
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| 5657 | 2019-08-01
See How This Rooster Fought Off a Cobra - [Wed, 30 Aug 2017 16:14:31 GMT ]
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| 5658 | 2019-08-01
New Amazon Species Discovered Every Other Day - [Fri, 01 Sep 2017 12:19:15 GMT ]
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| 5659 | 2019-08-01
Earmarked for Cars and Cups - [Tue, 05 Sep 2017 12:52:00 GMT ]
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| 5660 | 2019-08-01
How the Strongest Solar Flare in a Decade Is Affecting Earth - [Wed, 06 Sep 2017 23:11:15 GMT ]
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| 5661 | 2019-08-01
Can This Controversial Practice Save Ecuador’s Wild Frogs? - [Fri, 08 Sep 2017 23:04:45 GMT ]
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| 5662 | 2019-08-01
White Whale Caught on Video—How'd it Get That Way? - [Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:29:00 GMT ]
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| 5663 | 2019-08-01
Without the Ozone Treaty You’d Get Sunburned in 5 Minutes - [Mon, 25 Sep 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5664 | 2019-08-01
Why This Spider Has a Cartoonish Butt - [Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:18:20 GMT ]
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| 5665 | 2019-08-01
Gravitational Waves Won the Physics Nobel Prize—Here's Why - [Tue, 03 Oct 2017 11:32:54 GMT ]
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| 5666 | 2019-08-01
New Marine Parks Protect 290,000 Square Miles of Ocean - [Wed, 04 Oct 2017 23:01:27 GMT ]
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| 5667 | 2019-08-01
Largest Marine Protected Area in North America Created off Mexico - [Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:25:00 GMT ]
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| 5668 | 2019-08-01
Morgan Freeman Seeks What Unites Humankind - [Mon, 09 Oct 2017 04:12:43 GMT ]
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| 5669 | 2019-08-01
Friday the 13th Is Back. Here's Why It Scares Us. - [Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:57:43 GMT ]
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| 5670 | 2019-08-01
First Rings Found Circling Weird World Near Pluto - [Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5671 | 2019-08-01
Monarch Butterflies Migrate 3,000 Miles—Here's How - [Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5672 | 2019-08-01
Great Tits May Be Evolving Bigger Beaks. Here's Why. - [Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5673 | 2019-08-01
How to Watch the 2017 Orionid Meteor Shower - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:27:13 GMT ]
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| 5674 | 2019-08-01
Here's What You Need to Know About Half-Earth Day - [Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5675 | 2019-08-01
See How Vets Removed a Melon-Size Tongue From a Rescued Bear - [Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:59:19 GMT ]
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| 5676 | 2019-08-01
Love It or Hate It, Halloween Is Going Global - [Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:05:24 GMT ]
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| 5677 | 2019-08-01
'Golden Wonder' Rediscovered After 42 Years - [Tue, 31 Oct 2017 15:54:20 GMT ]
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| 5678 | 2019-08-01
Ruins of Spanish Town Emerge After Decades Underwater - [Wed, 01 Nov 2017 17:31:14 GMT ]
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| 5679 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Void Discovered in Egypt's Great Pyramid - [Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:01:20 GMT ]
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| 5680 | 2019-08-01
7 New Giant Bug Species Are Extremely Aggressive - [Fri, 03 Nov 2017 18:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5681 | 2019-08-01
Fight Climate Change by Suing Polluters, Says Scientist - [Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5682 | 2019-08-01
Rwandan Orphans Find Hope in Innovative Youth Village - [Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5683 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Wolf-Size Otter Had Bizarrely Strong Bite - [Thu, 09 Nov 2017 10:01:15 GMT ]
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| 5684 | 2019-08-01
Pictures Reveal Iran and Iraq Earthquake, the Deadliest of 2017 - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:30:00 GMT ]
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| 5685 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change and Water Woes Drove ISIS Recruiting in Iraq - [Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5686 | 2019-08-01
The World Needs Copper. Does It Need This Controversial Mine? - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5687 | 2019-08-01
Are These the Oldest Images of Dogs? - [Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:29:00 GMT ]
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| 5688 | 2019-08-01
Surprise: Blue Whales Are Mostly 'Left-Handed' - [Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:23:55 GMT ]
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| 5689 | 2019-08-01
How War Dogs in Iraq Rekindled a Lost Military Tradition - [Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:56:53 GMT ]
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| 5690 | 2019-08-01
Without These Flies, There'd Be No Chocolate - [Wed, 22 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5691 | 2019-08-01
Earthworms Reproduce in Simulated Mars Soil—a First - [Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:43:47 GMT ]
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| 5692 | 2019-08-01
Fiona the Famous Baby Hippo—Everything You Need to Know - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:04:11 GMT ]
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| 5693 | 2019-08-01
Leaked Maps Show How Trump May Slash National Monuments - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:46:57 GMT ]
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| 5694 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Instagram Fights Animal Abuse With New Alert System - [Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5695 | 2019-08-01
Duck-Like Dinosaur Is Among Oddest Fossils Yet Found - [Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:04:01 GMT ]
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| 5696 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre, Enormous 16th-Century Map Assembled for First Time - [Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:11:33 GMT ]
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| 5697 | 2019-08-01
The 11 Weirdest Animal Stories of 2017 - [Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5698 | 2019-08-01
Six New Tiny Anteater Species Found—Hiding in Plain Sight - [Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:18:16 GMT ]
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| 5699 | 2019-08-01
Peer Inside a Mysterious Blue Hole in the Great Barrier Reef - [Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5700 | 2019-08-01
Fishery Managers Seek to Gut Pacific Marine Monuments - [Fri, 15 Dec 2017 19:04:09 GMT ]
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| 5701 | 2019-08-01
5,000-Year-Old Cosmetics, Jewelry Show Rise of Ancient Jericho - [Tue, 19 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5702 | 2019-08-01
What We've Learned From 60 Years of U.S.-Funded UFO Probes - [Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 5703 | 2019-08-01
Vintage Map Shows Santa's Journey Around the World - [Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:02:31 GMT ]
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| 5704 | 2019-08-01
Watch Baby Sea Turtles Run on Treadmills—for Science - [Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:02:14 GMT ]
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| 5705 | 2019-08-01
How Fear Makes You Do Good Or Evil - [Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:02:00 GMT ]
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| 5706 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Is Suffocating Large Parts of the Ocean - [Thu, 04 Jan 2018 19:26:54 GMT ]
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| 5707 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMT ]
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| 5708 | 2019-08-01
99% of These Sea Turtles Are Turning Female—Here’s Why - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:01:07 GMT ]
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| 5709 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:30:00 GMT ]
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| 5710 | 2019-08-01
Whale Allegedly Protects Diver From Shark, But Questions Remain - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:12:14 GMT ]
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| 5711 | 2019-08-01
10 Weird Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About the Milky Way - [Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:15:18 GMT ] Sarlaccs might live in a galaxy far, far away, but our star-studded home has plenty of its own strange wonders.
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| 5712 | 2019-08-01
This Woman Has Saved Thousands of Baby Bats - [Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] She cares for dozens of orphans in her own home, swaddling them in blankets and hand feeding them.
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| 5713 | 2019-08-01
The Science Behind the Meteor That Lit Up the North American Sky - [Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:13:09 GMT ] What's the difference between a meteor, a meteoroid, and a meteorite?
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| 5714 | 2019-08-01
You Can Smell When Someone's Sick—Here's How - [Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:45:55 GMT ] The curious case of a woman who can smell Parkinson’s reminds us our noses are our first defense against illness.
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| 5715 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Maps Show Islands That Don't Really Exist - [Fri, 19 Jan 2018 22:25:21 GMT ] For centuries, mapmakers have conjured up islands that only exist in the imagination.
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| 5716 | 2019-08-01
One of the Last Dead Sea Scrolls Deciphered - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:23:57 GMT ] The Hebrew scroll provides insight into ancient Judean celebrations.
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| 5717 | 2019-08-01
Monkey Clones Created in the Lab. Now What? - [Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:05:00 GMT ] In a controversial milestone, researchers have cloned a pair of macaques using a method that could, in theory, be used to clone humans.
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| 5718 | 2019-08-01
First-Ever Evidence That Mosquitoes Can Be Trained - [Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:00:20 GMT ] Disease-carrying mosquitoes can learn to associate near-death experiences with scent and will stay away after an attempted swat.
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| 5719 | 2019-08-01
How NASA Plans to Send Humans Back to the Moon - [Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:00:00 GMT ] The U.S. space agency is rigorously testing its Orion spacecraft in hopes of launching its first mission to the moon as early as 2019.
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| 5720 | 2019-08-01
Chile Adds 10 Million Acres of Parkland in Historic First - [Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:27:31 GMT ] American philanthropists and the Chilean government pledged to protect the land nearly a year ago. Now, it's official.
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| 5721 | 2019-08-01
Outrage Over VW Monkey Diesel Tests Reflects Changing Public Opinion - [Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:25:24 GMT ] The carmaker has apologized for experimenting with monkeys, which is an increasingly contentious practice worldwide.
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| 5722 | 2019-08-01
These Tools Upend Our View of Stone-Age Humans in Asia - [Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:09:00 GMT ] The discovery in India supports the idea that multiple waves of ancient humans left Africa well before 60,000 years ago.
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| 5723 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Laser Scans Reveal Maya 'Megalopolis' Below Guatemalan Jungle - [Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:00:00 GMT ] A vast, interconnected network of ancient cities was home to millions more people than previously thought.
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| 5724 | 2019-08-01
Why These Bonobos Are 'Playing Airplane' - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:36:54 GMT ] Studies have shown bonobos are friendlier and less aggressive than their species cousins.
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| 5725 | 2019-08-01
Why Salmon Eating Insects Instead of Fish Is Better for Environment - [Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:57:51 GMT ] Companies in Europe have developed new kinds of feed for salmon farms that could help the environment—if they can scale up quickly.
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| 5726 | 2019-08-01
What Is Norovirus, And How Did It Break Out at the Winter Olympics? - [Tue, 06 Feb 2018 21:13:39 GMT ] Regardless of a highly contagious stomach virus, the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics are scheduled to start on February 9.
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| 5727 | 2019-08-01
Volcanoes, Then an Asteroid, Wiped Out the Dinosaurs - [Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:37:43 GMT ] Several species went extinct before the impact 66 million years ago, adding to evidence that volcanoes were a culprit in the mass die-off.
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| 5728 | 2019-08-01
This Deep-Sea Creature Lays Its Eggs on Hydrothermal Vents—A First - [Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:10:12 GMT ] The Pacific white skate lay its eggs on superheated hydrothermal vents, and then may wait more than four years for the eggs to hatch.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5729 | 2019-08-01
Was Volkswagen the First to Test Exhaust Fumes on Monkeys? Your Questions Answered. - [Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:54:23 GMT ] The car industry-funded research outraged the public and even has some researchers wondering how it was approved.
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| 5730 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Bold Little Bird Dive-Bomb the World’s Largest Fish - [Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:45:20 GMT ] Scientists are wowed by a video of a cormorant diving underwater to snatch a remora off the side of a whale shark.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5731 | 2019-08-01
Why This Lake Keeps Catching on Fire - [Wed, 14 Feb 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] Bangalore, India’s Bellandur Lake keeps erupting into flames. Officials know why, but they are struggling to stem the problem.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5732 | 2019-08-01
Alzheimer's Plaques Erased in Mice—What's Next? - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 21:15:00 GMT ] The remarkable results suggest a route for future medications, but a great deal of work remains.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5733 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About the Terra-Cotta Warrior's Stolen Thumb - [Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:28:24 GMT ] The theft of an artifact that was part of an ancient royal mausoleum is causing international uproar.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5734 | 2019-08-01
Earthquake Swarms Are Shaking Yellowstone's Supervolcano. Here's What That Means. - [Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:35:00 GMT ] Hundreds of earthquakes have rocked the famous supervolcano in the past few days, but this seismic activity is regular in the region.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5735 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Cave Art Found—And Neanderthals Made It - [Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:00:00 GMT ] The findings suggest that Neanderthals and modern humans had the same cognitive abilities.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5736 | 2019-08-01
Rich Fossil Trove Found on Land Removed From Bears Ears Monument - [Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:18:00 GMT ] The discovery calls attention to rollbacks on national monuments, which have weakened protections for important fossil sites.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5737 | 2019-08-01
See Inside This Newly Discovered Ancient Egyptian Cemetery - [Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:57:12 GMT ] Artifacts found inside the network of tombs suggest it contains a priest of the ancient Egyptian deity Thoth.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5738 | 2019-08-01
Opioids Won't Solve the World's Chronic Pain. This Idea Might - [Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:08:00 GMT ] Spurred by his own experience, National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin is testing the power of technology and the brain to heal.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5739 | 2019-08-01
Earliest Ancient Egyptian Tattoos Found on Mummies - [Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:20:52 GMT ] The 5,000-year-old mummies have tattooed images of sheep, bulls, and mysterious lines.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5740 | 2019-08-01
Survival of Northern White Rhino Hinges on Last Sick Male - [Fri, 02 Mar 2018 21:08:50 GMT ] There are only three northern white rhinos left in the world, and a worsening infection could be getting the best of one of them.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5741 | 2019-08-01
What Ancient African Huts Reveal About Earth's Magnetic Flips - [Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:44:00 GMT ] Minerals in clays from the Iron Age may help scientists better understand how and why the magnetic poles swap places.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5742 | 2019-08-01
Giant Anteater Faces Off With Jaguar, Leaves Unimpressed - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:47:00 GMT ] A wildlife photographer recently captured the unusual interaction in Brazil's Pantanal.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5743 | 2019-08-01
Menu of the Future: Insects, Weeds, and Bleeding Veggie Burgers - [Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] Here are 5 innovative foods you'll be seeing more of soon.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5744 | 2019-08-01
Your Dog Knows How You Feel—Here’s How - [Fri, 09 Mar 2018 05:01:33 GMT ] A recent study reveals dogs are more intuitive than we thought.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5745 | 2019-08-01
The Controversial Way Florida Researchers Are Dealing With Invasive Iguanas - [Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:12:00 GMT ] Experts are in disagreement over the most humane—and legal—way to kill the invasive reptiles.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5746 | 2019-08-01
Why European Clocks Are Running 6 Minutes Late - [Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:43:59 GMT ] A political disupte between Kosovo and Serbia has led to problems in the electricity grid that serves much of Europe, with a surprising result.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5747 | 2019-08-01
These Neon Shrimp Are the Bees of the Sea—Here's Why - [Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:00:04 GMT ] Egg-laying shrimp queens rule over complex colonies—and a new study reveals their intriguing evolution.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5748 | 2019-08-01
Why Ravens and Crows Are Earth’s Smartest Birds - [Thu, 15 Mar 2018 19:36:00 GMT ] Their brains may be tiny, but birds have been known to outsmart children and apes.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5749 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:08:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5750 | 2019-08-01
How Older Widow Spiders Seduce Younger Males—And Eat Them - [Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:00:20 GMT ] Aging females have evolved a trick to attract males more interested in younger mates, a new study found.
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| 5751 | 2019-08-01
After Last Male's Death, Is the Northern White Rhino Doomed? - [Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:57:23 GMT ] Two females remain at the conservancy in Kenya.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5752 | 2019-08-01
Find Out Which Idea Rose to the Top in National Geographic's CHASING GENIUS Challenge - [Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:58:43 GMT ] Asha Gummadi wants to help more people get the right physical therapy using mobile devices.
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| 5753 | 2019-08-01
See the Powerful Responses to “The Race Issue”—and Send Us Your Own - [Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:49:00 GMT ] Nat Geo’s readers had a lot to say about the role of race in their lives. Let’s keep the conversation going.
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| 5754 | 2019-08-01
Why 150 Whales May Have Beached In Australia - [Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:14:43 GMT ] Wildlife officials are still studying why the event happened, but theories range from sickness to fleeing ship sonar.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5755 | 2019-08-01
Drones Are Spying on Caribou—for Science - [Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:42:00 GMT ] Cutting-edge drone technology reveals the complex social dynamics of a migrating herd.
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| 5756 | 2019-08-01
Rare White Lion Cub Seen in South Africa - [Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:58:49 GMT ] An expert weighs in to clear up misconceptions about white lions.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5757 | 2019-08-01
This Galaxy Has Almost No Dark Matter—And Scientists Are Baffled - [Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:00:10 GMT ] If astronomers really have found an 'undark' galaxy, it’s a strong clue that dark matter is real.
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| 5758 | 2019-08-01
How the World Celebrates Easter in 15 Spectacular Photos - [Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] From eggs to bunnies, there are almost as many ways to observe Easter as there are countries.
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| 5759 | 2019-08-01
How Do Asteroids Create Life? - [Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:09:00 GMT ] Asteroids helped shape life on Earth, and astronomers are studying the chunks of rock to learn about life in other solar systems.
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| 5760 | 2019-08-01
Why This Harmless Caterpillar Disguises Itself as a Venomous Snake - [Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:02:08 GMT ] A convincing disguise transforms the hawk moth caterpillar into a small snake to ward off potential predators.
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| 5761 | 2019-08-01
Famous Japanese Snow Monkeys Take Baths to Lower Stress - [Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:42:00 GMT ] Just like us, snow monkeys may cope with winter weather by taking warm baths, a new study found.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5762 | 2019-08-01
Six Female Explorers Who Took Adventure Into Their Own Hands - [Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:22:24 GMT ] These women gamed a discriminatory system to set out on world-changing expeditions.
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| 5763 | 2019-08-01
See How Spiders 'Fly' Around the World on Their Silk - [Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:15:31 GMT ] By releasing a silky sail, the crawlers can “balloon” far distances—sometimes over entire oceans. See how they catch the wind.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5764 | 2019-08-01
How One Country Is Restoring Its Damaged Ocean - [Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:01:14 GMT ] Belize was criticized for putting its stunning coral reefs and other marine resources at risk. The country responded with innovative solutions.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5765 | 2019-08-01
Innovative Greenhouses Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change - [Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:11:00 GMT ] In India, a simple greenhouse is transforming lives—creating jobs for women and arming growers against unpredictable weather.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5766 | 2019-08-01
Turtle With Green Mohawk Faces Extinction - [Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:03:59 GMT ] On a list of endangered reptiles, the Mary river turtle turned heads, but it's only one of many facing extinction.
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| 5767 | 2019-08-01
Why We Created This First-of-Its-Kind Digital Field Journal - [Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] The new community platform is designed to empower the next generation of global explorers.
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| 5768 | 2019-08-01
See the Last Footage of Rare Tree-Climbing Lions - [Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:22:08 GMT ] National Geographic explorer Alexander Braczkowski spent six months following a pride of tree-climbing lions before they were poisoned.
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| 5769 | 2019-08-01
Prehistoric Toothless Whale Among Oldest of Its Kind - [Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:31:22 GMT ] Fossils unearthed in New Zealand belonged to an ancestor of minkes and humpbacks that lived about 27.5 million years ago.
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| 5770 | 2019-08-01
5 Times People Used Trees to Change the World - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:45:00 GMT ] These people have used trees to fight climate change, help with diplomacy, and save their island.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5771 | 2019-08-01
How We've Tackled the Evolving Science of DNA - [Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:00:24 GMT ] “No article we have ever published has been more difficult” than our first feature about the molecule of life, which appeared 42 years ago.
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| 5772 | 2019-08-01
Why Europe's Insecticide Ban Is Big News for Bees - [Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:08:00 GMT ] Neonicotinoids, or neonics, will be banned for outdoor use in Europe thanks to environmental concerns.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5773 | 2019-08-01
Chernobyl's Mutated Species May Help Protect Astronauts - [Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:19:00 GMT ] Some species in the radioactive site show resistances to radiation—and their genetic protections may one day be applied to humans.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5774 | 2019-08-01
700,000-Year-Old Stone Tools Point to Mysterious Human Relative - [Wed, 02 May 2018 17:00:10 GMT ] Someone butchered a rhinoceros in the Philippines hundreds of thousands of years before modern humans arrived—but who?
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| 5775 | 2019-08-01
How Botswana Revived Africa's Largest Mammal Migration - [Fri, 04 May 2018 16:44:00 GMT ] Though the last zebra to have migrated on the path would have died 50 years ago, a new generation has started the same massive historic trek.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5776 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Flying Predator Found in Transylvania - [Tue, 08 May 2018 15:03:28 GMT ] Move over, Dracula: A new flying reptile fossil adds to the unusual population of large pterosaurs that once stalked Romania.
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| 5777 | 2019-08-01
Ancient DNA Study Pokes Holes in Horse Domestication Theory - [Wed, 09 May 2018 18:26:00 GMT ] A long-held theory on how horse domestication and language spread across Asia has been disrupted by a look at our genetic past.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5778 | 2019-08-01
Ditch the Overalls: The Reality of Modern Farming Will Surprise You - [Thu, 10 May 2018 14:24:10 GMT ] Advanced technology and thinking will feed and save our growing world.
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| 5779 | 2019-08-01
Africa's Most Endangered Parrot Fighting for Survival - [Fri, 11 May 2018 18:33:08 GMT ] There are fewer than 2,000 Cape parrots left in South Africa's southern mistbelt forests.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5780 | 2019-08-01
How Giant Dinosaurs Sat on Their Eggs Without Crushing Them - [Tue, 15 May 2018 23:01:00 GMT ] Fossil nests from oviraptorosaurs show the special strategy these birdlike dinosaurs used to keep their young safe.
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| 5781 | 2019-08-01
A Tarantula Sheds Its Skin in New Time-Lapse Video - [Wed, 16 May 2018 21:50:00 GMT ] This venomous, but docile, Mexican red-kneed tarantula can be seen molting over seven hours in just 40 seconds.
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| 5782 | 2019-08-01
See Photos of Royal Wedding Dresses From Britain's Past - [Fri, 18 May 2018 19:45:00 GMT ] For centuries, British royal gowns have been about a lot more than fashion.
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| 5783 | 2019-08-01
Cougar That Killed Cyclist Was Underweight, Likely Desperate - [Mon, 21 May 2018 17:35:30 GMT ] A rare fatal encounter in Washington State, which left another mountain biker injured, may point to wider questions about our evolving coexistence with big predators.
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| 5784 | 2019-08-01
How India’s Fishermen Turn Ocean Plastic Into Roads - [Wed, 23 May 2018 09:00:13 GMT ] In an innovative project, fishermen in Kerala collect ocean plastic for recycling, cleaning the ocean in the process.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5785 | 2019-08-01
Yellowstone-Area Grizzly Bears to Be Hunted for First Time in Decades - [Thu, 24 May 2018 15:08:00 GMT ] The sport hunt, which will begin in fall, is controversial among the public and conservationists, though state biologists support it.
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| 5786 | 2019-08-01
These Birds Make Their Own Citrus-Scented Cologne - [Fri, 25 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] The sexiest male crested auklets have large head feathers and a strong tangerine smell, a new study finds.
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| 5787 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Lizard Fossil Found—What You Need to Know - [Thu, 31 May 2018 17:30:59 GMT ] Found in the Italian Alps 20 years ago, the newly studied fossil is being hailed by scientists as the 'mother of all lizards.'
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5788 | 2019-08-01
‘Holy Grail' Test for Illegal Cyanide-Caught Aquarium Fish May Be Fatally Flawed - [Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:11:41 GMT ] A widely celebrated test believed to be able to determine if tropical marine aquarium fish were caught illegally using cyanide may be based on problematic data, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5789 | 2019-08-01
Decapitated Snake Head Nearly Kills Man—Here’s How - [Thu, 07 Jun 2018 16:58:31 GMT ] Scientists warn that rattlesnakes can remain dangerous long after they are dead.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5790 | 2019-08-01
Turtle Trafficker Sentenced, But Suspected Mastermind Still Not Charged - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:33:54 GMT ] Vietnamese man trading endangered hawksbill turtles was sentenced to more than four years in prison. The alleged kingpin has yet to be brought to justice.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5791 | 2019-08-01
See Amazing Ocean Creatures That ‘Glow’ - [Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:01:06 GMT ] From coral to sea turtles, marine biologist David Gruber has found several biofluorescent marine species.
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| 5792 | 2019-08-01
Artists Used 5,000 Bottles to Build Brooklyn Bridge Replica - [Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:57:00 GMT ] The bottles were also a nod to a larger installation made by National Geographic explorer Asher Jay, drawing attention to conservation issues.
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| 5793 | 2019-08-01
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet Seems to Be Good at Collapsing - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:07:49 GMT ] As it shrinks, sea level rises—and a new study finds it shrank dramatically even when Earth was not as warm as today.
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| 5794 | 2019-08-01
These 5 New Snake Species Suck Snails Out of Their Shells - [Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:00:06 GMT ] The names of the snakes were auctioned off, and funds from the event will go toward preserving some of the species.
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| 5795 | 2019-08-01
How Surfing Helped These Scientists Make Waves - [Sat, 16 Jun 2018 01:32:00 GMT ] From the oceans' depths to the insides of atoms, researchers of all stripes have found inspiration in the surf.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5796 | 2019-08-01
No, World Cup Fans Didn't Trigger an Earthquake. Here's Why. - [Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:55:03 GMT ] Mexico's win over Germany rocked Mexico City. But not literally.
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| 5797 | 2019-08-01
What Is Hogweed, the Invading Plant That Burns and Blinds? - [Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:55:00 GMT ] The striking plant was brought to North America to decorate gardens and arboretums, but now officials are working to wipe it out.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5798 | 2019-08-01
After Fleeing War, Refugee Children Face Lasting Psychological Trauma - [Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:21:48 GMT ] In Lesbos, Greece, young refugees cope with a growing mental health crisis.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5799 | 2019-08-01
Den of Mountain Lion Kittens Found in Unlikely Place - [Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:24:46 GMT ] National Park Service researchers discovered a litter of four cougar kittens near California’s Simi Hills, an area surrounded by highways.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5800 | 2019-08-01
World’s Biggest Pig Captured in Rare Video - [Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:23:00 GMT ] The 600-pound giant forest hog is expert at avoiding people, who are increasingly hunting the animal in its African habitat.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5801 | 2019-08-01
Tropical Forest Loss Slowed in 2017—To the Second Worst Total Ever - [Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:47:00 GMT ] Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo lost the most; things improved in Indonesia. Here are five takeaways from a new report.
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| 5802 | 2019-08-01
Gorgeous Panoramic Paintings of National Parks Now Online - [Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:29:03 GMT ] The iconic illustrations by Austrian artist Heinrich Berann have been digitized in high resolution for the first time, three decades after they were created.
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| 5803 | 2019-08-01
Halloween: costumes, history, myths, and more - [Fri, 19 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Get the facts on Halloween's history and why we love it so much today.
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| 5804 | 2019-08-01
Meet 5 'zombie' parasites that mind-control their hosts - [Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:30:00 GMT ] It's no Halloween movie—some parasites hijack their hosts' brains to make them act in horrific ways.
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| 5805 | 2019-08-01
Contrary to Reports, Mount McKinley Not Shrinking - - Mount McKinley's summit shrinking? Not so much, say federal officials, pointing to confusion over modern mapping of North America's tallest peak.
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| 5806 | 2019-08-01
Brain-Eating Amoeba in Louisiana Linked to Hurricane Katrina? - - After Hurricane Katrina, damaged water treatment systems could have become a breeding ground for a deadly brain-eating amoeba, experts say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5807 | 2019-08-01
New Heartbeat Detector May Save Lives After Disasters - - A new device will help search and rescue teams scan wreckage for survivors following disasters such as earthquakes, scientists say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5808 | 2019-08-01
Why Scientists Were Wrong About This Year's Hurricane Season - - Meteorologists had predicted a fierce hurricane season for 2013, but they now say the relative lack of storms was due to dry air blowing from the Sahara.
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| 5809 | 2019-08-01
5 Surprising Facts About Nikola Tesla - - The brilliant inventor gets a new statue in Long Island. Tesla had a fascinating history and laid the groundwork for many core technologies.
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| 5810 | 2019-08-01
Behind the Cover: October 2013 - - Behind the Cover: October 2013
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| 5811 | 2019-08-01
Remote Rain Forest Expedition Finds 60 New Species - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:50 GMT ] Scientists exploring Suriname's rain forests, some of the most remote on Earth, discovered 60 new species and a pristine region in need of protection.
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| 5812 | 2019-08-01
Explaining the Nobel Prizes in Science - [Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:10:48 GMT ] Dazzle your friends, impress your parents, and explain the 2013 Nobel Prizes in medicine, physics, and chemistry. We'll help.
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| 5813 | 2019-08-01
Why Did South Dakota Snowstorm Kill So Many Cattle? - [Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:45:13 GMT ] A freak blizzard in early October killed thousands of cattle. Why was the toll so great?
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| 5814 | 2019-08-01
Behind the Cover: Honoring Late Storm Chaser Tim Samaras - [Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:22:45 GMT ] Earlier this year a tornado killed legendary storm chaser Tim Samaras. National Geographic's November cover image and story pay tribute to his remarkable life and work.
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| 5815 | 2019-08-01
Do 'Kid Cages' Really Protect Children From Wolves? - [Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:50:34 GMT ] Controversy over wolves is raging in the Southwest, thanks to an unusual new protection plan.
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| 5816 | 2019-08-01
Left or Right Tail Wags Elicit Different Emotional Responses From Dogs - [Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:07:49 GMT ] Left-wagging tails stress dogs out, while right-wagging tails encourage them to stay relaxed, according to a new study.
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| 5817 | 2019-08-01
Five Reasons for Nature’s Deadly Toll in the Philippines - [Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:18:15 GMT ] Super Typhoon Haiyan's death toll continues to rise in the Philippines, underscoring the disaster risks facing the island nation.
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| 5818 | 2019-08-01
Best New Space Pictures: Milky Way Blaze, Saturn Gaze, and Aurora Haze - [Fri, 15 Nov 2013 20:12:13 GMT ] A Milky Way medley, the hills of Mars, and a view of the solar system from Saturn round out the week's best space pictures.
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| 5819 | 2019-08-01
New Clues About Human Sacrifices at Ancient Peruvian Temple - [Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:25:41 GMT ] Bones and teeth at ancient Moche burial sites suggest that the victims of human-sacrifice rituals were war captives.
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| 5820 | 2019-08-01
Photos: Ancient Tomb of Chimú Nobles Found in Peru - [Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:58:08 GMT ] Archaeologists have found a tomb of noble musicians and weavers from the ancient Chimú culture in the coastal desert of Peru.
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| 5821 | 2019-08-01
The 2011 Japan Tsunami Was Caused By Largest Fault Slip Ever Recorded - [Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:06:22 GMT ] The largest fault slip ever seen—which touched off the Japanese tsunami—came courtesy of slippery clay that 'greased the wheels,' say experts.
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| 5822 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: South Africa Has Failed to Live Up to Nelson Mandela's Legacy - [Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:52:43 GMT ] Years after Mandela left office, the gap between rich and poor is worse than during apartheid, and education standards have collapsed.
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| 5823 | 2019-08-01
Hubble Spots Water Plumes on Europa - [Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:22:56 GMT ] Water erupting from Europa's south pole may finally reveal whether its subterranean ocean is habitable.
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| 5824 | 2019-08-01
Oxytocin: The 'Love Hormone' Might Also Help in Autism - [Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:00:05 GMT ] A new study shows that a dose of oxytocin might help autistic children pick up social cues. What is this so-called 'love hormone'—and could it really work?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5825 | 2019-08-01
Modern Explorers Follow the Century-Old Antarctic Footsteps of Douglas Mawson - [Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:45:53 GMT ] A hundred years ago, Douglas Mawson set out on an Antarctic trek that took the lives of his teammates—and almost did him in. Today, a team is re-creating his historic journey.
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| 5826 | 2019-08-01
Huge Magma Pocket Lurks Beneath Yellowstone Supervolcano - [Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:43:23 GMT ] Scientists think it's a matter of when, not if, the Yellowstone supervolcano will erupt again.
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| 5827 | 2019-08-01
Scientist Models Deadly Volcano Eruptions With Harmless Baby Powder - [Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:37:42 GMT ] The Smithsonian’s Benjamin Andrews also uses lasers in his lab’s “tank” to study the behavior of pyroclastic flows.
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| 5828 | 2019-08-01
Schoolchildren and Musicians Boycott SeaWorld in 'Blackfish' Flap - [Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:02:59 GMT ] A field trip is called off and acts cancel gigs in growing controversy.
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| 5829 | 2019-08-01
Solar Micro-Grid Aims to Boost Power and Food in Haiti - [Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:19:51 GMT ] In Haiti, a country where 75 percent of people lack electricity, a new project combines smart meters, solar panels, and a micro-grid to power a downtown and jump-start local agriculture. Could the model work elsewhere?
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| 5830 | 2019-08-01
Your Aging Brain Will Be in Better Shape If You've Taken Music Lessons - [Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:31:39 GMT ] Music lessons won't turn ordinary kids into geniuses. But research is showing that studying an instrument can give your brain a lifelong boost.
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| 5831 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Icebreaker Polar Star: Explaining the Ship in Antarctic Rescue - [Mon, 06 Jan 2014 17:25:47 GMT ] One of the world's most powerful icebreakers, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Polar Star has been called into the effort to free two icebound ships near Antarctica.
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| 5832 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Cold Snap Inspires Climate Change Denial, While Scientists See Little Room for Doubt - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:32:25 GMT ] The real story is that people have forgotten what cold is like, says climate expert Gavin Schmidt.
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| 5833 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: China's Ivory Crush Is Important First Step - [Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:13:20 GMT ] China is the latest country to publicize wildlife law enforcement by destroying illegal elephant ivory, but the crush needs to be backed up with action.
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| 5834 | 2019-08-01
What's the Chemical Behind West Virginia's River Spill? - [Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:32:15 GMT ] Spill in the Elk River of 4-methylcyclohexane methanol brings a 'do not drink' advisory, but health concerns are unclear.
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| 5835 | 2019-08-01
A Century of Controversy, Accidents in West Virginia’s Chemical Valley in Lead-up to Spill - [Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:36:18 GMT ] Last week's chemical spill is only the latest chemical accident in the Kanawha River Valley.
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| 5836 | 2019-08-01
Threats Escalate Against Rhino Hunt Winner as Debate Intensifies - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:59:31 GMT ] Dallas Safari Club auction winner Corey Knowlton stands by hunt for conservation.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5837 | 2019-08-01
What a Hoot: Snowy Owls Make Rare Southern Appearance - [Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:03:27 GMT ] A popular arctic owl is making a rare appearance in southern climes suddenly inundated with snow.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5838 | 2019-08-01
Neanderthal Genes Hold Surprises for Modern Humans - [Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:13:36 GMT ] Two new studies suggest that the contribution from Neanderthal DNA was vital to modern human genomes.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5839 | 2019-08-01
Nazi Scientists May Have Plotted Malaria Mosquito Warfare - [Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:03:37 GMT ] Nazi scientists studied spreading mosquito-borne malaria as a biological weapon of war, concentration camp records suggest.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5840 | 2019-08-01
Changing Egypt Offers Hope to Long-Marginalized Nubians - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 20:43:33 GMT ] An ancient culture displaced by dams hopes for rebirth along the Nile.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5841 | 2019-08-01
Top Discoveries Awaiting NASA's Next Big Telescope - [Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:14:36 GMT ] The first galaxies, alien worlds, and distant stars await exploration with NASA's upcoming James Webb Space Telescope.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5842 | 2019-08-01
Newly Excavated 4,600-Year-Old Egyptian Pyramid Threatened by Development - [Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:18:16 GMT ] Older than the pyramids at Giza, a 4,600-year-old monument in southern Egypt, previously known but newly excavated by archaeologists, faces threats from modern development.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5843 | 2019-08-01
The Amazing (Mis)Adventures of the Olympic Torch, Past and Present - [Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:10:49 GMT ] The first Olympic torch appeared at the 1936 Berlin Games. It's had an quite an adventurous run since then.
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| 5844 | 2019-08-01
Mystery of Florence's Cathedral Dome May Be Solved - [Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:27:40 GMT ] Architect Massimo Ricci's theories are explored this week in a NOVA/National Geographic special.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5845 | 2019-08-01
Where Global Warming Went: Into the Pacific - [Tue, 11 Feb 2014 12:17:02 GMT ] The global warming 'pause' has a cause: Trade winds have been burying heat in the Pacific.
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| 5846 | 2019-08-01
Oldest Burial Yields DNA Evidence of First Americans - [Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:08:57 GMT ] DNA from a nearly 13,000-year-old infant confirm that the ancient Clovis people were descended from Asians.
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| 5847 | 2019-08-01
Could California's Drought Last 200 Years? - [Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:28:28 GMT ] Ocean temperatures, wind, and the weather pattern in the Pacific have contributed to the drought.
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| 5848 | 2019-08-01
Keystone XL Pipeline: 4 Animals and 3 Habitats in Its Path - [Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:31:47 GMT ] Climate change isn’t the only concern of environmentalists opposing Keystone XL. Its path through the Great Plains crosses key wildlife migration routes and threatened species habitats.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5849 | 2019-08-01
Are We Living in a Black Hole? - [Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:45:45 GMT ] Some astrophysicists think our universe owes its origin to a monster black hole, wherein we reside today.
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| 5850 | 2019-08-01
Explorer Returns to Emperor Penguin Colony in Search of a True Count - [Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:19:33 GMT ] Explorer Alain Hubert journeys across ice to take a census of a remote colony of emperor penguins.
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| 5851 | 2019-08-01
Tuna Lover's Dilemma: To Eat or Not to Eat? - [Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:09:27 GMT ] Choosing tuna involves health concerns and sustainability—as well as taste and texture.
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| 5852 | 2019-08-01
New Dam in Turkey Threatens to Flood Ancient City and Archaeological Sites - [Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:14:01 GMT ] Tigris River Dam puts wildlife and culture at risk in Turkey and Iraq, especially the city of Hasankeyf, critics say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5853 | 2019-08-01
Clintons Say to End Ivory Trade, Everyone Needs to Act - [Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:58:03 GMT ] Ending the ivory trade requires businesses and consumers to take up the fight, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton argue in the Financial Times.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5854 | 2019-08-01
Scientists: Global Warming Likely to Surpass 2°C Target - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:48:59 GMT ] World policymakers need to acknowledge that the world is already on track for global warming beyond 2°C, and prepare for drastic impacts, scientists say in a new commentary.
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| 5855 | 2019-08-01
Atlantic Seismic Tests for Oil: Marine Animals at Risk? - [Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:48:05 GMT ] An environmental review paves the way for seismic oil and gas exploration off the U.S. Atlantic coast. Some areas will be closed to air guns to protect marine mammals and turtles.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5856 | 2019-08-01
Retelling Oscar Winner '12 Years a Slave' for a Younger Audience - [Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:49:29 GMT ] Children's book authors Judith and Dennis Fradin adapted the story of '12 Years of Slave' for a middle-grade audience. And they didn't pull any punches.
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| 5857 | 2019-08-01
NIDA's Director Tells Us What We Know—and Need to Know—About Marijuana - [Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:45:48 GMT ] In an exclusive interview with National Geographic, Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, shares her concerns about the consequences of legalizing the drug.
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| 5858 | 2019-08-01
Drone Captures Stunning Birds’-eye Video of Dolphin Superpod - [Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:11:37 GMT ] Boat captain uses drone and GoPro camera to capture rare footage of a dolphin megapod off California.
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| 5859 | 2019-08-01
Solving Cold Cases Depends on New Witnesses, Not DNA - [Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:53:58 GMT ] Cold case murder convictions result most often from fresh witnesses, not new technology, a forensic science study suggests.
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| 5860 | 2019-08-01
Deep Water May Have Surrounded Ancient Mars Mountain - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:53:09 GMT ] Lattice-like 'boxwork' rocks shaped by water have marked a Martian mountain. How did so much water end up so high?
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| 5861 | 2019-08-01
How a Leopard Seal Fed Me Penguins - [Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:20:35 GMT ] Paul Nicklen says the assignment that put him face to face with a toothy leopard seal 'will stay with me forever.'
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| 5862 | 2019-08-01
Young Farmer Saves Water in Innovative Ways - [Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:14:23 GMT ] Zach Hauser leaves his mark on the picturesque Verde Valley in Arizona by saving water on his farm.
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| 5863 | 2019-08-01
10 U.S. Cities With High Natural Gas Leak Risk - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 15:59:37 GMT ] 10 U.S. Cities With High Natural Gas Leak Risk
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| 5864 | 2019-08-01
White House Launches Website App to Visualize Climate Change - [Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:41:14 GMT ] The Obama Administration has unveiled the Climate Data Initiative to demonstrate real-world risks of global warming.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5865 | 2019-08-01
First Day of Spring Facts: Is It Arriving Earlier? - [Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:25:39 GMT ] Today is the Northern Hemisphere's vernal equinox—learn more about the science of spring.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5866 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Giant-Bird Research Illuminates “Chicken From Hell” Dinosaur - [Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:13:12 GMT ] A dinosaur-and-bird expert weighs in on how the newfound 'chicken from hell' dinosaur might have looked and acted.
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| 5867 | 2019-08-01
Copenhagen Zoo Kills 4 Lions After Controversial Giraffe Death - [Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:29:25 GMT ] The zoo that earned international condemnation for killing a healthy giraffe in February has euthanized four African lions.
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| 5868 | 2019-08-01
Why Is This Ebola Outbreak Spreading? - [Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:43:14 GMT ] The deadly virus emerged in Guinea and spread to Liberia and Sierra Leone. Can it be stopped?
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| 5869 | 2019-08-01
Ten Stray Dogs From Sochi Arrive in U.S. for Adoption - [Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:10:15 GMT ] Ten dogs rescued from the streets of Sochi, Russia, arrived at the Washington D.C. Animal Rescue League Thursday evening on their way to new homes in the U.S.
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| 5870 | 2019-08-01
New Climate Change Report Warns of Dire Consequences - [Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:18:27 GMT ] IPCC highlights risks of global warming in new Working Group II report.
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| 5871 | 2019-08-01
California Snowpack Measure Shows No End in Sight for Drought - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:11:32 GMT ] Surveyors visited the Sierra Nevadas to gauge prospects for water runoff this spring.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5872 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Challenges of Containing Ebola's Spread in West Africa - [Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:53:00 GMT ] The Ebola virus has struck the West African country of Guinea for the first time, catching health care workers off guard.
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| 5873 | 2019-08-01
The Innovators Project: Sir Mortimer Wheeler - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:44:35 GMT ] We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
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| 5874 | 2019-08-01
Can an Unmanned Mini Yellow Submarine Find Missing Flight 370? - [Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:42:35 GMT ] The submersible searching for Flight 370 is covering 15 square miles (39 square kilometers) a day inside a huge search zone.
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| 5875 | 2019-08-01
Climbing Finished for Season on Everest After Deadly Avalanche? - [Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:51:38 GMT ] In the wake of a deadly avalanche on Mount Everest, Sherpas ask for concerns to be addressed.
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| 5876 | 2019-08-01
A Mars Mission for Budget Travelers - [Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:39:41 GMT ] Sending astronauts to Mars might be surprisingly affordable, says an expert panel: $100 billion over 20 years could do the trick.
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| 5877 | 2019-08-01
Sequencing Tsetse Fly Genome Reveals Surprises That May Save Lives - [Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:11:52 GMT ] Scientists may next be able to exploit the deadly fly's live birth and mammalian-like milk in battle against sleeping sickness.
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| 5878 | 2019-08-01
In Hong Kong, Kids Take Action to Stop the Illegal Ivory Trade - [Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:20:14 GMT ] Through school projects, petitions, and protests, schoolchildren in Hong Kong are helping reduce demand for ivory.
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| 5879 | 2019-08-01
Shakespeare in Shackles: Laura Bates - [Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:01:30 GMT ] Laura Bates teaches Shakespeare's 'criminal tragedies' to Supermax prisoners in Indiana, with remarkable results. Her approach is inspiring others to start similar programs.
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| 5880 | 2019-08-01
7 Great Innovators in Physics - [Thu, 01 May 2014 13:21:02 GMT ] We take a look at some of history's greatest innovators in physics.
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| 5881 | 2019-08-01
Baltimore 'Sinkhole' Actually a Landslide - [Fri, 02 May 2014 19:54:56 GMT ] The 'sinkhole' that opened in Baltimore was actually a landslide. What's the difference? A geologist explains.
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| 5882 | 2019-08-01
'Pinocchio Rex' Found; Dinosaur Sported Unusually Long Snout - [Wed, 07 May 2014 09:14:56 GMT ] It's no lie—a new tyrannosaur nicknamed 'Pinocchio rex' has been unearthed in China, a new study says.
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| 5883 | 2019-08-01
5 Dramatic Ways California Is Tackling Drought - [Thu, 08 May 2014 16:36:51 GMT ] California's drought may have been compounded by population growth and 'poor planning.'
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| 5884 | 2019-08-01
Nick Watson: Bringing the Wilderness Solution to Vets - [Mon, 12 May 2014 15:50:37 GMT ] Nick Watson takes hundreds of veterans into the wilderness as a way to help them readjust to civilian life.
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| 5885 | 2019-08-01
Big Bang Discovery Comes Under Fire - [Wed, 14 May 2014 15:06:50 GMT ] Concerns rise over a rumored error in observations of gravitational waves rippling through the aftermath of the big bang.
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| 5886 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: San Diego Blazes Get Wildfire Season Off to Early Start - [Thu, 15 May 2014 17:51:03 GMT ] Nine wildfires are now burning in and around communities in San Diego, California.
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| 5887 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Soyuz Bumps, Galaxy Thumps, and Mars Clump - [Fri, 16 May 2014 19:18:25 GMT ] A bumpy landing for astronauts, galaxies gone awry, and abraded bedrock on Mars make for a rough ride in this week's best space pictures.
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| 5888 | 2019-08-01
Myanmar's Pending Ceasefire Jeopardized by Skirmishes Over Illegal Log - [Tue, 20 May 2014 11:18:15 GMT ] Fighting around a major timber-trafficking route to China threatens to derail the peace process.
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| 5889 | 2019-08-01
Honeybee Dances Map Healthy Landscapes - [Thu, 22 May 2014 16:12:56 GMT ] A new study decodes honeybee dances to map the best landscapes for pollinators—which could alter land-use decisions.
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| 5890 | 2019-08-01
Longest Migration Among African Mammals Discovered - [Tue, 27 May 2014 14:16:08 GMT ] Research teams in Namibia and Botswana have documented a zebra migration that's longer and more direct than any other known mammal migration in Africa.
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| 5891 | 2019-08-01
Artifact Trove at Egyptian Tomb Illuminates Life Before Pharaohs - [Fri, 30 May 2014 13:58:26 GMT ] A recently discovered tomb at the Egyptian site of Hierakonpolis is shedding new light on the ancestors of the pharaohs.
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| 5892 | 2019-08-01
Six Presumed Dead on Mount Rainier Put Focus on ‘Liberty Ridge’ - [Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:09:45 GMT ] The steep, remote ridge has been the scene of epic rescues and more than its share of deaths.
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| 5893 | 2019-08-01
Archaeologists Warn of Pillaged Egypt as U.S. Weighs Tougher Antiquiti - [Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:26:24 GMT ] U.S. State Department advisers heard archaeologists and coin dealers argue over import rules blocking looted antiquities.
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| 5894 | 2019-08-01
25 Years Later, Lessons From Tiananmen Square Crackdown - [Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:39:22 GMT ] A quarter century after the military cracked down on democracy protests, Chinese still clamor for clean government and justice in the courts.
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| 5895 | 2019-08-01
Spiders Listen to Their Webs - [Thu, 05 Jun 2014 11:29:27 GMT ] A spider's silk web is more than a home. It's also a stringed instrument.
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| 5896 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Invites Public to Submit Nominations for Marine Sanctuaries - [Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:48:46 GMT ] Obama administration hopes to protect more pristine ocean habitat by opening up nominations for new marine sanctuaries.
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| 5897 | 2019-08-01
3-Legged Military Dog Skydives to Test Canine Combat Vest - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:18:55 GMT ] Layka, a three-legged retired military working dog, took a skydive to test a canine combat vest.
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| 5898 | 2019-08-01
With Millions of Tons of Plastic in Oceans, More Scientists Studying Impact - [Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:39:38 GMT ] A surprising amount of our garbage ends up in the sea. Can it ever be cleaned up?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5899 | 2019-08-01
The Cham: Ancient Rulers of South China Sea Watch Maritime Dispute From Sidelines - [Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:04:13 GMT ] The South China Sea was once named for its ruling empire. Now Vietnam and China are sparring over the area.
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| 5900 | 2019-08-01
Startling Pictures: Twin Tornadoes Slam Nebraska - [Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:47:02 GMT ] A town lies in ruins after twisters touched down in northeastern Nebraska on Monday.
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| 5901 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: We Could Find Life on Another Planet. Do We Have the Will? - [Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:49:36 GMT ] The discovery of geysers on Jupiter's moon Europa has made it easier and cheaper to determine whether life exists there.
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| 5902 | 2019-08-01
9 Beautiful Night Pictures From Your Shot - [Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:59:39 GMT ] See fishing bats, moonlit boats, and monsoon rains in these pictures from our After Midnight Your Shot assignment.
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| 5903 | 2019-08-01
Summer Solstice Pictures: From Stonehenge to Carhenge - - Pictures from around the world depict sites where people celebrate the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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| 5904 | 2019-08-01
Journey of Octopus Discovery Reveals Them to Be Playful, Curious, Smart - - It took Billey less than an hour to figure out how to open a childproof jar, so what can't octopuses do?
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| 5905 | 2019-08-01
Great White Sharks Thriving in U.S. Waters - - Great white sharks are coming back after decades of fishing pressure in U.S. waters.
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| 5906 | 2019-08-01
Garrison Keillor on Singing, Writing, Small Talk—and What Comes Next - - 'I have a certain ability to impersonate talent,' says the host of A Prairie Home Companion.
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| 5907 | 2019-08-01
The Inside Story of a Landmark Environmental Lawsuit Brought Against the U.S. Navy - - What caused whales that had lived off the Bahamas for 30 million years to become fatally stranded on beaches?
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| 5908 | 2019-08-01
Inside D.C.'s Massive Tunnel Project - - A giant machine is digging a tunnel to channel storm water for treatment in an effort to clean the city's polluted rivers.
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| 5909 | 2019-08-01
Storms Get Headlines, but Drought Is a Sneaky, Devastating Game-Changer - - Droughts like the one unfolding in California don't offer the drama of deadly storms, but they can change society in profound and long-lasting ways.
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| 5910 | 2019-08-01
Ancient People Achieved Remarkably Clean Teeth With Noxious Weed - - Skeletons buried 2,000 years ago in Sudan had surprisingly few signs of tooth decay.
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| 5911 | 2019-08-01
Shooting Owls to Save Other Owls - - Protecting habitat hasn't stopped the spotted owl's decline. Will shooting its rivals help?
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| 5912 | 2019-08-01
Can Drones Fight Illegal 'Pirate' Fishing? - - Conservationists test unmanned aerial vehicles in Belize and California.
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| 5913 | 2019-08-01
On the Hundredth Anniversary of the Start of World War I, Remembering the Part Animals Played - - Ten million men died during the 1914-18 conflict—and so did eight million horses.
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| 5914 | 2019-08-01
Wooden Ship Unearthed at World Trade Center Site From Revolutionary-Era Philadelphia - - A wooden ship unearthed at the World Trade Center site is dated to Revolutionary-Era Philadelphia, according to clues contained in tree rings.
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| 5915 | 2019-08-01
Exploring the Deep Sea With Filmmaker James Cameron - - A new 3-D movie about filmmaker James Cameron's journey to the deepest part of the ocean touches on why we explore.
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| 5916 | 2019-08-01
Christopher Golden: Health of Planet, People Linked - - Madagascar researcher Christopher Golden finds surprising connections between the environment and humans.
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| 5917 | 2019-08-01
Captured Space Dust Is Probably From Beyond Our Solar System - - In the dust collector of a NASA probe, citizen scientists helped find particles that probably came from interstellar space—the first that could be studied on Earth.
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| 5918 | 2019-08-01
Many Bald Eagles Are Victims of Lead Poisoning, But This One Got Intensive Careb - - An eagle and its rescuers fight for its survival after the raptor is found dying by the side of the road.
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| 5919 | 2019-08-01
In Myanmar, China's Scramble for Energy Threatens Livelihoods of Villagers - - In western Myanmar a Chinese-backed energy and trading hub is taking shape on a remote island.
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| 5920 | 2019-08-01
How Former Muslim Radical Helped U.S. Nab One of World's Top Terrorists - - Morten Storm claims he enabled the U.S. to kill al Qaeda in Yemen's leader, Anwar al Awlaki.
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| 5921 | 2019-08-01
American Farmers Are Growing Old, With Spiraling Costs Keeping Out Young - - The nation's farmers are 17 years older than the average American worker, with younger would-be farmers hobbled by rising costs of land and technology.
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| 5922 | 2019-08-01
Ahead of UN Climate Summit, Global Treaty on Warming Looks Unlikely - - This week's global meeting in New York could set the stage for negotiations around a potential international deal next year.
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| 5923 | 2019-08-01
Amazon Warriors' Names Revealed Amid 'Gibberish' on Ancient Greek Vases - - Meet Worthy of Armor, Don't Fail, and Hot Flanks, ancient Scythian names for woman Amazon warriors, now revealed on Greek vases.
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| 5924 | 2019-08-01
White House Launches Climate Tools and Data for Developing World - - The White House is releasing high-resolution mapping data and providing training to improve the climate resilience of developing countries.
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| 5925 | 2019-08-01
How Dust Might Make Drought Worse (or a Bit Better) in California - - In California, a love-hate relationship between dust and snow may have surprising effects on the state's water supply.
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| 5926 | 2019-08-01
Did the Vikings Get a Bum Rap? - - A Yale historian wants us to rethink the terrible tales about the Norse.
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| 5927 | 2019-08-01
The Big Problem With Mini-Pigs - - Mini-pigs that grow big are abandoned or euthanized. Can education, regulation, and sanctuaries solve the problem?
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| 5928 | 2019-08-01
Undersea Mysteries Mapped by Satellite Gravity Sensors - - Space-based gravity measures reveal hidden rifts in the deep-sea floor, a new satellite study shows.
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| 5929 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Sahara Glows, Hawaii Erupts, and Greenland Melts - - See Saturn's winds spin, Sahara sands gleam, and a galaxy puzzle astronomers in this week's best space pictures.
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| 5930 | 2019-08-01
Giant Blast of X-Rays Traced to Dead Star - - Ultraluminous x-rays found spurting from dead stars may overturn the idea that only actively feeding black holes have the power to fire up these displays.
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| 5931 | 2019-08-01
Dozen or More Feared Dead in Himalayan Blizzard and Avalanches - - Disaster struck on on the Annapurna hiking circuit, which is popular with casual hikers.
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| 5932 | 2019-08-01
Site of Deadly Himalayan Blizzard and Avalanches Is Popular With Hikers - - At least 23 hikers are dead along Nepal's Annapurna hiking circuit, whose trails are marketed to novice trekkers.
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| 5933 | 2019-08-01
Stinkbugs Have Spread to 41 States; Can We Stop Them? - - Scientists are looking to parasitic wasps to control brown marmorated stinkbugs, which have now spread to 41 U.S. states.
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| 5934 | 2019-08-01
David Gruber: Seeing the Ocean in Neon - - The marine biologist discovered a world of glowing ocean creatures, never before seen by the human eye.
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| 5935 | 2019-08-01
Asteroids Offer Stepping-Stones to Mars, Expert Says - - An expert has a new plan for traveling to Mars: Hop there from asteroid to asteroid.
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| 5936 | 2019-08-01
Dwarf Galaxies Dim Hopes of Dark Matter - - For five years physicists have been tantalized by possible evidence of dark matter in the Milky Way's center. But new results from small satellite galaxies have complicated the story.
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| 5937 | 2019-08-01
6 Bat Myths Busted: Are They Really Blind? - - This Halloween, we're quashing rumors about the maligned mammal. For starters, they don't make nests in your hair.
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| 5938 | 2019-08-01
Diaphanous, Sometimes Deadly, Jellyfish Pictures From National Geographic's Archives - - See some of our favorite jellyfish pictures in honor of Jellyfish Day.
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| 5939 | 2019-08-01
Amid Terror Attacks, Iraq Faces Water Crisis - - Islamic State attacks on dams and water systems threaten Iraq's supply, which was already being squeezed by dams in Turkey and Iran.
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| 5940 | 2019-08-01
Bats Make Calls to Jam Rivals' Sonar—First Time Ever Found - - The Mexican free-tailed bat emits a special call that blocks another bat's ability to hunt, a new study reveals for the first time.
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| 5941 | 2019-08-01
Billions Have Been Spent on Technology to Find IEDs, but Dogs Still Do It Better - - These working dogs have saved countless soldiers' lives—and helped prevent PTSD.
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| 5942 | 2019-08-01
3 Obstacles Ahead for Surprise U.S.-China Climate Deal - - Meeting the targets will require huge economic changes in both the U.S. and China that could be politically or socially unpopular.
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| 5943 | 2019-08-01
Watch: How Did a Young Elephant Drive Off 14 Lions? - - The inexperienced youngster likely lucked out when it escaped the pride of hungry predators, expert says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5944 | 2019-08-01
Weird Animal Question of the Week: Animal Myths From Around the World - - From the baby-delivering stork to the sacrificial lamb, people ascribe magical or religious qualities to animals.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5945 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Batteries Could Revolutionize Green Energy - - Researchers are 'blown away' by the performance of tiny batteries for electronics, cars, and buildings.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5946 | 2019-08-01
Monkeys Steer Wheelchairs With Their Brains, Raising Hope for Paralyzed People - - A brain-controlled exoskeleton and wheelchair offer insights into how the brain creates movement, scientists report.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5947 | 2019-08-01
Sister Secret Agents in World War II Fought Alongside Men - - As secret agents in World War II, British women fought alongside men, practicing the black arts of sabotage and silent killing.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5948 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: In the Wilds of Patagonia, Cowboy Honors the Pioneers Who Came Be - - For Sebastián García Iglesias, the ghosts of his ancestors are stitched to the tapestry of the land they pioneered.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5949 | 2019-08-01
China’s Growth Fuels Boom in World Shipping Traffic - - A new satellite study shows traffic on the world's oceans quadrupled over two decades, outpacing the growth in trade.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5950 | 2019-08-01
Galápagos Sea Lion Sons Are Mama's Boys - - On the Galápagos Islands, young male sea lions tend to wait on their mother for food while females dive for it themselves, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5951 | 2019-08-01
Why Backyard Birds Are Getting Drunk on Fermented Berries - - 'Tis the hangover season for many birds—some of which have ended up in 'drunk tanks' in Canada.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5952 | 2019-08-01
Electric Eels Use Built-In 'Taser' to Remotely Stun Their Prey - - The predator's high-voltage jolt stuns its victims, allowing it to move in for the kill—the first such discovery in nature, a new study reveals.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5953 | 2019-08-01
The Dirt on Dirt: 5 Things You Should Know About Soil - - Dirt can bring down civilizations, help prevent droughts, and is often taken for granted.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5954 | 2019-08-01
Remembering Game Warden Who Brought Rhinos Back From the Brink - - Conservationist Damien Mander reflects on the passing of his mentor, South African game warden Ian Player.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5955 | 2019-08-01
Clearing Land Mines Becomes Women's Work in Mozambique and Beyond - - Mozambique is on pace to be free of land mines by year's end. Women are a big reason why.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5956 | 2019-08-01
White House Issues Ambitious Plan to Fight Illegal Fishing - - White House proposal seeks to improve enforcement of rules for seafood entering U.S.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5957 | 2019-08-01
Out of Fuel, Venus Express Is Falling Gently to Its Death in Planet's Skies - - Europe's hard-working Venus Express has finally run out of gas and will start to fall through the planet's thick atmosphere.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5958 | 2019-08-01
Where Has All the (Sea Trash) Plastic Gone? - - Scientists track down plastic sea trash to find out where it hides.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5959 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Galaxies Collide, Gullies Get Frosted, and Cities Light Up - - Colliding galaxies put on a show, Martian gullies meet Jack Frost, and cities glitter for the holidays in this week's best space pictures.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5960 | 2019-08-01
Plunging Oil Prices Hurt Iraqi Kurds' Bid for Independence - - Lower oil prices are hurting the chances of Iraq's Kurds to gain independence.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5961 | 2019-08-01
Laurent de Brunhoff Reveals Shocking Beginning of Beloved Babar Series - - The scoop on what's behind the shocking killing of the little elephant's mother in the first Babar book—and on who's writing the series now.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5962 | 2019-08-01
Your Measles and Vaccination Questions Answered - - Amid the polarized debate over vaccinations, understanding how outbreaks start and spread, why the measles has come back in the U.S. after it was all but stamped out, and what the anti-vaccination camp is thinking.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5963 | 2019-08-01
The Surprising Impact of 'Mountaineer's Guide to Death and Disaster' - - 'People find it instructive and helpful, but also kind of fun—in a macabre kind of way,' says the American Alpine Club's executive editor.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5964 | 2019-08-01
Multiple-Star Birth Revealed in Stellar Nursery - - Astronomers found the start of a multistar system nestled in the gas of a distant stellar nursery.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5965 | 2019-08-01
Worst Drought in 1,000 Years Predicted for American West - - A severe drought likely to hit the U.S. Southwest and Great Plains by the end of the century will be worse than even the historic droughts of the Middle Ages.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5966 | 2019-08-01
Will Pacific Island Nations Disappear as Seas Rise? Maybe Not - - For low-lying islands, what's needed is less alarmism, more planning.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5967 | 2019-08-01
Surrounded by Conflict, an Ancient Synagogue Crumbles in Iraq - - Neglect, fear of Islamic State radicals, and conflicts born of ancient animosities are conspiring against a deteriorating synagogue and the tomb of Nahum.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5968 | 2019-08-01
Embracing Stone Age Couple Found in Greek Cave - - Rare double burials discovered at one of the largest Neolithic burial sites in Europe.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5969 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Stealthy Octopus Leaps From Water and Attacks Crab - - A YouTube user in Australia captured video of an octopus ambushing a crab-'sheer aggressiveness' that surprised even a senior scientist.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5970 | 2019-08-01
He Led the CIA to bin Laden—and Unwittingly Inspired a Backlash Against Vaccines - - Pakistani doctor helped lead the CIA to bin Laden—and unwittingly inspired a backlash against vaccines.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5971 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Find a Dusty Galaxy That Shouldn't Exist - - Small, young galaxies should be free of interstellar dust, but an object called A1689-zD1 is breaking all the rules.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5972 | 2019-08-01
How Volcanoes Could Help Power the Planet—But Barely Do - - The Earth's heat could power homes and businesses worldwide, but it's barely been tapped. Indonesia is trying to change that.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5973 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Find a Long-Lost Ocean on Mars - - Planetary scientists have figured out how much water filled a Martian sea four billion years ago—and it was a lot.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5974 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Galaxy Glows, Mars Gets a Bull's-Eye, and a Glacier Races - - Galaxy clusters engage in shenanigans, NASA's next Mars mission paints a target, and a mitten appears on an ice cap in this week's best space pictures.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5975 | 2019-08-01
Is This New Gold Mine of Baby Galaxies a Missing Cosmic Link? - [Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:26:18 GMT ] Space telescopes have spotted more than 200 distant galaxies that reveal early bursts of star formation.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5976 | 2019-08-01
Surge in Everest Climbers Year After Mountain's Worst Tragedy - [Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:06:03 GMT ] The new climbing season begins with a 'safer' route through a killer icefall.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5977 | 2019-08-01
Warm Weather Drives Bears Out of Hibernation - [Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:57:48 GMT ] Utah animals left dens early but found little food.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5978 | 2019-08-01
Why Obama Went to the Everglades for Earth Day - [Wed, 22 Apr 2015 23:05:00 GMT ] The president chooses the nation’s most vulnerable state to talk about impacts of climate change and rising sea levels.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5979 | 2019-08-01
Did Nepal Earthquake Change Mount Everest’s Height? - [Tue, 28 Apr 2015 22:01:34 GMT ] Scientists race against the clock to retrieve data that will also help them understand the devastating quake.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5980 | 2019-08-01
How Geography Shaped American History, Law and Politics - [Sun, 03 May 2015 12:00:14 GMT ] Many of the divisions today between “red” and “blue” states correlate sharply with geography, says author.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5981 | 2019-08-01
Is Exotic Diet Giving Giant Tortoises a Boost in Galapagos? - [Thu, 14 May 2015 12:37:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5982 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: See Saturn Shine as Lord of the Rings - [Mon, 18 May 2015 15:31:00 GMT ] Saturn will appear as a cream-colored star to the naked eye, and telescope users can gaze at its sunlit rings.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5983 | 2019-08-01
Rare Fish Performs 'Virgin Births'—First Known in The Wild - [Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:00:27 GMT ] The endangered smalltooth sawfish, found in the Atlantic Ocean, can produce young without having sex first, a new study finds.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5984 | 2019-08-01
Weird Animal World Discovered in Deepest Pacific Ocean Vents - [Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:51:40 GMT ] The hydrothermal vents spew clear, superheated water into the ocean, supporting an animal community very different from your typical black smoker vents.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5985 | 2019-08-01
What's the Magna Carta? 10 Surprises on Its 800th Birthday - [Sun, 14 Jun 2015 12:07:00 GMT ] The document that laid the foundation for democracy was sanctioned by Britain’s worst monarch, 'Bad King John.'
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5986 | 2019-08-01
Racehorses Are Getting Faster—It Could Be Evolution - [Tue, 23 Jun 2015 23:01:03 GMT ] In Britain, horses have improved their race times since 1850, especially those that run short distances. But why is another question.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5987 | 2019-08-01
Venus and Jupiter Get Bright and Tight in This Week's Sky - [Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:16:00 GMT ] Two bright worlds meet up in sunset skies this week.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5988 | 2019-08-01
Great White Sharks Surround Paddleboarders in California - [Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:06:00 GMT ] A rare look beneath the Southern California waves shows young great whites in action.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5989 | 2019-08-01
Syrians Race to Save Ancient City's Treasures from ISIS - [Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] As ISIS fighters invaded Palmyra, museum curators were packing artifacts and loading trucks for a last-minute escape.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5990 | 2019-08-01
Sketching with Data Opens the Mind’s Eye - [Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:59:46 GMT ] When does drawing become design? When does design become a story?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5991 | 2019-08-01
Elusive Quest for One True Kilogram Finally Pays Off - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The international system of measurement has a weight problem—and a crystal ball could provide the solution.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5992 | 2019-08-01
How Keeping Up With the Joneses Could Save You Money - [Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Peer pressure is helping save terawatts—yes, terawatts—of power. Would it influence you? Take our poll.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5993 | 2019-08-01
How to Get Silicon Valley to Care About Energy Poverty - [Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Hugh Whalan of PEG Ghana talks about the rollercoaster of running startups in a new power frontier.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5994 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: New 'Blue Marble,' Pluto's Peaks - [Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Earth's sunny side shines while researchers take a closer look at a mysterious mountain range on Pluto.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5995 | 2019-08-01
We May Have Been Wrong About How African Pygmies Grow - [Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] New research suggests that there may have been not one but two separate evolutions of African Pygmies.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5996 | 2019-08-01
These 7 Famous Conservationists Also Hunted - [Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:15:00 GMT ] Teddy Roosevelt, John James Audubon, and Charles Darwin all killed wildlife for sport and science.
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| 5997 | 2019-08-01
See Which States Use Coal the Most as New Climate Rules Loom - [Sat, 01 Aug 2015 11:44:00 GMT ] As the Clean Power Plan aims to tamp down emissions from the nation's power plants, coal-dependent states face big decisions.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5998 | 2019-08-01
Helpful Tips For Nuking An Asteroid - [Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:30:00 GMT ] Preparing for a worst-case scenario, scientists are stepping up research into the nuclear option.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 5999 | 2019-08-01
What Is This Car-Size Ball of Jelly That Mystified Divers? - [Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:00:00 GMT ] The ghostly blob isn't a new creature from the deep, but it is a rare sighting for squid aficionados.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6000 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic Archives: Up From Hiroshima - [Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] 70 years ago, an American bomber dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. In this archival piece from August 1995, Ted Gup visits the city 50 years after the attack.
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| 6001 | 2019-08-01
Smart Drones: Designed through Collaboration. - [Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:08:00 GMT ]
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| 6002 | 2019-08-01
Chronicling Cuba's Evolution - [Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] For 12 decades, National Geographic has reported on this Caribbean island and its often troubled relationship to the United States.
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| 6003 | 2019-08-01
Why Did L.A. Drop 96 Million ‘Shade Balls’ Into Its Water? - [Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:21:00 GMT ] The plastic balls, which can save water and protect water quality, are an attempt to cope with California’s severe drought.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6004 | 2019-08-01
Desperately Seeking Queen Nefertiti - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:45:00 GMT ] An archaeologist says he has discovered the legendary monarch’s burial chamber hidden inside King Tut’s tomb—but she’s been “found” before.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6005 | 2019-08-01
Flying Spiders Found—and They Can Steer in Mid-Air - [Tue, 18 Aug 2015 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6006 | 2019-08-01
Do Whales Get the Bends? - [Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:43:22 GMT ] Scientists take a deeper look at decompression sickness in marine mammals.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6007 | 2019-08-01
From the U.S. to Saudi Arabia, Women Had to Fight to Vote - [Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] 95 years ago, women in the U.S. won the right to vote. But it wasn’t just handed to them—they had to demand it.
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| 6008 | 2019-08-01
How Female Frogs Get Tricked Into Choosing An 'Ugly' Mate - [Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:15:00 GMT ] Picking the right wingman could make or break the chances for a less desirable male túngara frog to find a mate, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6009 | 2019-08-01
What Hurricane Katrina Can Teach Us About Leadership - [Sun, 30 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour says politicians shouldn’t withhold bad news. People need to know so they can deal with it.
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| 6010 | 2019-08-01
Why Obama is the First President to Visit the Arctic - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:18:00 GMT ] Presidential trip to Arctic city highlights a region at risk – and tries to turn it into a climate-change moment.
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| 6011 | 2019-08-01
3 Pacific Cyclones, A Hurricane off Africa: What's Going On? - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:03:22 GMT ] The weather seems to be going haywire, with three simultaneous category 4 cyclones in the Pacific and what could be the easternmost hurricane to make landfall in the Atlantic.
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| 6012 | 2019-08-01
You Call That Cute? Here Are 10 Surprisingly Cute Critters - [Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:15:00 GMT ] When it comes to cute animal pictures, National Geographic is sitting on a gold mine.
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| 6013 | 2019-08-01
This Wouldn't Be The First Time a Child's Photo Changed History - [Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:30:00 GMT ] The picture of a dead Syrian toddler reminds us of our young selves or our own children, making crises in faraway places more real.
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| 6014 | 2019-08-01
Kirigami Paper-Cutting Art Inspires a Wild Solar Energy Idea - [Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:00:03 GMT ] Unique design allows cells to stretch and tilt, following the sun and maximizing efficiency.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6015 | 2019-08-01
How Did Rare Pink Dolphin Get Its Color? - [Wed, 09 Sep 2015 21:51:00 GMT ] Pinky the bottlenose dolphin recently surfaced again in Louisiana, making a splash on social media.
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| 6016 | 2019-08-01
Partial Solar Eclipse Graces African Skies This Weekend - [Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:30:00 GMT ] On Sunday morning, the moon will take a bite out of a far southern sunrise.
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| 6017 | 2019-08-01
Crocodile Attacks Captured in Startling New Video - [Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] A team recently filmed several close encounters with the powerful saltwater crocodiles of northern Australia.
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| 6018 | 2019-08-01
Red Panda Pictures That Make You Say 'Awww' - [Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] In honor of Red Panda Day, we put together our favorite photos of the bushy-tailed, tree-dwelling mammal.
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| 6019 | 2019-08-01
Blocks From the Pope’s Mass, a Dumping Ground for the Nation’s Capital - [Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] The pope has decried our throwaway society and its impact on the poor. In Washington, D.C., one neighborhood has waged a three-decade fight over garbage.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6020 | 2019-08-01
Drone Use Could Soar At Pipelines, Wind Turbines, Solar Farms - [Wed, 23 Sep 2015 09:45:00 GMT ] That buzzing around town may not be a teen’s high-tech toy. Soon, it might be a commercial drone checking power lines.
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| 6021 | 2019-08-01
Indonesia’s Booming Bird Markets Put Songbirds at Risk - [Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:00:33 GMT ] Ahead of the Asian Songbird Crisis Summit, details on the scale of Indonesia’s bird markets focus attention on the pet trade in Southeast Asia.
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| 6022 | 2019-08-01
3 Reasons Why Shell Halted Drilling In the Arctic - [Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:25:12 GMT ] “We had hoped for more,” Shell official says of the well it drilled. It’s giving up on its $7 billion Arctic project. What happened?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6023 | 2019-08-01
A Look at the Titanic Artifacts Going to Auction This Week - [Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] The items come from the so-called “Money Boat,” whose passengers were accused of bribing crew members not to save others.
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| 6024 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Planets Align With Moon and Star - [Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] Skywatchers wait to see if this year’s Draconid meteor shower will be a boom or bust.
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| 6025 | 2019-08-01
Listen: Nature Is Quieter Than Ever Before - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:00:13 GMT ] We're muffling wild voices—from bird songs to wolf howls to insect footsteps, scientist claims.
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| 6026 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Giant Rats That Are Sniffing out Landmines - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:16:50 GMT ] A Belgian nonprofit has found African giant pouched rats are much better at detecting TNT than people or dogs.
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| 6027 | 2019-08-01
People Without Electricity Don’t Get 8 Hours’ Sleep Either - [Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:00:57 GMT ] A study of modern-day groups with a gadget-free lifestyle casts doubt on our notions of preindustrial snoozing.
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| 6028 | 2019-08-01
16 Pictures of the World's Kitchens Show the Hearts of Homes - [Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] On World Food Day, we are reminded that food is so much more than just what we eat.
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| 6029 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Rising Seas Are Already Damaging These Pacific Islands - [Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:23:00 GMT ] It took months for Kiribati to repair battered roads and seawalls after a king tide earlier this year.
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| 6030 | 2019-08-01
And Now for Some Good News About Climate Change - [Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Small things like energy efficient lightbulbs and big ones—like solar panels and light rail transportation—are making a difference.
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| 6031 | 2019-08-01
Picky Pigs Take Washing Certain Foods Seriously - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Some wild boar carefully wash their food before pigging out, new research finds.
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| 6032 | 2019-08-01
Worldwide Rallies Spotlight Illegal Ivory and Rhino Horn Trade - [Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] High-profile events draw thousands who want to protect wildlife at risk.
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| 6033 | 2019-08-01
Hong Kong ‘Open-Minded’ to Banning its Ivory Trade - [Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:30:00 GMT ] In a major policy shift, the world’s largest legal ivory market pledges new efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and may end ivory sales.
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| 6034 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Stars Kiss and Black Holes Flash - [Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Alaska glitters in ice and early galaxies glow.
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| 6035 | 2019-08-01
Photos: Indonesia’s Rampant Fires Threaten Rare Orangutans - [Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:05:19 GMT ] The worst fire season since 1997 has destroyed orangutans’ habitat and made them more vulnerable to poachers.
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| 6036 | 2019-08-01
12 Nat Geo Stories That Exposed Wildlife Exploitation - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:01:50 GMT ] Here’s a look back at some of our most powerful reports that revealed how wild animals (and trees) are being threatened.
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| 6037 | 2019-08-01
A Race to Save Ancient Human Secrets in Borneo - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:10:00 GMT ] Archaeologists enlist UNESCO's help to protect prehistoric sites threatened by limestone quarrying.
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| 6038 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Poachers Take Aim at South Africa’s Famed Refuge - [Fri, 13 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Recent elephant killings in Kruger National Park raise fears that South Africa is now in the crosshairs of the illegal ivory trade.
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| 6039 | 2019-08-01
2 Countries Reveal How Divided the World Is on Climate Change - [Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Our planet’s future climate depends on the actions of countries big and small. Some are aggressively cutting greenhouse gases while others lag behind.
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| 6040 | 2019-08-01
For the Terminally Ill, Drawing Strength From the Virgin Mary - [Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:00:08 GMT ] The author of National Geographic’s story about the “most powerful woman in the world” bears witness to a dying man’s courage and grace.
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| 6041 | 2019-08-01
Should U.S. Zoos Be Allowed to Import 18 African Elephants? - [Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Conservationists and animal advocates say no, but the zoos say the elephants will be killed if they aren’t brought to the U.S.
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| 6042 | 2019-08-01
Fresh Ideas for Future Cities - [Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:45:00 GMT ]
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| 6043 | 2019-08-01
A Few Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Thanksgiving - [Sat, 21 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The pilgrims stole from graves, the Wampanoag were devastated by disease, and the peace between them was political.
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| 6044 | 2019-08-01
Sea Turtles Might Be Threatened, But So Are Their Hunters - [Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:00:12 GMT ] In Mexico, turtle egg thieves can go to prison for up to nine years. As a new film shows, that doesn’t stop them from stealing.
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| 6045 | 2019-08-01
Snow Leopards Face New Threat from Climate Change—People - [Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:33:55 GMT ] As traditional pastures dry up, Mongolian herders are forced to move livestock into the big cat’s territory. Now conservationists step in.
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| 6046 | 2019-08-01
A Judge Overturned South Africa’s Rhino Ban—Or Did He? - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] It looked like a win for those who support trade, but the ruling didn’t disparage the ban.
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| 6047 | 2019-08-01
New Discovery Solves One Mystery of Stonehenge’s Construction - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:01:59 GMT ] Tools, a quarry, and a sunken road say a lot about Stonehenge. They also raise new questions for archaeologists.
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| 6048 | 2019-08-01
Treasure on Sunken Spanish Galleon Could Be Biggest Ever - [Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6049 | 2019-08-01
Civil War Envelopes Are Works of Art—And Propaganda - [Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:47:00 GMT ] Envelopes were relatively new for American mail in the 1860s, and printers used them to take sides.
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| 6050 | 2019-08-01
See the Rigors of War Dog Training - [Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The U.S. has guaranteed retirement to all military service dogs; here’s a look at the bonding that takes place between the animals and their handlers.
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| 6051 | 2019-08-01
How Arctic Fish Might Benefit From Shrinking Ice - [Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] As polar ice disappears, predatory fish that hunt by sight may get a major boost, a new model suggests.
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| 6052 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Orion's Lightsabers and Dust Doughnuts - [Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Saturn’s moons form a near-perfect bullseye, and a galaxy glows pink with X-rays.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Winter Solstice - [Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From astronomy to religion, the year's shortest day brings enduring mysteries.
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Seven of the Year’s Biggest Wins Against Wildlife Exploitation - [Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:42:37 GMT ] From the death of Cecil the Lion to the arrests of the ‘Ivory Queen’ and the 'Devil,' 2015 was a big year for spotlighting dangers to wildlife.
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Kinder, Gentler Vikings? Not According to Their Slaves - [Mon, 28 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] New clues suggest slaves were vital to the Viking way of life—and argue against attempts to soften the raiders’ brutish reputation.
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How the International Trade in Geckos Is a Scam - [Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The coauthor of a new report says low-profile species are often hit hardest by illegal and unsustainable trade.
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These 4 Things Need to Happen to End California’s Drought - [Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The Golden State is being drenched this week by heavy rains and snow driven by a powerful El Niño. But quenching a years-long thirst takes more than a few storms.
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Week’s Best Space Pictures: Erupting Superstar Gets Siblings - [Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:26:09 GMT ] NASA’s Curiosity rover spots Martian dunes of gray sand, and a nearby supermassive black hole starts burping.
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Monster-Sized Marine Crocodile Discovered - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:01:05 GMT ]
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South Africa an Outlier on Ivory Policies - [Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:00:41 GMT ] While most countries support destroying ivory stockpiles and ending discussions on legalizing the trade, South Africa stands nearly alone in opposing both.
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New Spider Species Found, Plays Peekaboo to Attract Mates - [Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The newly discovered jumping spider Jotus remus of Australia is 'the most amazing one I've seen,' expert says.
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First Space Zinnia Blooms—See How NASA Has Made Botany Cool - [Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] If astronauts one day travel to Mars, a green thumb will come in handy. See pictures of NASA's gardening success so far.
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| 6063 | 2019-08-01
Horned Dinosaurs May Have Used Their Frills to Flirt - [Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:59:00 GMT ]
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| 6064 | 2019-08-01
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Pluto’s Possible Ice Volcano - [Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Saturn’s moons size each other up, and a messy galaxy shines a mysterious X-ray beacon.
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| 6065 | 2019-08-01
What’s in a Name at Yosemite? - [Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:27:02 GMT ]
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| 6066 | 2019-08-01
No Shovel Needed: Special Concrete Could Melt Mounds of Snow - [Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6067 | 2019-08-01
Niagara Falls May Be Turned Off Briefly—It Would Look Like This - [Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A proposal would temporarily reroute water away from the American Falls, a move that was also made a generation ago.
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Voter's Guide: Compare the Candidates on Climate and Energy - [Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:30:00 GMT ] Here’s what you need to know about how the major presidential candidates stack up on climate, environment, renewable energy, and fossil fuels.
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See Inside the Himalayan Villages That Grow Cannabis - [Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:00:55 GMT ]
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Mammoth Bones Displayed in Texas Where They Were Found - [Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:49:00 GMT ]
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Tracing Slaves to Their African Homelands - [Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT ] From Caribbean sugar plantations to the South Atlantic island of St. Helena, researchers are unlocking the long-kept secrets of enslaved peoples.
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| 6072 | 2019-08-01
How Hidden Labyrinths Under Cities Are Becoming Clean Energy Powerhouses - [Fri, 05 Feb 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] Cities around the world have a secret weapon in the quest to reduce emissions and boost energy efficiency.
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| 6073 | 2019-08-01
Poachers Busted Following British Pilot’s Killing - [Mon, 08 Feb 2016 19:36:00 GMT ] At least three wildlife officials were arrested as part of investigation that has drawn praise from the pilot's brother.
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| 6074 | 2019-08-01
What Are the Odds a Meteorite Could Kill You? - [Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:13:00 GMT ] A space rock accident reported in India raises the question of how common these accidents may be.
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This Government Agency’s Job Is to Kill Wildlife - [Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:00:14 GMT ] An investigation in Harper’s Magazine this month documents indiscriminate and inhumane methods used to control predators on public lands in the West.
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| 6076 | 2019-08-01
Why Cesar Millan Loves Being the 'Dog Whisperer' - [Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:42:15 GMT ] The dog behaviorist, whose show Cesar 911 returns February 19, says people often misunderstand his technique.
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Week’s Best Space Pictures: Off to Hunt for Black Holes - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:03:51 GMT ] Ceres shows off its stacked layers of craters, and satellites document the shrinking of China’s largest freshwater lake.
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The Dark Side of Trendy Animal Photos - [Mon, 22 Feb 2016 23:09:00 GMT ]
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The World's Smallest Penguin May Be In Danger - [Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:11:00 GMT ] Warming waters may be making it harder for the little penguin of Australia to hunt, preliminary research suggests.
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The Surprising History Behind Leap Year - [Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The ancient Egyptians did it, and so do we. Here's how a leap day—which occurs Februrary 29—helps keep our calendars and societies in sync.
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11 Incredible Pictures Reveal Hidden Underwater World - [Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:13:00 GMT ] The winners of a recent underwater photo contest go deep.
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This Crumbling Dam Could Wipe Out Cultural Treasures - [Wed, 02 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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Snakes, Sharks, and Other Wild Animals Americans Want - [Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:59:13 GMT ] On World Wildlife Day, see the most popular wildlife and wildlife products imported to the U.S. for human use.
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See the Happy Chaos at Astronauts' Landing Site - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:54:00 GMT ]
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| 6085 | 2019-08-01
How to See the Total Solar Eclipse, No Matter Where You Are - [Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:00:14 GMT ]
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| 6086 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Government Says 'No' to Grand Canyon Project - [Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:44:00 GMT ] Tusayan project gets major setback while conservationists target uranium mining and ask for national monument.
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Will We Soon Be Riding on Solar Roads? The Idea Gains Traction - [Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Countries—U.S., France, Netherlands—are testing ways to pave roads with solar panels. Their plans have skeptics.
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Native Americans to J.K. Rowling: We’re Not Magical - [Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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It's a Good Year for Monarchs, But More Butterflies Are On the Brink - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:39:24 GMT ] Ever heard of the Saint Francis satyr? On National Learn About Butterflies Day, we tell you about some of the rarest species.
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What Animal Is Most Like You? - [Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:51:00 GMT ] Is your vibe more hippo or koala? Take our quiz to find out which Photo Ark cover animal you resemble.
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Tooth Plaque May Hold Clues About Ancient Life - [Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:21:54 GMT ]
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Fishermen Battle Invasive 'Frankenfish' Snakeheads - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] The large Asian invaders are spreading throughout the Chesapeake system, but people are beating them back.
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Sled Dogs Have Been Pulling Us for Millennia, Archaeology Shows - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:00:08 GMT ]
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New Galápagos Sanctuary Has World’s Highest Abundance of Sharks - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:30:00 GMT ] An abundance of marine wildlife receives protection from fishing by the government of Ecuador.
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Watch the Most Thrilling Moments of the Bald Eagle Nest Cam - [Tue, 22 Mar 2016 18:32:47 GMT ]
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Classic Pictures Capture Fleeting Beauty of Cherry Blossoms - [Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:00:00 GMT ] Shipped from Japan to the United States in 1912, D.C.’s cherry blossoms have become an iconic signal of spring.
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Pictures: An Elite Viking’s Prized Possessions - [Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:15:10 GMT ]
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| 6098 | 2019-08-01
Easter Traditions: Bunnies, Eggs, Whippings, and Crucifixion - [Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] The Christian holiday has many customs from around the world.
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Morgan Freeman on Telling God’s Story - [Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Why the Oscar-winning actor, director, and TV host embarked on a global search for God.
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4 Far-Out Space Hoaxes for April Fools’ Day - [Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Watch Leonardo DiCaprio and Barack Obama Talk Climate Change Live - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:40:00 GMT ] We're livestreaming a special White House event ahead of the premiere of DiCaprio's new documentary film Before the Flood.
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Watch a Florida Panther Pass Within Inches of a Hiker - [Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Encounters with the endangered species are rising as they make a slow comeback, though scientists stress the big cats have more to fear from us.
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Elephants Wiped Out on Alarming Scale in Southern Africa - [Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:33:07 GMT ]
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| 6104 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Mars Rover Spots Dust Devil - [Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6105 | 2019-08-01
Iraq Is Turning Saddam Hussein’s Palace Into a Museum - [Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:54:07 GMT ]
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Nice Shot! How One Photographer Captured an Iconic Image in Grand Teton - [Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:35:00 GMT ] It took more than 200,000 photographs—and a whole lot of luck—to capture an incredible scene from a carcass dump in Grand Teton National Park.
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10 Intimate Photos for Dolphin Day - [Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:56:38 GMT ] Today is a day to celebrate one of the planet's most intelligent creatures.
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Quiz: What's Your Yellowstone Spirit Animal? - [Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:43:27 GMT ]
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Controversial Railway Splits Kenya’s Parks, Threatens Wildlife - [Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:05:00 GMT ]
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Now Anyone Can Visit One of the World's Great Map Collections - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 17:04:36 GMT ]
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Animals Like Green Space in Cities—and That’s a Problem - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:00:21 GMT ] Parks, green roofs, and urban trees all welcome animals, but people have to learn how to share their living space, experts say.
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Hubble Shares a Candy-Colored Bubble on Its Birthday - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:23:00 GMT ]
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Is This the End For South Africa's Famed Urban Baboons? - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:00:04 GMT ] Cape Town’s baboons and people aren’t getting along. Experts warn that lethal removal of males may be dooming the whole population.
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| 6114 | 2019-08-01
On World Penguin Day, Could There Be a More Adorable Bird? - [Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Enter National Geographic’s Second Photo Caption Contest - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:30:00 GMT ]
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| 6116 | 2019-08-01
It’s a Museum! It’s a Nuclear Bunker! It’s North Korea’s Subway System! - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:36:12 GMT ]
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New Earth-Size Planets Would Be Nothing Like Earth - [Mon, 02 May 2016 16:11:17 GMT ]
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Watch a Live Feed From the Deepest Part of the Ocean - [Fri, 06 May 2016 15:39:00 GMT ] Follow along on a scientific expedition to better understand the deep sea.
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Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos Are Thriving in Colombia - [Tue, 10 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Can the dangerous animals be stopped from taking over more territory?
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Millions of Orchids Are Blooming in an Abandoned Iron Mine - [Thu, 12 May 2016 14:52:00 GMT ]
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| 6121 | 2019-08-01
Here's Why 'Birdbrain' Should Be a Compliment - [Sun, 15 May 2016 11:00:39 GMT ]
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Chile's Record Toxic Tides May Have Roots in Dirty Fish Farming - [Tue, 17 May 2016 14:42:00 GMT ] A red tide crisis has stirred fishermen to unrest and may be at least partially linked to controversial aquaculture practices.
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Arctic Foxes 'Grow' Their Own Gardens - [Fri, 20 May 2016 15:59:32 GMT ] The little carnivores' colorful dens provide veritable oases in the tundra, a new study says.
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Brazil Seeks to Save Isolated Amazon Tribe Threatened by Loggers - [Mon, 23 May 2016 11:00:14 GMT ]
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To Rescue or Not, That is the Question With Distressed Animals - [Tue, 24 May 2016 11:00:10 GMT ] The recent controversy over a bison calf in Yellowstone is just the latest in a series of tough choices on wild animals in trouble.
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| 6126 | 2019-08-01
The First Official Climate Refugees in the U.S. Race Against Time - [Wed, 25 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A Native American tribe struggles to hold on to their culture in a Louisiana bayou while their land slips into the Gulf of Mexico.
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| 6127 | 2019-08-01
New Film Shows Brutalization of Temple Elephants in India - [Wed, 25 May 2016 19:54:00 GMT ] A new documentary exposes the plight of Kerala’s temple elephants.
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| 6128 | 2019-08-01
How Much Does the Milky Way Weigh? - [Tue, 31 May 2016 20:21:00 GMT ]
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| 6129 | 2019-08-01
Palm Oil's Human Cost Alleged in New Report - [Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:52:11 GMT ] Indonesian plantations are accused of exploitative labor conditions and other harmful practices by a coalition of nonprofit groups.
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| 6130 | 2019-08-01
Are You Spending Enough Time Outside? - [Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:23:50 GMT ]
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80 Percent of Americans Can’t See the Milky Way Anymore - [Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:00:00 GMT ] New sky atlas reveals the worsening state of light pollution, which has several consequences.
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New Mating Position Adds to 'Frog Kama Sutra' - [Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:55:00 GMT ] All of the nearly 7,000 frog species mate in one of six positions—except for the Bombay night frog, which has introduced a seventh.
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For Dolphins, a Bold Decision by the National Aquarium - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:47:00 GMT ] The aquarium’s plan to move its eight dolphins to an ocean refuge could pave the way for others.
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How Whales Are Deliberately Hunted by 'Accident' - [Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:51:00 GMT ]
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Hundreds of Mouse-Sized Spiders Released in U.K. - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 17:38:00 GMT ] …And people are celebrating.
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One Expert’s Better Way to Save Elephants - [Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:04:36 GMT ]
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| 6137 | 2019-08-01
Orlando Strong: A Community United After Massacre - [Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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Remember the Ozone Hole? Now There's Proof It's Healing. - [Thu, 30 Jun 2016 18:06:00 GMT ] Scientists find evidence that the hole is finally shrinking, thanks to the phase out of harmful chemicals 30 years ago.
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Shark Gives Rare 'Virgin Birth' to Three Pups - [Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:49:00 GMT ] A leopard shark in an aquarium in Australia surprises its keepers with the rare phenomenon.
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See Photos From the World’s Oldest Operating Photo Studio - [Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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How Dad and Daughter Survived the Alaskan Wilderness - [Sun, 10 Jul 2016 11:00:20 GMT ]
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New, Massive Earthquake Threat Could Lurk Under South Asia - [Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:09:00 GMT ]
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The Ocean Could Be the New Gold Rush - [Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:44:55 GMT ] As the future of seafloor mining is debated this week, here are five things you need to know about the risks and rewards of extracting precious metals and minerals from the ocean.
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Dreamlike Photos of Pioneering Underwater Exploration - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6145 | 2019-08-01
New and Deadly Drug-Resistant Yeast Emerges Globally - [Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:03:53 GMT ]
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| 6146 | 2019-08-01
Cave Walls Record Early Encounters Between Old World and New - [Tue, 19 Jul 2016 08:15:08 GMT ]
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Animals Have Evolved Into Parasites At Least 200 Times - [Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:00:03 GMT ]
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One Scientist’s Quest to Scan Every Species of Fish - [Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:00:15 GMT ] An expert in biomechanics embarks on an ambitious plan to scan and digitize images of every species of fish known to humans—up to 33,000 of them—and learns surprising details along the way.
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See a Vibrant Star Nursery and Martian Ruffles - [Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:00:20 GMT ]
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| 6150 | 2019-08-01
Prospecting for the Pharaohs' Gold - [Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:36:21 GMT ]
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Shark Attacks Shark in Dramatic Video - [Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:59:00 GMT ] A deadly encounter between a tiger shark and a hammerhead was recorded in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Mysterious Purple Blob Found on Ocean Floor—What Is it? - [Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:40:00 GMT ] A strange creature was found in the deep off California.
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| 6153 | 2019-08-01
Demand for 'Cute' Bulldogs Is Destroying the Breed - [Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:00:05 GMT ] A new genetic analysis finds a worrying lack of diversity among the popular dog breed.
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| 6154 | 2019-08-01
How the Venomous, Egg-Laying Platypus Evolved - [Sat, 30 Jul 2016 12:00:14 GMT ] The odd Australian mammal has an intriguing family tree.
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| 6155 | 2019-08-01
Floods in India Drown Rare One-Horned Rhinos - [Tue, 02 Aug 2016 20:36:10 GMT ]
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See Three Volcanoes Erupt at the Same Time - [Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:59:21 GMT ] Indonesia's Sinabung, Rinjani, and Gamalama mountains have all erupted in the past few days, sending great clouds of ash into the sky and disrupting travel.
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Asia's Lions Live in One Last Place on Earth—and They're Thriving - [Wed, 10 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] While Asiatic big cats are rare, their spiritual importance helped inspire their human neighbors to keep them safe.
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Watch a Photographer Rescue an Eagle From Thick Mud - [Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:18:50 GMT ] The white-tailed eagle, the largest bird of prey in northern Europe, is reportedly recovering well.
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See a Twinkling Galaxy and a Cosmic Green 'Blob' - [Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:53:36 GMT ]
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Searching for Buried Treasure in the Scottish Highlands - [Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:53:00 GMT ]
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Injured Animals Get Second Chance With 3-D Printed Limbs - [Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Inexpensive prosthetics help rescued wild animals and pets get moving again.
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Why Some Countries Don't Want to Do More to Protect Elephants - [Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:00:12 GMT ] What to do about the African elephant poaching crisis looms large ahead of next month’s major international wildlife trade meeting.
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Watch a Python Devour, Then Regurgitate, an Antelope - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:00:10 GMT ] The snake wasted its meal due to stress from human onlookers, says a prominent scientist.
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Your Dog Knows Exactly What You’re Saying - [Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:00:12 GMT ] Until now, scientists didn't know that the canines understand both our words and the tone in which we say them.
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Rare Double Hurricane May Be Good News for Hawaii - [Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:05:49 GMT ] The Fujiwhara Effect can lead to unusual weather conditions.
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Dolphins on Whales, and Other Animals Riding Animals - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:05:00 GMT ]
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Tour the Decaying Beauty of Soviet Moscow With This New Map - [Mon, 05 Sep 2016 13:46:00 GMT ]
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In First, UN Will Consider Antibiotic Resistance - [Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:04:43 GMT ]
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Remembering 9/11 in Pictures on the 15th Anniversary - [Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:30:00 GMT ]
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Stingrays Chew? Who Knew? - [Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:53:00 GMT ]
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Saving Rwanda's Endangered Species, One at a Time - [Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:44:00 GMT ] Veterinarian Olivier Nsengimana is driving the rescue of the gray-crowned crane.
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Can Mexico's Bat Man be Tequila's Super Hero? - [Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:39:00 GMT ] Rodrigo Medellin's efforts to save the lesser long-nosed bat is tied to Mexico's blue agave plant.
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How the African American Museum Snagged Washington’s Best Real Estate - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:50:49 GMT ]
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| 6174 | 2019-08-01
Rare Wildlife Portraits From Photographers Who Click Together - [Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:50:00 GMT ]
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| 6175 | 2019-08-01
Giant Millipede Fossils May Reveal New Species - [Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:02:00 GMT ] Foot-long insect fossils were found in cliffs in maritime Canada.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6176 | 2019-08-01
Rich People’s Pet Cheetahs Put Wild Cheetahs at Risk - [Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6177 | 2019-08-01
Why Crested Penguins Always Lay Doomed Eggs - [Tue, 04 Oct 2016 23:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6178 | 2019-08-01
Tragedy Strikes Hundreds of Migrants Bound for Italy - [Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:33:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6179 | 2019-08-01
Pictures Reveal Hurricane Matthew's Destruction in Haiti - [Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:11:00 GMT ] As the Category 4 storm barrels north across the Caribbean, photographs show the destruction in its wake.
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| 6180 | 2019-08-01
How an Endangered Bird Helped Save a Brazilian Rain Forest - [Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:36:10 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6181 | 2019-08-01
Killer Clothing Was All the Rage In the 19th Century - [Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:00:24 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6182 | 2019-08-01
Swans Found to Windsurf Across Water - [Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6183 | 2019-08-01
Finding Clarity in the Stars - [Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:35:31 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6184 | 2019-08-01
Why Snakes Don't Have Legs (For Now) - [Sun, 23 Oct 2016 16:09:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6185 | 2019-08-01
Can Camel Milk Save India's Nomadic Raikas? - [Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:58:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6186 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What Happened the Last Time Cleveland or Chicago Won the World Series - [Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6187 | 2019-08-01
Rare Two-Faced Calf First to Survive Past 40 Days - [Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:09:00 GMT ]
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| 6188 | 2019-08-01
Watch 'Homewrecker' Penguin Defend His New Abode - [Sat, 05 Nov 2016 19:53:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6189 | 2019-08-01
Will America's Turtles Be Eaten Into Extinction? - [Thu, 10 Nov 2016 15:26:10 GMT ] Over-collection could lead to the collapse of wild populations, especially in turtle-rich Louisiana.
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| 6190 | 2019-08-01
Skeleton Discovery Reignites 300-Year-Old Royal Murder Mystery - [Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6191 | 2019-08-01
11 Striking Pictures of This Week's Supermoon - [Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:35:00 GMT ]
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| 6192 | 2019-08-01
Tracking the Secret Lives of Ocean Predators - [Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:30:00 GMT ]
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| 6193 | 2019-08-01
This Is Why Insects Rule the World - [Sat, 26 Nov 2016 13:00:08 GMT ] Some clever adaptations have allowed beetles, ants, and more bugs to thrive worldwide—even in Antarctica.
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| 6194 | 2019-08-01
The Snow Leopard's Best Friend - [Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:09:48 GMT ]
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| 6195 | 2019-08-01
New Giant, Air-Breathing Fish Discovered - [Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:46:18 GMT ]
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| 6196 | 2019-08-01
These Fish Evolved to Live in Extremely Toxic Water - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 19:48:00 GMT ]
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| 6197 | 2019-08-01
Watch Baby Spiders Emerge From Mysterious 'Silkhenge' Structures - [Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:22:00 GMT ] The first video ever filmed of the odd arachnid's 'birth' may provide clues as to what species it is—and why it builds silky towers.
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| 6198 | 2019-08-01
These People Are Using the Word of God to Save Animals - [Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] With no end in sight to the illegal wildlife trade, secular organizations are working with religious leaders to help combat poaching and sales of animals and plants.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6199 | 2019-08-01
25 Years On, Collapse of Soviet Union Still Brings Cheers—and Tears - [Thu, 22 Dec 2016 07:00:24 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6200 | 2019-08-01
Face of 9,500-Year-Old Man Revealed for First Time - [Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:15:00 GMT ]
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| 6201 | 2019-08-01
Rediscovering the Earth in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors - [Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:01:21 GMT ] Four years ago Paul Salopek's global storytelling odyssey, the Out of Eden Walk, began in Ethiopia. He is now poised to trek into China.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6202 | 2019-08-01
Look Inside Russia's Wildest Nature Reserves—Now Turning 100 - [Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:11:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6203 | 2019-08-01
Take a Stunning 360° Journey Through an Underwater National Park - [Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:47:00 GMT ]
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| 6204 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Massive Fire Tornado Sweep the Outback - [Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:55:08 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6205 | 2019-08-01
Geoffrey Rush Explains Why Playing Einstein is 'Scary' Yet 'Delicious' - [Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6206 | 2019-08-01
Explore This Interactive Map of the New U.S. Megaregions - [Fri, 10 Feb 2017 18:33:01 GMT ]
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| 6207 | 2019-08-01
Wife Discovered With Husband’s Heart, Centuries After Death - [Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:32:00 GMT ]
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| 6208 | 2019-08-01
Underwater Cave Discovery Features Stunning Red Coral Garden - [Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:03:00 GMT ]
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| 6209 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Venomous Spider Kill a Deadly Snake in Rare Attack - [Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:39:55 GMT ]
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| 6210 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious 'Sea Serpent' Oarfish Resurfaces - [Fri, 17 Feb 2017 22:45:00 GMT ]
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| 6211 | 2019-08-01
‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Coming—How to See It - [Fri, 24 Feb 2017 06:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6212 | 2019-08-01
5 Animals That Mate Themselves to Death - [Sat, 25 Feb 2017 15:00:17 GMT ] There's a reason that spiders, eels, and some mammals practice suicidal reproduction.
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Watch an Elephant Invite a Rhino to Play - [Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:23:15 GMT ]
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| 6214 | 2019-08-01
Massive Statue of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Found in City Slum - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 12:53:00 GMT ]
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| 6215 | 2019-08-01
Illegal Wildlife Trade Booming Across U.S.-Mexico Border - [Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:01:16 GMT ] President Trump vows to stop illegal immigration from Mexico, but what about all the wildlife coming illegally across the border?
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| 6216 | 2019-08-01
Secret Crime-Fighter Revealed to Be 1930s Physicist - [Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6217 | 2019-08-01
The Journey of Humankind: How Money Made Us Modern - [Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6218 | 2019-08-01
7 Alien 'Earths' May Be Swapping Life via Meteorites - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6219 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Rare Black Wildcat Caught on Film in Africa - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:34:21 GMT ]
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| 6220 | 2019-08-01
Humans 'Domesticated' Mice 15,000 Years Ago - [Mon, 27 Mar 2017 19:33:28 GMT ]
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| 6221 | 2019-08-01
Mesmerizing Photos Reveal Hidden World of Underwater Caves - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:01:22 GMT ]
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| 6222 | 2019-08-01
World's Biggest Ivory Market Shutting Down—What It Means - [Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ] Today China closes the first of its state-licensed ivory carving factories and retailers, a move conservationists hail as a big step toward saving elephants from extinction.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6223 | 2019-08-01
These Satirical Nat Geo Headlines Aren't Too Far Off - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:02:02 GMT ]
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| 6224 | 2019-08-01
81 Captivating Travel Photographs From Around the World - [Sun, 09 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6225 | 2019-08-01
New Spotted Gecko Found in Tiger Reserve - [Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:09:52 GMT ]
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| 6226 | 2019-08-01
Why Man-Eating Lions Prey on People—New Evidence - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:00:03 GMT ]
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| 6227 | 2019-08-01
China's 'Great Green Wall' Fights Expanding Desert - [Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:33:45 GMT ]
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| 6228 | 2019-08-01
NASA Gets Last Close Look at This Eerie Alien Moon - [Mon, 24 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6229 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Great White Shark Binge Eat a Whale Carcass - [Wed, 03 May 2017 21:38:33 GMT ]
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| 6230 | 2019-08-01
Incredible Pictures of 27 National Monuments Under Threat - [Tue, 09 May 2017 04:01:41 GMT ]
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| 6231 | 2019-08-01
'Dragon' Lizard Named for the 'Hobbit' Pummeled by Poachers - [Tue, 16 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ] Humans are vanquishing the “sun gazer” lizard for the pet trade and traditional medicine.
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| 6232 | 2019-08-01
Famous Grandma Grizzly Bear Has Twins at 21 - [Thu, 18 May 2017 21:49:42 GMT ]
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| 6233 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Why This Sea Lion Dragged a Girl Into the Sea - [Sun, 21 May 2017 18:30:00 GMT ]
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| 6234 | 2019-08-01
This Turtle Tourist Center Also Raises Endangered Turtles for Meat - [Thu, 25 May 2017 12:50:13 GMT ] Animal advocates accuse the Cayman Turtle Centre of mistreating its sea turtles and stoking demand for the meat of an endangered species, claims it denies.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6235 | 2019-08-01
Quiz: Can You Tell If This Monkey Wants to Bite? - [Fri, 02 Jun 2017 04:02:40 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6236 | 2019-08-01
Live Donkey Fed to Tigers at Chinese Zoo - [Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:16:13 GMT ] The incident has horrified animal welfare advocates and highlights cruel behavior that can happen at some of the country’s zoos.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6237 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Mon, 12 Jun 2017 22:28:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6238 | 2019-08-01
Rare Otter Fossil Found in the Mexican Desert - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:54:52 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6239 | 2019-08-01
Two Rare Black Bear Attacks Show Rise in Conflict With People - [Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:00:14 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6240 | 2019-08-01
The Surprising Link Between Egg Shape and Bird Flight - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:00:41 GMT ]
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| 6241 | 2019-08-01
Meet the People on the Front Lines of America’s Coal Wars - [Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:20:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6242 | 2019-08-01
Watch This Venomous Fish Camouflage Into Its Surroundings - [Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:15:00 GMT ]
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| 6243 | 2019-08-01
Watch Rescuers Free Seal Trapped by Fishing Line - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 20:42:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6244 | 2019-08-01
Native Americans Sue Frackers Over Manmade Earthquakes - [Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6245 | 2019-08-01
Sea Level Rise Will Flood Hundreds of Cities in the Near Future - [Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:13:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6246 | 2019-08-01
'Mountain of God' Volcano Preparing to Erupt - [Thu, 13 Jul 2017 15:59:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6247 | 2019-08-01
Brightest 'Star' in the Sky May Soon Be This Russian Satellite - [Fri, 14 Jul 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 6248 | 2019-08-01
These Sharks Feed in a Surprising Way - [Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6249 | 2019-08-01
Bears Are Being Milked for Bile. Vietnam Pledges to Rescue Them. - [Wed, 19 Jul 2017 20:16:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6250 | 2019-08-01
Historic Shipwreck Transformed Into Thriving Marine Refuge - [Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:08:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6251 | 2019-08-01
Heavier Rainfall Will Increase Water Pollution in the Future - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:05:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6252 | 2019-08-01
A Drying Climate Threatens Africa’s Coffee, But Hope Remains - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:01:55 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6253 | 2019-08-01
6 Essential Truths That Will Help the World Urbanize Sustainably - [Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:14:32 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6254 | 2019-08-01
New Dinosaur Species Was Largest Animal Ever to Walk the Earth - [Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:11:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6255 | 2019-08-01
Your Greens Might Soon Be Grown in Warehouses - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6256 | 2019-08-01
How to See the 2017 Perseid Meteor Shower - [Fri, 11 Aug 2017 19:21:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6257 | 2019-08-01
Shark-Fishing Forum Reveals Destructive Practices Despite Good Intentions - [Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:52:00 GMT ] A new study suggests that Florida’s land-based shark fishermen value sustainable fishing but are often skeptical of—or outright resistant to—many of the efforts to promote it.
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| 6258 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6259 | 2019-08-01
Frogs Hitch Ride on Water Buffalo—Never Before Seen - [Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6260 | 2019-08-01
What It Was Like to See a Total Solar Eclipse - [Mon, 21 Aug 2017 22:11:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6261 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Massive Avalanche and Mudslide Sweep Down a Mountain - [Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:52:06 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6262 | 2019-08-01
Rare Wildcat Spotted in Texas - [Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:58:54 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6263 | 2019-08-01
Why This Hurricane Season Seems So Catastrophic - [Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:16:27 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6264 | 2019-08-01
This Map Shows How an Overheated Ocean Made Irma a Monster - [Fri, 08 Sep 2017 22:36:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6265 | 2019-08-01
The Autumn Equinox is Here! Wait, What's the Autumn Equinox? - [Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:30:00 GMT ] It comes twice a year and marks the first day of fall, but a lot of people don't understand this celestial alignment.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6266 | 2019-08-01
Elon Musk: In Seven Years, SpaceX Could Land Humans on Mars - [Fri, 29 Sep 2017 08:08:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6267 | 2019-08-01
Why Some Bird Species Have It Worse After the Latest Hurricanes - [Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6268 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Disk Found in Ancient Greek Shipwreck - [Wed, 04 Oct 2017 19:50:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6269 | 2019-08-01
Inside an Ancient Pagan Ritual That Makes Men Become Monsters - [Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:04:30 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6270 | 2019-08-01
Life-Size Dolls Have Taken Over This Near-Deserted Town - [Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:51:38 GMT ]
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| 6271 | 2019-08-01
Hole the Size of Maine Opens in Antarctica Ice - [Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:28:21 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6272 | 2019-08-01
3 Weird Impacts From Storm Ophelia Explained - [Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:11:31 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6273 | 2019-08-01
This Saber-Toothed Cat Mingled With Modern Humans - [Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6274 | 2019-08-01
How a Runaway Nun Helped an Outlaw Monk Change the World - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:10:42 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6275 | 2019-08-01
Raccoons Pass Famous Intelligence Test—By Upending It - [Sat, 21 Oct 2017 04:01:48 GMT ]
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| 6276 | 2019-08-01
Ornate Funeral Honors Thailand's Longest-Reigning King - [Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:25:43 GMT ]
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| 6277 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Balls of Light Aren't UFOs, Says Science - [Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:42:04 GMT ]
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| 6278 | 2019-08-01
Secret Soviet Posters Demystify Map Symbols - [Tue, 31 Oct 2017 15:51:02 GMT ]
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| 6279 | 2019-08-01
Trio of Meteor Showers and More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in November - [Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:14:26 GMT ]
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| 6280 | 2019-08-01
T. Rex’s Tiny Arms May Have Been Vicious Weapons - [Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6281 | 2019-08-01
Inside Cuba's National Ballet School - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:41:26 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6282 | 2019-08-01
Rarely Seen 'Prehistoric' Shark With 300 Teeth Caught - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:03:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6283 | 2019-08-01
New Earth-Size Planet Found Around Nearby Star - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6284 | 2019-08-01
Drinking Alone Leads to Divorce—In Rodents - [Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:33:48 GMT ]
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| 6285 | 2019-08-01
Why Ancient Mapmakers Were Terrified of Blank Spaces - [Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:06:54 GMT ]
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| 6286 | 2019-08-01
Titanic Was Found During Secret Cold War Navy Mission - [Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:41:53 GMT ]
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| 6287 | 2019-08-01
New Jaguar Frog Discovered on Abandoned Highway - [Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6288 | 2019-08-01
Video Captures the Rough Mating Habits of Cheetahs - [Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:43:29 GMT ]
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| 6289 | 2019-08-01
Snap a Shark Photo and Help Save the Biggest Fish on Earth - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6290 | 2019-08-01
Does Understanding Urban Growth Build Resilient Cities? - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6291 | 2019-08-01
Welcome to the World's Most Awesomely Awful Places - [Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:30:02 GMT ]
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| 6292 | 2019-08-01
3.6-Million-Year-Old Human Ancestor Unveiled to Public - [Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:35:00 GMT ]
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| 6293 | 2019-08-01
The Simple River-Cleaning Tactics That Big Farms Ignore - [Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:01:43 GMT ]
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| 6294 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Fight to List Cheetahs as Endangered - [Mon, 11 Dec 2017 12:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6295 | 2019-08-01
Face of Ancient Queen Revealed for First Time - [Wed, 13 Dec 2017 05:02:00 GMT ]
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| 6296 | 2019-08-01
Giant 'Swamp King' Fish Rescued From Flood - [Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:38:52 GMT ]
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| 6297 | 2019-08-01
Here's Proof Hippos Do Whatever They Want - [Tue, 19 Dec 2017 22:22:12 GMT ]
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| 6298 | 2019-08-01
When Is the First Day of Winter? December Solstice 2017 Explained. - [Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:02:25 GMT ]
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| 6299 | 2019-08-01
6 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About North Korea - [Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6300 | 2019-08-01
Window to Save World's Coral Reefs Closing Rapidly - [Thu, 04 Jan 2018 19:01:32 GMT ]
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| 6301 | 2019-08-01
What's Behind a Surge in Stingray Attacks? - [Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:02:17 GMT ]
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| 6302 | 2019-08-01
Ringless Saturn? The Planet's Famous Feature May Be Surprisingly Young. - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:47:45 GMT ]
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| 6303 | 2019-08-01
How a Wayward Antarctic Seal Ended Up on a Brazilian Beach - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:36:02 GMT ]
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| 6304 | 2019-08-01
1,700-Year-Old Musical Instrument Found, and It Still Works - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:08:00 GMT ]
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| 6305 | 2019-08-01
See the Abandoned WWII Base on Greenland Leaking Toxic Waste - [Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:30:00 GMT ] Bluie East Two was a U.S. Air Force base in Greenland in 1941. So why is it still there?
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| 6306 | 2019-08-01
Human Emissions Made Ocean Heat Wave 53 Times More Likely - [Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] Three 2016 marine heat waves that killed whales, birds, corals, and shellfish from Australia to Alaska were many times more likely thanks to climate change.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6307 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 6308 | 2019-08-01
Chameleon Bones Glow in the Dark, Even Through Skin - [Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:09:29 GMT ] A new study reveals that the color changers can also glow in the dark under ultraviolet light.
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| 6309 | 2019-08-01
Bloodsucking Ticks Make Cement to Attach to Your Skin - [Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:57:27 GMT ] The disease-carrying parasites' natural glue could also hold a key to healing us.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6310 | 2019-08-01
Quiz: Which of These Pioneering Tech Ideas Are Real? - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:00:00 GMT ] National Geographic's CHASING GENIUS is back with an UNLIMITED INNOVATION challenge—get your ideas flowing with this quiz.
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| 6311 | 2019-08-01
How Wildlife Tourism Can Benefit Mexico's Animals - [Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:31:00 GMT ] A new web video series, Perpetual Planet, takes viewers on an adventure with correspondent Alexandra Roca, from diving with bull sharks to searching for bats.
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| 6312 | 2019-08-01
More Than 1,000 Rhinos Killed by Poachers in South Africa Last Year - [Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:35:36 GMT ] Although poaching is down in Kruger National Park, the former hot spot, the overall crisis continues.
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| 6313 | 2019-08-01
Why Is This Country Auctioning Off Hippo Teeth? - [Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:01:45 GMT ] As Tanzania prepares to sell nearly four tons of hippo 'ivory,' some worry it could lead to more poaching.
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| 6314 | 2019-08-01
First New Species of Temperate Conifer Tree Discovered in More Than a Decade - [Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:24:00 GMT ] The Ulleungdo hemlock, found on a small Korean island, is likely already endangered, but it may hold the key to fighting invasive species.
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| 6315 | 2019-08-01
Can Peacocks Be Emotional Support Animals? It’s Complicated. - [Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:37:51 GMT ] Any animal could feasibly provide a human with emotional support, but it doesn't mean that they all should.
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| 6316 | 2019-08-01
Earth's Poles Will Eventually Flip, So What Then? - [Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:39:26 GMT ] From animal migrations to human communications, a reversal of Earth’s magnetic poles could seriously mess with life as we know it.
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| 6317 | 2019-08-01
Why These Stingless Bees Build Spiral Hives - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:53:43 GMT ] Colloquially called 'sugarbag bees' in Australia, this stingless species forms complex, spiral hives.
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| 6318 | 2019-08-01
Melting Arctic Permafrost Could Release Tons of Toxic Mercury - [Tue, 06 Feb 2018 20:47:00 GMT ] Scientists have found large natural stores of the toxin in the Arctic. It's not clear how much will get into food webs as the planet warms.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6319 | 2019-08-01
These Tiny Scales Make Sharks Incredibly Fast. Can They Help Us Build Better Planes? - [Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:04:49 GMT ] The scales of shortfin makos, the fastest species of shark, could guide the design of aerial vehicles in the future.
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| 6320 | 2019-08-01
The Weirdest Winter Olympic Events We No Longer Play - [Thu, 08 Feb 2018 05:02:17 GMT ] Horse-drawn skiing and ski 'ballet' are among the unusual sports from past Olympic games.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
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Why Snakes Have Two Penises and Alligators Are Always Erect - [Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:00:21 GMT ] From spiky penises to an extra clitoris, reptile reproductive parts don’t lack for variety.
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| 6322 | 2019-08-01
Partial Solar Eclipse This Week—How to See It - [Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:00:15 GMT ] Lucky Southern Hemisphere sky-watchers will get to see the moon take a bite out of the sun in the late afternoon on Thursday.
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| 6323 | 2019-08-01
Deep Bore Into Antarctica Finds Freezing Ice, Not Melting as Expected - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 21:05:43 GMT ] Scientists will leave sensors in the hole to better understand the long-term changes in the ice, which may have big implications for global sea level.
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| 6324 | 2019-08-01
Now People Who Need It Can Text for Food Aid - [Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:15:00 GMT ] A startup in Chicago is rethinking the way low-income Americans apply for social services.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6325 | 2019-08-01
Which Are Smarter, Red Squirrels or Gray Squirrels? Science Weighs In - [Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:29:34 GMT ] An experiment comparing cousins from across the pond may help explain a British squirrel invasion.
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| 6326 | 2019-08-01
Human Sperm Has a Surprising Tail Shape We've Never Noticed Before - [Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:28:14 GMT ] Using 3-D imaging, researchers have discovered a helix structure. The find could help develop drugs for male infertility, or contraception.
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| 6327 | 2019-08-01
New, 'Exotic State of Matter' Found Far Below Freezing - [Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:18:00 GMT ] By creating atoms within atoms, the new research marks an exciting time in quantum physics.
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| 6328 | 2019-08-01
We Can Clone Pet Dogs—But Is That a Good Idea? - [Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:16:39 GMT ] Barbra Streisand's cloned dogs recently made headlines, but the process has been available to the high-paying public for over a decade.
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| 6329 | 2019-08-01
What This Unprecedented 13-Million-Person Family Tree Reveals - [Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:09:09 GMT ] For starters, the new tree calls into question a prevailing theory for why people stopped marrying close relatives.
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Wind, Snow, and Floods—What You Need to Know About the Northeast's Dangerous Winter Storm - [Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:48:33 GMT ] A clash of cold, dry air with warm, moist currents was able to stir up the perfect winter storm.
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| 6331 | 2019-08-01
Survival of Northern White Rhino Hinges on Last Sick Male - [Fri, 02 Mar 2018 21:08:00 GMT ] There are only three northern white rhinos left in the world, and a worsening infection could be getting the best of one of them.
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| 6332 | 2019-08-01
Meat-Eating Plant Found Stealing Bugs From Its Neighbors - [Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:06:00 GMT ] Sundews growing in a Japanese bog turned out to be far more devious than imagined.
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| 6333 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Message in a Bottle Found on Beach - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:56:45 GMT ] The nearly 132-year-old find was part of a larger experiment by German crews to track ocean currents.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6334 | 2019-08-01
The Strange 100-Year History of Daylight Saving Time - [Fri, 09 Mar 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] Get the facts about the biannual tradition, which was established in the U.S. in 1918.
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| 6335 | 2019-08-01
How Illegal Fishing Is Being Tracked From Space - [Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:00:00 GMT ] Environmentalists are chasing industrial fishers that may be threatening fisheries in developing waters and marine protected areas.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6336 | 2019-08-01
Why a Warming Arctic May Be Causing Colder U.S. Winters - [Tue, 13 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT ] A new study shows how a warming Arctic could negatively impact regions thousands of miles away.
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| 6337 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic Wins National Magazine Award for Gender Revolution - [Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:30:00 GMT ] The magazine was also a finalist in several other categories, including overall general excellence.
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| 6338 | 2019-08-01
Cat-Size Marsupials Reintroduced to Australia's Mainland for First Time - [Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:42:52 GMT ] Eastern quolls, which were wiped out of mainland Australia decades ago, are being introduced to the remote Booderee National Park.
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| 6339 | 2019-08-01
Five New Fossil Forests Found in Antarctica - [Fri, 16 Mar 2018 19:00:03 GMT ] Hundreds of millions of years ago, Antarctica was carpeted with prehistoric greenery. Now, scientists may have uncovered clues about what happened in the 'Great Dying,' or Permian extinction.
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Why This Gorilla Prefers to Walk Upright - [Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:32:02 GMT ] Louis the gorilla isn’t quite a germaphobe, says the zoo’s primate curator, but he’s definitely not a fan of mud.
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| 6341 | 2019-08-01
Vernal Equinox 2018: Facts About the First Day of Spring - [Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Find out why equinoxes happen and how cultures around the world have marked the biannual alignment.
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| 6342 | 2019-08-01
How an Indian Guru Cleans the World's Most Polluted Rivers - [Wed, 21 Mar 2018 04:01:40 GMT ] With a nationwide campaign, yogi Sadhguru raises awareness about India's threatened waterways, from the Ganges to minor streams.
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| 6343 | 2019-08-01
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Isn’t What You Think it Is - [Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:16:25 GMT ] It’s not all bottles and straws—the patch is mostly abandoned fishing gear.
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| 6344 | 2019-08-01
Deep-Sea Anglerfish Caught Mating in First-of-Its-Kind Video - [Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:52:00 GMT ] Since they live in the inky depths of the ocean, anglerfish have rarely been filmed.
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| 6345 | 2019-08-01
Why Snow in Eastern Europe Is Turning Orange - [Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:16:53 GMT ] Meteorologists say the sand-spurred phenomenon happens once every five years.
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| 6346 | 2019-08-01
Will Istanbul's Massive New Canal Be an Environmental Disaster? - [Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:51:52 GMT ] The ambitious Canal Istanbul project could displace thousands of people, imperil the city’s tenuous water supply, and impact ocean life, critics say.
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| 6347 | 2019-08-01
See Powerful Images of Pilgrims Celebrating Easter in Jerusalem - [Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Christians gather to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus during Holy Week.
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| 6348 | 2019-08-01
This Is the Farthest Star Humans Have Ever Seen - [Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:46:35 GMT ] The discovery could help astronomers better understand the evolution of the universe.
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| 6349 | 2019-08-01
Why Space Fans Flock to This Eerie Landscape - [Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:11:38 GMT ] “It’s almost like outer space coming to you,” a photographer says of the aurora-filled skies over this otherworldly locale.
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| 6350 | 2019-08-01
Squirrels Brought Back From the 'Dead'—Thanks to CPR - [Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:00:53 GMT ] Experts caution intervening with sick wildlife is risky, and should always be a last resort.
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| 6351 | 2019-08-01
This Film Crew Might Be the First to See Humpbacks Give Birth - [Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Follow along on their journey to capture this world first.
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| 6352 | 2019-08-01
How Ultramarathon Runners Took on World's Most Difficult Trail - [Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:10:00 GMT ] The intrepid team tackled Bhutan's Snowman Trek—typically a month-long feat—in a record-breaking two weeks.
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| 6353 | 2019-08-01
'Sea Nomads' Are First Known Humans Genetically Adapted to Diving - [Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:11:00 GMT ] For hundreds of years, the Bajau have lived at sea, and natural selection may have made them genetically stronger divers.
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| 6354 | 2019-08-01
These Countries Changed Their Names. Here's How It Worked Out. - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:15:00 GMT ] Swaziland's change to eSwatini is the latest in a series of shifts in country names around the world. Here's a look back at some of the most famous.
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| 6355 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Company With a Radical Approach to Lending - [Wed, 02 May 2018 15:44:24 GMT ] See how SoFi is helping people chase their ambitions and pursue new adventures.
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| 6356 | 2019-08-01
How 'Ugly' Toadfish Compose Their Own Strange Love Songs - [Fri, 04 May 2018 15:56:31 GMT ] The squishy, bug-eyed bottom-dwellers won’t be winning a beauty pageant anytime soon, but they sure can sing.
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| 6357 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Fri, 11 May 2018 17:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
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| 6358 | 2019-08-01
This 'Secret Garden' of Coral May Be 1,000 Years Old - [Tue, 15 May 2018 19:39:06 GMT ] The underwater footage shows a rare look at the thriving deep-sea life contained in the Gulf of Mexico's dark depths.
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| 6359 | 2019-08-01
This Museum Director Is Working to Make the Art World More Equitable For Women - [Fri, 18 May 2018 18:38:43 GMT ] The world's first museum dedicated solely to female-identifying artists shines a light on often-ignored work.
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| 6360 | 2019-08-01
Is an Interstellar Asteroid Trapped Near Jupiter? Get the Facts. - [Mon, 21 May 2018 13:59:38 GMT ] The bizarre asteroid known as 2015 BZ509 is being touted as the first known interstellar visitor to stay in our solar system.
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| 6361 | 2019-08-01
What Happens If You Drive Into a Tornado? Take a Look. - [Tue, 22 May 2018 19:33:00 GMT ] Terrifying footage shows a tornado in western Germany overtaking two cars.
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| 6362 | 2019-08-01
How Did Dino-Era Birds Survive the Asteroid 'Apocalypse'? - [Thu, 24 May 2018 15:00:10 GMT ] Fossil spores and bird family trees suggest that deforestation was a key factor in determining who survived 66 million years ago.
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| 6363 | 2019-08-01
Do Dogs Really Prefer Baby Talk? You Might Be Surprised. - [Thu, 31 May 2018 16:57:07 GMT ] 'Who's a good boy?' Scientists investigated whether our pets like the exaggerated tone that many of us use with our canines.
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| 6364 | 2019-08-01
Burned Skeletons Are Rare Remains of Ancient Goth Invasion - [Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:41:18 GMT ] The child and two adults lived in an ancient city in what's now Bulgaria before it was conquered by a Germanic army 1,700 years ago.
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| 6365 | 2019-08-01
One of the Deepest Caves in the World is Even Bigger Than We Thought - [Thu, 07 Jun 2018 16:07:00 GMT ] While trapped inside Mexico's Sistema Huautla by torrential flooding, cavers and scientists discovered new connections—expanding the map of the Western Hemisphere's deepest cave.
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| 6366 | 2019-08-01
This Lizard Has a Blue, Ultraviolet Tongue—Here’s Why - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:07:03 GMT ] When threatened, the northern bluetongue skink brandishes its UV-reflective, cobalt tongue.
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| 6367 | 2019-08-01
These Soft, Magnetic Robots May One Day Crawl Inside Your Body - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:04:49 GMT ] Researchers think the robots could perform a number of medical treatments like delivering medication or taking samples.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6368 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Next Generation of National Geographic Explorers - [Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:41:08 GMT ] These six Explorers are using conservation, photography, science, and innovation to better understand our world and work toward improving it.
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| 6369 | 2019-08-01
Python Swallows Woman Whole—What Experts Say About the Rare Attack - [Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:04:14 GMT ] Development in their native habitat might be influencing their behavior, but humans have a history of conflict with snakes.
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| 6370 | 2019-08-01
Nuns Resurrect Endangered Salamanders in First-of-its-Kind Conservation Effort - [Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:35:17 GMT ] This may be the first time a religious group has been involved in amphibian breeding program, an expert says.
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| 6371 | 2019-08-01
Some Rivers Are So Drug-Polluted, Their Eels Get High on Cocaine - [Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT ] Illegal drug residues in the water could be affecting native fish.
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| 6372 | 2019-08-01
Why Koko the Gorilla Mattered - [Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:48:00 GMT ] Featured twice on the cover of National Geographic magazine, Koko led to major revelations about animal empathy and communication.
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| 6373 | 2019-08-01
Everything you need to know about Halloween 2018 - [Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT ] From the holiday’s Celtic history to this year’s top costumes, here’s what to know to have a smart and scary holiday.
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| 6374 | 2019-08-01
6 ghostly animals just in time for Halloween - [Mon, 22 Oct 2018 04:02:00 GMT ] From a deep-sea shark to a dancing moth, some wild animals have earned a spooky reputation.
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| 6375 | 2019-08-01
Huge Molasses Spill Off Hawaii: A Diver's Report - - A shocking video shows the deadly effects of the molasses spill off Honolulu Harbor's Sand Island, horrifying people around the world.
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| 6376 | 2019-08-01
Venomous Dinosaur Discovered--Shocked Prey Like Snake? - - Jurassic Park may have had it partly right. Some raptors did have venom, though it was more stupefying than lethal, a new study suggests.
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| 6377 | 2019-08-01
After Westgate Siege, New Respect for Kenya's Indians - - Long viewed with suspicion, or worse, Nairobi's Indian community gains new respect after the Westgate mall shootings.
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| 6378 | 2019-08-01
Unusual Pictures: 'Calcified' Birds, Bats Found at African Lake - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:50 GMT ] Dead bats and birds preserved by a salty lake in Tanzania have been brought back to life in a photographic series.
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| 6379 | 2019-08-01
As Tanzania's Albino Killings Continue, Unanswered Questions Raise Fears - [Fri, 11 Oct 2013 13:26:50 GMT ] Targeted by witch doctors and underserved by government, East African albinos face many challenges.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6380 | 2019-08-01
After Shutdown Ends, Effects Continue to Stymie Science - [Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:18:41 GMT ] A U.S. government shutdown that sent federal workers home for 16 days has ended, but its impact on science continues.
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| 6381 | 2019-08-01
Replica of King Tut's Tomb to Open in Egypt - [Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:59:02 GMT ] An exact copy of King Tut's painted burial chamber is slated for installation near Egypt's Valley of the Kings in December.
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| 6382 | 2019-08-01
Halloween Pictures: Space Spooks Come Out to Play - [Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:51:30 GMT ] In space, no one can hear you scream. But you'll try anyway, after seeing this Halloween's spooky space pictures.
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| 6383 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Most Intriguing Discoveries - [Fri, 15 Nov 2013 19:09:47 GMT ] We figure out the origins of cats and dogs and look to the moon for our future dream home in this week's five most interesting discoveries.
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| 6384 | 2019-08-01
Photos: Ancient Tomb of Chimú Nobles Found in Peru - [Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:08:56 GMT ] Archaeologists have found a tomb of noble musicians and weavers from the ancient Chimú culture in the coastal desert of Peru.
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| 6385 | 2019-08-01
Homesick Owls Confusing Airports With Arctic Tundra - [Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:12:25 GMT ] Officials worry that Arctic snowy owls landing on U.S. airport runways in record numbers are a threat to safety.
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| 6386 | 2019-08-01
Washing Hands in Hot Water Wastes Energy, Study Says - [Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:00:03 GMT ] The United States wastes energy equal to the fuel demand of Barbados on a practice with no proven health benefit: washing hands in hot water rather than cool, a study says.
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| 6387 | 2019-08-01
Four Theories Why Junior Doesn’t Drive - [Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:06:24 GMT ] Fewer U.S. teens are driving, a factor now being incorporated into U.S. energy forecasts. But researchers don't know if it's a transitory economic trend, or a cultural shift.
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| 6388 | 2019-08-01
St. Nicholas to Santa: The Surprising Origins of Mr. Claus - [Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:30:31 GMT ] Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, St. Nick—no matter which name you call him by, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, gift-bringing Christmas icon. Or do they?
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| 6389 | 2019-08-01
Professors Look at Laughter in MIRTH Study - [Mon, 23 Dec 2013 15:32:23 GMT ] Studies reveal: Laughter can increase your odds of getting pregnant, burn a lot of calories … or kill you!
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| 6390 | 2019-08-01
Behind Record U.S. Cold Snap: Canadian Air and a Jet Stream Kink - [Mon, 06 Jan 2014 15:03:29 GMT ] Air that chilled in northern Canada has blown into the U.S.
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| 6391 | 2019-08-01
Dinosaur-Era Swimming Reptiles Had Black Skin - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:01:03 GMT ] Ancient skin pigments reveal that many turtles and 'sea monsters' sported dark colors for tens of millions of years, a new study says.
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| 6392 | 2019-08-01
Could Some Alien Worlds Be More Habitable Than Earth? - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:36:07 GMT ] Instead of searching for Earth's twin, some astrophysicists argue that we should seek exoplanets that harbor conditions even more amenable to life.
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| 6393 | 2019-08-01
The World's 8 Scariest Viewing Platforms - [Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:17:07 GMT ] Is Step into the Void, a new 12,650-foot (3,856-meter) perch in the French Alps, the scariest?
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| 6394 | 2019-08-01
Migrating Monarch Butterflies in 'Grave Danger,' Hit New Low - [Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:13:35 GMT ] The number of migrating monarch butterflies hit a record low in Mexican forests in 2013, a new report says.
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| 6395 | 2019-08-01
Can Natural Gas Bring Back U.S. Factory Jobs? - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 19:41:47 GMT ] Abundant natural gas can drive a renaissance in U.S. manufacturing jobs, President Barack Obama said in his State of the Union address. The reality is more complex.
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| 6396 | 2019-08-01
Shipwrecks Removed From Protected Coral Reefs - [Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:59:16 GMT ] Three shipwrecks were removed from coral reefs in the Pacific. How long will it take the reefs to recover-and what obstacles might get in the way of a return to health?
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| 6397 | 2019-08-01
How Heroin Kills: What Might Have Happened to Philip Seymour Hoffman - [Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:16:16 GMT ] The death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from an apparent heroin overdose points to the dangerous way that the drug messes with your brain.
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| 6398 | 2019-08-01
Six of Our Favorite Olympic Torches - [Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:24:21 GMT ] We asked two experts to name their favorite Olympic torches.
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| 6399 | 2019-08-01
Laser Facility Blasts Way to Fusion First - [Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:08:56 GMT ] A federal lab reports a new record for laser fusion energy.
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| 6400 | 2019-08-01
Slushy Sochi: Warm Weather Shows Challenges of Subtropical Snowmaking - [Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:00:59 GMT ] Some of the Olympic athletes are voicing concerns about what they say are dangerous conditions.
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| 6401 | 2019-08-01
Five Striking Concepts for Harnessing the Sea's Power - [Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:53:55 GMT ] The ocean is an inexhaustible source of energy, but putting it to work powering the grid is a challenge. Will any of these innovations help make wave power part of the global energy mix?
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| 6402 | 2019-08-01
Martian 'Blueberries' Really Pieces of Meteorites? - [Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:57:59 GMT ] The famed 'blueberries' of Mars discovered by NASA rovers might just be meteorite impact debris, instead of evidence of ancient water.
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| 6403 | 2019-08-01
John Steinbeck: Google Doodle Honors Author, Dog Lover - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:48:57 GMT ] Today's Google Doodle celebrates the 112th birthday of John Steinbeck, whose book Travels With Charley, the story of his 40-state road trip with a standard poodle, still resonates with dog lovers.
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| 6404 | 2019-08-01
Photos: With Ukraine in Disarray, Crimea Heats Up - [Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:32:41 GMT ] As unrest continues in Ukraine, pro-Russian forces cause further turmoil in Crimea at the southern tip of the country.
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| 6405 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: End Illegal Wildlife Trafficking on World Wildlife Day - [Mon, 03 Mar 2014 14:30:26 GMT ] U.S. officials call for a crackdown on the illegal trade in wildlife, and for everyone to help.
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| 6406 | 2019-08-01
Is Putin Reassembling Soviet Union? Q&A With Nina Khrushcheva, Nikita Khrushchev's Granddaughter - [Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:28:35 GMT ] Nina Khrushcheva, granddaughter of the former Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev, explains what lies behind the turmoil in Crimea and speculates about its future.
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| 6407 | 2019-08-01
Going Up: Could Partial Space Elevators Take Us Into Space? - [Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:50:57 GMT ] Looking for a cheap ticket for space travel? A partial space elevator might send future satellites into geosynchronous orbit at a lower cost than rockets.
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| 6408 | 2019-08-01
Canadian Photojournalist Captures Quiet Moments Amid the Conflict in Ukraine - [Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:16:06 GMT ] Photographer Ed Ou describes the challenges of documenting the unfolding crisis—and the patience that's required.
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| 6409 | 2019-08-01
Can Babies Be 'Cured' of HIV? - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:37:43 GMT ] This infant is the second HIV-infected baby in recent years to test negative for the virus after aggressive treatments.
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| 6410 | 2019-08-01
Are Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 Hours of Practice Really All You Need? - [Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:49:33 GMT ] Practice makes perfect, but mastery might require something more than 10,000 hours of trying.
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| 6411 | 2019-08-01
Why Pi Deserves Its Own Day (and How It Can Help You Find the Best Pizza Deal) - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:57:38 GMT ] Maybe you met pi in grade school. Maybe you didn't appreciate it. The magical, practical number that goes on forever and forever is celebrated on the day that matches its first digits: 3/14.
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| 6412 | 2019-08-01
Amid Hunt for Malaysian Plane, Ocean Swims With Missing Vessels - [Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:41:14 GMT ] The oceans' huge expanses and turbulent, poorly understood currents often thwart technology designed to locate lost ships.
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| 6413 | 2019-08-01
New 'Chicken From Hell' Dinosaur Discovered - [Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:06:20 GMT ] The 66-million-year-old Anzu wyliei resembled a giant, demonic bird, according to a new analysis of incredibly well-preserved fossils.
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| 6414 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Shrinks Salamanders - [Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:10:58 GMT ] Amphibians are responding to warmer, drier conditions, says new study.
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| 6415 | 2019-08-01
Developers and Preservationists Find Historic Common Ground in Miami - [Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:51:09 GMT ] When an ancient Indian village was found under a hotel construction site in Miami, preservationists braced for a battle. But they worked out a historic solution with developers.
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| 6416 | 2019-08-01
6 of the World's Most Worrisome Disputed Territories - [Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:30:09 GMT ] Territorial disputes are nothing new, but political analysts warn of a rise in tensions because of Russia's bold move into Crimea.
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| 6417 | 2019-08-01
Massive Chile Earthquake May Not Be the 'Big One' - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:56:01 GMT ] Scientists warn that the region around Chile has pent-up seismic energy along active faults.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6418 | 2019-08-01
App Helps the Blind 'See' With Their Ears - [Thu, 03 Apr 2014 11:00:32 GMT ] New technology allows people with visual impairments to perceive color and shape through music.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6419 | 2019-08-01
The Innovators Project: Dame Kathleen Kenyon - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:44:34 GMT ] We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
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| 6420 | 2019-08-01
Pompeii 'Exposed and Vulnerable' to Neglect and the Elements - [Sun, 20 Apr 2014 12:48:30 GMT ] In her new book, Ingrid D. Rowland explains of abiding allure of Pompeii over the centuries and laments the effects of neglect and the weather.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6421 | 2019-08-01
Neanderthals Lived in Small, Isolated Populations, Gene Analysis Shows - [Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:24:08 GMT ] Comparisons with Neanderthal DNA may point to genes that make us uniquely human and uncover the origins of genetic ailments.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6422 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Solve Mystery of Superbright Supernova - [Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:11:51 GMT ] Astronomers have struggled to explain why a distant supernova was way too bright. Now, one team has figured it out.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6423 | 2019-08-01
Fatal Superbugs: Antibiotics Losing Effectiveness, WHO Says - [Thu, 01 May 2014 11:17:35 GMT ] An expert explains a new report on the growing danger of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections worldwide.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6424 | 2019-08-01
Egyptian Governor Blames Obama for Burned Churches - [Fri, 02 May 2014 19:08:45 GMT ] In Upper Egypt frustration leads to sectarianism and anti-Americanism.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6425 | 2019-08-01
Pain's Benefit to Squid May Hold Clues to Chronic Human Pain, Scientists Say - [Thu, 08 May 2014 16:05:49 GMT ] Pain can sometimes be a good thing: It may help injured squid survive encounters with predators, says a new study.
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| 6426 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Will MERS Become a Pandemic? - [Wed, 14 May 2014 11:15:56 GMT ] Spillover author David Quammen discusses how zoonotic diseases like MERS become pandemics.
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| 6427 | 2019-08-01
Beautiful, Golden Jellyfish Invading Fisher's Nets Is a New Species - [Thu, 15 May 2014 16:03:41 GMT ] Fishers first spotted hundreds of them clogging their nets last fall off the coast of Venice, Italy.
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| 6428 | 2019-08-01
Lone Wolf That Took Epic Journey Across West Finds a Mate - [Fri, 16 May 2014 19:02:55 GMT ] An Oregon wolf that headed west, traveling alone for hundreds of miles, is alone no longer.
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| 6429 | 2019-08-01
Top 10 New Species of 2014 - [Thu, 22 May 2014 14:25:35 GMT ] The top ten new species of 2014 show that biodiversity is alive and well.
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| 6430 | 2019-08-01
Storm Chaser Tim Samaras: One Year After His Death, His Gift Is Unmatched - [Tue, 27 May 2014 11:26:19 GMT ] Tim Samaras, killed by the El Reno tornado in May 2013, had an unmatched gift for data collection and invention.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6431 | 2019-08-01
President Putin Has Called Ukraine a Hotbed of Anti-Semites. It's Not. - [Fri, 30 May 2014 11:25:22 GMT ] Ukrainian nationalists and pro-Russian separatists accuse one another of anti-Semitism, but even ultraconservative groups are friendly toward Jews.
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| 6432 | 2019-08-01
Last Stand for U.S. Ocelots? - [Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:20:24 GMT ] Only 50 ocelots remain in the United States. Recovery measures are under way in Texas. But they may be too little too late.
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| 6433 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Why I Climb Dangerous Mountains - [Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:36:35 GMT ] Renowned mountaineer Conrad Anker argues the case against using helicopters to avoid the Khumbu Icefall.
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| 6434 | 2019-08-01
Gulls Be Gone: 10 Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Birds - [Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:10:21 GMT ] Seagulls can spread disease and be a safety hazard. Here's how to get rid of these pesky, pooping birds humanely.
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| 6435 | 2019-08-01
Oil Firm Bows to Pressure, Ends Operations in Africa's Oldest Park - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:18:55 GMT ] Weeks after the shooting of Virunga's warden, oil company says it's ending operations in Africa's oldest national park.
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| 6436 | 2019-08-01
Can California Conserve Its Way Through Drought? - [Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:08:48 GMT ] With worsening shortages, the Golden State turns to water conservation. Will it work?
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| 6437 | 2019-08-01
Video: Horseshoe Crabs Mate in Annual Beach 'Orgy' - [Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:00:31 GMT ] More ancient than the dinosaurs, horseshoe crabs show up early every summer to spawn on beaches in the eastern U.S.
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| 6438 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: How a College Student Will Send a Time Capsule to Mars - - A college student has an ambitious plan to send millions of digital messages to the red planet.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6439 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Celebrating the Fourth of July and America - - A patriotic pup takes flight, fireworks light up the night, and flags flutter in the wind.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6440 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: The First-Ever Expedition to Turkmenistan's 'Door to Hell' - - Go along with explorer George Kourounis as he becomes the first person known to venture into Turkmenistan's fiery, gas-fueled Darvaza Crater.
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| 6441 | 2019-08-01
As Sea Ice Shrinks, Can Polar Bears Survive on Land? - - Polar bears being forced on land by a lack of sea ice in Hudson Bay could stay alive by eating goose eggs and caribou, one scientist argues.
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| 6442 | 2019-08-01
First U.S. Chikungunya Virus Infections Take Hold - - A mosquito-borne disease that usually affects travelers to Asia and the Caribbean has established itself in North America.
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| 6443 | 2019-08-01
The Extortion Plot That Shook France's Wine Country to Its Roots - - Telling the story of the poisoned vines, an American crime writer finds redemption in a French village.
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| 6444 | 2019-08-01
Schoolkids Write Book to Help Save Rhinos - - A PTA mom/journalist tells how an Indonesian rhino became the hero of a book by elementary schoolchildren in Brooklyn, New York.
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| 6445 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Flying Reptile Ate Like a Toothy Pelican - - A pterosaur may have skimmed lakes looking for prey, collecting them in a throat pouch like a pelican's, scientists suggest.
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| 6446 | 2019-08-01
In Record Turnout Demographics Shape Scotland's Emphatic No Vote - - Rural areas, far-flung islands, and industrial cities the Yes side needed to win all voted to stay in the U.K.
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| 6447 | 2019-08-01
Water Vapor Seen on Distant World - - The first detection of water vapor in the atmosphere of a Neptune-size exoplanet is something astronomers feared might never happen.
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| 6448 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: The Sun Stretches, Dust Swallows Africa, and the Milky Way Arcs - - The sun sends out magnetic material, dust blows across the Atlantic, and the Milky Way arcs over the Himalaya in this week's best space pictures.
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| 6449 | 2019-08-01
The Search for Missing Frogs Brings Some Species Back From the Dead - - A six-month search for frogs that hadn't been seen in decades brings some species back from the dead.
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| 6450 | 2019-08-01
Officials Contact More People in Relation to U.S. Ebola Patient But Reassure Public on Containment - - Public health officials work to quell fears about the first case diagnosed in U.S. while acknowledging that more cases are likely.
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| 6451 | 2019-08-01
Last Dance for the Playboy King of Swaziland? - - Swaziland king faces increasing criticism for his lavish lifestyle as nation struggles.
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| 6452 | 2019-08-01
Cave Paintings in Indonesia Redraw Picture of Earliest Art - - Long thought a European invention, some of the oldest cave art in the world has turned up in Indonesia.
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| 6453 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: To Combat Malnutrition, Don't Just Produce More Food—Produce Better Food - - The world's food systems need to produce more nutritious food to help the hungry.
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| 6454 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Yes, We Can Solve the Problem of Hunger - - Building community is the best way to make sure people get enough to eat, says the fashion designer.
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| 6455 | 2019-08-01
Avalanches Explained: How People Trigger Disasters - - Avalanches can be triggered by one small push wherever snow layers pile up on slopes, experts say.
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| 6456 | 2019-08-01
From Senegal and Nigeria, 4 Lessons on How to Stop Ebola - - Countries around the world—including the United States—are learning a lot from the way these two West African nations have contained their Ebola cases.
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| 6457 | 2019-08-01
National Cat Day Pictures: Our Favorite Felines Around the World - - In honor of U.S. National Cat Day, we pulled together our best Your Shot photos of pet cats worldwide, from a playful French kitten to a loving friend in Bulgaria.
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| 6458 | 2019-08-01
Watching the Multi-Million-Dollar Decision to Blow Up a Rocket - - A National Geographic staffer on the scene recounts NASA's decision to blow up a space station resupply rocket.
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| 6459 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Halloween and Day of the Dead Celebrated Worldwide - - These photos of jack-o'-lanterns, ancestral shrines, and ghoulish costumes are sure to put you in a spooky mood for Halloween
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| 6460 | 2019-08-01
Book Talk: E. O. Wilson's Bold Vision for Saving the World - - When we see how badly we're destabilizing the world, Wilson says, we'll turn to reason.
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| 6461 | 2019-08-01
GMO Food Critics See Losses at Ballot Box—and a More Hostile Congress - - Ballot initiatives that would have mandated GMO food labels failed in Colorado and Oregon.
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| 6462 | 2019-08-01
Weird Animal Question of the Week: How Do Dogs Talk With Their Tails? - - Dogs talk with their bodies—but what if genetics, selective breeding, or cosmetic procedures alter their tools of communication?
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| 6463 | 2019-08-01
Touchdown! Comet Landing to Offer Clues to Solar System's Birth - - The European Rosetta probe, the first craft ever to orbit a comet, has now dispatched a lander for an even closer look.
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| 6464 | 2019-08-01
Gabon Announces World's Newest Underwater Reserve, Rich in Threatened Wildlife - - The protected area will cover 18,000 square miles of ocean—home to great hammerhead sharks, manta rays, whale sharks, and tiger sharks.
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| 6465 | 2019-08-01
Autism’s Gut-Brain Connection - - Treatment for autism may one day come in the form of a probiotic - live, 'friendly' bacteria like those found in yogurt.
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| 6466 | 2019-08-01
A Slew of Coal Plants Get New Lease on Life—With Gas - - Several aging coal plants are being reconfigured to burn natural gas.
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| 6467 | 2019-08-01
Teaching Kenya's Warriors to Make Peace With Fast-Disappearing Lions - - National Geographic Emerging Explorer Shivani Bhalla enlists locals to save lions.
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| 6468 | 2019-08-01
Giant Blast Shuts Down Starburst Galaxy - - A galaxy's outbursts might shine some light on star factories and point the way to a sky-watching treat.
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| 6469 | 2019-08-01
Orion's 'Picture Perfect' Splashdown Marks New Era in Spaceflight - - In a successful trial run, NASA tested the capacity of its new capsule to carry humans on deep-space missions.
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| 6470 | 2019-08-01
Why Specks of Land in the South China Sea Are Fueling Tensions Between Beijing and Its Neighbors - - New book reveals that Beijing's claims to the South China Sea are a recent invention.
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| 6471 | 2019-08-01
Denmark Eyes North Pole, but How Much Oil and Gas Await? - - Countries vie for long-term development of Arctic's oil and natural gas.
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| 6472 | 2019-08-01
Deck the Halls With Matzo Balls. Going Home for the Holidays—to Miami Beach - - Snowbirds go to Miami Beach for fun, sun, and to live la vida loca. Gate-crashers, IMHO. I was there first. I'm a native.
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| 6473 | 2019-08-01
How Long Can the U.S. Oil Boom Last? - - Fracking for shale oil has boosted U.S. oil production to near-record levels. But the industry faces two challenges: low prices and low reserves.
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| 6474 | 2019-08-01
Trying to Be Less Stupid: The Hard Work of Brain Science - - A renowned neuroscientist discusses where the next big breakthroughs in understanding the brain will come from.
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| 6475 | 2019-08-01
Zimbabwe Planning to Increase Its Sales of Baby Elephants, Sources Say - - Zimbabwe embraces lucrative export of baby elephants as more humane than lethal culling.
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| 6476 | 2019-08-01
Fighting Over Herring—the Little Fish That Feeds Multitudes - - Pacific herring stocks are shadows of their former abundance. But the Canadian government wants to reopen fishing off British Columbia.
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| 6477 | 2019-08-01
Dogs Know What That Smile on Your Face Means - - Fido knows whether you're happy or angry by your facial expression, according to a new study.
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| 6478 | 2019-08-01
Bug Kama Sutra: Flexible Moth Evolved Many Ways to Mate - - Every day is Valentine's Day for the gold swift moth, which may have the most advanced mating system of any insect.
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| 6479 | 2019-08-01
Winds Blasting From Black Holes Shut Down Star Growth - - Astronomers have caught a black hole in the act of shutting down star formation in a distant galaxy.
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| 6480 | 2019-08-01
Modest Mollusk May Sport World's Strongest Material - - The limpet's hardy teeth may inspire stronger and lighter race cars and boats, a new study says.
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| 6481 | 2019-08-01
Trail of Tools Reveals Modern Humans' Path Out of Africa - - Stone 'breadcrumbs' trace modern humans' route to Arabia.
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| 6482 | 2019-08-01
Fleeing War, a Syrian Family Makes a New Home in North Carolina - - A family of seven, driven from their country by violence, is building a new life in North Carolina with help from the U.S. government, resettlement workers, and volunteers.
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| 6483 | 2019-08-01
Pharaoh of 'Lost Dynasty' Died Brutal Death, Forensic Study Reveals - - Forgotten pharaoh may have been earliest Egyptian ruler to die in battle.
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| 6484 | 2019-08-01
Why Do Killer Whales Undergo Menopause? - - Female killer whales that live long past their 'childbearing' days may be wise matriarchs that help their groups survive, a new study claims.
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| 6485 | 2019-08-01
Why Your Fridge Pollutes and How It's Changing - - The U.S. and other countries take steps to make new refrigerators and air conditioners less harmful to the planet.
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| 6486 | 2019-08-01
Tales From a (Relatively) Sunny Seaside Town in England - [Sun, 05 Apr 2015 16:02:51 GMT ] Roff Smith has bicycled thousands of miles, but he never tires of the ancient town of Hastings, where William the Conqueror changed history.
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| 6487 | 2019-08-01
Vanuatu Puts Drones in the Sky to See Cyclone Damage - [Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:00:27 GMT ] After the small island nation was devastated by Cyclone Pam, airborne cameras provide vital information for relief efforts.
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| 6488 | 2019-08-01
Watch Curious Chimp Knock a Drone Out of the Sky - [Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:46:00 GMT ] Viral video shows a chimpanzee take action when a drone gets too close.
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| 6489 | 2019-08-01
Birds 'Walk' on Water to Impress Mates—Here's How They Do It - [Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:00:00 GMT ] Frantic foot slaps and a wonky stride allow 'dancing' grebes to skim the surface without sinking, a new study says.
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| 6490 | 2019-08-01
Read an Everest Guide's Diary of Chaos Amid Quake, Avalanche - [Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:18:31 GMT ] An American mountain guide tapped his account of the avalanche and ensuing rescue into his smartphone.
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| 6491 | 2019-08-01
How Injured Birds Get New Feathers—It May Surprise You - [Sat, 02 May 2015 20:00:00 GMT ] Wildlife rehabilitators help wild raptors wing it by implanting new feathers—sometimes from other bird species.
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| 6492 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Ants Use Giant Jaws to Catapult Out of Death Trap - [Wed, 13 May 2015 18:12:52 GMT ] Trap-jaw ants can escape predators' sand pits by using their powerful jaws to fling themselves away from danger, a new study finds.
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| 6493 | 2019-08-01
Will Big Game Hunters Trade Bullets for Tranquilizer Darts? - [Sun, 17 May 2015 12:00:04 GMT ] A dart hunt of an endangered antelope in Texas sparks debate over a new 'green' approach to catch-and-release hunting.
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| 6494 | 2019-08-01
In Age of Science, Is Religion 'Harmful Superstition'? - [Sun, 31 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] God is not only dead, author avers. He never lived. Not to mention the deaths of kids treated with faith instead of science-based medicine.
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| 6495 | 2019-08-01
Does An Octopus Have A Soul? This Author Thinks So - [Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] Sy Montgomery also says that octopuses can express compassion and have erotic sex.
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| 6496 | 2019-08-01
Hollywood's Hummingbird Rehabber Tells All - [Sun, 14 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Author Terry Masear runs a rescue service for injured or orphaned hummingbirds and has seen rock stars cry over injured chicks.
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| 6497 | 2019-08-01
Will Humans Survive the Sixth Great Extinction? - [Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:52:50 GMT ] Species are disappearing at an alarming rate, a new study finds. Author Elizabeth Kolbert says that raises questions about our survival.
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| 6498 | 2019-08-01
Iconic National Parks Move to Eliminate Landfill Trash - [Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:36:00 GMT ] Yosemite, Denali and Grand Teton will attempt to recycle and compost millions of pounds of visitor-generated trash.
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| 6499 | 2019-08-01
How Will We Feed a World of Nine Billion People? - [Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:15:00 GMT ] The key, says the author of a new book, is to use water better, close yield gaps, eat less meat, and family planning.
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| 6500 | 2019-08-01
Hilarious SharkFest Promo Takes Bite Out of Competition - [Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:51:18 GMT ] Comedian Rory Scovel riffs on TV sharks.
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| 6501 | 2019-08-01
Here's How Much It Costs to Run a Coffee Maker in 27 Countries - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] The price of powering a cup of joe, TV, and refrigeration varies widely worldwide.
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| 6502 | 2019-08-01
Relive First Glimpses of the Planets With These 9 Pictures - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:47:00 GMT ] From Mercury to Pluto, flip through history's first looks at our celestial neighborhood.
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| 6503 | 2019-08-01
Take Amazing 360° Tour of St. Peter’s in Vatican City From Your Chair - [Sat, 18 Jul 2015 20:13:00 GMT ] Use your computer to see the inside of the basilica and its splendid artwork; zoom in for a closer look.
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| 6504 | 2019-08-01
Maya Shrine Reveals Arrival of ‘New World Order’ - [Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Fragments of an ancient stone monument reveal new insights on “Cold War” in the Maya Empire.
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| 6505 | 2019-08-01
How to Bring a Sense of Poetry to the Mission for Clean Energy - [Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Solar Sister co-founder Neha Misra explains what art and beauty have to do with helping poor women make a livelihood from solar power.
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| 6506 | 2019-08-01
El Niño Could Mean Extreme Weather, Fewer Anchovies - [Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:00:02 GMT ]
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| 6507 | 2019-08-01
Five Myths About New U.S. Climate Plan: What You May Not Know - [Sun, 02 Aug 2015 20:37:00 GMT ] The U.S. unveils the final version of its controversial Clean Power Plan, which calls for sweeping cuts in carbon emissions from power plants.
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| 6508 | 2019-08-01
Who Was Jim Crow? - [Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:45:00 GMT ] Fifty years ago, the Voting Rights Act targeted the laws and practices of Jim Crow. Here’s where the name came from.
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| 6509 | 2019-08-01
Chameleon Colors Reflect Their Emotions - [Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:47:00 GMT ] When light hits a chameleon's skin, the cells appear different colors depending on the mood of the animal.
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| 6510 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Meteor Shower and a Dip in Lagoon Nebula - [Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] Wispy filaments and bright knots of gas hide within a cosmic gem.
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| 6511 | 2019-08-01
Who Buys Ivory? You’d Be Surprised - [Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:58:32 GMT ] A new international survey reveals what’s really driving the demand side of the ivory market.
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| 6512 | 2019-08-01
Cuba's 'Peter Pans' Remember Childhood Exodus - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 12:30:03 GMT ] A group of Cuban-Americans have mixed feelings on the country they fled as children.
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| 6513 | 2019-08-01
Nat Geo Explorers Nominated for Top Conservation Prize - [Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:54:00 GMT ] 2016 Indianapolis Prize nominees include nearly a dozen National Geographic explorers.
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| 6514 | 2019-08-01
Can India's Land of Former Headhunters Make Peace? - [Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:58:15 GMT ] For the remote Naga tribes, a surprise accord with Delhi aims to end one of the world's longest-running insurgencies.
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| 6515 | 2019-08-01
Beyond Katrina: 7 Portraits of Grit and Determination - [Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:15:29 GMT ] New Orleanians describe the hard journey back home ten years after their beloved city was destroyed by floodwaters when the levees broke.
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| 6516 | 2019-08-01
Ten Years of Hurricanes and Tropical Storms in One Graphic - [Sat, 29 Aug 2015 18:11:00 GMT ] Hurricanes have largely avoided the U.S. coast since 2005, but there have been many serious storms and near-misses.
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| 6517 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Killings in Chad’s Signature Park Cause Alarm - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6518 | 2019-08-01
What Happens When Two of Ocean's Most Venomous Creatures Fight - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:28:00 GMT ] Who will win: a sea snake or a fish that is possibly a deadly stonefish?
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| 6519 | 2019-08-01
Will Photo of Drowned Syrian Boy Be a Turning Point? - [Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:00:00 GMT ] The image is shocking but could inspire change, says photographer John Stanmeyer.
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| 6520 | 2019-08-01
Sperm Whales' Language Reveals Hints of Culture - [Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] These deep-diving whales off the Galápagos have their own dialects, a sign that they have a culture.
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| 6521 | 2019-08-01
Just How Much Could the Sea Rise from Burning Fossil Fuels? A Lot. - [Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] New research predicts a stunning meltoff of the Antarctic Ice Sheet if all of the world's accessible fossil fuel is burned.
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| 6522 | 2019-08-01
The World’s Congested Human Migration Routes in 5 Maps - [Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:58:00 GMT ] Europe is not the only part of the world facing a refugee crisis.
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| 6523 | 2019-08-01
See What Sea Otters Do When No One's Looking - [Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:00:00 GMT ] They nap, groom themselves, and look for food. They're also adorable. But life isn’t all surf and sun for these endangered sea otters.
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| 6524 | 2019-08-01
This City Turns Brown Into Green, Just as the Pope Wishes - [Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Philadelphia immigrants are transforming blighted lots into gardens, bringing nature back to the city, putting down roots, and providing food.
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| 6525 | 2019-08-01
Why Comet 67P Looks Like a Rubber Ducky - [Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] The cosmic visitor owes its bizarre shape to a collision that welded two smaller objects together 4.6 billion years ago.
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| 6526 | 2019-08-01
Inspection of King Tut’s Tomb Reveals Hints of Hidden Chambers - [Tue, 29 Sep 2015 02:01:00 GMT ] Secret doors may conceal the burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti, but tantalizing clues await further testing.
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| 6527 | 2019-08-01
10 Weird Animals From New Chile Reserve, Biggest in Americas - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT ] Frogfish, anemones, and a decorator crab are among the odd critters that call the new national park home.
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| 6528 | 2019-08-01
Woolly Mammoth Unearthed in Michigan—What Killed These Giants? - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6529 | 2019-08-01
Cheetah-Dog Friendship Isn't As Strange As It Sounds - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 19:05:00 GMT ] Raising puppies and cheetah kittens together helps refocus the big cats’ nervous energy, zoos have discovered.
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| 6530 | 2019-08-01
See 11 of the Year's Best Wildlife Photographs - [Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:40:00 GMT ] The winners and finalists in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition show stories of trust, survival, and romance in the wild.
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| 6531 | 2019-08-01
To Cool Off, This Fish Leaves the Water - [Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6532 | 2019-08-01
To Cool Off, This Fish Leaves the Water - [Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6533 | 2019-08-01
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Surprising Celebrity Interviews - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Presidents, comedians, and a sex columnist have all sat down with Tyson on StarTalk, which starts its second season this Sunday.
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| 6534 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Threatens an Iconic Desert Tree - [Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] It’s not just the polar bear. Animals and plants in Earth’s other extreme environment—the desert—are endangered by rising temperatures.
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| 6535 | 2019-08-01
How Do You Find a ‘Lost’ Masterpiece? - [Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Sometimes a Leonardo or a Donatello is right in front of you.
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| 6536 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Goliath Grouper Drag a Fisherman and Take His Catch - [Thu, 05 Nov 2015 13:00:02 GMT ] The intelligent ambush hunters can learn quickly—and remember, experts say.
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| 6537 | 2019-08-01
This Man is Walking Across Antarctica All By Himself - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 12:00:07 GMT ] On the centennial of Shackleton’s ill-fated expedition to the South Pole, a middle-aged ex-army officer wants to make it there completely on his own.
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| 6538 | 2019-08-01
Cougars May Spread to U.S. Midwest Within Decades - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:00:04 GMT ] A new model suggests the big cats will soon recolonize Arkansas, Missouri, and other parts of the American heartland.
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| 6539 | 2019-08-01
Here's Why There's Still Not a Human on Mars - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:49:00 GMT ] For the last 70 years, scientists and engineers have dreamed of going to Mars. But their imaginative plans haven't left the drawing board.
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| 6540 | 2019-08-01
Where Our Fear of Friday the 13th Came From - [Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT ] The deep-rooted cultural phobia may have safety, and psychological, benefits.
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| 6541 | 2019-08-01
Lost Island of Ancient Greece Discovered in Aegean Sea - [Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6542 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About the Paris Climate Talks - [Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] More than 130 world leaders. About 40,000 people. Paris. These next two weeks are among the most important ever in guiding the planet’s future.
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| 6543 | 2019-08-01
Bill Nye Tells You What You Need to Know About Climate Change - [Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:32:00 GMT ] The Science Guy says it’s not too late to avoid the most serious effects of global warming.
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| 6544 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Saturn's Rings and Ice Moon Glimmer - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] China’s skies grow gray with smog, and the moon’s scars reveal a long-lost Apollo mission rocket.
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| 6545 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious New Humpback Whale Song Detected - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:00:11 GMT ] Whale song recordings off Hawaii have revealed a strange series of deep beats almost inaudible to humans.
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| 6546 | 2019-08-01
Third Lion Dies After Poisoning in Kenya - [Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] Alan, a young male, had to be euthanized after being trampled by buffalo.
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| 6547 | 2019-08-01
World’s Biggest Fly Faces Two New Challengers - [Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The two newfound fly species, each as long as a finger, were collecting dust in museum collections.
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| 6548 | 2019-08-01
Can Tasmanian Devils Beat Cancer of the Face? - [Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:45:00 GMT ] Tasmanian devils looked doomed. But with help from humans—and evolution—they seem to be coming back from a devastating plague.
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| 6549 | 2019-08-01
Some Rainbows Don’t Have Every Color of the Rainbow - [Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] There are at least 12 kinds of rainbows, a new study reveals, and some skip a color or two.
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| 6550 | 2019-08-01
The Largest Ape That Ever Lived Was Doomed By Its Size - [Tue, 05 Jan 2016 22:17:00 GMT ] The demise of Gigantopithecus some 100,000 years ago reveals why big is often not better.
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| 6551 | 2019-08-01
The Incredible Dr. Pol on Why He Became a Vet - [Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:00:00 GMT ] The star veterinarian's popular show, which premieres for its eighth season on January 9, is even more wild and woolly.
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| 6552 | 2019-08-01
Demand for Fish Bladder May Wipe Out World's Rarest Ocean Mammal - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:15:00 GMT ] The swim bladder of a fish called the totoaba is prized in China, but the way the fish is caught ends up drowning nearly extinct porpoises.
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| 6553 | 2019-08-01
How Many Cells Are in the Human Body—And How Many Microbes? - [Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:29:00 GMT ]
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| 6554 | 2019-08-01
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Saturn Shows Off and a Storm Brews - [Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Plus: Pluto shimmers with shockingly fresh ice, and colliding galaxies kickstart the birth of new stars.
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| 6555 | 2019-08-01
Bear Costumes, Dancing, Donuts—Inside Ukraine's Biggest Party - [Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] The colorful festival has lived on for thousands of years, fueling Ukrainian identity in times of turmoil.
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| 6556 | 2019-08-01
Rhino Poaching Numbers Fall in South Africa in 2015 - [Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:12:13 GMT ] Numbers remain staggeringly high, but for the first time since 2007, the number of rhinos poached has not grown.
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| 6557 | 2019-08-01
How to See Five Planets Align in the Morning Sky - [Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] If you look at the right time, the moon will also be a part of the cosmic parade.
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| 6558 | 2019-08-01
Monster Star Explosion Breaks All Records - [Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6559 | 2019-08-01
The Bug-Eyed, Colorful World of Insect Vision - [Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] See photos of the stunning diversity of insect eyes.
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| 6560 | 2019-08-01
Manta Rays Get Crittercams for First Time Ever - [Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT ] Suction cup cameras allow scientists to observe elusive manta behavior, which may help conservationists protect the threatened animals.
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| 6561 | 2019-08-01
Can We Stop Mosquitoes From Infecting the World? - [Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:30:13 GMT ]
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| 6562 | 2019-08-01
Why Are These Male Fish Growing Eggs? - [Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Fish in wildlife refuges are feminized, probably by hormone-skewing pollution. What does this portend for the health of all creatures—and people?
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| 6563 | 2019-08-01
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Black Hole Fires 'Death Star' Ray - [Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:00:25 GMT ] A cosmic fender-bender births a new galaxy, and the Curiosity Mars rover takes an elaborate selfie.
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| 6564 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Hard Numbers Reveal Scale of America’s Trophy-Hunting Habit - [Sat, 06 Feb 2016 12:00:56 GMT ] A new analysis from the Humane Society finds American hunters import more than 126,000 animal trophies a year.
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| 6565 | 2019-08-01
The World’s Fastest Ocean Liner May Be Restored to Sail Again - [Mon, 08 Feb 2016 17:22:00 GMT ] Tied to a pier in Philadelphia for 20 years, the rusted, stripped, but still majestic S.S. United States could return to service as a luxury cruise ship.
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| 6566 | 2019-08-01
See New Discoveries at the Mysterious City of the Jaguar - [Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:49:00 GMT ] More than 200 elaborate sculptures hint at the rituals and the tragic end of a “lost city' in Honduras.
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| 6567 | 2019-08-01
See National Geographic’s Latest Award-Winning Photos - [Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:30:00 GMT ] National Geographic swept the nature stories category of the 59th annual World Press Photo photography contest.
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| 6568 | 2019-08-01
Adorable Puffins Are Tougher Than They Look - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:23:27 GMT ]
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| 6569 | 2019-08-01
Remember When Everyone Was Using Solar Energy? - [Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6570 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Video May Be First to Show Blue Whale Calf Nursing - [Wed, 02 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Aerial drone footage from New Zealand offers hope for embattled species.
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| 6571 | 2019-08-01
Want to Build a Strong Fortress? Set It On Fire - [Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6572 | 2019-08-01
This Is What the U.S.-Mexico Border Wall Actually Looks Like - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:37:00 GMT ]
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| 6573 | 2019-08-01
These Old-School Companies Are Going Big With Solar and Wind - [Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A who’s who of the corporate world is turning to renewables, notably wind, as they make massive new deals.
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| 6574 | 2019-08-01
Americans in Danger From Rising Seas Could Triple - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:04:00 GMT ]
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| 6575 | 2019-08-01
Before the Iditarod: 8 Pictures of Sled Dogs from a Century Ago - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] An explorer harnesses puppies to an adorably tiny sledge, a racer maneuvers her team through a crowded street, and other photos from our archives.
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| 6576 | 2019-08-01
What’s Next for the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal? - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:29:29 GMT ]
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| 6577 | 2019-08-01
Picturing the Issues Behind the Election in Florida - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6578 | 2019-08-01
13 Pictures of the Cuba You Haven’t Seen - [Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:15:00 GMT ]
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| 6579 | 2019-08-01
Trapped at the Border - [Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6580 | 2019-08-01
Living the Dream: Have Airstream, Will Travel - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:56:23 GMT ]
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| 6581 | 2019-08-01
Quiz: What Color Are You? - [Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6582 | 2019-08-01
What I'm Learning From Walking 21,000 Miles Around the World - [Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:28:00 GMT ] On National Walking Day, Paul Salopek reveals unexpected rewards of taking to your feet.
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| 6583 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Is Making Your Allergies Even Worse - [Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6584 | 2019-08-01
This Snake Pretends to Be a Spider—and Catches a Bird - [Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:00:05 GMT ] Scientists who filmed the rare spider-tailed viper in the wild have unlocked the secret of its bizarre tail.
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| 6585 | 2019-08-01
Feeling Overtaxed? The Romans Would Tax Your Urine - [Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:50:25 GMT ]
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| 6586 | 2019-08-01
Everest Climbing Season Begins - [Fri, 15 Apr 2016 15:36:00 GMT ]
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| 6587 | 2019-08-01
How Wild Animals Are Hacking Life in the City - [Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:00:35 GMT ] Mountain lions and ants are among the many species great and small figuring out clever ways to live among people.
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| 6588 | 2019-08-01
Clean Energy: The Future is Here - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:08:00 GMT ]
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| 6589 | 2019-08-01
See 10 Remarkable Trees, Each With a Special Story to Tell - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we present a gallery of exceptional trees. Each one has a special story to tell.
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| 6590 | 2019-08-01
Abused Circus Tiger Gets Fairy-Tale Ending - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:47:10 GMT ]
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| 6591 | 2019-08-01
The World's Newest Major Religion: No Religion - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:06:00 GMT ]
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| 6592 | 2019-08-01
Through a Shark's Eyes: See How They Glow in the Deep - [Mon, 25 Apr 2016 09:00:00 GMT ] Scientists have built a camera that approximates how sharks see each other, revealing how they glow through biofluorescence.
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| 6593 | 2019-08-01
The Heartbreak That May Have Inspired the Telegraph - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:53:38 GMT ]
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| 6594 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Magnificently Bulging Galaxy - [Fri, 06 May 2016 14:40:34 GMT ]
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| 6595 | 2019-08-01
The Secret History of the Women Who Got Us Beyond the Moon - [Sun, 08 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6596 | 2019-08-01
Will Zimbabwe Sell Off Its Rare ‘Painted Dogs’? - [Thu, 12 May 2016 12:15:00 GMT ] Zimbabwe’s plan to sell its wildlife could hasten the decline of Africa’s endangered wild dogs.
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| 6597 | 2019-08-01
Watch Mount St. Helens Giving Birth to 'Baby Volcano' - [Tue, 17 May 2016 12:57:00 GMT ] The 1980 eruption was the most violent in U.S. history, and time-lapse footage shows that the volcano remains active.
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| 6598 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: See a Supernova's Glowing Ghost - [Fri, 20 May 2016 15:04:00 GMT ]
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| 6599 | 2019-08-01
A Cougar's Thousand-Mile Quest to Find a Mate - [Sun, 22 May 2016 11:00:28 GMT ]
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| 6600 | 2019-08-01
The Toxic Toll of Indonesia’s Gold Mines - [Tue, 24 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6601 | 2019-08-01
How Saving One Chimp Led to a New Kind of Anti-Poaching Group - [Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Protecting West Africa’s wildlife from poachers is all about making law enforcement and the courts work, says activist Ofir Drori.
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| 6602 | 2019-08-01
For Donald Duck’s 82nd Birthday, More Ducks Without Pants - [Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:57:00 GMT ]
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| 6603 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Mercury in the Morning - [Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:01:51 GMT ]
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| 6604 | 2019-08-01
Toddler Killed in Tragic, Rare Alligator Attack - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:26:00 GMT ] Officials are searching for the boy at the Grand Floridian Hotel, after an attack that experts say is very rare.
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| 6605 | 2019-08-01
See How a Mystery Blob Messed Up Saturn’s Rings - [Thu, 16 Jun 2016 11:00:16 GMT ]
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| 6606 | 2019-08-01
Look Into the Eyes of Refugee Children - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 17:33:00 GMT ] Photographer Muhammed Muheisen wants to introduce the world to the children who grow up fleeing war.
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| 6607 | 2019-08-01
Dog Meat Festival Opens Amid Outrage - [Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:23:00 GMT ] Animal advocates say China's Yulin festival promotes inhumane conditions.
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| 6608 | 2019-08-01
Vintage Photos Show Daredevil Mountaineers - [Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6609 | 2019-08-01
Cecil the Lion Died One Year Ago—Here's What's Happened Since - [Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:52:00 GMT ]
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| 6610 | 2019-08-01
Natural Lube Powers One of World's Fastest Fish - [Wed, 06 Jul 2016 22:00:00 GMT ] A newfound oil-producing organ may help accelerate swordfish as they prowl the seas, a new study says.
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| 6611 | 2019-08-01
Discovery of Philistine Cemetery May Solve Biblical Mystery - [Sun, 10 Jul 2016 08:00:14 GMT ]
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| 6612 | 2019-08-01
Surprising New Uses for Mushrooms, From Houses to Packaging - [Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:37:15 GMT ] New research is pointing the way to valuable uses for the versatile natural material.
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| 6613 | 2019-08-01
Stinky Sea Lions Inspire Wacky Deterrents—Like Fake Orcas - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] The pungent pinnipeds are sparking frustration from California to Canada. When will we learn to live with this marine mammal?
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| 6614 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Investigation Documents Animal Suffering at Chinese Circuses - [Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:28:29 GMT ] Tigers, monkeys, and bears are the victims of a country without animal welfare laws.
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| 6615 | 2019-08-01
Wild Indian Elephant Dies Trying to Escape Captivity - [Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Maharaj died trying to break free, illustrating how Indian officials are often ill-equipped to deal with problem elephants.
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| 6616 | 2019-08-01
Travel 3,000 Miles Through China’s Wondrous Wild West - [Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:56:00 GMT ]
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| 6617 | 2019-08-01
19th-Century Schoolgirls Were Incredibly Good at Drawing Maps - [Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:00:20 GMT ]
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| 6618 | 2019-08-01
Tarantula and Bug Petting Zoos Help People Conquer Fears - [Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6619 | 2019-08-01
How ‘The Land of the Stars’ Shaped Astronomy (and Me) - [Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:31:17 GMT ]
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| 6620 | 2019-08-01
Huge Haul of Slain Sea Turtles Tests Vietnam - [Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Vietnamese authorities seized 7,000 dead sea turtles in 2014, but the trader suspected of being behind the killings has yet to be arrested.
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| 6621 | 2019-08-01
How Peacock Spiders Get Their Bright Blue 'Butts' - [Tue, 09 Aug 2016 23:01:00 GMT ] Scales filled with tiny nanostructures give male spiders the bling they need to impress females, a new study says.
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| 6622 | 2019-08-01
How to Watch the Supercharged Perseid Meteor Shower - [Wed, 10 Aug 2016 20:07:48 GMT ]
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| 6623 | 2019-08-01
Highest Point East of Rockies Renamed for Native American - [Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:14:36 GMT ] South Dakota's Harney Point will no longer be named after an army officer who has been accused of massacring native people. It will now be called Black Elk Peak after a Lakota elder.
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| 6624 | 2019-08-01
History of Exhaustion Reveals We Could All Use Some Sleep - [Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6625 | 2019-08-01
Can You Identify These National Parks From Their Pictures? - [Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:00:08 GMT ] Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service by taking a look at these beautiful images to see if you can figure out which park is which.
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| 6626 | 2019-08-01
Go Way Back to School With These Vintage Photos - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6627 | 2019-08-01
Triumphant Tarantula Survives Being Eaten by Toad - [Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT ] The amphibian was no match for the arachnid in Arizona's Sabino Canyon.
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| 6628 | 2019-08-01
Giant Anaconda Skin Stokes Mystery of Maine’s Elusive 'Wessie' - [Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:12:00 GMT ]
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| 6629 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Obama Says Hawaii—and Mom—Shaped Love of Nature - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:41:00 GMT ]
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| 6630 | 2019-08-01
Jurassic ‘Sea Monster’ Emerges From Scottish Loch - [Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:00:09 GMT ]
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| 6631 | 2019-08-01
Biologist Says Nature Should Be For the Masses - [Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:31:13 GMT ]
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| 6632 | 2019-08-01
That Fish on Your Dinner Plate May Be an Endangered Species - [Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:54:28 GMT ] Endangered and threatened fish are sometimes passed off as other species in markets around the world, according to a new report.
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| 6633 | 2019-08-01
Obama Creates Connecticut-Size Ocean Park, First in Atlantic - [Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:23 GMT ]
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| 6634 | 2019-08-01
See the Native Americans on the Front Lines of a Historic Protest - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:05:00 GMT ]
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| 6635 | 2019-08-01
Global Warming Is Real—But 13 Degrees? Not So Fast - [Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:00:06 GMT ] Scientists are dismissing a new study suggesting Earth could already be doomed to warming of as much as 13 degrees Fahrenheit.
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| 6636 | 2019-08-01
6 Amazing Discoveries From Rosetta's Epic Comet Encounter - [Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:12:00 GMT ]
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| 6637 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Hasn't Gone This Long Without a Big Hurricane in 150 Years - [Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:54:20 GMT ] “Luck is the main factor,” says one prominent meteorologist. “But this year, the U.S.’s luck has changed.” Here comes Hurricane Matthew.
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| 6638 | 2019-08-01
How Much Do You Really Know About Hurricanes? - [Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:03:00 GMT ] Take our quick quiz to test your knowledge of Mother Nature's fury.
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| 6639 | 2019-08-01
Surviving the Fall of ISIS - [Mon, 17 Oct 2016 02:33:32 GMT ]
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| 6640 | 2019-08-01
Sperm Whales Bring New Lingo to New Neighborhoods - [Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6641 | 2019-08-01
Why Yellow Birds Mysteriously Turn Red - [Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] No one could figure out why a North American woodpecker's feathers were changing color—until now.
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| 6642 | 2019-08-01
Traditional Hunting Dogs Are Left to Die En Masse in Spain - [Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:00:31 GMT ]
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| 6643 | 2019-08-01
Art vs. Science? Using Both for Conservation - [Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:37:00 GMT ]
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| 6644 | 2019-08-01
'Mud Dragon' Dinosaur Unearthed—By Dynamite - [Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:00:06 GMT ]
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| 6645 | 2019-08-01
Tracking the Sea's Gentle Giants - [Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6646 | 2019-08-01
How Cats Clawed Their Way Into Our Hearts - [Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:00:22 GMT ]
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| 6647 | 2019-08-01
Watch Strange Bugs Battle It Out - [Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6648 | 2019-08-01
Pangolins Released Into Wild May Be Recaptured and Eaten - [Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:42:00 GMT ] The largest ever release of rescued pangolins gave 46 of them a second shot. But chances are that some will again fall victim to poachers.
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| 6649 | 2019-08-01
Supermoon Meteors and 7 More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in December - [Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:36:57 GMT ]
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| 6650 | 2019-08-01
How Pet Dogs Are Helping Out Their Endangered Kin in the Wild - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:08:48 GMT ] Florida canines have successfully tested collars that may help African wild dogs avoid dying in snares.
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| 6651 | 2019-08-01
Five Big Environmental Wins in 2016 - [Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:16:53 GMT ]
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| 6652 | 2019-08-01
The Mysterious Discovery of a Continent That Wasn't There - [Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:00:25 GMT ]
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| 6653 | 2019-08-01
Star-Gazing Women Made Trail-Blazing Discoveries - [Sun, 25 Dec 2016 12:00:09 GMT ]
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| 6654 | 2019-08-01
See Earth and Its Moon From Mars in Stunning New NASA Photo - [Sat, 07 Jan 2017 20:14:00 GMT ]
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| 6655 | 2019-08-01
Amazing Sky Bursts Are About to End—How to See Them Now - [Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:23:50 GMT ]
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| 6656 | 2019-08-01
Newcastle Has a Smart Vision for the Future - [Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:20:00 GMT ]
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| 6657 | 2019-08-01
Poaching for Abalone, Africa’s ‘White Gold,' Reaches Fever Pitch - [Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ] A booming illegal trade in abalone—the world’s most valuable shellfish—is fueling a social and environmental crisis in South Africa.
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| 6658 | 2019-08-01
How Snakes, Spiders, and Other Predators Fool Their Prey - [Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:29:20 GMT ]
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| 6659 | 2019-08-01
Weird Life Found Trapped in Giant Underground Crystals - [Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:41:20 GMT ]
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| 6660 | 2019-08-01
See Mammoth 'Hole' Open In This Lake - [Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:12:22 GMT ]
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| 6661 | 2019-08-01
'False Dawn' and 8 More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in March - [Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:15:00 GMT ]
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| 6662 | 2019-08-01
Frozen Clocks and Radiation Mark Fukushima's Abandoned Towns - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:41:58 GMT ]
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| 6663 | 2019-08-01
5 Animals That Carry Babies On Their Backs - [Sat, 11 Mar 2017 05:01:21 GMT ]
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| 6664 | 2019-08-01
Historic Gift Helps Chile Protect 10 Million Acres - [Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:11:00 GMT ] Widow of The North Face founder pledges to hand over private parks
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| 6665 | 2019-08-01
4 Important NASA Missions That May Vanish in 2018 - [Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6666 | 2019-08-01
New Maps May Help Chase Down Poachers Before They Strike - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ] How harnessing troves of information can revolutionize wilderness management in Africa—and around the world.
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| 6667 | 2019-08-01
Enormous Fish Make One of the World’s Largest Migrations - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6668 | 2019-08-01
Why Koalas Are Suddenly Drinking Extra Water - [Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6669 | 2019-08-01
Breaking: Rhino Horn Trade to Return in South Africa - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 17:25:00 GMT ] The high court’s decision means that rhino horn sales will soon be legal again within the country, which many fear will exacerbate the poaching crisis.
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| 6670 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Jungle Puppies Captured on Film for the First Time - [Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:56:00 GMT ]
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| 6671 | 2019-08-01
See the Best and Worst Places for Breathable Air in the U.S. - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 04:01:11 GMT ]
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| 6672 | 2019-08-01
12 Penguin Portraits Show Personality - [Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:44:10 GMT ]
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| 6673 | 2019-08-01
Get an Amazing Whale's-Eye View Underneath Antarctica - [Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:35:00 GMT ]
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| 6674 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About Trump’s National Monument Rethink - [Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:27:00 GMT ]
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| 6675 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 03 May 2017 15:15:00 GMT ]
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| 6676 | 2019-08-01
'Dragon' Lizard Named for the 'Hobbit' Pummeled by Poachers - [Tue, 16 May 2017 04:01:36 GMT ] Humans are vanquishing the “sun gazer” lizard for the pet trade and traditional medicine.
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| 6677 | 2019-08-01
Rare 'Cyclops' Goat is Beating the Odds - [Thu, 18 May 2017 19:29:41 GMT ]
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| 6678 | 2019-08-01
The Amazing Ways Your Brain Determines What You See - [Sun, 21 May 2017 04:01:06 GMT ]
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| 6679 | 2019-08-01
Watch Explorers Track Struggling Polar Bears Across Russian Arctic - [Fri, 02 Jun 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 6680 | 2019-08-01
Nightmarish, Toothy Lizard Fish Found in Ocean Deep - [Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:12:00 GMT ]
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| 6681 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Spider Take Down a Scorpion Twice Its Size - [Mon, 12 Jun 2017 21:20:22 GMT ]
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| 6682 | 2019-08-01
'8th World Wonder' May Lie Below Volcanic Lakeshore - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:55:38 GMT ]
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| 6683 | 2019-08-01
How a Refrigerator Led to Einstein’s Pleas for Atomic Bomb Research - [Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:37:34 GMT ]
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| 6684 | 2019-08-01
Demystifying the Ancient Tangle of London’s Streets - [Wed, 21 Jun 2017 04:01:15 GMT ]
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| 6685 | 2019-08-01
Giant 'Mirror' Planets Found in First-of-Its-Kind Experiment - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:57:00 GMT ]
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| 6686 | 2019-08-01
Would Your Dog Eat You if You Died? Get the Facts. - [Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:34:00 GMT ]
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| 6687 | 2019-08-01
This New Parrot Species Sounds Like a Hawk - [Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6688 | 2019-08-01
Amazing Pictures From 20 Years Of Nonstop Robots On Mars - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 19:54:00 GMT ]
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| 6689 | 2019-08-01
Top 3 Theories for Amelia Earhart's Disappearance - [Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:03:00 GMT ]
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| 6690 | 2019-08-01
Chinese Youth Embrace New Attitudes Toward Pets and Wildlife - [Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:46:49 GMT ] A growing awareness of animal protection—and city-dwellers' newfound love of dogs—is changing attitudes toward ivory and other wildlife products.
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| 6691 | 2019-08-01
200 Environmentalists Were Murdered Last Year - [Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:57:00 GMT ]
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| 6692 | 2019-08-01
One Electrician's Work Makes a Big Difference at a Hospital for Refugees - [Fri, 14 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6693 | 2019-08-01
Living Descendants of Biblical Canaanites Identified Via DNA - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:47:53 GMT ]
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| 6694 | 2019-08-01
Video Shows How Sharks 'Sleep' in Large Groups - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6695 | 2019-08-01
Why These Farmers Are Protesting With Skulls - [Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:52:00 GMT ]
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| 6696 | 2019-08-01
100-Year-Old Fruitcake Found in Antarctica Is ‘Almost’ Edible - [Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:48:00 GMT ]
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| 6697 | 2019-08-01
Nighttime Pictures Reveal Antarctica's Cracking Ice Shelves - [Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:59:00 GMT ]
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| 6698 | 2019-08-01
How to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse From Anywhere - [Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:29:00 GMT ]
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| 6699 | 2019-08-01
Bald Eagle Attacks a Swimming Deer - [Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:02:00 GMT ]
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| 6700 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Solar Eclipse - [Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:30:03 GMT ]
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| 6701 | 2019-08-01
Ice Age Predators Found Alongside Oldest Human in Americas - [Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:07:58 GMT ]
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| 6702 | 2019-08-01
Hippos Save a Wildebeest From Crocodile’s Jaws - [Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:27:43 GMT ]
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| 6703 | 2019-08-01
You Can't Kill Bigfoot in Washington and More Odd Animal Laws - [Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:23:40 GMT ]
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| 6704 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Saturn Pictures From the Cassini Spacecraft - [Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:52:13 GMT ]
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| 6705 | 2019-08-01
How a 3-Ton Mess of Dead Pigs Transformed This Landscape - [Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:24:45 GMT ]
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| 6706 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Epic Quest to Run a Marathon in Less Than 2 Hours - [Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:01:12 GMT ]
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| 6707 | 2019-08-01
Rescued Tortoise and Pet Dog Become the 'Best of Friends' - [Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:31:06 GMT ]
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| 6708 | 2019-08-01
Nearly 900 People Have Won Nobel Prizes. Only 48 Were Women. - [Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:34:00 GMT ]
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| 6709 | 2019-08-01
What Are Gravitational Waves, and Why Do They Matter? - [Mon, 16 Oct 2017 19:03:00 GMT ]
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| 6710 | 2019-08-01
Dogs Show 'Sad Puppy Face' More Often When Being Watched - [Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:47:50 GMT ]
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| 6711 | 2019-08-01
Bringing Communities Together to Build a Brighter Future - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:45:00 GMT ]
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| 6712 | 2019-08-01
Everything You Need to Know About Halloween 2017 - [Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:53:00 GMT ]
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| 6713 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Winged Terror Was One of the Largest Animals to Fly - [Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6714 | 2019-08-01
Watch This Giant Land Crab Attack an Unsuspecting Bird - [Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:01:38 GMT ]
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| 6715 | 2019-08-01
Why Has This Rhino Poaching Trial Been Delayed 17 Times? - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:33:35 GMT ] As poaching in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province rises, conservationists say more should be done.
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| 6716 | 2019-08-01
Half of U.S. Spending Power Behind Paris Climate Agreement - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 05:01:40 GMT ]
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| 6717 | 2019-08-01
Keystone Pipeline Spills 200,000 Gallons of Oil - [Thu, 16 Nov 2017 23:53:00 GMT ]
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| 6718 | 2019-08-01
Keystone XL Pipeline Is Moving Forward—5 Things You Should Know - [Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:45:00 GMT ]
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| 6719 | 2019-08-01
Australians Hunt Kangaroos Commercially. Does It Make Sense? - [Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:00:00 GMT ] From pro soccer cleats to burgers and sausages, kangaroo products stir controversy.
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| 6720 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Age of Jesus Christ’s Purported Tomb Revealed - [Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:00:36 GMT ]
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| 6721 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Dinosaur Likely Used Armor to Flirt as Well as Fight - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:59:58 GMT ]
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| 6722 | 2019-08-01
How Krampus, the Christmas ‘Devil,’ Became Cool - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT ] We spoke to the man who says he helped make the demon-like beast popular in the U.S.
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| 6723 | 2019-08-01
What Trump’s Shrinking of National Monuments Actually Means - [Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6724 | 2019-08-01
Vast Yukon Wilderness Protected in Ruling for Native Tribes - [Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:32:24 GMT ]
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| 6725 | 2019-08-01
Archaeologists Discover New Mass Grave From Notorious Shipwreck - [Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:03:03 GMT ]
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| 6726 | 2019-08-01
New Species of Dog-Size Marsupial Lion Discovered - [Thu, 07 Dec 2017 20:38:00 GMT ]
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| 6727 | 2019-08-01
Geminids 2017: How to See One of the Year's Best Meteor Showers - [Mon, 11 Dec 2017 05:01:33 GMT ]
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| 6728 | 2019-08-01
Hagfish Survive Attacks With Loose Skin and Lots of Slime - [Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:10:44 GMT ]
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| 6729 | 2019-08-01
Gravity-Defying Villagers Risk Their Lives for Christmas Trees - [Thu, 21 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6730 | 2019-08-01
Frozen Bubbles, Instant Ice, and Other Winter Weather Stunts Explained - [Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:57:15 GMT ]
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| 6731 | 2019-08-01
18 Spider-Killing Spiders Discovered—And They Look Like Pelicans - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 15:55:46 GMT ]
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| 6732 | 2019-08-01
Scores of Dolphin Deaths Have Scientists Baffled - [Fri, 12 Jan 2018 15:50:00 GMT ] Though the dolphin die-off has be attributed to a virus, the cause of the disease remains a mystery.
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| 6733 | 2019-08-01
Watch Wildlife Crime Evidence Go Up in Flames to Protect Species - [Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:28:11 GMT ] Authorities in Indonesia destroyed a stuffed tiger, boa skins, and other contraband to ensure they don’t leak out of government possession and back onto the black market.
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| 6734 | 2019-08-01
Animals Are Shrinking and Freezing to Death in a Changing Arctic - [Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:00:40 GMT ] Unusual weather brought by climate change is making it tough for muskoxen to get food—and sometimes even entombs them in ice.
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| 6735 | 2019-08-01
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Impact Science - [Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:02:20 GMT ] If Congress cannot agree on a budget, scientific research and environmental cleanup could pay the price.
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| 6736 | 2019-08-01
How the U.S. Government Shutdown Could Impact Science - [Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:02:00 GMT ] When Congress can't agree on a budget, scientific research and environmental cleanup often pays the price.
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| 6737 | 2019-08-01
Why This Volcano Eruption in the Philippines May Be Especially Deadly - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:11:49 GMT ] All eyes are on the rumbling Mount Mayon, a perfectly cone-shaped volcano that could spew its dangerous contents at any moment.
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| 6738 | 2019-08-01
Melting Glaciers Could Reveal How Our Ancestors Dealt With Changing Climates - [Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:03:05 GMT ] While some archaeologists dig with trowels and shovels, others use a warming planet to their advantage.
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| 6739 | 2019-08-01
Part of Australia Sits on an Ancient Piece of North America - [Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:15:49 GMT ] A surprising new geologic finding provides insight into how today's continents formed.
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| 6740 | 2019-08-01
Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' Coming—First in 35 Years - [Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:31:00 GMT ] The cosmic trifecta of a supermoon, a blue moon, and a total lunar eclipse hasn’t been seen anywhere on Earth since December 1982.
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| 6741 | 2019-08-01
Orange Cave Crocodiles May Be Evolving Into a New Species - [Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:23:00 GMT ] The crocodiles are known to feast on bats and soak in guano that tans their skin orange.
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| 6742 | 2019-08-01
Good News for Elephants: Major Ivory Market Will Close - [Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:27:52 GMT ] Hong Kong's impending shutdown of legal ivory sales likely means less poaching of elephants for their tusks.
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| 6743 | 2019-08-01
In This Town, People Party All Night Long—For Groundhog Day - [Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:46:09 GMT ] Here's how to join the fun surrounding Phil's shadow in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
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| 6744 | 2019-08-01
This Mass Grave May Belong to 'Great Viking Army' - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:25:25 GMT ] Bones are yielding new clues about the massive, mysterious Viking forces that invaded England.
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| 6745 | 2019-08-01
Why This Week's Big Rocket Launch May Make History - [Tue, 06 Feb 2018 19:09:00 GMT ] If all goes to plan, the newest member of SpaceX's fleet could become the most powerful rocket since the one that sent humans to the moon.
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| 6746 | 2019-08-01
Britain's Dark-Skinned, Blue-Eyed Ancestor Explained - [Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:38:51 GMT ] Thanks to technological advances, scientists can see ancient DNA in new detail.
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| 6747 | 2019-08-01
These Praying Mantises Wear Tiny 3-D Glasses—For Science - [Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] New developments in a study on praying mantis vision show their 3-D capabilities are more complex than previously thought.
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| 6748 | 2019-08-01
How Would We React to Finding Aliens? - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:41:02 GMT ] Perhaps not the way you’d expect …
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| 6749 | 2019-08-01
America’s Most Toxic Town Is Not Where You Think - [Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:42:43 GMT ] A small city in remote Alaska is working to reduce contamination from the nearby Red Dog Mine.
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| 6750 | 2019-08-01
Has the ‘Signature’ of Biblical Prophet Isaiah Been Discovered? - [Thu, 22 Feb 2018 03:38:00 GMT ] A 2,700-year-old clay seal from Jerusalem may reference the prophet, making it the earliest reference to him outside of the Bible.
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| 6751 | 2019-08-01
7,000-Year-Old Native American Burial Site Found Underwater - [Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:06:00 GMT ] In an unprecedented discovery, archaeologists identify a site where prehistoric people once buried their dead—now submerged beneath the waves.
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| 6752 | 2019-08-01
One of the Ocean’s Deadliest Creatures Filmed Near Australian Beach - [Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:50:00 GMT ] But don’t fear, they only attack when they feel their lives are threatened.
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| 6753 | 2019-08-01
Fatal Lion Mauling Highlights Controversy of Private Reserves - [Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:13:18 GMT ] After a young woman was killed in South Africa, experts debate the safety of 'lion walks' and other practices on private game reserves.
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| 6754 | 2019-08-01
Google, Facebook, and Other Tech Giants Unite to Fight Wildlife Crime Online - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:00:20 GMT ] Tech companies launched a coalition today aiming to reduce the illegal online trade in ivory and other wildlife products by 80 percent by 2020.
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| 6755 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Royal Burial in Ancient Canaan May Shed New Light on Biblical City - [Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:01:31 GMT ] An undisturbed elite tomb discovered in ancient Armageddon is replete with gold offerings—and the promise of unlocking secrets with DNA analysis.
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| 6756 | 2019-08-01
Giant Ancient Shark Tooth Mysteriously Stolen - [Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:19:20 GMT ] Australian authorities say the tooth's monetary value 'would not be very high,' though it may be prized by collectors.
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| 6757 | 2019-08-01
Can Dogs and Cats Be Vegan? Science Weighs In. - [Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:00:26 GMT ] Treats and kibble made with fungus offer high protein from plant-based foods, but not all pets may be able to make the switch.
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| 6758 | 2019-08-01
These Adorable Squirrels Are Also Baby-Killing Cannibals - [Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:36:30 GMT ] Think squirrels are cute and cuddly? Think again. Scientists find evidence of infanticide and cannibalism in the Yukon.
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| 6759 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Mummy’s ‘Alien’ Appearance Finally Explained - [Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:00:17 GMT ] Researchers hope their new research will settle debate over the origins of Ata, a naturally mummified infant found in the Chilean desert.
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| 6760 | 2019-08-01
Isolated Tribes and Forests Threatened by New Amazon Road - [Fri, 23 Mar 2018 12:54:43 GMT ] Communities in Peru are opposing a major development project approved by their central government.
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| 6761 | 2019-08-01
Aliens Could Detect Life on Earth. Here's How. - [Mon, 26 Mar 2018 04:01:18 GMT ] From gases in the atmosphere to satellites in space, Earth is sending plenty of signals that something here is alive.
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| 6762 | 2019-08-01
UK to Introduce 'Toughest' Ivory Ban in the World - [Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:08:03 GMT ] With Europe playing a major role in the ivory trade, conservationists are hopeful the UK’s ban will pave the way for EU-wide action.
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| 6763 | 2019-08-01
88,000-Year-Old Finger Bone Pushes Back Human Migration Dates - [Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:00:00 GMT ] The find, from a prehistoric lake site in Saudi Arabia, challenges the idea that modern humans did not leave Africa until 60,000 years ago.
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| 6764 | 2019-08-01
How This African-American Filmmaker Was Inspired By African Indians - [Fri, 13 Apr 2018 20:32:16 GMT ] Feeling a connection to their struggles, Asha Stuart sought to shine a light on the resilient Siddi community.
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| 6765 | 2019-08-01
This Is What One of the Last Great Migrations Looks Like - [Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:05:00 GMT ] Sandhill cranes have been migrating through Nebraska for thousands of years, and current efforts aim to make sure they can continue to flock there by the hundreds of thousands.
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| 6766 | 2019-08-01
See This Incredible Artist Draw a Whole City From Memory - [Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:30:00 GMT ] Diagnosed with autism at age three, Stephen Wiltshire is now famous for producing highly detailed scenes after just a brief glance.
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| 6767 | 2019-08-01
'Exploding Ant' Rips Itself Apart To Protect Its Own - [Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:45:06 GMT ] When attacked, this otherwise assuming ant also releases a yellowish goo that smells like curry.
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| 6768 | 2019-08-01
How You Can Participate in Earth Day - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:12:24 GMT ] From grassroots to global, these initiatives aim to counter our most pressing environmental issues.
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| 6769 | 2019-08-01
Stephen Hawking's Most Provocative Moments, From Evil Aliens to Black Hole Wagers - [Wed, 02 May 2018 14:55:00 GMT ] The famous physicist was fond of making scientific bets and predictions, from the nature of black holes to the end of humanity.
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| 6770 | 2019-08-01
30 Striking Photos from National Geographic's History - [Fri, 04 May 2018 13:34:00 GMT ] National Geographic has been bringing stunning photos to readers around the world for over a century. Here are some of our favorites.
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| 6771 | 2019-08-01
Discover Fascinating Vintage Maps From National Geographic's Archives - [Fri, 11 May 2018 17:29:31 GMT ] More than 6,000 maps from the magazine's 130-year-long history have been digitally compiled for the first time.
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| 6772 | 2019-08-01
The Biggest Bird That Ever Lived and 5 More Bird Superstars - [Tue, 15 May 2018 16:22:05 GMT ] From the largest bird to the fastest moving bird, here are six stars of the bird world.
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| 6773 | 2019-08-01
Is This Clothing, Food, or an Endangered Species? Take Our Quiz. - [Fri, 18 May 2018 16:07:42 GMT ] Beyond pandas and tigers, how many endangered species do you really know?
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| 6774 | 2019-08-01
Danes Use Far Fewer Plastic Bags Than Americans—Here's How - [Mon, 21 May 2018 12:58:32 GMT ] In Denmark, people use an average of four single-use plastic bags a year, compared to one a day in the U.S. But that doesn't mean Danes are satisfied.
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| 6775 | 2019-08-01
Horses Found in Pompeii May Have Been Harnessed to Flee Eruption - [Thu, 24 May 2018 13:50:00 GMT ] Several horses recently discovered in a 2,000-year-old stable appear frozen in a failed flight to safety from the eruption of Vesuvius.
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| 6776 | 2019-08-01
From Historic to Cutting Edge: Revitalizing Iconic Buildings - [Fri, 25 May 2018 09:00:21 GMT ] Fenway Park, the Eiffel Tower, Empire State, and other storied buildings were upgraded for 21st-century energy efficiency.
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| 6777 | 2019-08-01
The Race to Save Historic Plastic Artifacts - [Thu, 31 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT ] Although plastic is a big problem in the ocean, museum conservators are rushing to save spacesuits, animation cels, and other pieces of history.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6778 | 2019-08-01
Actor Adrian Grenier Is Cutting Out Plastic. Here's How You Can, Too. - [Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:00:05 GMT ] The 'Entourage' star and UN Ambassador started with plastic straws and is now working on a plastic-free house.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6779 | 2019-08-01
This Gasoline Is Made of Carbon Sucked From the Air - [Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:00:06 GMT ] A Harvard-affiliated Canadian company is making a liquid fuel that is carbon neutral, and they hope the economics will be in their favor.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6780 | 2019-08-01
New Game Asks Players to Clean the Ocean of Plastic - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:38:36 GMT ] It also highlights pressing issues like warming oceans and coral bleaching.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6781 | 2019-08-01
This Lizard Has a Blue, Ultraviolet Tongue—Here’s Why - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:29:19 GMT ] When threatened, the northern bluetongue skink brandishes its UV-reflective, cobalt tongue.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6782 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Native American King's House Rediscovered in Florida - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:30:00 GMT ] Known from Spanish records, the once-lost structure belonged to Caalus, ruler of an indigenous people famous for resisting colonial missionaries.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6783 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Rain Forest Frogs Found in Amber - [Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:27:53 GMT ] “It was exhilarating to hold these small fossils up to the light to reveal the frogs within.”
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6784 | 2019-08-01
Long-Lost Panda Relative Revealed by 22,000-Year-Old Fossil - [Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT ] The weathered remains from a cave in China contain the world's oldest sample of panda DNA.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6785 | 2019-08-01
These Groundbreaking Photos Show Two Worlds in One - [Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT ] Photographer David Doubilet's 'over-under' images present a view of the ocean most people will never get to experience.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6786 | 2019-08-01
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Drops Monkey Circus - [Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:11:57 GMT ] At Vietnam’s Can Gio reserve, monkeys performed tricks in subpar conditions. The circus has left—but the monkeys remain in possession of the corporation.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6787 | 2019-08-01
2013 Ig Nobels Honor Research on Beer Goggles, Cows Ready to Be Tipped - - Opera's healing power, beer's magical mirror trick, and cows that won't lie down are among the incredible scientific advances honored this week with Ig Nobel Prizes.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6788 | 2019-08-01
Everything You Need to Know About the National Park Closures - - A total of 401 national parks are closed to the public until the federal government gets back to business.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6789 | 2019-08-01
Is FEMA Ready for Tropical Storm Karen? - - A huge Gulf storm is expected to become a hurricane and make landfall Friday.
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| 6790 | 2019-08-01
Is FEMA Ready for Tropical Storm Karen? - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:50 GMT ] A huge Gulf storm is expected to become a hurricane and make landfall Friday.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6791 | 2019-08-01
Russian Meteorite's Fiery Entry Captured by Satellites - [Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:29:14 GMT ] Key details about the meteor that exploded over Russia in February were inadvertently captured by environmental satellites, scientists say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6792 | 2019-08-01
Halloween Pictures: 13 Spooky Objects in Outer Space - [Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:34:49 GMT ] A hellish planet, cannibal black holes, and zombie stars are among the top scary space objects.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6793 | 2019-08-01
Q&A With Philippines Climate Envoy Who's Fasting After Super Typhoon H - [Fri, 15 Nov 2013 17:01:31 GMT ] Naderev 'Yeb' Saño, lead climate negotiator for the Philippines, explains how the devastation wrought in his country by Super Typhoon Haiyan prompted him to embark on a fast for the duration of the two-week talks.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6794 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Corpse-Eating Beetles Being Put Back Into the Wild? - [Tue, 17 Dec 2013 13:44:15 GMT ] No one knows why American burying beetles are disappearing, but scientists are trying to save the unique bugs.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6795 | 2019-08-01
Six Reasons NASA Should Build a Research Base on the Moon - [Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:57:37 GMT ] A NASA-run lunar base would ensure U.S. interests on the moon and pave the way to colonizing Mars, says a planetary scientist.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6796 | 2019-08-01
Rare Conjoined Gray Whale Calves Wash Ashore—Could Be First for Species - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:01:01 GMT ] Although rare among large whales—like the gray whales found in Baja California—twins and conjoined twins do occur.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6797 | 2019-08-01
Wacky Old Texas Laws: Guess Which of These 4 Are Real - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:20:07 GMT ] Can you tell the difference between a Texas state law and a myth?
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| 6798 | 2019-08-01
Record 829 Manatee Deaths in 2013 Puzzle Scientists - [Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:01:33 GMT ] Last year's death toll of endangered manatees was the highest on record, but scientists still don't entirely understand the causes.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6799 | 2019-08-01
How History, Geography Help Explain Ukraine's Political Crisis - [Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:58:01 GMT ] Ukraine's crisis reflects centuries of struggle over its identity.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6800 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Rover Selfie, Black Hole Blast - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 18:55:28 GMT ] Hubble gets lost, an ultramassive black hole blasts away, and the moon photobombs the sun in this week's best space pictures.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6801 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Killing of Marius the Giraffe Exposes Myths About Zoos - [Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:51:35 GMT ] Are zoos the conservation sanctuaries they claim to be? In Europe, only 13 percent of the species kept in its zoos are endangered.
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| 6802 | 2019-08-01
Three Ways to Make Cancer Care More Affordable - [Fri, 14 Feb 2014 13:40:14 GMT ] In a paper published in the Lancet Oncology, doctors at Johns Hopkins offer ideas for making cancer care more affordable without increasing risk to patients.
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| 6803 | 2019-08-01
British Floods, California Drought: A Connection? - [Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:23:14 GMT ] Is melting in the Arctic causing drought, floods, and ice farther south?
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| 6804 | 2019-08-01
Earth's Oldest Crust Dates to 4.4 Billion Years Ago - [Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:11:28 GMT ] An ancient lava ocean solidified into the first pieces of the Earth's continental crust, confirms a new study.
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| 6805 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic Thematic Maps Launch in New Google Tool - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:47:12 GMT ] Google Maps Gallery brings classic National Geographic cartography online.
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| 6806 | 2019-08-01
Uganda's New Anti-Gay Law: Part of a Broader Trend in Africa - [Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:46:25 GMT ] Uganda has followed Nigeria in passing tough new anti-homosexuality legislation. The West may be appalled, but the laws are popular at home.
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| 6807 | 2019-08-01
Nearly 200 New Species of Parasitic Wasps Discovered in Costa Rica - [Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:13:04 GMT ] Nearly 200 new species of parasitic wasps were identified in a Costa Rican conservation area.
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| 6808 | 2019-08-01
Are Calorie Counts on Nutrition Labels Making Us Fat? - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:47:32 GMT ] Nutrition labels mislead consumers about how many calories they're getting from whole versus processed foods, says one scientist.
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| 6809 | 2019-08-01
River Algae Known as Rock Snot Boosted by Climate Change? - [Tue, 11 Mar 2014 11:44:20 GMT ] A type of algae that's carpeting rivers and lakes worldwide is likely spreading due to our warmer climate, a new study says.
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| 6810 | 2019-08-01
Causes of the Furred and Feathered Rule the Internet - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:22:15 GMT ] Animal advocacy groups get their messages out better than anyone else, thanks to the Internet and social media.
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| 6811 | 2019-08-01
Rare “Albino” Redwood May Hold Clues to the Super-Trees’ Longevity - [Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:08:33 GMT ] The white needles on this California specimen may hold secrets about the world’s tallest trees.
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| 6812 | 2019-08-01
Are Wildlife Sanctuaries Good for Animals? - [Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:31:23 GMT ] Animal activists believe some sanctuaries undermine the very mission they're meant to serve.
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| 6813 | 2019-08-01
How a Satellite May Help Find Missing Malaysian Plane - [Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:07:28 GMT ] Seven satellite pings may help investigators find the Malaysian jet that is missing and presumed to be in the Indian Ocean.
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| 6814 | 2019-08-01
Military Dolphins and Sea Lions: What Do They Do and Who Uses Them? - [Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:45:17 GMT ] For all our advanced technology, nothing beats the ability of bottlenose dolphins and sea lions to find things in the ocean.
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| 6815 | 2019-08-01
Clean Coal Test: Power Plants Prepare to Capture Carbon - [Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:14:40 GMT ] The world's first commercial power plants that will capture their carbon emissions are set to open soon in Mississippi and in Saskatchewan.
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| 6816 | 2019-08-01
Proposed Mars Missions Challenge NASA Health Standards, Panel Warns - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:09:51 GMT ] Mars and asteroid trips will entail higher levels of health risk on their voyages compared to previous explorers, a bioethics panel warns.
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| 6817 | 2019-08-01
Coast Guard Blames Shell Risk-Taking in Kulluk Rig Accident - [Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:18:42 GMT ] The U.S. Coast Guard blames Shell's risk-taking for the 2012 Kulluk rig grounding, findings that further complicate the oil industry's effort to advance Arctic exploration.
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| 6818 | 2019-08-01
The Innovators Project: John Lloyd Stephens - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:44:33 GMT ] We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
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| 6819 | 2019-08-01
Why South Sudan May Face World's Worst Famine in Quarter Century - [Sun, 20 Apr 2014 12:17:28 GMT ] The coming weeks could determine whether tens of thousands will die in the world's newest country.
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| 6820 | 2019-08-01
Everest's Sherpas Issue List of Demands - [Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:53:07 GMT ] Sherpas submit list of demands to government for better working conditions on Mount Everest.
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| 6821 | 2019-08-01
Gap Between Neanderthals and Us Narrows, But Does Not Close - [Fri, 02 May 2014 18:53:13 GMT ] Do Neanderthals deserve to have an evolutionary inferiority complex? Paleoanthropologist Chris Stringer weighs in.
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| 6822 | 2019-08-01
Apples of Eden: Saving the Wild Ancestor of Modern Apples - [Thu, 08 May 2014 11:59:31 GMT ] The ancestor of all apples still grows in threatened forests of Central Asia.
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| 6823 | 2019-08-01
Nigeria's Schoolgirl Kidnappings Cast Light on Child Trafficking - [Thu, 15 May 2014 15:33:03 GMT ] The recent kidnapping of nearly 300 schoolgirls in Nigeria has spotlighted the worldwide trafficking of children.
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| 6824 | 2019-08-01
Parched: A New Dust Bowl Forms in the Heartland - [Fri, 16 May 2014 13:38:46 GMT ] Four years into an unrelentingly mean, hot drought, a new Dust Bowl engulfs the same region that was the geographic heart of the original.
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| 6825 | 2019-08-01
New National Monument Created in New Mexico - [Thu, 22 May 2014 00:34:13 GMT ] A new national monument protects five mountain ranges in New Mexico, historic sites, and raptors including the great-horned owl.
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| 6826 | 2019-08-01
Forensic Technology Helps Case Against Suspected West African Ivory Dealer - [Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:18:37 GMT ] Togo takes bold steps to stamp out smuggling of illegal ivory via the port city of Lomé.
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| 6827 | 2019-08-01
George Stuart: National Geographic's Staff Archaeologist, Editor, and Maya Scholar - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:13:57 GMT ] George Stuart, who, in a 40-year career at National Geographic helped shape the field of Maya studies, died on June 11.
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| 6828 | 2019-08-01
Shubhranshu Choudhary: Giving a Voice to a Ravaged, Neglected Region - [Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:47:36 GMT ] Shubhranshu Choudhary created a community news service using cell phones as the media platform in the area where he grew up.
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| 6829 | 2019-08-01
Fabien Cousteau Leads 'Aquanauts' in Record-Breaking Undersea Expedition - - Timed for 50 years after a historic Jacques Cousteau effort, Mission 31 advances ocean science and exploration.
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| 6830 | 2019-08-01
Ecuador's 'Superleaf' Tea: Could It Replace Your Afternoon Coffee? - - Guayusa tea may have health benefits for those who drink it and economic benefits for the indigenous people who grow it.
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| 6831 | 2019-08-01
Found: 4 New Species of Gopher-Like Mammals - - Researchers in southern Bolivia have discovered four new species of gopher-like rodents called tuco-tucos.
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| 6832 | 2019-08-01
Do You Know Where Your Aquarium Fish Come From? - - Finding where Nemo comes from can be an exercise in frustration, thanks to a global patchwork of aquarium trade regulations.
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| 6833 | 2019-08-01
California Drought Launches New Gold Rush - - With California rivers low, professional and hobbyist miners uncover more metals through panning, sniping, and prospecting.
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| 6834 | 2019-08-01
'Fantasy' of Fuel From Corn Waste Gets Big U.S. Test - - The opening of a new cellulosic ethanol plant in Iowa last week marked a potential turning point in the industry's fight for viability.
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| 6835 | 2019-08-01
The Hair-Raising Tale of the U.S.S. Jeannette's Ill-Fated 1879 Polar Voyage - - In a doomed quest for Americans to be first to the North Pole, 11 men died. Against all odds 22 survived.
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| 6836 | 2019-08-01
Can Egypt's Crisis Help Clean Energy Gain Traction? - - Mired in a debilitating energy crisis, Egypt looks to wind and solar as the answer to some of its longtime woes. But will it work?
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| 6837 | 2019-08-01
Watch Earth's Shadow Create a 'Blood Moon' Total Lunar Eclipse - - If you missed this morning's total lunar eclipse, National Geographic has you covered. Watch as the moon slips into Earth's shadow.
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| 6838 | 2019-08-01
GRAPHIC: Measuring Everest's Monster Avalanche - - Satellite photos reveal massive ice block as source of tragic avalanche.
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| 6839 | 2019-08-01
Being Gullah or Geechee, Once Looked Down On, Now a Treasured Heritage - - The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor links historic African-American communities in four southern coastal states.
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| 6840 | 2019-08-01
Male Birds Poison Themselves to Appear Sexier—a First - - Great bustards eat poisonous beetles to combat intestinal parasites—and possibly appear healthier to females, a new study suggests.
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| 6841 | 2019-08-01
Hubble Spots Jupiter Sporting a Spooky Shadow Eye - - Jovian moon's shadow plays on giant storm.
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| 6842 | 2019-08-01
High Levels of Dangerous Chemicals Found in Air Near Oil and Gas Sites - - A study of the air near oil and gas drilling sites in five U.S. states found sometimes dangerously high concentrations of chemicals.
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| 6843 | 2019-08-01
5 Key Takeaways From the Latest Climate Change Report - - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change calls for a dramatic shift from fossil fuels, aiming to influence world leaders to take concrete steps.
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| 6844 | 2019-08-01
Black Hole Fails to Destroy Mystery Cosmic Cloud - - Some astronomers argue that a cosmic cloud that seemed slated for black hole destruction may have avoided that fate because it was actually a star.
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| 6845 | 2019-08-01
Why It's Crucial to Get More Women Into Science - - The number of women in scientific research continues to lag behind the number of men, even though women make up half the nation's workforce. The question is, What difference does it make?
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| 6846 | 2019-08-01
The Race to Save Architecture in Myanmar's Biggest City - - In the wake of Myanmar's recent opening, preservationists are rushing to document and retain cultural icons from old Yangon.
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| 6847 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Biggest Crocodile Ever Caught? - - An allegedly 21-foot saltwater crocodile captured alive in the Philippines could be the biggest known croc—but some experts are skeptical.
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| 6848 | 2019-08-01
Ears of Ancient Chinese Terra-Cotta Warriors Offer Clues to Their Creation - - Technology yields new insight into how a Chinese emperor created an army for eternity within his tomb.
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| 6849 | 2019-08-01
In New Drainage Projects, Long-Buried Urban Streams See the Light Again - - Today's environmental planners are trying to re-create natural streams that cities long ago buried.
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| 6850 | 2019-08-01
Art Exhibit in Washington Explores the Madonna as Woman, Mother, and Idea - - Portraits of the Virgin Mary are on show at the National Museum of Women in the Arts until April 12, 2015.
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| 6851 | 2019-08-01
NASA's Orion Launch Will Test Future of Manned Space Flight - - The unmanned capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday morning.
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| 6852 | 2019-08-01
Victory for Yukon Wilderness Is 'Game-Changer' - - Historic ruling protects much of pristine Peel River Watershed.
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| 6853 | 2019-08-01
Researchers are tracking the elusive predators as habitat loss pushes them closer to urban areas. - - Researchers are tracking the elusive predators as habitat loss pushes them closer to urban areas.
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| 6854 | 2019-08-01
Delivering 'The Pill' Wasn't Easy - - When 'the pill' was first sold, contraception was listed as a side effect.
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| 6855 | 2019-08-01
For Leopards in Iran and Iraq, Land Mines Are a Surprising Refuge - - Targeted by hunters and threatened by shrinking habitat, Persian leopards fight for survival along the Iran-Iraq border.
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| 6856 | 2019-08-01
Extremely Rare Fox Seen in Yosemite—First Time in 100 Years - - Camera traps recently captured one of the rarest animals in North America, the Sierra Nevada red fox, in Yosemite National Park.
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| 6857 | 2019-08-01
Young Adults Most Worried About Vaccines, Poll Finds - - People under 30 are most doubtful about vaccines, suggests a science attitudes survey; evolution and climate change are more accepted by that age group.
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| 6858 | 2019-08-01
Crocodiles Play, Too, Study Says—Why Do Animals Have Fun? - - For the first time, scientists have documented several species of crocodile relatives playing—but scientists still don't know what animals get out of having fun.
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| 6859 | 2019-08-01
In the World's Toughest Dogsled Race, Survival Is Job 1 - - In the insular world of dogsled racing, the Yukon Quest is considered the world's most difficult event.
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| 6860 | 2019-08-01
Canadian First Nations Seek to Protect Forest Homeland - - By winning protection for their boreal forest, indigenous Canadians help slow global warming.
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| 6861 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Curiosity Drills, Nebulae Illuminate, and Hubble Peers - - Curiosity makes its third foray into Martian soil, nebulae light up a winter night, and Hubble peers into deep space in this week's best space photos.
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| 6862 | 2019-08-01
Chemical Exposure Linked to Billions in Health Care Costs - - Chemicals that mimic estrogen and other hormones are costing the EU $175 billion per year in health care, according to new research.
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| 6863 | 2019-08-01
How a Quest to Find a 'Unicorn' Changed One Man's Life - [Sun, 05 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The saola, a small, antelope-like animal, is the “embodiment of magic in nature,” author says.
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| 6864 | 2019-08-01
Flying Oceans of Magma Help Demystify the Moon's Creation - [Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] The story of the moon’s birth might also include a flying magma ocean and Pluto-size wrecking balls.
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| 6865 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See a Dramatic Eclipse—Off Jupiter - [Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:30:00 GMT ] Two Jovian moons give a quick shadow show, and the Big Dipper points the way to distant galaxies.
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| 6866 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Smuggled Into U.S. Are Heading Home - [Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:17:00 GMT ] Objects include mummy coffins cut into pieces and sent to dealer via express mail.
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| 6867 | 2019-08-01
5 Strange Ways Animal Mothers Carry Their Babies - [Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:20:00 GMT ] With Mother's Day around the corner, we take a closer look at how animals tote their youngsters, from putting them on their heads to literally embedding them in their backs.
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| 6868 | 2019-08-01
Millions of U.S. Chickens Have Bird Flu. Are Humans At Risk? - [Sat, 02 May 2015 14:28:48 GMT ] Experts answer questions about the avian flu outbreak in the American Midwest.
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| 6869 | 2019-08-01
Will Everest's Climbing Circus Slow Down After Disasters? - [Wed, 13 May 2015 17:04:00 GMT ] Avalanches and earthquakes prompted the cancellation of two seasons—and more soul searching about the ethics of climbing the world's tallest peak.
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| 6870 | 2019-08-01
Bedbugs: Coming to a Bed Near You - [Sun, 17 May 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] People take extreme measures to get rid of bedbugs. Some have been driven to suicide, says author.
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| 6871 | 2019-08-01
Solar Plane Launches on 'Earhart Leg' of Epic Flight - [Sat, 30 May 2015 19:51:00 GMT ] Swiss pilot has taken off on an unprecedented nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean.
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| 6872 | 2019-08-01
Dinosaur That Vied for 'World's Biggest' Gets Downsized - [Tue, 09 Jun 2015 23:01:00 GMT ] Dreadnoughtus might not have been as heavy as originally thought, but it was still as big as an airplane.
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| 6873 | 2019-08-01
Awareness Day Seeks to End Abuses Against Albinos - [Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:19:00 GMT ] Activists and the United Nations stress the need to teach about albinism to combat violence and discrimination.
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| 6874 | 2019-08-01
Rare, Huge Basking Shark Caught Off Australia - [Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:03:47 GMT ] The giant fish hasn’t been seen there in 80 years.
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| 6875 | 2019-08-01
Solar Plane Makes Second Attempt to Reach Hawaii - [Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:18:00 GMT ]
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| 6876 | 2019-08-01
Six Pictures of Beautiful, Bizarre Worms That Slink Or Swim - [Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] It’s International Polychaete Day, so let’s give these humble, but critical-to-the-food-web, animals their day in the spotlight.
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| 6877 | 2019-08-01
Iraq's Famed Marshes Are Disappearing—Again - [Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A decade after the restoration of their once fruitful wetlands, the Marsh Arabs are struggling to cope with the country's water shortage.
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| 6878 | 2019-08-01
How to Rescue a Great White Shark on the Beach - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:15:12 GMT ] For starters, keep it wet and oxygenated, says a marine expert who recently helped resuscitate a stranded fish on Cape Cod.
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| 6879 | 2019-08-01
Ant-Man's Real-Life Rivals - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:43:00 GMT ] They may be small, but they're strong:real-life creatures with amazing superpowers.
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| 6880 | 2019-08-01
Could Next-Gen Reactors Spark Revival In Nuclear Power? - [Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Tech titans like Bill Gates are helping fund a new generation of commercial nuclear reactors, some likely in China, as a solution to climate change.
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| 6881 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Owl Getting Talking-To From Sheriff Has Huge Appetite - [Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:31:07 GMT ] This young creature is a northern saw-whet owl, and is one of nature’s more adorable rat-catchers.
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| 6882 | 2019-08-01
Rare White Rhino Dies, Leaving Only Four Left on the Planet - [Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:58:00 GMT ]
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| 6883 | 2019-08-01
This Bonsai Survived Hiroshima But Its Story Was Nearly Lost - [Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:55:20 GMT ] The Japanese white pine weathered four centuries of history, including the atomic bomb.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6884 | 2019-08-01
Leopard Seals Are Bullies, Thieves, New Video Shows - [Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The top predators reveal some surprising moves in a first look at their underwater lives.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6885 | 2019-08-01
Why Jimmy Chin Takes Pictures While Climbing and Skiing Mountains - [Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:30:36 GMT ] How a kid from Minnesota found Taoism, skied Everest, and made the year's breakout adventure documentary.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6886 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Space Station Sunrise - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Astronauts show us what sunrise looks like from space and bright spots on the sun let loose.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6887 | 2019-08-01
Will New U.S. Restrictions on Methane Be Enough? - [Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:46:08 GMT ] The oil and gas sector will have to clamp down on the greenhouse gas at new facilities.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6888 | 2019-08-01
People-Powered Data Visualization - [Tue, 25 Aug 2015 23:08:25 GMT ] Through crowdsourcing and citizen science projects, the general public is making profound contributions to research. Can data visualization help make sense of this wealth of new information?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6889 | 2019-08-01
Baby Zoo Panda Dies, Showing Difficulty of Keeping Twins Alive - [Wed, 26 Aug 2015 21:28:00 GMT ] The National Zoo's strategy of continually swapping the twins between an incubator and their mother wasn't enough to keep one alive.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6890 | 2019-08-01
Charts Show How Hurricane Katrina Changed New Orleans - [Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:13:22 GMT ] Hurricane Katrina had lasting effects on the physical and social makeup of the Big Easy.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6891 | 2019-08-01
Why Louder Electric Cars Could Be Bad News for Birds - [Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:00:02 GMT ] Pending U.S. rules would make quiet cars louder, but new research shows that the hum of engines and tires can ruin the avian dining experience.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6892 | 2019-08-01
This Is Denali, Up Close and Spectacular - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 19:45:00 GMT ] National Geographic photographer Aaron Huey talks about capturing images of the recently-renamed mountain.
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| 6893 | 2019-08-01
7 Ancient Mysteries Archaeologists Will Solve This Century - [Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] National Geographic archaeologist Fredrik Hiebert predicts the amazing finds we may make in the 21st century.
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| 6894 | 2019-08-01
How This Cave-Dwelling Fish Lost Its Eyes to Evolution - [Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] Living with little food and oxygen in the dark, the Mexican blind cavefish had to get creative to survive.
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| 6895 | 2019-08-01
Pictures Reveal Beauty, Peril in Africa's Largest Wetland - [Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:30:00 GMT ] A National Geographic team emerges after grueling months journeying down the remote waters that feed the Okavango Delta.
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| 6896 | 2019-08-01
The Autumn Equinox is Here! Wait, What's the Autumn Equinox? - [Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:30:00 GMT ] It comes twice a year and marks the first day of fall, but a lot of people don't understand this celestial alignment.
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| 6897 | 2019-08-01
Custer to Casinos: One Native American Family’s Story - [Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Individualism is anathema in a tight, egalitarian community like the Acoma Pueblo, says author.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6898 | 2019-08-01
How a Potent Pepper Spray Became the Best Bear Repellent - [Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Two decades ago, many thought a simple can of chemicals could never thwart a charging grizzly. Here's why they were wrong.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6899 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Video: First 'Glowing' Sea Turtle Found - [Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Scientists diving recently near the Solomon Islands made an illuminating discovery: The first biofluorescent reptile ever recorded.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6900 | 2019-08-01
Creator of 5-hour Energy Wants to Power the World's Homes—With Bikes - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:45:00 GMT ] The mystery man behind the popular caffeine shot plans to roll out 10,000 stationary bikes next year in India.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6901 | 2019-08-01
How Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Our Lives - [Wed, 07 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT ] On one hand, it may help cure cancer and let robots rather than humans fight wars; on the other, doctors and lawyers may be out of a job.
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| 6902 | 2019-08-01
Why the Philippines is Being Battered By Yet Another Fearsome Typhoon - [Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:04:00 GMT ] The country sees an average of 20 typhoons a year thanks to its position in the Pacific Ocean.
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| 6903 | 2019-08-01
South China Sea Tensions Illustrate Pacific’s Tumultuous History - [Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] It’s “melting point and meeting point” between East and West, says Simon Winchester—also the birthplace of surfing and test site for the Atomic bomb.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6904 | 2019-08-01
These Ice Cellars Fed Arctic People for Generations. Now They're Melting. - [Fri, 30 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT ] Native people in Alaska and Russia store their whale meat and other traditional foods in permafrost. But their underground freezers are thawing, causing food problems.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6905 | 2019-08-01
A Typically Bland Meteor Shower Might Shine Extra Bright This Week - [Thu, 05 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] If you haven’t seen Taurid fireballs in previous years, keep an eye out. They could put on quite a show this time.
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| 6906 | 2019-08-01
And the Oscar of Science Goes To … - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 02:00:00 GMT ] This year’s Breakthrough Awards honored advances in preventing heart disease and unraveling the origins of our universe.
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| 6907 | 2019-08-01
Big Illegal Market For Little Critters - [Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] There’s a price on anything that walks, creeps, crawls, or flies, as a South African nature cop explains.
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| 6908 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Green Slime Invades World’s Deepest Lake - [Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT ] Russia’s Lake Baikal has a new threat that worries scientists.
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| 6909 | 2019-08-01
Rare Giant Catfish Signals Hope for Species - [Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] The endangered Mekong giant catfish can be as big as a grizzly bear. One was just caught and released.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6910 | 2019-08-01
King Tut: The Teen Whose Death Rocked Egypt - [Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:17:00 GMT ] Famous for his tomb full of golden treasures, the boy pharaoh was a pivotal figure in shaping the future of Egypt.
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| 6911 | 2019-08-01
Female Peacock Spiders Underwhelmed By Disco-Dancing Suitors - [Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:01:02 GMT ] Male spiders use complex movement, vibrations, and color to win the ladies over, a new study confirms.
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| 6912 | 2019-08-01
Look Inside Largest Tornado Ever With New Tool - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Software allows scientists to better understand the massive and deadly El Reno storm.
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| 6913 | 2019-08-01
The World’s Ship Pilots Putter Around in Tiny Scale Models - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] In a lake in the French Alps, precisely built miniature boats offer lessons in how to dock, maneuver, and otherwise avoid calamity in a tight canal or crowded harbor.
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| 6914 | 2019-08-01
Wisdom the Albatross and Other Shockingly Old Moms - [Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From killer whales to sea turtles, many animal mothers have kids well into their elder years.
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| 6915 | 2019-08-01
Could a Titanic Seawall Save This Quickly Sinking City? - [Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:45:00 GMT ] Jakarta, Indonesia’s fast-growing capital of 10 million people, is embarking on one of history’s biggest seawall projects—to be shaped like a Garuda, a mythical bird-like creature.
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| 6916 | 2019-08-01
Strong Shots By Early Women Photographers - [Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Women help the war effort, a man trains his hawk, and people squeeze onto an overcrowded train in these photos from our archives.
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| 6917 | 2019-08-01
Chameleon Tongues Among Fastest on Earth, Video Reveals - [Tue, 05 Jan 2016 19:51:00 GMT ] If a chameleon tongue was a car, it could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1/100th of a second—among nature's fastest, strongest performances, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6918 | 2019-08-01
Batman Envy? Cool New Cars Could Drive Themselves, and Talk - [Fri, 08 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] This week’s CES trade show goes beyond robotic dogs, smart bras, and curved TVs. It’s unveiling smart, energy-saving cars of the near future.
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| 6919 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Temple to Be Restored - [Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] An ancient site of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey has rewritten the early history of civilization.
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| 6920 | 2019-08-01
Jumping Spiders Can Think Ahead, Plan Detours - [Thu, 21 Jan 2016 12:00:13 GMT ] The tiny arachnids possess an abstract working memory—a capability usually seen in larger animals, a new study says.
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| 6921 | 2019-08-01
13 Ghostly, Surreal, and Extremely White Pictures of 'Snowzilla' - [Sun, 24 Jan 2016 16:30:00 GMT ] The massive storm piled snow on the U.S. Northeast.
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| 6922 | 2019-08-01
Why Zika Is This Year’s Scary Virus - [Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:00:00 GMT ] It is “spreading explosively” in the Americas and may be the next public health emergency.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6923 | 2019-08-01
New NASA Spacecraft Will Be Propelled By Light - [Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Solar sails could travel to the outermost regions of the solar system faster than ever before.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6924 | 2019-08-01
How Do the Candidates Stack Up on Four Key Issues? - [Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:30:00 GMT ] As the U.S. presidential race moves beyond Iowa and New Hampshire, here's our guide to how the candidates' compare on climate change, environment, renewable energy, and fossil fuels.
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| 6925 | 2019-08-01
The World’s Weirdest Hearts for Valentine’s Day - [Sat, 13 Feb 2016 12:00:17 GMT ] From multiple hearts to none at all, animals run the gamut when it comes to the large, powerful organ.
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| 6926 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic's Ducks Are Having a Tough Winter - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:00:11 GMT ]
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| 6927 | 2019-08-01
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Scott Kelly Returns to Earth - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:08:56 GMT ] Two of Saturn’s moons take a family photo, and satellites spot the rumblings of a massive volcano.
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| 6928 | 2019-08-01
These 12 Men Shaped Christianity—But Were They Real? - [Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:00:26 GMT ] Historical evidence of the Apostles is scarce, and some of it contradicts core Christian beliefs.
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| 6929 | 2019-08-01
A Life-or-Death Hunt for Tree Thieves - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:04:22 GMT ]
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| 6930 | 2019-08-01
Scans of King Tut’s Tomb Reveal New Evidence of Hidden Rooms - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:07:00 GMT ]
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| 6931 | 2019-08-01
Surprising Picture Shows Planet Forming 450 Light-Years Away - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:20:33 GMT ]
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| 6932 | 2019-08-01
Green Comet Will Pass Near Earth—With a Twin - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:00:15 GMT ]
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| 6933 | 2019-08-01
The Colorful History of Washington’s Cherry Blossoms - [Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:00:10 GMT ]
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| 6934 | 2019-08-01
Dolphin-Safe Tuna Rules Just Got Tougher - [Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:25:00 GMT ]
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| 6935 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Video: Watch Norway's 'Skiing Cat' in Action - [Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:46:00 GMT ] Jesper, famous for his wintry antics, enjoys a day on the mountain in new footage provided to National Geographic.
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| 6936 | 2019-08-01
Breaking: Pro-Ivory Trade Country’s Change of Heart Upends Elephant Debate - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:45:00 GMT ]
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| 6937 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic to Stop Publishing Nude Animal Pictures - [Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6938 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Cosmic Spider Creeps Into View - [Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:53:39 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6939 | 2019-08-01
Buzz Aldrin Hates Being Called the Second Man on the Moon - [Mon, 18 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6940 | 2019-08-01
Shakespeare Gone Wild: Meet the Animals in the Bard’s Plays - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:07:00 GMT ] From insults to terms of endearment, Shakespeare turned to the animal kingdom to get his point across.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6941 | 2019-08-01
If Bottled Water Is So Bad, Why Are Sales Hitting Records? - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Years of effort by campaigners have barely slowed the beverage's popularity.
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| 6942 | 2019-08-01
South Africa Backs Away From Legal Rhino Horn Trade - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:18:00 GMT ] As rhino poaching continues to climb, South Africa accepts recommendations to keep rhino horn trade illegal.
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| 6943 | 2019-08-01
In Honor of Earth Day, Our Favorite Photos From Instagram - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6944 | 2019-08-01
Solar Plane Lands in U.S. on Record Voyage - [Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:11:00 GMT ] The Solar Impulse 2 gets one more big step closer to finishing its historic trip around the world.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6945 | 2019-08-01
What It’s Like to Live in the World’s Most Polluted City - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6946 | 2019-08-01
We Are on the First U.S. Cruise to Cuba in Decades - [Mon, 02 May 2016 21:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6947 | 2019-08-01
Nat Geo Photographers' Favorite Photos of Their Moms - [Fri, 06 May 2016 11:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6948 | 2019-08-01
Famous Grizzly Bear ‘Back From the Dead’—With a New Cub - [Thu, 12 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A popular grizzly who once mauled a hiker was said to have been killed by a hunter, but she remains at the center of a controversy around the fate of the species.
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| 6949 | 2019-08-01
To Honor Oceans Day, Our Favorite Photos From Instagram - [Wed, 08 Jun 2016 09:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6950 | 2019-08-01
How Does This Shark Town Cope With Its Summer Visitors? - [Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:00:34 GMT ] Cape Cod braces for another great white summer. “It’s not if, it’s when, in terms of somebody being fatally attacked,” says the biologist who tracks these predators.
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| 6951 | 2019-08-01
Big-Nosed Monkey Is the 6,000th Member of the Photo Ark - [Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:07:07 GMT ]
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| 6952 | 2019-08-01
How a Hunting Reserve Became a Snow Leopard Sanctuary - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:16:35 GMT ] Kyrgyzstan’s president is taking bold steps to protect a crucial Central Asian population of the cats, long seen as sacred by the Kyrgyz.
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| 6953 | 2019-08-01
‘Star Trek’ Is Right About Almost Everything - [Thu, 16 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6954 | 2019-08-01
See Neptune Sprout a New Dark Spot - [Thu, 23 Jun 2016 21:39:17 GMT ]
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| 6955 | 2019-08-01
See Captivating Photos of Refugees in a Converted School - [Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:33:28 GMT ] The abandoned facility is now a place to live, learn, and play for 250 refugees.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6956 | 2019-08-01
Erupting Volcano May Have Destroyed Huge Penguin Colony - [Wed, 06 Jul 2016 21:58:03 GMT ] One of the largest penguin colonies in the world is threatened by hot ash and smoke.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6957 | 2019-08-01
Geckos May Be Famously Sticky, but Here's What Stumps Them - [Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:00:04 GMT ] Finding a gecko in her bathtub inspired our writer to wonder about the limitations of these clingy reptiles.
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| 6958 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Watch Bei Bei the Zoo Panda Cub Grow Up - [Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Go behind the scenes with the National Zoo's panda team as they raise a baby to adulthood.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6959 | 2019-08-01
Photos Show Controversial World of Kids’ Mixed Martial Arts Fighting - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6960 | 2019-08-01
Seized Ivory May Have Come From as Many as 140 Poached Elephants - [Sun, 17 Jul 2016 19:43:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: a huge ivory bust, an elk poached by wildlife authorities, and three tortoises in a plastic bag.
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| 6961 | 2019-08-01
Extra Fingers and Toes Were Revered in Ancient Culture - [Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] The Pueblo people of Chaco Canyon decorated their great houses with six-digit footprints and sandal-shaped art.
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| 6962 | 2019-08-01
These Pesticides Could Be Birth Control for Bees - [Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6963 | 2019-08-01
Earliest Human Cancer Found in 1.7-Million-Year-Old Bone - [Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:01:13 GMT ]
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| 6964 | 2019-08-01
Frozen Bear Legs Discovered on Bus - [Sun, 31 Jul 2016 11:00:16 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: sun bear legs on a bus in Vietnam, a drugged-out pet orangutan, and a ranger charged with poaching a rhino he was supposed to be protecting.
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| 6965 | 2019-08-01
Six Epic Swims, From the English Channel to the Gowanus Canal - [Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6966 | 2019-08-01
Giraffes Are Being Killed for Their Tails - [Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:33:00 GMT ] Poachers are wiping away a rare subspecies of giraffe found in central Africa. Exclusive video shows the aftermath of recent killings.
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| 6967 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Pictures of Elephants - [Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:46:00 GMT ] Today's World Elephant Day marks a time to reflect on the plight of the charismatic animals.
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| 6968 | 2019-08-01
Ocean Slime Spreading Quickly Across the Earth - [Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6969 | 2019-08-01
Venomous Snakes Ride Ocean Currents Around the World - [Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:01:00 GMT ] The impressive yellow-bellied sea snake has spread across the globe by simply riding the waves, a new model suggests.
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| 6970 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Birds of Prey and Campfire Stories - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:15:00 GMT ]
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| 6971 | 2019-08-01
‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse This Week: How to See It - [Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:56:08 GMT ]
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| 6972 | 2019-08-01
Bound for Marriage as a Child, Now a Change Agent for Kenyan Girls - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:56:00 GMT ]
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| 6973 | 2019-08-01
This River in Russia Just Turned Red - [Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:23:00 GMT ]
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| 6974 | 2019-08-01
The Plan to Save the Humpback Whales—and How It Succeeded - [Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:00:09 GMT ]
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| 6975 | 2019-08-01
Orca Shows and Breeding Banned in California - [Wed, 14 Sep 2016 22:15:15 GMT ]
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| 6976 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Cannabis 'Burial Shroud' Discovered in Desert Oasis - [Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:30:57 GMT ]
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| 6977 | 2019-08-01
Baiting Sharks May Be Really Good—or Really Bad—for the Fish - [Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:33:00 GMT ]
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| 6978 | 2019-08-01
The Global Dangers of Trump’s Climate Denial - [Wed, 09 Nov 2016 20:53:24 GMT ]
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| 6979 | 2019-08-01
A Pond Owner's Passion for Environmental Change - [Thu, 10 Nov 2016 23:59:14 GMT ]
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| 6980 | 2019-08-01
Around the World in 12 Toilet Pictures - [Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6981 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Rescued Baby Wombat Bond With His Caretaker - [Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:30:37 GMT ]
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| 6982 | 2019-08-01
First Dinosaur Tail Found Preserved in Amber - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:00:34 GMT ]
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| 6983 | 2019-08-01
The Cruel Business of Mongoose Hair Paintbrushes - [Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:44:28 GMT ] Mongooses in India are snared and clubbed in large numbers so their fur can be turned into paintbrushes for Americans and Europeans.
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| 6984 | 2019-08-01
A Border Wall Already Exists In Some Places. We Visited It. - [Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:23:00 GMT ]
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| 6985 | 2019-08-01
New Dead Sea Scroll Find May Help Detect Forgeries - [Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:23:22 GMT ]
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| 6986 | 2019-08-01
Bondage, Cannibalism, and Castration—Spiders' Wild Sex Lives - [Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 6987 | 2019-08-01
‘Lost Continent’ Hidden Underneath New Zealand? - [Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:27:38 GMT ]
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| 6988 | 2019-08-01
Fly Over a Spectacular Volcano Eruption - [Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:47:55 GMT ]
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| 6989 | 2019-08-01
An Emergency Checklist for Travelers - [Tue, 28 Feb 2017 18:31:00 GMT ]
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| 6990 | 2019-08-01
7 Reasons Hagfish Are Amazing (#6: They Can Live in Dead Bodies) - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:22:38 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 6991 | 2019-08-01
Violent Volcano Eruption Injures Film Crew and Others - [Thu, 16 Mar 2017 20:49:16 GMT ]
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| 6992 | 2019-08-01
Why Pygmies Are Dealing Weed to Survive - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6993 | 2019-08-01
See the 22 Most Stunning Images Science Made This Past Year - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6994 | 2019-08-01
See the 22 Most Stunning Images Science Made This Past Year - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:01:28 GMT ]
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| 6995 | 2019-08-01
Demand For Seal Products Has Fallen—So Why Do Canadians Keep Hunting? - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:51:00 GMT ] The seal business isn’t booming any longer, but the Great White North is reluctant to give up the controversial pursuit.
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| 6996 | 2019-08-01
Why the FBI Kept a 1,400-Page File on Einstein - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6997 | 2019-08-01
Watch This Octopus Use Shells as a Shield - [Mon, 24 Apr 2017 18:05:42 GMT ]
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| 6998 | 2019-08-01
Museum-Goers Beware: That Ancient Artifact May Be Stolen - [Mon, 01 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 6999 | 2019-08-01
The Secret History of the World's Priciest Spice - [Wed, 03 May 2017 14:55:00 GMT ]
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| 7000 | 2019-08-01
Century-Long Glacier Study May Help Us Crack Climate Change - [Thu, 18 May 2017 19:28:36 GMT ]
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| 7001 | 2019-08-01
Quiz: What Makes You Brilliant? - [Fri, 02 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7002 | 2019-08-01
Baby Bird from Time of Dinosaurs Found Fossilized in Amber - [Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:13:25 GMT ]
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| 7003 | 2019-08-01
Orangutan Grabbed a Woman—Here's the Likely Reason Why - [Mon, 12 Jun 2017 20:07:05 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7004 | 2019-08-01
Best View of Saturn's Rings Until 2032—How to See It - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:30:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7005 | 2019-08-01
Getting More Precise With Water Stewardship - [Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:40:24 GMT ]
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| 7006 | 2019-08-01
Medieval Sword Pulled From Polish Bog - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:08:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7007 | 2019-08-01
What Happens When a Baby Hippo Plays With a Croc - [Fri, 23 Jun 2017 04:01:21 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7008 | 2019-08-01
Rare Video Shows Mysterious, Worm-Like Legless Lizard - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 19:30:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7009 | 2019-08-01
Watch Baboon Spiders Mate in Rare Video - [Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:01:08 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7010 | 2019-08-01
What We Can Learn From This Ancient ‘Lunchbox’ - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:39:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7011 | 2019-08-01
Orcas Team Up to Kill Whale in Raw, First-Ever Video - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7012 | 2019-08-01
The Urban Sprawl and Future Urban Landscape - [Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:15:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7013 | 2019-08-01
How Well Do You Know Guam? - [Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:05:26 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7014 | 2019-08-01
This Pacific Island Is Caught in a Global Power Struggle (And It's Not Guam) - [Tue, 15 Aug 2017 04:01:21 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7015 | 2019-08-01
Cannibal Sea Lion Kills and Eats Pup—Never Before Seen - [Wed, 16 Aug 2017 04:01:06 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7016 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Tablet May Show Earliest Use of This Advanced Math - [Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:30:49 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7017 | 2019-08-01
These Wild Cats Make the Weirdest Sound - [Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:56:05 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7018 | 2019-08-01
The True Story of the Most Intense Hurricane You've Never Heard Of - [Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:43:16 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7019 | 2019-08-01
Go, Baby! These Animal Babies Grow Up Without Any Help from Parents - [Sat, 09 Sep 2017 04:02:32 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7020 | 2019-08-01
This Furniture Is Made Out of Mushrooms - [Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:32:03 GMT ]
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| 7021 | 2019-08-01
9 Dazzling Discoveries of Ancient Gold Treasure - [Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:12:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7022 | 2019-08-01
Why Haven't We Found Christopher Columbus's Ships? - [Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:15:10 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7023 | 2019-08-01
This Woman Saved the Americas From the Nazis - [Sat, 07 Oct 2017 04:02:09 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7024 | 2019-08-01
Here's What We Know About Fiery Oil Rig Explosion - [Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:26:20 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7025 | 2019-08-01
Poachers Target Rescued Circus Lions in Worrying New Trend - [Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:47:25 GMT ] At least 20 captive lions in a single province of South Africa have been killed or attacked by poachers so far this year.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7026 | 2019-08-01
Male Dolphins Offer Likely Love Token to Females in Rare Video - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7027 | 2019-08-01
How to See a Space Station Fall From the Sky - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:46:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7028 | 2019-08-01
Daylight Saving Time Is Even Weirder Than You Think - [Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:20:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7029 | 2019-08-01
Veteran Explorer of Disappearing Forests Charts New Course - [Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7030 | 2019-08-01
Carbon Emissions Had Leveled Off. Now They're Rising Again - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 08:30:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7031 | 2019-08-01
How Food Motivated a Prison Escape and a Recovery From PTSD - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7032 | 2019-08-01
Thieves Are Smashing Dinosaur Fossils. Science Is Fighting Back. - [Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:59:47 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7033 | 2019-08-01
See What Happens at a ‘Day Spa’ for Whales - [Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:01:07 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7034 | 2019-08-01
How Mussels Fool Fish Into Carrying Their Parasitic Babies - [Tue, 28 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7035 | 2019-08-01
See the Strange, Beautiful Landscapes Revealed by Lasers - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:47:23 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7036 | 2019-08-01
Cold Moon, Meteors, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in December - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:02:57 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7037 | 2019-08-01
Cutting-Edge Science Honored by Star-Studded Breakthrough Prize Awards - [Mon, 04 Dec 2017 01:32:50 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7038 | 2019-08-01
76 Years On, Pearl Harbor Survivors Forgive—But Can't Forget - [Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:30:00 GMT ]
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| 7039 | 2019-08-01
Five Ways Wildlife Won in 2017 - [Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:34:17 GMT ] China shutting down its ivory market and Instagram cracking down on harmful selfies are some of this year’s victories over wildlife crime and exploitation.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7040 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Cold Snap: What Do Bitter Temperatures Do to the Human Body? - [Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:30:00 GMT ] Thinking of taking a jog in the coldest weather to hit the U.S. in decades? You may want to read this.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7041 | 2019-08-01
Arctic Fox and Snowy Owl Filmed Doing Strange 'Dance'—But Why? - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:03:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7042 | 2019-08-01
Photographer Uses Fire and Ice to Show How Glaciers Melt - [Fri, 12 Jan 2018 05:01:27 GMT ] See how a National Geographic photographer captured a moment in time that reflects decades of change.
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| 7043 | 2019-08-01
A World Without Waste? Absolutely - [Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:07:00 GMT ] Investing in our planet: We’re working to bring people together to help us take back a bottle or can for every one we sell
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| 7044 | 2019-08-01
How Mobile is Moving Boundaries - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:59:44 GMT ] What happens when we lose all perception of limitations and connect with our potential? We change our minds, ourselves, and our world.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7045 | 2019-08-01
3,000-Year-Old Colossal Pharaoh Statue Moved to New Home - [Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:43:00 GMT ] 83-ton statue of Ramses II, ancient Egypt's greatest ruler, arrives at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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| 7046 | 2019-08-01
Iconic Ancient Temple Is Latest Victim in Civil War - [Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:00:23 GMT ] The temple at Ain Dara in northern Syria was severely damaged in an airstrike by Turkish forces.
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| 7047 | 2019-08-01
Rare Leopard Cannibalism Caught on Video - [Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:25:17 GMT ] A scientist on his honeymoon captured the grisly footage in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7048 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:45:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7049 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Dinosaur-Era Bird Found Trapped in Amber - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:23:27 GMT ] The 99-million-year-old animal is the most complete bird fossil yet known to science from the amber deposits of Myanmar.
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| 7050 | 2019-08-01
Growing Population of Crayfish Has One Female Ancestor - [Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:55:26 GMT ] The new species reproduces by cloning itself and is entirely female.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7051 | 2019-08-01
Surprise! Scientists Find That Starfish Eyes Actually See, at Least a Little - [Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:07:00 GMT ] After decades of wondering what starfish use their eyes for, it turns out they probably use them to stay close to home, according to a new study.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7052 | 2019-08-01
Rodents of Unusual Size Invading U.S. Wetlands - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:26:48 GMT ] The invasive species can grow as large as 20 pounds and has large buckteeth.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7053 | 2019-08-01
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot May Soon Disappear... - [Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:22:52 GMT ] ...or it may not. Scientists aren’t quite sure what will happen to the shrinking mega-storm.
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| 7054 | 2019-08-01
These Cuddly Lapdogs Were Once Used as Stealth Weapons - [Sat, 24 Feb 2018 05:00:53 GMT ] For Year of the Dog, we look into the origins of East Asian dog breeds—including the surprisingly ferocious Pekingese.
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| 7055 | 2019-08-01
Sloths May Be Slow, But They're Not Stupid - [Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:50:39 GMT ] A new book challenges misconceptions about the Central and South American tree dwellers.
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| 7056 | 2019-08-01
Ravens Are Evolving, and Not in the Way You'd Expect - [Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:15:15 GMT ] Instead of branching into new species, raven groups experienced something called 'speciation reversal.'
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| 7057 | 2019-08-01
Who Was the Most Powerful Woman in Ancient History? - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] As the #MeToo movement takes center stage, we asked historians to look to the past for lessons from powerful women.
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| 7058 | 2019-08-01
Stephen Hawking, Famed Physicist, Dies at 76 - [Wed, 14 Mar 2018 04:33:35 GMT ] Hawking's scientific claim to fame was his revelation that the universe began in a singularity, an infinitely dense point of spacetime.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7059 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic Photos Show How Sand Mining Threatens a Way of Life in Southeast Asia - [Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:01:00 GMT ] Vietnam is a prime example of a little-known global threat: the mining of river sand to build the world’s booming cities.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7060 | 2019-08-01
Once Written Off for Dead, the Aral Sea Is Now Full of Life - [Fri, 16 Mar 2018 04:02:12 GMT ] Thanks to large-scale restoration efforts, the North Aral Sea has seen a resurgence of fish—a boon to the communities that rely on it.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7061 | 2019-08-01
South Africa is Setting the Standard for Water Wise Tourism - [Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:34:00 GMT ] South Africa has got the message: every drop of water counts.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7062 | 2019-08-01
Siblings Can Have Surprisingly Different DNA Ancestry. Here's Why. - [Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:01:34 GMT ] When it comes to tracing your roots through your genes, biological siblings may have less in common than many people expect.
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| 7063 | 2019-08-01
War in Syria: Stories of Survival and Hope - [Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:36:00 GMT ] A reporter follows a group of Syrians from all sides of the war—fighters, students, children—and their struggles to survive the conflict.
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| 7064 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Massive Ancient Drawings Found in Peruvian Desert - [Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:19:00 GMT ] Armed with satellites and drones, archaeologists discover new Nasca lines and dozens of other enigmatic geoglyphs carved into the earth.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7065 | 2019-08-01
Changing the Way We Think About Plastics - [Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:00:11 GMT ] Evian is setting the standard for a world without waste plastic.
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| 7066 | 2019-08-01
8 Lion Cubs Killed in Suspected Poison Attack - [Fri, 13 Apr 2018 19:02:36 GMT ] Poisonings are a grave threat to the survival of wild lions as humans encroach on their available habitat.
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| 7067 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Black Market Hummingbird Love Charm Trade - [Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT ] Catch a hummingbird. Kill it. Wrap it in underwear, cover it with honey—and sell it to arouse passion in a lover. Who does this?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7068 | 2019-08-01
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:13:59 GMT ] When the first Earth Day was held in 1970, pesticides were killing bald eagles, and soot was darkening the sky. Now, habitat loss and climate change are imperiling the planet.
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| 7069 | 2019-08-01
Curious Lion Bites Tourist's Car Door on Safari - [Thu, 03 May 2018 22:01:11 GMT ] This young male lion stopped a caravan of cars in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
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| 7070 | 2019-08-01
Nearly Two Years Later, ‘World’s Saddest Polar Bear’ No Longer Sad? - [Fri, 11 May 2018 15:43:21 GMT ] Reunited with his mother, Pizza doesn’t appear as stressed at his new home.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7071 | 2019-08-01
Explore 100 Years of National Geographic Pull-Out Maps - [Tue, 15 May 2018 15:51:42 GMT ] A century ago, National Geographic magazine started creating supplement maps, designed to adorn walls and explore every corner of our Earth in intricate detail. Here are some of the best.
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| 7072 | 2019-08-01
Watch for These 8 Things at the Royal Wedding - [Fri, 18 May 2018 13:33:57 GMT ] If you're one of millions who will watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's nuptials, keep an eye out for these traditional elements.
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| 7073 | 2019-08-01
These Birds Make Their Own Citrus-Scented Cologne - [Fri, 25 May 2018 09:00:20 GMT ] The sexiest male crested auklets have large head feathers and a strong tangerine smell, a new study finds.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7074 | 2019-08-01
Why Male Dolphin Buddies 'Hold Hands' - [Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:00:03 GMT ] Bottlenose dolphins in Australia call each other by name and touch frequently to maintain alliances with other males, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7075 | 2019-08-01
For Cash and Pride, Replanting Canada's Forests by the Millions - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:32:00 GMT ] Each year, twentysomethings from all over the world take on one of the most grueling yet satisfying summer jobs imaginable.
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| 7076 | 2019-08-01
32 Astonishing Photos From a Career Spent Underwater - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:01:02 GMT ] Photographer David Doubilet sets out to astound people with his images—and inspire conservation. See how in this retrospective photo gallery.
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| 7077 | 2019-08-01
As Arctic Melts, a Race to Test Oil Spill Cleanup Technology - - As ice melt opens the Arctic to exploration and shipping, researchers are testing drones, sensors, skimmers, and dispersants for tackling oil spills in icy waters.
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| 7078 | 2019-08-01
Drink More Water, Says FLOTUS—But How Much? - - First Lady Michelle Obama has called for adding a glass of water to your daily hydration. But how many glasses do you need to drink each day?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7079 | 2019-08-01
Can Long-Distance Migrating Shorebird Survive? - - Rufa red knots are some of the longest-migrating birds in the world, but their population has plummeted, partly due to overharvesting of horseshoe crabs.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7080 | 2019-08-01
After Westgate Siege, New Respect for Kenya's Indians - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:49 GMT ] Long viewed with suspicion, or worse, Nairobi's Indian community gains new respect after the Westgate mall shootings.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7081 | 2019-08-01
Much Earlier Split for Neanderthals, Humans? - [Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:29:14 GMT ] A new study suggests that the common ancestor of Neanderthals and humans may have lived longer ago than previously thought.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7082 | 2019-08-01
Italy's Mt. Etna Volcano Blows Smoke Rings - [Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:20:08 GMT ] In a new round of eruptions this week, Italy's Mount Etna volcano puffs dozens of smoke rings into the sky.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7083 | 2019-08-01
National Zoo Deaths: 'Circle of Life' or Animal Care Concerns? - [Tue, 17 Dec 2013 13:27:40 GMT ] Four National Zoo animals have died this year, three violently, and some inside the organization have voiced concern over animal care.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7084 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Giant Salamanders Slipping Away: Inside the Fight to Save the Hellbender - [Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:02:48 GMT ] Scientists are working to save a two-foot-long salamander called the hellbender, which is declining throughout the eastern U.S.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7085 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: China's Ivory Crush Is Symbolic, But Real Action Is Needed - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:26:14 GMT ] China is the latest country to publicize wildlife law enforcement by destroying illegal elephant ivory, but the crush needs to be backed up with action.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7086 | 2019-08-01
First Known Sea Anemone Found That Lives Upside Down in Sea Ice - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:20:06 GMT ] A newly discovered species is the first known sea anemone to live burrowed into the bottom of sea ice.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7087 | 2019-08-01
Two of History's Deadliest Plagues Were Linked, With Implications for Another Outbreak - [Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:11:45 GMT ] Scientists discover a link between the Justinian plague and the Black Death and say a new strain of plague could still infect humanity.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7088 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Three Ways an Astronaut Could Fall Into a Black Hole - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:07:09 GMT ] Stephen Hawking is shaking up the conversation about how black holes work.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7089 | 2019-08-01
The Surprising History of Road Salt - [Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:05:15 GMT ] Amid 'salt shortages,' officials protect roads against ice with rock salt, which is mined around the country.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7090 | 2019-08-01
Doomsday Seed Vault's New Adds: 'Space Beer' Barley, Brazil Beans - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:31:42 GMT ] Beer and whiskey lovers, raise a glass to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which has just taken in 20,000 new crop varieties—including 575 types of barley.
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| 7091 | 2019-08-01
What Is Lyme Disease? New Findings Deepen the Mystery - [Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:45:00 GMT ] Many patients and practitioners criticize the medical establishment for not doing enough about Lyme disease. Much remains unknown about the illness, and even mode of transmission has recently come into question.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7092 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: How to Make Money From Climate Change - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:16:41 GMT ] McKenzie Funk's new book 'Windfall' documents how businesses hope to make money from climate change.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7093 | 2019-08-01
The Flattest U.S. States? Not What You Think - [Fri, 14 Mar 2014 11:51:22 GMT ] Kansas is not as flat as a pancake, despite common perceptions.
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| 7094 | 2019-08-01
Salmon Farming Gets Leaner and Greener - [Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:19:22 GMT ] The aquaculture industry improves its environmental footprint.
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| 7095 | 2019-08-01
To Keep Peace, Should the UN Wage War? - [Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:17:23 GMT ] After years of botched interventions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the UN introduces a new policy: 'peace enforcement.' Will it mean more war or less?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7096 | 2019-08-01
World Not Ready for Climate Change, New Report Says - [Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:12:50 GMT ] A new report released by the IPCC tells the world it's not yet ready to face the risks of climate change.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7097 | 2019-08-01
Surgeons to Put Gunshot Victims Into Suspended Animation - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:23:15 GMT ] Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh plan to save the lives of gunshot and stabbing victims by putting them into suspended animation after their hearts have stopped.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7098 | 2019-08-01
The Innovators Project: David Stuart - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:44:33 GMT ] We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
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| 7099 | 2019-08-01
The Aftermath of Everest's Deadly Avalanche - [Sun, 20 Apr 2014 01:42:24 GMT ] An experienced Everest climber assesses the impact of the deadly avalanche on climbers and the Sherpas who assist high-altitude expeditions.
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| 7100 | 2019-08-01
Scientists Warn of Quake Risk From Fracking Operations - [Fri, 02 May 2014 14:30:56 GMT ] The remors induced by wastewater disposal are larger and harder to predict than previously thought, seismologists warned as they released a new body of research on the issue.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7101 | 2019-08-01
Dogs at War: Three-Legged Dog Delivers Crucial Message in WWI - [Fri, 16 May 2014 12:05:50 GMT ] For centuries military dogs have played important roles on the battlefield.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7102 | 2019-08-01
Meet the 2014 National Geographic Bee Champion - [Wed, 21 May 2014 18:55:12 GMT ] A Virginia eighth grader trekked to the top spot of the 2014 National Geographic Bee.
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| 7103 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: Lego Breaks Stereotypes With Female Scientist Minifigures - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:42:57 GMT ] Scientist Ellen Kooijman designed Lego's first all-female scientists minifigure set to get more girls interested in Legos.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7104 | 2019-08-01
Global Ocean Commission Calls for Sweeping International Reforms - - New report targets high seas fishing, drilling, and pollution.
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| 7105 | 2019-08-01
A (Subversive) Exhibit of Kitchen Culture in Philadelphia - - The Philadelphia Museum of Art has a display of beautifully designed kitchen and tableware—with a subversive message.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7106 | 2019-08-01
Shark Pictures: A Toothy Grin, Baby Pictures, and a Prickly Snout - - Take a peek at some familiar, and not-so-familiar, sharks-from great whites to sawsharks to Greenland sharks.
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| 7107 | 2019-08-01
'Indomitable' Jaguars May Have Lessons in Survival for Us - - Jaguar corridors in Central and South America are helping 'the sumo wrestler of the animal kingdom' survive.
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| 7108 | 2019-08-01
Rewilding the Land Can Repair Damage We've Caused and Reconnect Us to the Natural World. - - We need to become enchanted with nature again, author says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7109 | 2019-08-01
In Texas, the Art and Science of Building a Better Cow - - Can animal geneticists breed-or clone-a cow that will taste great and have a smaller environmental hoofprint too?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7110 | 2019-08-01
Halloween Inspiration: Scientists Wear Costumes to Study Animals - - From whooping cranes to pandas, it's Halloween year-round for scientists who masquerade as animals to get closer to their research subjects.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7111 | 2019-08-01
The Rule for Success in Science Movies: Make It Personal - - Science at the cinema always puts the scientists, not the science, under the microscope. We look at some standouts.
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| 7112 | 2019-08-01
At a California Sanctuary, One Woman's Battle to Save Endangered Birds - - Birds mourn, love, court, have emotional memory, and make decisions about who they like and who they don't like, author says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7113 | 2019-08-01
Newfound Mega-Storms on Uranus Pose Planetary Puzzle - - Stormy weather has stirred up the typically calm clouds of Uranus, report surprised scientists.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7114 | 2019-08-01
Zimbabwe's Reported Plan to Export Baby Elephants Raises Outcry Against Animal Trade - - Zimbabwe reportedly has rounded up dozens of baby elephants from a national park for export to China.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7115 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Why Cubans May Not Be Thrilled at New Relations With U.S. - - Some Cubans have a lot to lose from an influx of American dollars.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7116 | 2019-08-01
New Documentary Highlights Human Benefits of Saving Wilderness - - Host M. Sanjayan takes viewers on a journey to 29 countries, exploring humanity's evolving impact on the planet.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7117 | 2019-08-01
Archaeologists Stumble Across a Hoard of Gold - - A cache of medieval Arab gold coins may already be the largest in the eastern Mediterranean, and there's probably more to come.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7118 | 2019-08-01
In Honor of International Polar Bear Day, Spectacular Pictures of a Threatened Species - - Take a peek at polar bears playing, swimming, and sleeping in their changing habitat.
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| 7119 | 2019-08-01
How the World Celebrates Easter in 15 Spectacular Photos - [Sat, 04 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From eggs to bunnies, there are almost as many ways to observe Easter as there are countries.
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| 7120 | 2019-08-01
Bobcat Drags Shark Out of Florida Surf - [Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:48:14 GMT ] Dramatic photograph appears to be real, experts say.
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| 7121 | 2019-08-01
Digs Reveal Stone-Age Weapons Industry With Staggering Output - [Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] Millions of weapons were made at Paleolithic “factory” in the Caucasus.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7122 | 2019-08-01
Rarely Observed 'Quadruple' Rainbow Isn't What it Seems - [Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:04:00 GMT ] A combination of reflections gave birth to the four rainbows captured in a picture by a woman in Long Island.
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| 7123 | 2019-08-01
Cars That Run on Air and Water? Audi Rolls Out E-Diesel - [Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:33:00 GMT ] As research into clean cars expands, Audi unveils a synthetic diesel that’s made with water, air and carbon dioxide.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7124 | 2019-08-01
Beyond Cinco De Mayo: 14 Pictures That Transport You to Mexico - [Sat, 02 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Raise a glass and celebrate Mexican history and culture with these pictures from National Geographic's archive.
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| 7125 | 2019-08-01
Forget Renaissance Italy—Modernity Got Going With the Vikings - [Wed, 13 May 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] The North Sea is small, but its cultural influence spread from Dublin in the west to Poland in the east, says author.
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| 7126 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Flying Hoverboard: Will We Soon Be Levitating? - [Sat, 16 May 2015 21:22:00 GMT ] The Hendo uses magnets to move riders on a cushion of air. A faster version debuts in October and skate parks may follow..
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7127 | 2019-08-01
Why Can't Dogs Recognize Us on Our Phones and Tablets? - [Sat, 30 May 2015 12:00:50 GMT ] Small screens, compressed signals, and canine nature may all affect whether a dog can identify its owner on the phone or in a video chat.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7128 | 2019-08-01
How to Spot Bill Nye's LightSail Spacecraft from Earth - [Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:45:00 GMT ] Catch sight of light glinting off a newly launched solar sail as it's propelled through the night sky.
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| 7129 | 2019-08-01
Do Animals Laugh? Tickle Experiments Suggest They Do - [Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Studies of laughing chimpanzees and rats offer clues about our evolutionary past—as well as our mental health.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7130 | 2019-08-01
Volcanoes on Venus May Still Be Awake - [Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:48:34 GMT ] Data from the now-defunct European Venus Express orbiter show that volcanoes are erupting on the planet known as “Earth’s Evil Twin.”
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7131 | 2019-08-01
Two Nations Show Good News, Bad News for Africa's Elephants - [Sun, 28 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Visits to Gabon and Tanzania shows the head of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that commitment from the top makes all the difference.
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| 7132 | 2019-08-01
Backpacks on Seabirds Hint at Their Navigation Secret - [Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:01:00 GMT ] Shearwaters navigate the open ocean based on their memories of smells that waft in from different directions, a new study suggests.
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| 7133 | 2019-08-01
Shark Attack Risk Is Down Sharply Since 1950 - [Thu, 09 Jul 2015 04:00:02 GMT ] New study highlights real factors behind rise in reported attacks and offers safety tips.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7134 | 2019-08-01
First Pluto Flyby Pictures Are 'Complicated and Fascinating' - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:06:00 GMT ] Pluto’s surface looks young, and its large moon Charon offers a few surprises of its own.
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| 7135 | 2019-08-01
Earth's Closest Cousin Discovered Among New Pile of Planets - [Thu, 23 Jul 2015 17:51:00 GMT ]
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| 7136 | 2019-08-01
Warship's Last Survivors Recall Sinking in Shark-Infested Waters - [Mon, 27 Jul 2015 18:46:00 GMT ] Seventy years later, veterans of an epic naval disaster gather to share stories of suffering, reconciliation, and healing.
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| 7137 | 2019-08-01
Why Do High-Altitude Snow Leopards Breathe Like Pussycats? - [Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:00:00 GMT ] How these big cats thrive in low-oxygen mountain habitats is still a mystery, study says.
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| 7138 | 2019-08-01
Drivers Worry the End of Utah Salt Flat Racing is Near - [Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:24:07 GMT ] Cancellations of Speed Week two years in a row raise concerns about the health of the salt flats.
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| 7139 | 2019-08-01
How U.S. Climate Plan Can Follow China and Europe—Or Not - [Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] How U.S. Climate Plan Can Follow China and Europe—Or Not
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| 7140 | 2019-08-01
Plague Warning Closes Campground in Yosemite - [Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:45:00 GMT ] Risk of deadly disease is low, but squirrel deaths in park raise alarm.
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| 7141 | 2019-08-01
Century-Old Message in a Bottle Returned to Sender - [Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:02:00 GMT ] A nearly 109-year-old bottle was part of a tradition of dropping objects and instruments into the sea to study ocean currents.
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| 7142 | 2019-08-01
Bats and Sloths Don't Get Dizzy Hanging Upside Down—Here's Why - [Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:10:48 GMT ] Being tiny and moving slowly are key for animals who live on the flip side.
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| 7143 | 2019-08-01
McKinley vs. Denali: Who Decides Names on a Map? - [Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:30:57 GMT ] National Geographic’s Geographer explains what the change means and why it’s important.
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| 7144 | 2019-08-01
Hemp Homes Could Hit New High As Growing Cannabis Gets Legal - [Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] Times are changing for the cannabis cousins. States are legalizing marijuana, and the U.S. is easing its ban on growing hemp. Will a hemp boom follow?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7145 | 2019-08-01
Where Is the Birthplace of Humankind? South Africa and East Africa Both Lay Claims - [Fri, 11 Sep 2015 17:27:31 GMT ] The new human fossils from South Africa have added fuel to a long-standing debate over the geographical origins of our species.
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| 7146 | 2019-08-01
Behind David Letterman's New TV Climate Series Gig - [Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:15:00 GMT ] 'Years of Living Dangerously' producers talk about why the late-night icon got involved with the show.
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| 7147 | 2019-08-01
Intimate Portraits of Refugees: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in a War’ - [Mon, 21 Sep 2015 11:12:00 GMT ] A close-up look at the people trying to rebuild their lives after being uprooted by violence in the Middle East.
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| 7148 | 2019-08-01
China's Floating City and The Science of Mirages - [Tue, 20 Oct 2015 21:35:00 GMT ] The atmosphere can play fascinating tricks on our brains. A 'superior mirage' may even be behind the myth of the Flying Dutchman.
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| 7149 | 2019-08-01
Pioneer in Satellite Archaeology Wins Million-Dollar Prize - [Sun, 08 Nov 2015 22:22:00 GMT ] Egyptologist and National Geographic explorer Sarah Parcak uses high-flying cameras to reveal lost cities and save ancient treasures from looters.
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| 7150 | 2019-08-01
12 Nat Geo Stories That Exposed Wildlife Exploitation - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:01:00 GMT ] Here’s a look back at some of our most powerful reports that revealed how wild animals (and trees) are being threatened.
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| 7151 | 2019-08-01
Can Paris Climate Talks Help These People a World Away? - [Fri, 20 Nov 2015 10:00:17 GMT ] Drought has been deadly for indigenous people in Colombia's desert peninsula, underscoring a global crisis: People will be forced from their homes as weather turns more extreme.
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| 7152 | 2019-08-01
Five Reasons We Need To Act Now on Climate Change - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] As world leaders in Paris negotiate cuts in greenhouse gases, scientists say we face urgent reasons to take action.
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| 7153 | 2019-08-01
Crime Blotter: Turtle Smuggling, Illegal Logging, and More - [Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:39:00 GMT ] A weekly roundup of wildlife crimes.
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| 7154 | 2019-08-01
National Parks Plan for a Greener Future - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7155 | 2019-08-01
The Real Science Inspired By Star Wars - [Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From Darth Vader's breathing to the dual sunsets of Tatooine, we take a look back at the real studies inspired by the Star Wars universe.
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| 7156 | 2019-08-01
How Mistletoe Became Everyone's Favorite Parasite - [Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] This holiday favorite inspires smooches, feeds birds, and may help treat cancer. But it also has a dark side.
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| 7157 | 2019-08-01
Why Shutting Down China’s Ivory Trade Won’t Be Easy - [Fri, 08 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] An undercover investigation shows how Chinese businesses launder illegal ivory into the legal market and also trade in illegal rhino horn.
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| 7158 | 2019-08-01
Babylonians Tracked Jupiter With Advanced Tools: Trapezoids - [Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:42:31 GMT ] Ancient tablets describe math that was thought to have been invented over 1,000 years later, rewriting the history books.
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| 7159 | 2019-08-01
This Government Program's Job Is to Kill Wildlife - [Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] An investigation in Harper’s Magazine this month documents indiscriminate and inhumane methods used to control predators on public lands in the West.
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| 7160 | 2019-08-01
New 'Pet Talk' Show Reveals Latest Animal Trends - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Andre Millan, son of 'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan, dishes about his brand-new talk show for animals.
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| 7161 | 2019-08-01
Chameleons Can't Hide in These Award-Winning Photos - [Sat, 20 Feb 2016 12:01:00 GMT ] This collection of close-ups from Madagascar shows chameleons are much more than masters of camouflage.
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| 7162 | 2019-08-01
Billions of People Got Clean Water in the Past 25 Years - [Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:07:00 GMT ]
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| 7163 | 2019-08-01
Killers on the Road: Driving's Link to Violence - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 13:59:00 GMT ]
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| 7164 | 2019-08-01
30 Pictures Show the Different Ways We Die - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Around the world, funerals and death rituals take many forms.
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| 7165 | 2019-08-01
There’s Another Spider That Destroys Female Genitalia - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:00:08 GMT ]
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| 7166 | 2019-08-01
Indiana Jones Is Back! What Should He Discover Now? - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7167 | 2019-08-01
Beavers Returning to Sweden's Capital Can Be a Dam Nuisance - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:00:03 GMT ] Extinct in Stockholm less than a century ago, the rebounding rodent is damaging the city's trees—and at the same time charming locals.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7168 | 2019-08-01
BP Oil Spill Trashed More Shoreline Than Scientists Thought - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:00:00 GMT ] New evidence extends the size of the disaster that occurred six years ago this week.
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| 7169 | 2019-08-01
Rare Butterflies Flying High at Los Angeles Airport - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:00:13 GMT ] The endangered El Segundo blue feels right at home amid the wilderness of concrete that is the nation's third-busiest airport.
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| 7170 | 2019-08-01
It’s a Museum! It’s a Nuclear Bunker! It’s North Korea’s Subway System! - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7171 | 2019-08-01
Creative Things to Do With a Dead Body - [Fri, 06 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7172 | 2019-08-01
In Egypt, Debate Rages Over Scans of King Tut's Tomb - [Mon, 09 May 2016 16:24:00 GMT ]
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| 7173 | 2019-08-01
Watch Clever Birds Solve a Challenge From Aesop's Fables - [Wed, 11 May 2016 20:32:00 GMT ]
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| 7174 | 2019-08-01
Poaching May Drive These 7 Species to Extinction - [Fri, 20 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] On Endangered Species Day, a look at animals threatened by illicit hunting and commercial trade.
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| 7175 | 2019-08-01
Watch How Aliens Could Contact Us With Giant Laser Doodles - [Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:13:43 GMT ]
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| 7176 | 2019-08-01
Which National Parks Do You Want to Get $2 Million? - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:00:17 GMT ]
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| 7177 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Great White Shark Attacks on Sea Otters Surge - [Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:42:53 GMT ] So many juvenile great white sharks are biting—but not eating—sea otters that scientists say the phenomenon could slow the marine mammals’ recovery.
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| 7178 | 2019-08-01
See Neptune Sprout a New Dark Spot - [Thu, 23 Jun 2016 21:39:00 GMT ]
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| 7179 | 2019-08-01
See a Firework-Shaped Galaxy and Jupiter's Incredible Aurora - [Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:07:00 GMT ]
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| 7180 | 2019-08-01
Astronauts Embark on a Training Mission Deep Beneath the Earth - [Wed, 06 Jul 2016 18:50:21 GMT ]
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| 7181 | 2019-08-01
Why We Missed This Nearby Mini-Planet for So Long - [Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:21:00 GMT ]
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| 7182 | 2019-08-01
These 15 Photos Remind Us Why We Love Paris—and Always Will - [Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:30:00 GMT ] Images from the National Geographic archives celebrate the resilient City of Light.
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| 7183 | 2019-08-01
Meet the World's Most Expensive Pet Fish - [Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:05:00 GMT ]
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| 7184 | 2019-08-01
Schoolkids Write Adorable Book About Orphaned Orangutan - [Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT ] A book about the plight of Budi the orangutan, who was taken from the wild and sold as a pet, is written and illustrated by fifth graders.
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| 7185 | 2019-08-01
Geologic Evidence May Support Chinese Flood Legend - [Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:16:11 GMT ]
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| 7186 | 2019-08-01
How the Knowledge of Locals Is Helping Google Build Better Maps - [Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:09:00 GMT ]
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| 7187 | 2019-08-01
Southern African Countries Are Trying—Again—to Legalize Elephant Ivory Sales - [Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A proposal by Namibia and Zimbabwe to legalize a global ivory trade promises a rematch of a battle fought 27 years ago.
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| 7188 | 2019-08-01
13 Pictures of Beautiful, Endangered Orangutans - [Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:30:12 GMT ]
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| 7189 | 2019-08-01
Have We Been Misreading a Crucial Maya Codex for Centuries? - [Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:56:50 GMT ]
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| 7190 | 2019-08-01
Zika's Accidental Ally: Miami's Luxury High-Rises - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7191 | 2019-08-01
Critical Reefs Destroyed in Poachers' Quest for World's Biggest Clams - [Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:27:00 GMT ] China’s ambitions are leading to environmental destruction in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.
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| 7192 | 2019-08-01
African Elephant Numbers Plummet 30 Percent, Landmark Survey Finds - [Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:58:00 GMT ] An unprecedented census gives a sobering baseline for managing what’s left of Africa’s elephants.
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| 7193 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: A Fish Called Obama—Newly Discovered Species Named for President - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:29:00 GMT ]
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| 7194 | 2019-08-01
Celebrate the Comeback of Humpbacks With These Fabulous Photos - [Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:03:00 GMT ]
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| 7195 | 2019-08-01
Does This Mysterious Mosaic Depict Alexander the Great? - [Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7196 | 2019-08-01
This Dinosaur Wore Camouflage - [Wed, 14 Sep 2016 22:03:09 GMT ]
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| 7197 | 2019-08-01
Extinct Car-Size Shark Discovered - [Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:16:00 GMT ] The big predator plied the ancient waters of both the Atlantic and Pacific.
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| 7198 | 2019-08-01
Tourists Could Destroy Venice—If Floods Don't First - [Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:00:42 GMT ]
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| 7199 | 2019-08-01
These Maps Show the Epic Quest for a Northwest Passage - [Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:53:00 GMT ]
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| 7200 | 2019-08-01
Animals Eat Ocean Plastic Because it Smells Like Food - [Wed, 09 Nov 2016 19:00:07 GMT ]
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| 7201 | 2019-08-01
These Tiny Organisms Have Some Really Weird Shapes - [Sat, 12 Nov 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7202 | 2019-08-01
These Beautiful Maps Reveal the Secret Lives of Animals - [Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:54:07 GMT ]
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| 7203 | 2019-08-01
Child Mummy Found With Oldest Known Smallpox Virus - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:00:25 GMT ]
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| 7204 | 2019-08-01
How Nat Geo Captured the Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union - [Wed, 21 Dec 2016 18:42:00 GMT ]
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| 7205 | 2019-08-01
This May Be Our Best Idea of What a Dinosaur Really Looked Like - [Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:00:06 GMT ]
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| 7206 | 2019-08-01
What You Need to Know About Trump’s Proposed Climate Cuts - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:08:00 GMT ]
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| 7207 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Whale Swarms Perplexing Scientists - [Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:10:04 GMT ]
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| 7208 | 2019-08-01
The Potential Big Impact of Trump's Clean Water Rollback - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7209 | 2019-08-01
Candid Moments Shine Through in New North Korea Photos - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:36:39 GMT ]
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| 7210 | 2019-08-01
Watch as Octopus Eats Jellyfish, Then Clings to It as Likely Weapon - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:10:40 GMT ]
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| 7211 | 2019-08-01
4 Stunning Comets Are Close to Earth Now—How to See Them - [Sat, 08 Apr 2017 04:01:34 GMT ]
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| 7212 | 2019-08-01
Trained in Secret, These Fearless Pilots Retaliated for Pearl Harbor - [Sat, 15 Apr 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 7213 | 2019-08-01
These Sharks Thrive Inside an Underwater Volcano - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7214 | 2019-08-01
These Monks Saved Their Abbey by Protecting the Earth - [Fri, 21 Apr 2017 04:01:20 GMT ]
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| 7215 | 2019-08-01
This Bug Can Eat Plastic. But Can It Clean Up Our Mess? - [Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:00:05 GMT ]
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| 7216 | 2019-08-01
5 Facts About the Real Salem Witch Hunt - [Thu, 18 May 2017 17:57:05 GMT ]
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| 7217 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:45:00 GMT ]
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| 7218 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Disease Attacks Rattlesnakes - [Mon, 12 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7219 | 2019-08-01
Plan to Save World's Most Trafficked Mammal Ignites Debate - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:10:59 GMT ] Six zoos and one nonprofit have teamed up to breed pangolins before it’s too late—but critics say the scaly African creatures will likely die in captivity.
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| 7220 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Afghan School Where Girls Can Dress Like Girls - [Mon, 19 Jun 2017 21:07:36 GMT ]
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| 7221 | 2019-08-01
Rare White Moose Twins Caught on Camera - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:01:36 GMT ]
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| 7222 | 2019-08-01
Crocodile Poaching Booms as Egypt Tourism Crumbles - [Fri, 23 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7223 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Secretive World of Florida’s Chameleon Catchers - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:39:42 GMT ]
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| 7224 | 2019-08-01
Why Manta Rays Swim in Mesmerizing Circles - [Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7225 | 2019-08-01
An Ex-Monk's Advice on How to Follow Your True Path - [Thu, 27 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7226 | 2019-08-01
Watch: ‘Swimming’ Bald Eagle Rescued by Bystanders - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7227 | 2019-08-01
Snow Falls on Mars in the Summer - [Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7228 | 2019-08-01
Rush for Donkey Skins in China Draws Wildlife Traffickers - [Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:25:25 GMT ] In high demand for traditional medicine, donkey skins have become a hot commodity on the black market.
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| 7229 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Some Dogs More Aggressive? - [Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7230 | 2019-08-01
World's Smelliest Fruit Might Not Exist Without This Giant Bat - [Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7231 | 2019-08-01
In a First, Gravitational Waves Linked to Neutron Star Crash - [Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7232 | 2019-08-01
Stunning Photos Show the Alaska Refuge Under Threat - [Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:22:00 GMT ]
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| 7233 | 2019-08-01
Witness the Harrowing Capture of a Wild Sloth for the Black Market - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:01:13 GMT ]
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| 7234 | 2019-08-01
Enterprise Donates $30 Million to TNC River Conservation Efforts - [Mon, 13 Nov 2017 06:03:00 GMT ]
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| 7235 | 2019-08-01
Expedition Braves Arctic Perils for Climate Science - [Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:08:00 GMT ]
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| 7236 | 2019-08-01
Massive Infrastructure Projects Are Failing at Unprecedented Rates - [Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:01:24 GMT ]
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| 7237 | 2019-08-01
How Krampus, the Christmas ‘Devil,’ Became Cool - [Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT ] We spoke to the man who says he helped make the demon-like beast popular in the U.S.
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| 7238 | 2019-08-01
Yeti Legends Are Based on These Real Animals, DNA Shows - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:05:00 GMT ]
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| 7239 | 2019-08-01
Call of World's Rarest Big Cat Recorded in Wild For First Time - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7240 | 2019-08-01
Can You Spot the Difference Between a Jaguar and a Leopard? - [Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7241 | 2019-08-01
115 Years Ago, This Arctic Expedition Ended in Disaster - [Fri, 12 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] On the 130th anniversary of National Geographic's founding, see what happened during an attempt to reach the North Pole.
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| 7242 | 2019-08-01
Frogs Tote Tiny Radios to Save Their Species - [Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:42:00 GMT ] Scientists recently released hundreds of harlequin frogs to learn more about a deadly fungus pushing the species to extinction.
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| 7243 | 2019-08-01
What is Spectrum, and Where are You on it? - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:55:16 GMT ] On our nation’s network of super highways for voice and data, do you need to pick a lane?
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| 7244 | 2019-08-01
Once on the Brink, This African Park Is Making a Comeback - [Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:00:15 GMT ] Over the next several years, West Africa's Pendjari National Park will be working more vigorously toward conservation efforts.
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| 7245 | 2019-08-01
Partial Solar Eclipse and 6 More Can't-Miss Sky Events in February - [Thu, 01 Feb 2018 05:01:59 GMT ] Get ready to see a sprinkling of meteors, a Martian showdown, a 'false dawn,' and more amazing celestial sights.
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| 7246 | 2019-08-01
This Vulture Flew 1,000 Miles in Record-Breaking Flight - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:12:31 GMT ] A white-backed vulture named Rosie has made possibly the longest land animal dispersal ever recorded.
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| 7247 | 2019-08-01
Why This Ancient Spider Had a Tail - [Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:39:00 GMT ] The researchers say the tailed proto-spider could still scuttle across the forest floors in Myanmar today.
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| 7248 | 2019-08-01
What Was This 2,000-Year-Old Parrot Mummy Doing in Mexico? - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:50:19 GMT ] As the oldest known macaw mummy in the world, the find could give insights on trade between present-day Southwest U.S. and Mexico.
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| 7249 | 2019-08-01
How Some U.S. Ape Sanctuaries Fail Their Animals and Staff - [Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:00:24 GMT ] Staff complaints at a chimp sanctuary whose founder had no formal training in primate care point to problems compounded by weak oversight.
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| 7250 | 2019-08-01
Hidden Penguin Mega-Colonies Discovered in Antarctica - [Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:44:00 GMT ] The discovery strengthens the case for protecting the waters around the Antarctic Peninsula.
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| 7251 | 2019-08-01
Cities Emit 60% More Carbon Than Thought - [Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:04:00 GMT ] A new analysis finds that city planners have been undercounting greenhouse gas emissions from a key contributor.
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| 7252 | 2019-08-01
Biggest Fake Native American Art Conspiracy Revealed - [Thu, 15 Mar 2018 04:02:00 GMT ] Jewelry dealer Nael Ali will be the first defendant sentenced in the most extensive federal investigation into Indian arts and crafts fraud.
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| 7253 | 2019-08-01
From Not Enough to Too Much, the World’s Water Crisis Explained - [Thu, 22 Mar 2018 04:01:30 GMT ] Many more cities than Cape Town face an uncertain future over water. But there are emerging solutions.
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| 7254 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Forest Home of Squatter Communities Is Doomed by Coal - [Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:04:05 GMT ] Germany’s Hambach Forest sits in the crosshairs of coal mining, stirring debate about conservation and energy production.
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| 7255 | 2019-08-01
Enzyme That Eats Plastic Accidentally Found in Lab - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:40:30 GMT ] A surprise find may eventually help scientists clean up the glut of plastic pollution around the world.
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| 7256 | 2019-08-01
Dirt is Good: Why the Outdoors is the World's Greatest Playground - [Mon, 07 May 2018 10:00:08 GMT ] Outdoor Classroom Day is reasserting the importance of outdoor learning and play with the goal that children will spend more time outside in the world's greatest playground.
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| 7257 | 2019-08-01
Even Remote Coral Reefs Aren't Spared From Devastation - [Fri, 11 May 2018 15:35:00 GMT ] A combination of climate change, cyclones, and human activity has led to intense die-offs around the Samoan island of Upolu.
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| 7258 | 2019-08-01
Plastic Bag Found at the Bottom of World's Deepest Ocean Trench - [Fri, 11 May 2018 19:42:00 GMT ] Even one of the most remote places on Earth couldn't hide from the scourge of plastic trash.
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| 7259 | 2019-08-01
Leopard and Buffalo 'Kiss' In Rare Moment Caught on Film - [Tue, 15 May 2018 14:40:15 GMT ] In South Africa's Sabi Sand Game Reserve, predator and prey come together for a brief and unusual instant.
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| 7260 | 2019-08-01
How People Make Only a Jar of Trash a Year - [Fri, 18 May 2018 10:00:16 GMT ] The growing zero-waste community is radically slashing their waste output, while living more fulfilling lives.
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| 7261 | 2019-08-01
Why Humpback Whale Babies Whisper to Mom - [Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT ] On World Oceans Day, we take a deeper dive into the fascinating world of marine mammals.
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| 7262 | 2019-08-01
These Communities Turn Discarded Fishing Nets Into Carpets - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT ] Explorer Heather Koldewey is helping people in the Philippines and beyond clean up ocean plastic, starting with ghost nets.
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| 7263 | 2019-08-01
Superstitious Numbers Around the World - - Depending on what country you are in, different superstitions may exist for numbers other than unlucky 13.
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| 7264 | 2019-08-01
Behind the Cover: October 2013 - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:49 GMT ] Behind the Cover: October 2013
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Watching Polar Bears Eat Goose Eggs in Warmer Arctic - [Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:10:55 GMT ] The warming Arctic makes it harder for polar bears to hunt seals, their traditional prey, on the ice. Could a supplementary diet of (raw) snow goose omelets help?
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| 7266 | 2019-08-01
'Lost Boy' John Bul Dau: Stop War, Killing in South Sudan - [Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:53:39 GMT ] Human rights activist John Bul Dau says countries must intervene to stop senseless killing in the new country of South Sudan.
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| 7267 | 2019-08-01
Giant Trench Under Antarctic Ice Deeper Than Grand Canyon - [Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:04:20 GMT ] A valley deeper than the Grand Canyon has been discovered beneath the ice in West Antarctica.
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| 7268 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Forest Elephants Moved Across Africa in Risky Operation - [Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:13:54 GMT ] The rare mammals were transported by truck to a safer home in the Ivory Coast-but two died during the risky procedure, group says.
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| 7269 | 2019-08-01
Bad News for Bumblebees: Disease Spreading From Honeybees - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:28:20 GMT ] Honeybee declines have gotten all the buzz, but scientists find that bumblebees are also susceptible to their cousins' worst diseases.
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| 7270 | 2019-08-01
How Vladimir Putin Became a Nobel Peace Prize Nominee - [Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:14:57 GMT ] The Russian president is one of many nominated for the prize. Here's how the process works.
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| 7271 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: World’s Iconic Buildings Go Dark for “Earth Hour” - [Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:01:25 GMT ] Iconic buildings went dark to raise awareness around energy consumption and climate change.
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| 7272 | 2019-08-01
Rwanda Genocide: In Rwanda, Reconciliation Is Hard Won - [Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:34:50 GMT ] On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda, villagers in the countryside struggle to forgive the unforgiveable.
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| 7273 | 2019-08-01
The Innovators Project: Tom Dillehay - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:44:33 GMT ] We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
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Pictures: Climbing Everest Through History - [Sun, 20 Apr 2014 01:42:24 GMT ] The tragedy on Everest recalls the highs and lows of the long history of climbing the mountain.
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| 7275 | 2019-08-01
6 Great Innovators in Archaeology - [Fri, 02 May 2014 13:44:19 GMT ] We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
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| 7276 | 2019-08-01
Strange Findings on Comb Jellies Uproot Animal Family Tree - [Wed, 21 May 2014 17:06:28 GMT ] Comb jellies rely on a 'completely different chemical language' than all other animals, meaning their lineage may have diverged first.
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| 7277 | 2019-08-01
Penguins That Weathered Past Climate Change Suffer This Time - [Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:12:17 GMT ] Two penguin species that flourished under a past warming event aren't doing so well now.
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| 7278 | 2019-08-01
Global Warming a Significant Driver of Farmer Migration, Study Finds - - Earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods won't outweigh global warming as a driver for migration, suggests a study of Indonesian farmers.
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| 7279 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Refuge Founder Mourned After Being Crushed to Death - - The founder of an elephant sanctuary in Maine who was accidentally crushed to death by the animals is remembered and mourned.
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| 7280 | 2019-08-01
Grit Trumps Talent and IQ: A Story Every Parent (and Educator) Should Read - - An energetic researcher finds that self-control and grit are the most important tools students need to succeed.
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| 7281 | 2019-08-01
Watch How Maggots Help Solve Crimes - - Researchers study when and how beetles and flies colonize dead bodies to learn more about establishing a time of death.
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| 7282 | 2019-08-01
Going to Pieces - - See how chicken waste in the United States is used in other dishes around the world.
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| 7283 | 2019-08-01
Cute Killers? Gray Seals Maul, Suffocate Seals and Porpoises, Studies Say - - Big-eyed and adorable, gray seals are also surprising killers, skinning and eating harbor seals and porpoises in the North Sea, according to several new research studies.
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| 7284 | 2019-08-01
Oscar-Winning Art Director on Creating the Grand Budapest Hotel - - Learn how a production team transformed a vacant warehouse in Germany into the fictional hotel.
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| 7285 | 2019-08-01
What Should You Do If You Find a Spider in Your House? - [Fri, 03 Apr 2015 18:18:17 GMT ] For starters, don't panic—and remember that most of the 40,000 known spider species are not venomous.
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| 7286 | 2019-08-01
Eat, Cook, Love: How a Girl From Missouri Ended Up in Rome - [Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:46:25 GMT ] In Italy, family and food come first and people cook for their pets.
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| 7287 | 2019-08-01
A Town in Nepal Teaches a Young American How to Live - [Sun, 12 Apr 2015 12:21:40 GMT ] 'What I learned in Nepalganj' in the Peace Corps, writes T.D. Allman, 'has kept me alive in situations when I might have gotten killed.'
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| 7288 | 2019-08-01
Are Two Giant Black Holes About to Collide? - [Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:51:11 GMT ] A flickering quasar may be signaling that the most colossal of cosmic smashups could be just a few years away.
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| 7289 | 2019-08-01
Nepali Mountain Villages 'Completely Washed Away' By Quake - [Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:35:00 GMT ] With roads and communication networks down, rescuers worry about ominous silence from remote areas.
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| 7290 | 2019-08-01
End of World in 2012? Maya 'Doomsday' Calendar Explained - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:47 GMT ] Even if the world does end in 2012, the Maya calendar deserves no credit for predicting it, experts say.
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| 7291 | 2019-08-01
14-Year Old Wins National Geographic Bee Championship - [Wed, 13 May 2015 12:56:00 GMT ] Ten finalists from a field of four million contestants competed on geographic knowledge.
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| 7292 | 2019-08-01
Ancient City Defied Rome, Now Faces Threat of Islamic State - [Sat, 16 May 2015 13:48:45 GMT ] ISIS closes in on World Heritage Site of Palmyra in Syria. Will this 2,000-year-old city face the same fate as Nimrud and Nineveh?
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| 7293 | 2019-08-01
Surf’s Up! 15 Pictures Capture the Thrill of Riding Waves - [Sat, 30 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] It’s endless summer and from Malibu to Melbourne, everybody’s gone surfin’.
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| 7294 | 2019-08-01
Snakes Infest House in Maryland—How Did It Happen? - [Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:02:00 GMT ] The invasion of the black rat snakes, which may have been seeking out a winter refuge, is a 'freak occurrence,' one expert says.
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| 7295 | 2019-08-01
16 Dizzying Pictures of Roller Coasters and Thrill Rides - [Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] On the anniversary of the roller coaster, we show a visual merry-go-round of amusement park rides.
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| 7296 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: See Auroras and the Moon’s Great Wall - [Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] Grab a telescope and watch for the aurora borealis, which could dance across the sky Monday night.
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| 7297 | 2019-08-01
Elon Musk, A Man of Impossible Dreams, Wants To Colonize Mars - [Sun, 28 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The visionary creator of SpaceX and the Tesla wants to bring solar power to the masses, people to Mars, and, maybe, retire there himself.
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| 7298 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Mother Raccoon Helps Baby Learn to Climb Tree - [Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:00:00 GMT ] A new video shows a raccoon climbing lesson—a vital skill that allows the North American mammals to escape predators.
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| 7299 | 2019-08-01
This Is the Year’s Best Drone Photography - [Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:30:00 GMT ] The winning images of an international competition include a selfie with sharks and sky-high views of famous cities and monuments.
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| 7300 | 2019-08-01
Solar Plane’s Trek Around The World Delayed By Battery Damage - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:18:00 GMT ] The Swiss explorers say they will be grounded in Hawaii until at least April 2016.
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| 7301 | 2019-08-01
Are ‘Mutated’ Daisies Really Caused by Fukushima Radiation? - [Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:29:00 GMT ] Radiation from damaged power plant may be responsible for odd flowers, but there could be other forces at work.
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| 7302 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Take Flight With Cosmic Swan - [Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:48:18 GMT ] A glorious nebula, shooting stars, and a blue moon will all be visible this week.
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| 7303 | 2019-08-01
4 Signs the Tide May Be Turning Against Lion Hunting, and 1 It Isn’t - [Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:31:00 GMT ] International outcry over Cecil the lion’s death is sparking changes around the world.
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| 7304 | 2019-08-01
Lions Return to Rwanda for First Time Since Genocide’s Aftermath - [Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Lions were hunted to local extinction in Rwanda. Now a new group of imported lions seems to be doing well in the country.
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| 7305 | 2019-08-01
Did Chucking Stones Make Us More Human? - [Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:56:56 GMT ] A fossil site in the Republic of Georgia yields clues to humankind’s first missiles.
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| 7306 | 2019-08-01
8 Gorgeous National Parks You've Never Heard Of - [Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:35:00 GMT ] Celebrating the diversity of protected lands on the U.S. park service's 99th birthday.
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| 7307 | 2019-08-01
10 Pictures That Will Have You Running for the Fairgrounds - [Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] At most any state fair you’ll find thrills and chills, not to mention prize-winning pies, porkers, parades, and plush toys.
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| 7308 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Best Time to Spot Distant Neptune - [Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:45:00 GMT ] The moon points the way to Uranus and the Crab Nebula and makes a pretty pattern with a pair of objects in Taurus, the bull.
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| 7309 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: The Elusive Glow of Zodiacal Lights - [Mon, 07 Sep 2015 15:12:00 GMT ] Sky-watchers in the far southern reaches of the planet may glimpse a partial solar eclipse.
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| 7310 | 2019-08-01
New Theory for What Caused Earth's Second-Largest Mass Extinction - [Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] Scientists have been trying to unravel what killed nearly all of Earth’s animals 400 million years ago. Could it be monstrous deformities caused by toxic metals in the ocean?
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| 7311 | 2019-08-01
Who Decides What Names Go on a Map? - [Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] For 125 years, a group you’ve never heard of has been helping create a common language for the world’s place names.
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| 7312 | 2019-08-01
Overachieving Lizard Grows Three Tails - [Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:00:04 GMT ] Found recently in Kosovo, the unusual reptile is among only a handful of three-tailed vertebrates known to science, a new study says.
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| 7313 | 2019-08-01
This Man is Walking Across Antarctica All By Himself - [Mon, 09 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] On the centennial of Shackleton’s ill-fated expedition to the South Pole, a middle-aged ex-army officer wants to make it there completely on his own.
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| 7314 | 2019-08-01
How Krampus, the Christmas ‘Devil,’ Became Cool - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] We spoke to the man who says he helped make the demon-like beast popular in the U.S.
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| 7315 | 2019-08-01
After Paris, 3 Reasons the World Could Bid Adieu to Fossil Fuels - [Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:45:00 GMT ] The new climate accord aims to accelerate the shift toward clean energy. How quickly can this happen?
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| 7316 | 2019-08-01
King Tut's Beard Is Back, With Help From a Little Beeswax - [Thu, 17 Dec 2015 22:00:00 GMT ] The beard has twice been knocked off of Tut's iconic gold mask. Now a new, high-tech effort has reattached it.
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| 7317 | 2019-08-01
This Woman Wears Thousands of Swarming Bees—to Meditate - [Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:00:04 GMT ] Sara Mapelli, or the Bee Queen, dances with the insects to help people reconnect with nature.
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| 7318 | 2019-08-01
Monster-Size Marine Crocodile Discovered - [Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7319 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Rare White Giraffe and Other Unusually Pale Animals - [Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:50:29 GMT ] Albino and leucistic animals abound in the animal kingdom, from squirrels to crayfish.
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| 7320 | 2019-08-01
Do Animals Go to War? - [Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:00:33 GMT ] In the brutal animal kingdom, chimpanzees gang up to expand territory and ants raid other colonies to take slaves.
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| 7321 | 2019-08-01
How Can You Tell a Female Animal From a Male? - [Sat, 20 Feb 2016 12:00:19 GMT ] When females have 'penises,' determining who's who can be tough.
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| 7322 | 2019-08-01
Drones Spot Swarms of Sharks Around Stunning Island - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] A high-tech project provides new scientific insight into a Seychelles atoll.
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| 7323 | 2019-08-01
9 Mouthwatering Pictures of Pie for Pi Day - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Celebrate the quirky holiday by enjoying these photos from our archives.
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| 7324 | 2019-08-01
How to Avoid Storm Blackouts? Colleges Go Big With Microgrids - [Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Tech-savvy universities are leading the way with innovative ideas to make their campuses energy independent.
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| 7325 | 2019-08-01
How to Rescue These Adorable Tree Frogs - [Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:16:00 GMT ] A new effort hopes to save endemic frogs in a Honduras cloud forest.
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| 7326 | 2019-08-01
It's Almost Tax Day: Here's How Nature Files Its Taxas - [Sat, 09 Apr 2016 12:00:09 GMT ] In honor of April 18, we take a look at how science organizes and names species—sometimes with a sense of humor.
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| 7327 | 2019-08-01
The Western World’s Largest Coal Company Declares Bankruptcy - [Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:28:00 GMT ]
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| 7328 | 2019-08-01
Enter National Geographic’s Photo Caption Contest - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7329 | 2019-08-01
80 Rats Exploded Into 100,000 by Avoiding Poison - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:01:05 GMT ]
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| 7330 | 2019-08-01
Why Half a Degree Matters: Higher Seas, Longer Heat Waves, Dead Reefs - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] New research suggests that limiting warming to 1.5 degrees instead of 2 degrees can dramatically reduce the impacts of climate change around the world.
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| 7331 | 2019-08-01
See 10 Remarkable Trees, Each With a Special Story to Tell - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we present a gallery of exceptional trees. Each one has a special story to tell.
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| 7332 | 2019-08-01
14 Pictures From an Epic Solar Flight Around the World - [Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] See the Solar Impulse 2's attempt to make history, and promote solar power.
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| 7333 | 2019-08-01
Watch Rare Pink Dolphins Hang On in Urban Harbor - [Fri, 06 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Hong Kong's iconic marine mammals face serious threats, although conservationists are fighting for them.
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| 7334 | 2019-08-01
Experts: Teen's 'Discovery' of Maya City is a Very Western Mistake - [Wed, 11 May 2016 20:27:00 GMT ]
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| 7335 | 2019-08-01
New Evidence Shows the Illegal Pet Trade Is Wiping Out Indonesia’s Birds - [Wed, 25 May 2016 13:48:00 GMT ] Indonesia has a long history of keeping birds as pets, but now it’s driving many species to the brink.
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| 7336 | 2019-08-01
In a Harsh Desert, a Watery Forest Survives - [Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:00:15 GMT ] Hot, salty, and dry: a Persian Gulf mangrove forest overcomes a land of extremes.
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| 7337 | 2019-08-01
Forest Fires Can Heat Up the Whole Planet - [Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:41:00 GMT ]
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| 7338 | 2019-08-01
Amazing Things We’ve Learned From 800 Ancient Skull Surgeries - [Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:57:24 GMT ]
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| 7339 | 2019-08-01
Pucker Up With These Photos of Sweet Smooches - [Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:27:13 GMT ]
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| 7340 | 2019-08-01
Giant Clam Poaching Wipes Out Reefs in South China Sea - [Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:51:38 GMT ] A new analysis of satellite imagery shows extensive coral reef damage in the South China Sea for the first time.
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| 7341 | 2019-08-01
Whales Mourn Their Dead, Just Like Us - [Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:34:00 GMT ] Seven species of the marine mammals have been seen clinging to the dead body of a likely friend or relative, a new study says.
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| 7342 | 2019-08-01
Wild Indian Elephant Dies Trying to Escape Captivity - [Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Maharaj died trying to break free, illustrating how Indian officials are often ill-equipped to deal with crop-raiding elephants.
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| 7343 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious New Whale Species Discovered in Alaska - [Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7344 | 2019-08-01
Drones Shoot Fireballs to Help Control Wildfires - [Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:27:00 GMT ] The experimental 'dragon's eggs' may help land managers restore degraded prairie.
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| 7345 | 2019-08-01
How Cholera Spread So Quickly Through Haiti - [Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:08:37 GMT ] The UN admits it played a role in a deadly outbreak of the disease.
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| 7346 | 2019-08-01
Woolly Mammoth Ivory Is Legal, and That’s a Problem for Elephants - [Tue, 23 Aug 2016 16:11:00 GMT ] Traffickers are passing off elephant ivory as that of the ancient animals.
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| 7347 | 2019-08-01
Hawaii Is Now Home to an Ocean Reserve Twice the Size of Texas - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT ] A 582,000-square mile 'no-take' zone: President Obama just quadrupled the size of a national marine monument off northwestern Hawaii.
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| 7348 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What It Feels Like to Spend a Year on ‘Mars’ - [Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7349 | 2019-08-01
See How Swimsuits Evolved From Wool Dresses to Bikinis - [Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7350 | 2019-08-01
As Mother Teresa Becomes a Saint, Controversies Linger - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:00:15 GMT ] The late nun and charity worker has been honored by the Vatican after a relatively quick canonization process.
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| 7351 | 2019-08-01
These New Inventions Could Help Stop Wildlife Smuggling - [Sat, 03 Sep 2016 16:02:00 GMT ] They include a whistleblower system to report wildlife crime and a DNA test to pinpoint poaching hot spots of the world’s most trafficked mammal.
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| 7352 | 2019-08-01
How to Lasso a Mexican Crocodile—at Night - [Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:37:19 GMT ]
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| 7353 | 2019-08-01
Saving Rwanda's Endangered Species, One at a Time - [Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:44:00 GMT ] Veterinarian Olivier Nsengimana is driving the rescue of the gray crowned crane.
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| 7354 | 2019-08-01
Boomerangs Were Lethal Weapons of War, Skeleton Suggests - [Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:29:00 GMT ]
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| 7355 | 2019-08-01
Giant Millipede Fossils May Reveal New Species - [Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:02:00 GMT ] Foot-long arthropod fossils were found in cliffs in maritime Canada. Here's what they mean.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7356 | 2019-08-01
For World Animal Day, 10 Sharp Pictures of Brainy Animals - [Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:09:38 GMT ]
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| 7357 | 2019-08-01
Photos Reveal Smog So Bad Breathing It Is Like Smoking Two Packs a Day - [Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:49:00 GMT ]
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| 7358 | 2019-08-01
Astronomers Home In on Source of Strange Radio Burst - [Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:25:47 GMT ]
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| 7359 | 2019-08-01
Here Comes Santa Claus—and He’s Going to School - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7360 | 2019-08-01
Bear Attacks Car In Chinese Zoo Famous For Tiger Mauling - [Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:19:15 GMT ]
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| 7361 | 2019-08-01
Tracking Wildlife for Science Could Actually Help Poachers - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 05:15:00 GMT ] Incidents of abuse raise concerns about the unintended consequences of pinpointing an animal's location.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7362 | 2019-08-01
Can the Amazon of Southeast Asia Be Saved? - [Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7363 | 2019-08-01
How to See These Unusually Intense Auroras Before They're Gone - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:32:42 GMT ]
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| 7364 | 2019-08-01
Striking Yellow-Black Rain Frog Found, Is Already Endangered - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:01:19 GMT ]
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| 7365 | 2019-08-01
Astronaut Breaks Space Record - [Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7366 | 2019-08-01
6 Reasons Why U.S. Paris Reversal Won't Derail Climate Progress - [Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7367 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious Ghost Sharks' Sex Habits Revealed - [Mon, 12 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7368 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:15:00 GMT ]
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| 7369 | 2019-08-01
NASA Finds 219 Possible Planets, Including 10 'Earths' - [Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:53:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7370 | 2019-08-01
A Tick Bite Could Make You Allergic to Meat—and It's Spreading - [Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:24:00 GMT ]
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| 7371 | 2019-08-01
Why This Island Is at the Center of the Search for Amelia Earhart - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7372 | 2019-08-01
See Fire Ants Create Towers From Their Own Bodies - [Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:29:00 GMT ]
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| 7373 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Vulture Gang Steals Cheetah's Kill - [Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:28:00 GMT ]
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| 7374 | 2019-08-01
Your Floor May Be Made of Illegal Tropical Wood - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:37:00 GMT ] A new report traces exotic timber from Papua New Guinea, where illegal logging is common, via China to U.S. stores.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7375 | 2019-08-01
Hurricane Damages Giant Radio Telescope—Why It Matters - [Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:31:54 GMT ]
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| 7376 | 2019-08-01
New Clues to How Neanderthal Genes Affect Your Health - [Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7377 | 2019-08-01
Some Animals Don't Actually Sleep for the Winter, and Other Surprises About Hibernation - [Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7378 | 2019-08-01
North Korean Diplomats Accused of Smuggling Ivory and Rhino Horn - [Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:53:54 GMT ] A new report identifies at least 18 instances of diplomats being implicated in smuggling, but they've rarely been caught or punished.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7379 | 2019-08-01
Asian Elephants Are Now Being Killed for Their Skin - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:19:38 GMT ] A lawless zone in northeastern Myanmar has cornered the market in a gruesome good: elephant skin jewelry.
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| 7380 | 2019-08-01
How to See the Brightest Supermoon of 2017 - [Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:37:00 GMT ]
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| 7381 | 2019-08-01
Deep-Sea Predators Revealed in 30 Years of Footage - [Thu, 14 Dec 2017 23:37:00 GMT ]
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| 7382 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Skin Auctions in Zimbabwe Are Booming—And Legal - [Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:28:57 GMT ] The surging trade in elephant hides is stirring controversy amid the poaching crisis.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7383 | 2019-08-01
Take a 3-D Tour of a Space Cloud Full of Baby Stars - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 22:21:40 GMT ] NASA pictures merge with movie magic to create a stunning fly-through of the Orion Nebula.
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| 7384 | 2019-08-01
5G Is Coming Soon. Do You Care? You Should. Here’s Why. - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:51:58 GMT ] Upgrading U.S. wireless networks has been called our most important infrastructure project. It’s actually happening.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7385 | 2019-08-01
Oil Tanker Spill Off China May Have Lasting Environmental Impacts - [Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:07:00 GMT ] The type of oil that was spilled into the East China Sea is unlike other major oil spills, so there are a lot of unknowns.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7386 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive Photos: Search Resumes for Hidden Chambers In King Tut's Tomb - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 06:50:14 GMT ] Two previous investigations disagreed about what’s behind the tomb walls. Now scientists are launching an all-out effort to solve the mystery.
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| 7387 | 2019-08-01
Queen Elizabeth's Record-Breaking Reign in 15 Pictures - [Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] Queen Elizabeth II, who has now sat on the throne for 66 years, has always emphasized that her role is not to rule, but to serve.
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| 7388 | 2019-08-01
A Black Panther May Not Be What You Think - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:00:00 GMT ] As the superhero of the same name sets box-office records, learn more about the misunderstood big cats.
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| 7389 | 2019-08-01
How Color-Changing Animals Are Rebelling Against Climate Change - [Sat, 17 Feb 2018 05:01:01 GMT ] A new study finds 'hot spots' where animals that turn white for the winter could thrive in a less snowy world.
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| 7390 | 2019-08-01
How the Woman Who Found a Leprosy Treatment Was Almost Lost to History - [Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:00:00 GMT ] The daughter of daguerreotype pioneers, Alice Ball used her passion for chemistry to develop an injection that stayed in use for 20 years.
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| 7391 | 2019-08-01
When Rescuing Wildcats Can Do More Harm Than Good - [Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:33:25 GMT ] One man thought he was rescuing a domestic kitten, but experts say he may have separated a wild cat from its mother.
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| 7392 | 2019-08-01
Stench Leads to Home Crawling With Stolen Tortoises—10,000 of Them - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:24:47 GMT ] A gruesome discovery by authorities in Madagascar highlights a grave threat to a highly endangered species of tortoise.
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| 7393 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Sausage-Size Insect Transform From Larva to Beetle - [Fri, 11 May 2018 15:19:39 GMT ] Each Hercules beetle embarks on a jaw-dropping journey from grub to giant.
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| 7394 | 2019-08-01
Yanny or Laurel? Strange Audio Clip Explained. - [Wed, 16 May 2018 00:24:00 GMT ] Experts sound off about the science behind the viral tweet.
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| 7395 | 2019-08-01
Halloween Costume Pictures: Spooky Styles a Century Ago - [Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:12:00 GMT ] From roller skates to swastikas, see how people in the early 1900s celebrated what one expert calls the United States' 'rogue holiday.'
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| 7396 | 2019-08-01
Syria's War Hits Home for Immigrants - - Syrian Americans feel the strain of the conflict tearing their families' homeland apart.
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| 7397 | 2019-08-01
UN Study Looks at High Rate of Rape - - An author of a United Nations study on men and violence in Asia and the Pacific explains why rape is so prevalent in the region.
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| 7398 | 2019-08-01
Supervolcanoes Rocked Early Mars - - A chain of supervolcanoes may have erupted on Mars some 3.7 billion years ago, reshaping the planet's surface.
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| 7399 | 2019-08-01
Pictures We Love: Best of September - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:49 GMT ] Futuristic aircraft and a child looking for refuge are among our photo editors' picks of the most interesting news pictures from September.
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| 7400 | 2019-08-01
Does Petting Really Stress Out Your Cat? - [Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:07:01 GMT ] Petting your cat probably won't stress it out, but some other things certainly can. A cat expert takes on questions about keeping pet cats happy in the modern world.
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| 7401 | 2019-08-01
Tiny Algae Responsible for Mysterious Fossil Whale Graveyard? - [Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:28:18 GMT ] A fossil whale graveyard in Chile could have been the result of poisoning by microscopic algae, says a recent study.
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| 7402 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Virus DNA Gives Stem Cells the Power to Transform - [Sun, 30 Mar 2014 17:11:33 GMT ] DNA from a long-ago invader gives human embryonic stem cells the power of transformation.
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| 7403 | 2019-08-01
The Innovators Project: Sarah Parcak - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:44:32 GMT ] We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
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| 7404 | 2019-08-01
State Department Further Postpones Keystone XL Decision - [Sat, 19 Apr 2014 14:07:57 GMT ] Extending the wait for a verdict on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, the U.S. State Department says it will allow more time for federal agencies to weigh in.
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| 7405 | 2019-08-01
Family Farmers Hold Keys to Agriculture in a Warming World - [Fri, 02 May 2014 11:56:11 GMT ] Half a billion small-scale farmers are helping pioneer sustainable techniques.
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| 7406 | 2019-08-01
World's Prettiest Tarantula Takes Best in Show 2014 - [Wed, 21 May 2014 15:49:03 GMT ] Entrants from around the world brought more than 30,000 tarantulas to the English city of Coventry in hope of winning this year's first prize.
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| 7407 | 2019-08-01
'God Particle' Collider Rebooting to Be Most Powerful Yet - - The Large Hadron Collider is set to illuminate more about the so-called God particle and dark matter, experts said in Copenhagen.
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| 7408 | 2019-08-01
4 Places Where Hunters Are Working to Protect Game Animals - - In Washington State, North Dakota, South Carolina, and the western U.S., hunters and fishermen are working to ensure the survival of the very species they target.
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| 7409 | 2019-08-01
Amazon Warriors Did Indeed Fight and Die Like Men - - Archaeology shows that these fierce women also smoked pot, got tattoos, killed—and loved—men.
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| 7410 | 2019-08-01
Bunny-Size Dinosaur Was First of Its Kind in America - - Bunny-sized dinosaur was the first of its kind on the continent.
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| 7411 | 2019-08-01
Finding Homes for Ebola's Orphans - - More than ten thousand West African children have lost one or both parents to Ebola. Now the search begins to find them new homes.
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| 7412 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Storm Swirls and Dark Matter Collides - [Fri, 03 Apr 2015 16:28:42 GMT ] A typhoon menaces the Philippines, and galaxies—and their dark matter—collide.
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| 7413 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Beauty and Peril Along Endangered St. Louis River - [Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:17:00 GMT ] A photographer captures the changing face of the Great Lakes by traveling the largest U.S. river that flows into Lake Superior.
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| 7414 | 2019-08-01
Here Are the Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life - [Sun, 12 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Diet is the key to longevity—but also sex, naps, wine and good friends.
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| 7415 | 2019-08-01
Earth Day Pictures: 10 Of World's Greenest Buildings - [Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:02:00 GMT ] Eco-friendly buildings can be both affordable and beautiful, say the jurors of an annual architecture award.
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| 7416 | 2019-08-01
Nepal's 8 Key Historic Sites: What's Rubble, What's Still Standing - [Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:47:38 GMT ] Five sites of global cultural and religious significance are reported heavily damaged, but the shrine of Buddha's birthplace appears unharmed.
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| 7417 | 2019-08-01
Fossil Ink Sacs Yield Jurassic Pigment—A First - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:33 GMT ] Still soft ink sacs from 160-million-year-old squidlike animals have yielded pigment matching that of modern cuttlefish.
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| 7418 | 2019-08-01
10 Pictures Capture Shock of Another Nepal Earthquake - [Tue, 12 May 2015 15:51:00 GMT ] A second major earthquake—magnitude 7.3—rattled Nepal on the heels of a 7.8 magnitude quake that killed thousands in April.
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| 7419 | 2019-08-01
Do Bugs Sleep? Why They're Surprisingly Similar to People - [Sat, 16 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Some insects, like honeybees and fruit flies, slumber just like us—and can get sloppy without their Zzzs, research shows.
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| 7420 | 2019-08-01
Scary Beautiful Video Captures Japan Volcano's Violent Explosion - [Fri, 29 May 2015 17:40:11 GMT ] Mount Shindake sends an ash cloud 30,000 feet into the sky.
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| 7421 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic Identifies World's Emerging Explorers - [Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:07:00 GMT ] Whether combating wildlife trafficking or inventing safer nuclear energy, these awardees share a passion for making a better world.
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| 7422 | 2019-08-01
Chimpanzees Deemed Endangered by U.S.—What's It Mean? - [Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:17:23 GMT ] Captive apes now enjoy the same protections as their wild brethren, but many retired research chimps still don't have a place to go, advocates say.
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| 7423 | 2019-08-01
Why Elephants Are Recovering in Uganda as They Decline Overall - [Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:35:27 GMT ] The country’s ambassador to the United States explains how Uganda has managed to grow its elephant population by 600 percent, though challenges remain.
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| 7424 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic Photos Show Brazil’s Crippling Drought - [Sun, 28 Jun 2015 11:14:58 GMT ] São Paulo’s 20 million people are suffering in a historic crisis.
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| 7425 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Pilot of Solar Plane Shares Secrets of 5-Day Flight - [Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:41:00 GMT ] Swiss pilot battles exhaustion and weather during endurance mission.
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| 7426 | 2019-08-01
Can Killing More Elephants Actually Help to Save Them? - [Wed, 08 Jul 2015 16:24:19 GMT ] With nearly half Mozambique’s elephants wiped out by poaching since 2009, the World Bank’s decision to fund sport hunting is called into question.
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| 7427 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Steps Up Fight Against Poaching and Wildlife Trafficking - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:53:00 GMT ] Congress, the President, and several states are responding to African wildlife crisis with new actions.
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| 7428 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Adorable 'Sea Bunny' Taking Over the Internet - [Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Despite its cute and cuddly appearance, this little sea creature is actually a kind of slug.
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| 7429 | 2019-08-01
How a Piece of a Boeing 777 Drifted 2,300 Miles - [Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:39:00 GMT ] Indian Ocean debris moves in predictable patterns and confirms searchers are looking in the right spot for the missing plane.
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| 7430 | 2019-08-01
3 Years on Mars! Curiosity Rover's Amazing Journey in Pictures - [Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:15:00 GMT ] As NASA prepares to launch a new rover to the red planet, Curiosity celebrates its action-packed journey.
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| 7431 | 2019-08-01
How Drones Are Affecting Wildlife in Surprising Ways - [Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:16:28 GMT ] A recent study showing that black bear heart rates soar at the sight of a drone has some experts concerned.
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| 7432 | 2019-08-01
A Guide to Detecting an Alien Apocalypse - [Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] To find intelligent extraterrestrial life, we might need to find proof of its demise.
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| 7433 | 2019-08-01
Is Earth as Special as We Think? - [Mon, 07 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] You might be surprised at some of the factors that made Earth a cozy place for life to set up shop.
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| 7434 | 2019-08-01
Remembering 9/11 in Pictures - [Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:42:00 GMT ] Photos reveal one of America's darkest days.
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| 7435 | 2019-08-01
Six Months in Space From an Astronaut’s Point of View - [Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:31:00 GMT ] We’ve picked 10 of our favorite shots shared by astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station to celebrate the halfway point of his mission.
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| 7436 | 2019-08-01
Child Labor by the Numbers - [Sat, 26 Sep 2015 12:00:14 GMT ] Measuring the impact of working children around the world.
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| 7437 | 2019-08-01
Going for Green. Seeing Solutions. - [Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:42:00 GMT ]
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| 7438 | 2019-08-01
14 Dirty Photos That Show Why Soil Matters - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] A new United Nations report published on World Soil Day digs into how humans mistreat Earth’s soils.
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| 7439 | 2019-08-01
See the World’s Most Unusual Christmas Trees - [Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] From the beach to a cave and beyond, these vintage photos reveal a rich history of celebration around the world.
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| 7440 | 2019-08-01
What Meteorites Mean for Science, Culture, and Kitsch - [Sun, 27 Dec 2015 12:00:12 GMT ] We fear meteorites, we study them, and we collect anything hit by them.
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| 7441 | 2019-08-01
Volunteer Bikers Save Lives by Delivering Blood in Dead of Night - [Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:33:00 GMT ] A growing movement may soon spread beyond the U.K. and Ireland.
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| 7442 | 2019-08-01
The Mountain Chicken Frog’s First Problem: It Tastes Like… - [Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7443 | 2019-08-01
See New Discoveries at the Mysterious City of the Jaguar - [Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:49:00 GMT ] More than 200 elaborate sculptures hint at the rituals and the tragic end of a lost city in Honduras.
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| 7444 | 2019-08-01
The Real Downton Abbey Powers Into the Future as TV Show Ends - [Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ] Highclere Castle, like other grand homes, is going green but faces unique obstacles. “It’s not like a five-bedroom house,” says current resident, Lady Fiona Carnarvon.
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| 7445 | 2019-08-01
Corals Are Dying on the Great Barrier Reef - [Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:37:00 GMT ] Australian government issues emergency response level after problem that may be linked to climate change.
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| 7446 | 2019-08-01
What’s Your Favorite Extinct Species? Scientists’ Top Picks - [Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:00:11 GMT ] Dodos and dinos are emblems of extinction, but there are many other unsung species that are no longer among us.
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| 7447 | 2019-08-01
National Parks Need a Big Shake-Up - [Tue, 19 Apr 2016 21:53:00 GMT ] Interior Secretary, during National Parks Week, tells public that funding U.S. parks 'offers a 10-to-1 return on investment.'
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| 7448 | 2019-08-01
Did Shakespeare Hate His Wife? Four Myths About the Bard - [Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7449 | 2019-08-01
46 Environmental Victories Since the First Earth Day - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:43:00 GMT ] As Earth Day turns 46, we take a look back at the biggest milestones in environmental protection.
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| 7450 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Surprising Moment a Humpback Whale Feeds Near Shore - [Thu, 05 May 2016 23:08:11 GMT ] A video from Alaska captures a close view of the bubblenet feeding technique.
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| 7451 | 2019-08-01
World’s Oldest Space Pebbles Found in Australia - [Wed, 11 May 2016 18:27:29 GMT ]
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| 7452 | 2019-08-01
Photos Show Global Solidarity After Orlando Shooting - [Mon, 13 Jun 2016 04:09:00 GMT ]
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| 7453 | 2019-08-01
How Chili Condoms and Firecrackers Can Help Save Elephants - [Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:37:03 GMT ] A low-cost, low-tech method for scaring elephants away from fields could help people and elephants live in peace.
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| 7454 | 2019-08-01
NASA's Juno Spacecraft Is Now Orbiting Jupiter - [Fri, 01 Jul 2016 22:42:00 GMT ]
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| 7455 | 2019-08-01
Fish Found to Change Sex Up to 20 Times a Day - [Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:31:11 GMT ] The hermaphroditic chalk bass, a Caribbean native, switches from female to male and back again, multiple times a day.
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| 7456 | 2019-08-01
Natural Lube Powers One of World's Fastest Fish - [Wed, 06 Jul 2016 22:00:01 GMT ] A newfound oil-producing organ may help accelerate swordfish as they prowl the seas, a new study says.
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| 7457 | 2019-08-01
Why an Eagle Really Grabbed a Kid - [Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:47:00 GMT ] A photograph of a huge bird of prey grabbing on to a boy's head has gone viral—here are possible reasons for its behavior.
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| 7458 | 2019-08-01
Christmas in July—Inside a Santa Summer Camp - [Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:45:00 GMT ]
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| 7459 | 2019-08-01
Teenage Eagle Hunter Is Mongolia’s New Movie Star - [Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:02:00 GMT ]
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| 7460 | 2019-08-01
Odd Tale of a Spear Fisherman, a Shark, and a Surprise Attack - [Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:18:00 GMT ]
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| 7461 | 2019-08-01
Maps Show Humans’ Growing Impact on the Planet - [Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:01:05 GMT ]
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| 7462 | 2019-08-01
National Parks Were America’s Best Idea. Let’s Bring Them Underwater - [Fri, 26 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT ] Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument is now the world’s largest marine protected area. We can do more.
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| 7463 | 2019-08-01
One More Reason Dogs Are More Like Us Than We Thought - [Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:39:05 GMT ]
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| 7464 | 2019-08-01
Reef Fish Listen to Find Homes but Can’t Hear Far - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] The ocean is actually no 'Silent World,' as Jacques Cousteau once wrote, although people miss most of the important stuff.
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| 7465 | 2019-08-01
10 Things to Know About NASA's Mission to Taste an Asteroid - [Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:58:00 GMT ]
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| 7466 | 2019-08-01
President Obama Urges Swift Action on Climate Change - [Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:16:00 GMT ] The leader hosted Leonardo DiCaprio and top scientists at a special event at the White House, which included a screening of the Nat Geo documentary Before the Flood.
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| 7467 | 2019-08-01
How to See the Hunter’s Supermoon - [Fri, 14 Oct 2016 22:07:00 GMT ]
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| 7468 | 2019-08-01
Europe's Mars Orbiter Arrives Safely, But Lander May Be Lost - [Tue, 18 Oct 2016 15:28:00 GMT ]
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| 7469 | 2019-08-01
'Afghan Girl' Greeted by President Ghani After Deportation From Pakistan - [Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:45:41 GMT ]
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| 7470 | 2019-08-01
Anchoring Bangladesh's Ancient Boatbuilding Technology - [Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:05:00 GMT ]
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| 7471 | 2019-08-01
How a Lowly Hedgehog Raised the Bar on Wildlife Care - [Fri, 02 Dec 2016 11:30:19 GMT ]
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| 7472 | 2019-08-01
A Frog That Freezes and Thaws, Plus More Ways Animals Cope With Cold - [Sat, 10 Dec 2016 13:00:23 GMT ] Wild creatures don't have the luxury of curling up under the covers—here's how they make it through winter.
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| 7473 | 2019-08-01
11 Ways to See How Climate Change Is Imperiling the Arctic - [Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7474 | 2019-08-01
How to Eat Like a Viking - [Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7475 | 2019-08-01
Teenager Is on Track to Plant a Trillion Trees - [Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:01:02 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7476 | 2019-08-01
Giant Catfish Fossil Found in Egyptian Desert - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 05:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7477 | 2019-08-01
World's Largest Dino Tracks Found in Real-Life 'Jurassic Park' - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:30:55 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7478 | 2019-08-01
New Slime-Shooting Snail Found On Shipwreck - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 11:00:07 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7479 | 2019-08-01
These Sharks Thrive Inside an Underwater Volcano - [Wed, 19 Apr 2017 04:01:04 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7480 | 2019-08-01
Intimate Details of Dolphin Sex Revealed - [Sun, 23 Apr 2017 21:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7481 | 2019-08-01
These Amazing Maps Show How Kids See Their Place in the World - [Tue, 23 May 2017 16:10:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7482 | 2019-08-01
Watch the Awkward Balancing Act of Seagull Mating - [Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:28:25 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7483 | 2019-08-01
Climate Change Pushing Tropical Diseases Toward Arctic - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:12:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7484 | 2019-08-01
How 2 Million Pounds of Rotting Flesh Helps the Serengeti - [Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7485 | 2019-08-01
Storm Chaser Video Reveals Devastating Tornadoes - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:01:11 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7486 | 2019-08-01
Ancient, Six-Foot Statue Found Near Angkor Wat - [Tue, 01 Aug 2017 16:33:00 GMT ]
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| 7487 | 2019-08-01
Why This Hurricane Season Has Been So Catastrophic - [Fri, 22 Sep 2017 13:45:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7488 | 2019-08-01
How to See the October Harvest Moon—First in Almost a Decade - [Thu, 05 Oct 2017 11:00:54 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7489 | 2019-08-01
Food for Change - [Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:50:51 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7490 | 2019-08-01
Drones Spray Tree Seeds From the Sky to Fight Deforestation - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:02:07 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7491 | 2019-08-01
To Save the Oceans, Should You Give Up Glitter? - [Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:31:55 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7492 | 2019-08-01
First Alien Star System With Eight Planets Found - [Thu, 14 Dec 2017 22:32:00 GMT ]
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| 7493 | 2019-08-01
'Alien'-Like Sharks With Extendable Jaws Pulled From Deep Sea - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:28:14 GMT ] Viper dogfish sharks are rarely seen. They're thought to live a thousand feet below sea.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7494 | 2019-08-01
Here, the Homemade Butter Is Aged for Half a Century - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:12:28 GMT ] The Hunza people of northern Pakistan stash ingots of cow and yak butter underground for decades.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7495 | 2019-08-01
Why Cape Town Is Running Out of Water, and Who’s Next - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:01:20 GMT ] The South African city plans to shut off the taps to 4 million people. But it's just one of many cities around the world facing a future with too little water.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7496 | 2019-08-01
‘Moonwalking’ Birds and Other Crazy Courtship Rituals - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:04:18 GMT ] Whether it’s with smooth dance moves or beautiful plumage, males go the extra mile to look good for females.
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| 7497 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Shark Fishermen Found Buried with Extra Limbs - [Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:23:37 GMT ] Archaeologists are stumped why these 1,900-year-old Peruvians were buried with bonus body parts—in one case, with two extra left legs.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7498 | 2019-08-01
Abandoned 'Battleship Island' Is Crumbling. Can It Be Saved? - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:09:00 GMT ] Japan’s Hashima Island was once one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Now, scientists are trying to save it.
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| 7499 | 2019-08-01
When Nature Runs Wild, the Results Can Be Spectacular - [Sat, 16 Jun 2018 04:01:06 GMT ] So-called rewilding involves taking a hands-off approach to the land and letting natural processes happen.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7500 | 2019-08-01
Should Marathon Swimmers Suit Up Against Jellies? - - As sea jellies proliferate, open-water marathon swimmers debate whether to suit up—as Diana Nyad did—or face the sting.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7501 | 2019-08-01
London Dig Uncovers Roman-Era Skulls - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:49 GMT ] Recently found ancient skulls reveal life and death insights from Roman-era London.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7502 | 2019-08-01
Is the Abominable Snowman a Bear? - [Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:50:54 GMT ] An ancient bear species that has survived to the modern day could help explain some sightings of the legendary creature.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7503 | 2019-08-01
Life After Death: Bruno Frohlich - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:44:32 GMT ] CT scanners let scientists peer inside objects while keeping them intact. The Smithsonian's Bruno Frohlich has scanned everything from mummies to Stradivarius violins.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7504 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: On Easter, Jesus' Evolution Tells of Changing America - [Sat, 19 Apr 2014 13:21:21 GMT ] Jesus has been born and born again over the course of American history.
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| 7505 | 2019-08-01
World Cup Material? Baby Elephants Have Impressive Soccer Skills, New Video Shows - - Watch baby elephants at a Kenya orphanage play soccer with their feet and trunks.
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| 7506 | 2019-08-01
Officials Contact More People in Relation to U.S. Ebola Patient But Reassure Public on Containment - - A patient in a Dallas hospital has been found to have the Ebola virus, the first time someone has been diagnosed with the disease in the United States.
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| 7507 | 2019-08-01
What Will It Be Like to Live in a Dome for 8 Months, Pretending It's Mars? - - Martha Lenio, the first woman to command a Mars simulation, describes the dome that will be her team's home as NASA studies the psychology of long-term missions.
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| 7508 | 2019-08-01
Cat Day: Archival Pictures of Felines - - What's up, pussycat? Photos of coy, cute cats from the National Geographic archives.
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| 7509 | 2019-08-01
National Geographic Wins National Magazine Awards - - Annual awards recognize excellence in magazine journalism.
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| 7510 | 2019-08-01
Witnessing War's Horrors Through a Camera Lens - - When Lynsey Addario started out, journalists were respected as neutral observers. Now you can be beheaded.
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| 7511 | 2019-08-01
New Study Shows Plastic in Oceans Is on the Rise - - The amount of trash flowing into the world's oceans is worse than thought—eight million tons a year, says new study.
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| 7512 | 2019-08-01
Delta Smelt, Icon of California Water Wars, Is Almost Extinct - [Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:38:23 GMT ] Tiny fish's survival hangs in the balance as severe drought and decades of water pumping drain its habitat.
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| 7513 | 2019-08-01
Flirty Female Spiders Use Silk to Capture a Male's Interest - [Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:49:41 GMT ] When male wolf spiders don't seem that interested in a female wolf spider, she ups her game by releasing more pheromone-rich silk.
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| 7514 | 2019-08-01
Can Your Dog or Cat Be Allergic to You? - [Sat, 11 Apr 2015 12:27:54 GMT ] Our pets can suffer from many of the same allergens that make humans miserable, including pollen, veterinarians say.
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| 7515 | 2019-08-01
Is Genetically Engineered Food A Fraud? - [Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:56:48 GMT ] Claims author: It’s the biggest fraud in the history of science and not the answer to feeding the world.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7516 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Glimpse the Sombrero Galaxy - [Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:23:53 GMT ] As last week's meteor shower tails off, you can spot the hat-shaped galaxy and, in a sky-watching challenge, see the Pleiades pair with Mercury.
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| 7517 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Blood Found in Famed 'Iceman' Mummy - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:32 GMT ] Using new nanotech—which might be a boon to modern murder investigations—scientists find that Stone Age Ötzi "definitely" died quickly.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7518 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Blood Found in Famed 'Iceman' Mummy - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:32 GMT ] Using new nanotech—which might be a boon to modern murder investigations—scientists find that Stone Age Ötzi "definitely" died quickly.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7519 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Blood Found in Famed 'Iceman' Mummy - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:32 GMT ] Using new nanotech—which might be a boon to modern murder investigations—scientists find that Stone Age Ötzi "definitely" died quickly.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7520 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Blood Found in Famed 'Iceman' Mummy - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:32 GMT ] Using new nanotech—which might be a boon to modern murder investigations—scientists find that Stone Age Ötzi "definitely" died quickly.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7521 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Blood Found in Famed 'Iceman' Mummy - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:32 GMT ] Using new nanotech—which might be a boon to modern murder investigations—scientists find that Stone Age Ötzi "definitely" died quickly.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7522 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Blood Found in Famed 'Iceman' Mummy - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:32 GMT ] Using new nanotech—which might be a boon to modern murder investigations—scientists find that Stone Age Ötzi "definitely" died quickly.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7523 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Blood Found in Famed 'Iceman' Mummy - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:32 GMT ] Using new nanotech—which might be a boon to modern murder investigations—scientists find that Stone Age Ötzi "definitely" died quickly.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7524 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Blood Found in Famed 'Iceman' Mummy - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:32 GMT ] Using new nanotech—which might be a boon to modern murder investigations—scientists find that Stone Age Ötzi "definitely" died quickly.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7525 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Blood Found in Famed 'Iceman' Mummy - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:32 GMT ] Using new nanotech—which might be a boon to modern murder investigations—scientists find that Stone Age Ötzi "definitely" died quickly.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7526 | 2019-08-01
Rare Spanish Shipwreck From 17th Century Uncovered Off Panama - [Tue, 12 May 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] The cargo ship went down in 1681 with crates of swords, nails, and bolts of cloth.
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| 7527 | 2019-08-01
12 Extraordinary Pictures Show Animals Headed for Extinction - [Sat, 16 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] On Endangered Species Day, there are thousands of species that may not be around for long.
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| 7528 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Champagne Flows, Pockmarked Moon - [Fri, 29 May 2015 16:44:00 GMT ] Bubbles of hot gas burst and Saturn's moon Rhea displays its cracks and crags in this week's most amazing views from space.
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| 7529 | 2019-08-01
What's the Giant, Slimy Worm That Horrified the Internet? - [Mon, 08 Jun 2015 18:47:06 GMT ] The animal, filmed last week by a Taiwanese fisherman, is a ribbon worm—part of an unusual group of marine creatures that can swallow prey whole.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7530 | 2019-08-01
Island Nation Burns Boats to Deter Illegal Fishing - [Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:19:00 GMT ] The president of Palau decries those who are 'raping our marine environment.”
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7531 | 2019-08-01
Historian Uses Lasers to Unlock Mysteries of Gothic Cathedrals - [Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:44:47 GMT ] A tech-savvy art historian uses lasers to understand how medieval builders constructed their architectural masterpieces.
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| 7532 | 2019-08-01
How Do Elephants and Other Animals Sneeze? - [Sat, 27 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A long trunk can make for an especially explosive event. Whales, iguanas, and even fish also have unique methods of sneezing.
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| 7533 | 2019-08-01
NASA Photos Show China’s Plan to Meet New UN Climate Pledge - [Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:18:00 GMT ] NASA satellites reveal how quickly solar panels are covering the Gobi Desert as China becomes the world’s leader in solar power.
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| 7534 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Sleeper Shark Pops Up in Unexpected Place - [Wed, 08 Jul 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] 'We were freaking out,' says volcano scientist who discovered a shark living somewhere it wasn't supposed to be.
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| 7535 | 2019-08-01
Photos Show Sad Plight for African Elephants Lifted to China - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:40:47 GMT ] Expert says young elephants recently brought to China from Zimbabwe are covered with wounds.
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| 7536 | 2019-08-01
Big Hydro Threatens to Wipe Out Little Hydro in Malaysia - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Tensions are rising over a large proposed dam that would flood six rural villages—and their microhydro systems—to provide power and water to cities.
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| 7537 | 2019-08-01
This Beautiful But Destructive Fish Is Resorting to Cannibalism - [Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Efforts to tame Florida’s invasive lionfish haven’t worked. Now these venomous fish are eating each other, though it probably won't reduce their numbers substantially.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7538 | 2019-08-01
Why This 14-Year-Old Kid Built a Nuclear Reactor - [Sun, 26 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] In his quest to better the world,Taylor Wilson captured the interest of Homeland Security and ended up with radioactive pants.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7539 | 2019-08-01
Hurricane Katrina Turned My Family's Odds and Ends Into Heirlooms - [Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMT ] Everyday objects, ordinary places and familiar symbols have taken on a deep significance for the author and others who survived the disaster.
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| 7540 | 2019-08-01
Using Maps and Data Vis to Understand Tennis - [Sun, 06 Sep 2015 15:50:00 GMT ] These striking visualizations of tennis matches show what we can learn from sports tracking data.
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| 7541 | 2019-08-01
Nobel Laureates Who Were Not Always Noble - [Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:15:00 GMT ] Racists, frauds, and misogynists: Meet the rogues’ gallery of Nobel Prize winners.
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| 7542 | 2019-08-01
Meet the First Female Rangers to Guard One of World's Deadliest Parks - [Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Women have joined the paramilitary organization tasked with defending some of the last mountain gorillas in the wild.
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| 7543 | 2019-08-01
Can We Really Make Tornadoes for Energy? This Man Wants to Try - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Inspired by nature, Louis Michaud is on an unlikely quest to pull energy out of thin air.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7544 | 2019-08-01
The World Is Hemorrhaging Methane, and Now We Can See Where - [Wed, 13 Jan 2016 22:55:00 GMT ] The Aliso Canyon breach is accidental, but thousands of other sites are flaring off methane intentionally, as waste.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7545 | 2019-08-01
One Country Will Destroy Its Ivory—and Pray for Elephants - [Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:04:00 GMT ] Sri Lanka also becomes the world’s first country to apologize that elephants are being killed for their ivory.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7546 | 2019-08-01
Does Climbing Big Mountains Prepare You for Fighting Cancer? - [Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Writer David Roberts reflects on 50 years of adventures, mentoring Alex Honnold and Jon Krakauer, facing mortality.
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| 7547 | 2019-08-01
Spectacular Photos Reveal Newly Protected Great Bear Rainforest - [Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:27:00 GMT ] An area the size of Ireland is now protected from logging.
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| 7548 | 2019-08-01
This River Kills Everything That Falls Into It - [Sun, 13 Mar 2016 11:00:34 GMT ]
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| 7549 | 2019-08-01
Bald Eagle Chick Hatched—Watch Live - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:15:00 GMT ]
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| 7550 | 2019-08-01
In the Empty Arctic, How to Get the Job Done? With a Drone. - [Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:09:00 GMT ]
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| 7551 | 2019-08-01
Hear Elk Scream Like Demons From Lord of the Rings - [Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:00:07 GMT ] The large North American deer have evolved a dual strategy to produce their bloodcurdling shrieks, a new study says.
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| 7552 | 2019-08-01
Your Best Pictures of Trees for Earth Day - [Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:00:00 GMT ] These photos from our Your Shot community move and inspire us.
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| 7553 | 2019-08-01
Mercury Is About to Sail Across the Sun—Here’s How to Watch - [Thu, 05 May 2016 19:51:24 GMT ]
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| 7554 | 2019-08-01
Photos Reveal Ship Damage to Coral Reef in Shark Sanctuary - [Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:38:30 GMT ] The Belle Rose hit a famous reef that is home to rare thresher sharks.
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| 7555 | 2019-08-01
These Sick Animals Could Be Key to Understanding Cancer - [Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:00:10 GMT ]
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| 7556 | 2019-08-01
Good News for Cougars: More Kittens Found Near Big City - [Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:11:00 GMT ] Two new litters tucked away in the Santa Susana Mountains are a positive sign for the population, which live not far from Los Angeles.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7557 | 2019-08-01
Celebrate World Snake Day With These Stunning Snaps of Serpents - [Sat, 16 Jul 2016 11:00:51 GMT ] On July 16, take some time to celebrate these slithery creatures.
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| 7558 | 2019-08-01
Watch Villagers Save Drowning Leopard in Dramatic Rescue - [Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:22:00 GMT ] A daring effort by a whole community saves a big cat from a well in India.
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| 7559 | 2019-08-01
Here's What the Iceman Was Wearing When He Died 5,300 Years Ago - [Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7560 | 2019-08-01
Human Skulls Are Being Sold Online, But Is It Legal? - [Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:00:09 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7561 | 2019-08-01
Amazing ‘Nesting Doll’ Fossil Reveals Bug in Lizard in Snake - [Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:23:50 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7562 | 2019-08-01
The Autumn Equinox Is Here—What You Need to Know - [Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:55:00 GMT ]
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| 7563 | 2019-08-01
Rags to Riches: A Fashionable Way to Empower Poor Filipinos - [Wed, 09 Nov 2016 13:42:00 GMT ]
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| 7564 | 2019-08-01
A Wild Horse on the Comeback Trail - [Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:03:56 GMT ]
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| 7565 | 2019-08-01
Cheap Thrills, Poor Conditions Plague Indonesia's Zoos - [Fri, 03 Feb 2017 18:23:00 GMT ] A viral video of sun bears appearing to beg for food from zoo visitors has people calling for change at Indonesia’s zoos.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7566 | 2019-08-01
Why California Deserts Are Experiencing a 'Super Bloom' - [Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:53:41 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7567 | 2019-08-01
Massive Statue of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Found in Cairo - [Fri, 10 Mar 2017 12:53:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7568 | 2019-08-01
See Vintage Pictures of Syria's Ancient History - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:28:48 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7569 | 2019-08-01
Geography Isn’t Sacred in the Playful World of Pictorial Maps - [Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7570 | 2019-08-01
‘Gatling Gun’ Plankton Reveals Violent Microbial World - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:01:29 GMT ]
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| 7571 | 2019-08-01
6 Fundamental Reasons Why Climate Progress Will Continue - [Tue, 16 May 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7572 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre Black Holes Revealed by New Space-Time Ripples - [Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:19:49 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7573 | 2019-08-01
Massacre Survivors Cling to Life in Giant Swamp - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 04:01:57 GMT ]
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| 7574 | 2019-08-01
Cats Domesticated Themselves, Ancient DNA Shows - [Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7575 | 2019-08-01
Eerie Clouds Glow at Night—How to See Them - [Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:05:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7576 | 2019-08-01
How a Teen's Day at the Beach Turned Into a Climate Breakthrough - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7577 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Rat Escape a Snake Attack—In 100 Milliseconds - [Wed, 26 Jul 2017 18:48:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7578 | 2019-08-01
Two Eclipses, and 6 More Can't-Miss Sky Events in August - [Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:44:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7579 | 2019-08-01
Medieval Porpoise Burial Puzzles Scientists - [Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:13:49 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7580 | 2019-08-01
Why Race Is Not a Thing, According to Genetics - [Sat, 14 Oct 2017 04:02:39 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7581 | 2019-08-01
Elusive Wild Dog Caught on Camera in Surprising Place - [Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7582 | 2019-08-01
2017 Hurricane Season Was the Most Expensive in U.S. History - [Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:16:17 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7583 | 2019-08-01
Huge Water Reserves Found All Over Mars - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:02:03 GMT ] New NASA images show layers of ice peeking out of eroded cliffs—a potential boon for future humans on the red planet.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7584 | 2019-08-01
Chickens Prefer Attractive People - [Sat, 13 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] The barnyard bird is a lot smarter than you think.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7585 | 2019-08-01
Why Alaska Is Uniquely Prone to Earthquakes and Tsunamis - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:03:00 GMT ] Today’s earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning is a reminder that the region is a hub for intense seismic activity.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7586 | 2019-08-01
Antique Maps Highlight Korea’s Rich Cultural Heritage - [Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:08:57 GMT ] While the Olympic spotlight is on Korea, see the intriguing ways that mapmakers have depicted the peninsula over centuries.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7587 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: World's Iconic Buildings Go Dark for Earth Hour - [Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:01:00 GMT ] Iconic buildings go dark to raise awareness around energy consumption and climate change.
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| 7588 | 2019-08-01
No, the World Will Not End on April 23 - [Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:56:26 GMT ] No matter how you interpret the latest cosmic signs, history tells us people don’t have the best track record at predicting the apocalypse.
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| 7589 | 2019-08-01
Why We Created This First-of-Its-Kind Digital Field Journal - [Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:01:11 GMT ] The new community platform is designed to empower the next generation of global explorers.
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| 7590 | 2019-08-01
How to See the 2018 Lyrid Meteor Shower - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:00:05 GMT ] One of the oldest annual showers on record, the Lyrids will put on an good show this year thanks to dark, moonless skies during the peak.
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| 7591 | 2019-08-01
Why You're Probably Training Your Cat All Wrong - [Thu, 17 May 2018 19:41:00 GMT ] Yes, they're independent and willful, but felines can be taught certain behaviors—to the benefit of both cat and human.
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| 7592 | 2019-08-01
Let Your Fingers Do the Seeing - - Human touch can detect incredibly tiny differences in surfaces—and this finding could change the way we experience our gadgets.
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| 7593 | 2019-08-01
World's Biggest Hornet Kills - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:49 GMT ] The Asian giant hornet is wreaking havoc in northwestern China, where 42 people have died after being swarmed and stung.
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| 7594 | 2019-08-01
Two Prairie Voles Walk Into a Bar... Then Scientists Study Alcohol's Effects on Couples Bonding - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 19:22:31 GMT ] A new study reveals how alcohol affects the brain chemistry of pair-bonding prairie voles.
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| 7595 | 2019-08-01
Sherpas Take Steep Risks for Life-Changing Pay - [Fri, 18 Apr 2014 22:10:00 GMT ] Sherpas see climbing dangerous peaks as a path to prosperity.
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| 7596 | 2019-08-01
Civil Rights Museum in Mississippi Arouses Hope—and Distrust - - The museum was meant to heal wounds, but some ask whether the state can truly own its shameful past.
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| 7597 | 2019-08-01
After Oil Spill in Bangladesh's Unique Mangrove Forest, Fears About Rare Animals - - Tens of thousands of gallons of oil have spilled into the rivers and creeks of the Sundarbans, threatening tigers, dolphins in this World Heritage Site.
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| 7598 | 2019-08-01
Earth's Dashboard Is Flashing Red—Are Enough People Listening? - - As scientists and much of the public differ on the causes of climate change, the planet keeps getting warmer.
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| 7599 | 2019-08-01
Touch-Free Archaeology Reveals History With Lasers, Drones - [Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:20:09 GMT ] In Portugal and elsewhere, noninvasive research techniques are gently revealing the past, without the disruption of digging.
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| 7600 | 2019-08-01
Brontosaurus Stomps Back to Claim Its Status as Real Dinosaur - [Tue, 07 Apr 2015 16:36:00 GMT ] Like Pluto losing its standing as a planet, Brontosaurus became a non-species. Now scientists say that may have been the wrong call.
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| 7601 | 2019-08-01
Warming Pacific Makes for Increasingly Weird Ocean Life - [Sat, 11 Apr 2015 12:15:00 GMT ] A “blob” of warm water that’s partly to blame for dead birds and stranded sea lions in the Pacific may share a cause with Boston’s snows and California’s drought.
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| 7602 | 2019-08-01
New Species of See-Through Frog Found, Looks Like Kermit - [Tue, 21 Apr 2015 21:14:28 GMT ] The Muppets lookalike is the first glass frog discovered in Costa Rica since 1973.
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| 7603 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Bizarre Caterpillar With Erupting Tentacles Filmed - [Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:13:00 GMT ] Deep in the Amazon, a scientist recently recorded—possibly for the first time—a caterpillar that shoots out its tentacles like a jungly jack-in-the-box.
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| 7604 | 2019-08-01
Meteors Delivered Gold to Baby Earth, New Study Hints - [Fri, 01 May 2015 21:27:30 GMT ] New clues from some of the world's oldest rocks support the notion that space rocks carried precious metals to our planet, scientists say.
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| 7605 | 2019-08-01
Geological Hell of Nepal Earthquakes May Not Be Over - [Tue, 12 May 2015 13:04:00 GMT ] A magnitude 7.3 quake sets off a new wave of deadly destruction and landslides, a reminder that region is one of world’s most quake prone.
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| 7606 | 2019-08-01
Will Marijuana for Sick Kids Get Government to Rethink Weed? - [Fri, 15 May 2015 18:32:06 GMT ] The drug’s ability to reduce seizures in some children has softened opposition to research and may someday lead to changes in government policies.
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| 7607 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Black Rhinos Back in Tribal Africa After 25-Year Absence - [Fri, 29 May 2015 15:49:00 GMT ] Black rhinos were killed off from Samburu country by poachers, but now the community is bringing them back.
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| 7608 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Venus Buzzes the Beehive - [Mon, 08 Jun 2015 17:37:00 GMT ] Grab a telescope or binoculars to get a better look at this pretty pairing of planet and stars.
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| 7609 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Most of Tanzania's Elephants Disappearing? - [Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:05:00 GMT ] Recent revelations that Tanzania's once vast herds are vanishing come as no surprise, says leader of the Environmental Investigation Agency.
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| 7610 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Man Had Neanderthal Great-Great Grandfather - [Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7611 | 2019-08-01
14 Pictures Show Thrill of Boxing, World's Fight Cultures - [Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:00:52 GMT ] On the eve of a world boxing championship, we look at the many styles of hand-to-hand combat around the world.
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| 7612 | 2019-08-01
Rainbow of Fluorescent Corals Found—Why Do They Glow? - [Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:44:52 GMT ] Deep beneath the waves of the Red Sea, scientists have discovered corals that fluoresce in a range of colors, likely because it helps their algae friends.
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| 7613 | 2019-08-01
Why Wasn't This Town Prepared When the Big Tornado Hit? - [Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] In May of 2013, a monster twister hit Moore, Oklahoma and killed 25 people—among them, seven small children. It didn’t have to be that way.
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| 7614 | 2019-08-01
How to Connect With a Heritage—and Make Dad Very, Very Proud - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] Her parents came from Pakistan, and he was drawn there. Together, they’re bringing light to villagers.
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| 7615 | 2019-08-01
Here's How Much It Costs to Run a Coffee Maker in 27 Countries - [Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] The price of power for a TV, refrigerator, and a drip brewer varies widely worldwide.
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| 7616 | 2019-08-01
Fracking, Quakes, and Drinking Water: Your Questions Answered - [Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] We answer reader questions about the controversial method of extracting oil and gas known as hydraulic fracturing.
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| 7617 | 2019-08-01
Bonobo 'Baby Talk' Reveals Roots of Human Language - [Sat, 08 Aug 2015 12:00:09 GMT ] We visit the Jacksonville Zoo to spend some quality family time with the endangered apes, among our closest kin.
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| 7618 | 2019-08-01
Lonely Male Rhino, Last in U.S., Seeks Mate. Will Relocate - [Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] The Cincinnati Zoo will send an ultra-rare Sumatran rhino back to Indonesia in search of a partner. The species is hanging by a thread.
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| 7619 | 2019-08-01
Putting Human Faces on India’s Mega Problems - [Sun, 06 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] An Indian-American author finds hope for humanity in her homeland.
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| 7620 | 2019-08-01
Three Popes Have Visited the United States—Here's What They Said - [Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] If previous papal visits are any indication, Pope Francis will arrive with a clear-cut mission.
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| 7621 | 2019-08-01
Asteroid Called ‘Spooky’ Will Buzz Earth on Halloween - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] The space rock was discovered just weeks before its flyby.
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| 7622 | 2019-08-01
Amid Gold Rush, Jaguars Clash With Miners - [Fri, 04 Dec 2015 10:00:03 GMT ] Nearly one hundred of the big cats have died since the 2008 recession raised the value of gold, says National Geographic grantee Anthony Cummings.
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| 7623 | 2019-08-01
Mesmerizing Video Shows Lake Ice Stacking Up - [Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:50:00 GMT ] This wintry scene on Lake Superior in Minnesota is getting increasingly rare.
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| 7624 | 2019-08-01
These Stunning Photos of Feathers Will Tickle Your Fancy - [Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:04:00 GMT ] See photos of the most stunning, beautiful feathers.
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| 7625 | 2019-08-01
My Battle to Prove I Write Better Than an AI Robot Called ‘Emma’ - [Thu, 05 May 2016 18:08:35 GMT ]
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| 7626 | 2019-08-01
To Rescue or Not, That is the Question With Distressed Animals - [Tue, 24 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] The recent controversy over a bison calf in Yellowstone is just the latest in a series of tough choices on wild animals in trouble.
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| 7627 | 2019-08-01
These Are the Top Drone Photos in the World - [Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7628 | 2019-08-01
City Cemetery Is Alive With Shocking Number of Bats, Spiders - [Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:44:38 GMT ]
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| 7629 | 2019-08-01
Women's Work: Shooting Rapids and Exploring the Amazon - [Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:29:00 GMT ]
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| 7630 | 2019-08-01
Rare Persian Leopards Released Into Wild Near Olympic Town - [Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:30:00 GMT ] For the first time, the Russian government reintroduced captive-bred animals into their native habitat—a nature reserve near Sochi—but their future is still unclear.
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| 7631 | 2019-08-01
Lions Sync When They Ovulate—But People Don't - [Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7632 | 2019-08-01
Africa May Have New Giraffe Species—And This Could Help Protect Them - [Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:00:03 GMT ] The discovery may help save the long-necked herbivore, whose numbers are plummeting in sub-Saharan Africa.
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| 7633 | 2019-08-01
Everything You Need to Know About Halloween 2016 - [Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:53:00 GMT ]
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| 7634 | 2019-08-01
Why Woodpeckers Don't Get Headaches - [Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:00:12 GMT ]
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| 7635 | 2019-08-01
U.S.'s Longest Cat-Proof Fence Protects Endangered Birds - [Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7636 | 2019-08-01
800-Pound Groupers Making a Comeback—But Not Everyone's Happy - [Fri, 25 Nov 2016 13:00:07 GMT ] Some Florida fishermen say Atlantic goliath groupers are eating too many fish, but scientists argue the behemoths still need our protection.
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| 7637 | 2019-08-01
Kids Commute From Clifftop to School With Death-Defying Ladders - [Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7638 | 2019-08-01
‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Coming—How to See It - [Fri, 24 Feb 2017 06:00:46 GMT ]
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| 7639 | 2019-08-01
Striking Photos Show The People vs. Climate Change - [Thu, 09 Mar 2017 20:49:00 GMT ]
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| 7640 | 2019-08-01
World’s First 'Menstrual Cycle in a Dish' Simulates Female Body - [Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7641 | 2019-08-01
Angkor Wat’s Collapse From Climate Change Has Lessons for Today - [Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:01:27 GMT ]
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| 7642 | 2019-08-01
How Do You Do Eye Surgery on a Bengal Tiger? - [Sat, 27 May 2017 04:02:00 GMT ]
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| 7643 | 2019-08-01
Saturn at Its Best, and 6 More Can't-Miss Sky Events in June - [Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:02:21 GMT ]
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| 7644 | 2019-08-01
Watch Bear Cubs Hitch a Ride on Their Mom Across a Lake - [Thu, 29 Jun 2017 21:52:00 GMT ]
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| 7645 | 2019-08-01
3 Advances in Hurricane Science Could Make Us Safer - [Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:59:00 GMT ]
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| 7646 | 2019-08-01
This Neanderthal Child Grew Up Just Like Us - [Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7647 | 2019-08-01
Are Dogs Smarter Than Cats? Science Has an Answer - [Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:59:46 GMT ]
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| 7648 | 2019-08-01
The Earth Is Humming—Here's What It Means - [Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:15:00 GMT ]
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| 7649 | 2019-08-01
Rare Aztec Map Reveals a Glimpse of Life in 1500s Mexico - [Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:52:00 GMT ]
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| 7650 | 2019-08-01
Extinct Burrowing Bat Discovered, and It Was Giant - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:06:00 GMT ] The prehistoric mammal lived in modern-day New Zealand millions of years ago.
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| 7651 | 2019-08-01
Why This Volcano Eruption in the Philippines May Be Especially Deadly - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:11:00 GMT ] All eyes are on the rumbling Mount Mayon, a perfectly cone-shaped volcano that could spew its dangerous contents at any moment.
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| 7652 | 2019-08-01
Dog Meat's Controversial History, From the Ancients to the Winter Olympics - [Thu, 15 Feb 2018 23:01:07 GMT ] It isn’t just modern-day Asia that struggles with the complex issue of dog meat. The practice has popped up around the world for centuries.
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| 7653 | 2019-08-01
Wind, Snow, and Floods—What You Need to Know About the Northeast's Dangerous Winter Storm - [Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:48:00 GMT ] A clash of cold, dry air with warm, moist currents was able to stir up the perfect winter storm.
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| 7654 | 2019-08-01
Meet ‘Steve,’ a Totally New Kind of Aurora - [Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:00:00 GMT ] Canadian citizen scientist photographers spotted a fleeting type of aurora not seen before, dubbed “Steve,” and scientists have started working out what’s causing them.
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| 7655 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Scientific Breakthrough for Rare Przewalski's Horse - - The first-ever Przewalski's horse born via artificial insemination may be a breakthrough for the endangered species.
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| 7656 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Photos of the Week: Blue Fire, Raindrop Dunes, Lagoon Nebu - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:48 GMT ] A solar display and northern lights are seen this week, along with other sky-watching delights.
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| 7657 | 2019-08-01
Myanmar's Tourism Boom Endangers Fragile Ecosystems - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:15:05 GMT ] Myanmar, also known as Burma, has opened its doors to tourism and all that goes with it: hotel construction, pollution, waste—and perhaps ecosystem loss.
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| 7658 | 2019-08-01
Photographer of Sherpas: Everest Avalanche 'Will Be Spoken of for Generations' - [Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:33:16 GMT ] Nat Geo photographer Aaron Huey documents Sherpa villages and shares perspective on the April 18 Everest avalanche.
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| 7659 | 2019-08-01
A Teenage Girl's Life-Changing Encounter With Elephants - - Sheila Hamanaka's new graphic novel for young readers describes an American teenage girl's life-changing encounter with elephants.
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| 7660 | 2019-08-01
Can Sun and Wind Make More Salt Water Drinkable? - - Almost all the water we drink comes from the one percent of the world's water that's unfrozen and fresh. But more nations and companies are working to use renewable energy to unleash drinkable water from the world's oceans.
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| 7661 | 2019-08-01
Behind California's Historic Water Restrictions: Low Snowpack - [Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:16:15 GMT ] Snow in mountains is only 6 percent of normal, worsening drought.
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| 7662 | 2019-08-01
Grand Canyon Development Plans Put River on Endangered List - [Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:00:19 GMT ] Environmental group says the Colorado faces a trio of potential threats: a mine, a big development, and a growing town.
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| 7663 | 2019-08-01
Extreme Weather: 13 Striking Pictures - [Sat, 11 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Scientists predict that climate change will intensify the severity of storms.
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| 7664 | 2019-08-01
Lucrative But Thirsty Almonds Come Under Fire Amid Drought - [Tue, 21 Apr 2015 20:00:37 GMT ] Does it make sense for California to grow so many almonds when it has so little water?
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| 7665 | 2019-08-01
Helicopters Rescue Climbers Trapped on Everest After Quake - [Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:12:00 GMT ] Three Sherpas killed attempting to establish escape route through icefall.
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| 7666 | 2019-08-01
How Microsoft’s New Age Detection Software Works (and Doesn't) - [Fri, 01 May 2015 18:45:36 GMT ] We got some surprising results when we scanned pictures of our staff—and of our Neanderthal sculpture.
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| 7667 | 2019-08-01
Video of Yellowstone Bear Chasing Tourists Isn't What You Think - [Mon, 11 May 2015 18:53:03 GMT ] In a viral video shot last week, a black bear mother and her young seem to chase panicked tourists in Yellowstone National Park. But that's not what really happened.
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| 7668 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Tornadoes Wreak Havoc And Galaxies Shine - [Fri, 15 May 2015 17:06:29 GMT ] Satellites capture a wild week in Earth's atmosphere, and telescopes capture galaxies in all their shining glory in this week's most amazing views from space.
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| 7669 | 2019-08-01
How 4 Iconic Places in Los Angeles Are Saving Water - [Fri, 29 May 2015 15:48:18 GMT ] Dodger Stadium, Forest Lawn, the Getty, and Exposition Park seek innovative ways to conserve during the drought.
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| 7670 | 2019-08-01
A Race to Fix Nepal's Ravaged Monuments Before Monsoons Hit - [Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:45:00 GMT ] Workers are trying to protect key religious sites damaged in the recent earthquakes before the rains come.
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| 7671 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Glass Found on Mars - [Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:29:48 GMT ] In this week's news from space, Saturn's moon is missing chunks and a test flight goes up in smoke.
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| 7672 | 2019-08-01
Why Austrians Set the Alps Ablaze - [Sun, 21 Jun 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] The hills are alight with burning shapes during this traditional summer spectacle.
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| 7673 | 2019-08-01
Why Time Will Stop For a Leap Second - [Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:49:32 GMT ]
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| 7674 | 2019-08-01
Which Power Plants Emitted the Most Mercury? - [Tue, 30 Jun 2015 13:28:00 GMT ] The Supreme Court ruled against an EPA regulation limiting mercury from power plants. Top emitters in 2013 were in Texas, Missouri, and North Dakota.
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| 7675 | 2019-08-01
Pluto Spacecraft Sends Photos As Excitement Builds for Flyby - [Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:43:00 GMT ] After the New Horizons spacecraft briefly went silent, NASA quickly returned it to full operations and has released bizarre new photos of Pluto.
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| 7676 | 2019-08-01
How to Turn Vacation Time Into a Life-Changing Career - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:30:00 GMT ] An e-mail and a fateful trip led EarthSpark's Daniel Schnitzer on a quest to provide energy in Haiti.
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| 7677 | 2019-08-01
10 of Pope Francis’s Most Provocative Quotes - [Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] In more than two years as head of the Roman Catholic Church, Francis has not shied from expressing his views on a great variety of issues.
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| 7678 | 2019-08-01
Why We Were Totally Wrong About How Boa Constrictors Kill - [Wed, 22 Jul 2015 22:00:02 GMT ] Conventional wisdom held that pythons and anacondas suffocate their prey. Instead, the predators cut off their victims' blood supply, a new study says.
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| 7679 | 2019-08-01
Cameras in Hand, New Orleanians Capture A Changing Community - [Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:45:00 GMT ]
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| 7680 | 2019-08-01
Why Obama Is the First President to Visit the Arctic - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:18:00 GMT ] Presidential trip to Arctic city highlights a region at risk – and tries to turn it into a climate-change moment.
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| 7681 | 2019-08-01
Do Animals Dream? - [Sat, 05 Sep 2015 12:00:03 GMT ] Scientists are taking a closer look at slumbering cats, rats, and even cuttlefish to find out what happens during their Zzzs.
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| 7682 | 2019-08-01
Why Hurricane Patricia's Name May Be Retired - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:28:00 GMT ] Meteorologists sometimes decide to stop recycling a storm name. Here's how.
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| 7683 | 2019-08-01
Mysterious New Humpback Whale 'Song' Detected? - [Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Whale song recordings off Hawaii have revealed a strange series of deep beats almost inaudible to humans.
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| 7684 | 2019-08-01
15 Majestic Views That Made a Photographer Move to Wyoming - [Sat, 09 Apr 2016 11:00:53 GMT ] Mountains, wildlife, and wide open skies inspired more than great pictures for our photographer.
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| 7685 | 2019-08-01
10 Intimate Photos for Dolphin Day - [Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:56:00 GMT ] Today is a day to celebrate one of the planet's most intelligent creatures.
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| 7686 | 2019-08-01
Animal Mothers Remind Us a Lot of Our Own - [Thu, 05 May 2016 17:33:56 GMT ] For animals great and small, it's often up to mom to teach them how to survive and use their instincts wisely, author says.
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| 7687 | 2019-08-01
Death of One of World's Biggest Sharks Causes Outcry - [Sun, 15 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: shark meat sales, tiger claw jewelry, and imprisonment for a turtle egg smuggling scheme.
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| 7688 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Mother Rat Rescue Her Baby From a Dramatic Snake Attack - [Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] A life-and-death encounter reveals how 'ferocious' animal mothers can be.
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| 7689 | 2019-08-01
How GPS Can Help Save the World's Most Endangered Sea Turtles - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:49:00 GMT ] Tracking hawksbill turtles by satellite is yielding information crucial to the fight to save them from poachers, hunters, and traffickers.
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| 7690 | 2019-08-01
China’s ‘Jade Rabbit’ Moon Rover Declared Dead - [Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:29:00 GMT ]
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| 7691 | 2019-08-01
What Your Child Is Being Taught About Ex-Planet Pluto - [Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7692 | 2019-08-01
The World Votes to Keep Rhino Horn Sales Illegal - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:07:00 GMT ]
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| 7693 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Hasn't Gone This Long Without a Big Hurricane in 150 Years - [Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:54:00 GMT ] “Luck is the main factor,” says one prominent meteorologist. “But this year, the U.S.’s luck has changed.” Here comes Hurricane Matthew.
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| 7694 | 2019-08-01
Mid-Century Nuclear Weapons Tests Can Help Fight Elephant Poaching - [Wed, 05 Oct 2016 17:12:00 GMT ] One of 10 surprising takeaways from the world’s leading wildlife conference.
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| 7695 | 2019-08-01
First Dinosaur Tail Found Preserved in Amber - [Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7696 | 2019-08-01
Here's Our Best Look Yet at Saturn's 'UFO' Moon - [Thu, 09 Mar 2017 18:49:00 GMT ]
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| 7697 | 2019-08-01
Bizarre, Glowing Sea Creatures Bloom in the Pacific - [Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:02:06 GMT ]
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| 7698 | 2019-08-01
T. Rex’s Tiny Arms May Have Been Vicious Weapons - [Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7699 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Rare Video of Two-Faced Kitten - [Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:37:00 GMT ]
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| 7700 | 2019-08-01
See a Blanket of 'Jellyfish' That Washed Ashore - [Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:02:00 GMT ]
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| 7701 | 2019-08-01
Camera Gets Swallowed by Lava, But Keeps Rolling - [Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:09:41 GMT ]
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| 7702 | 2019-08-01
Whale Allegedly Protects Diver From Shark, But Questions Remain - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:12:14 GMT ] Video shows what one biologist considers to be altruism, but other scientists remain skeptical.
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| 7703 | 2019-08-01
Eerie Images of Hong Kong Concealed by Smog - [Mon, 22 Jan 2018 17:51:00 GMT ] The city's expansive skyline is now barely visible beyond the thick pollution.
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| 7704 | 2019-08-01
Dramatic Whale Hunts Depicted in Ancient Rock Art - [Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:43:10 GMT ] The paintings match historical artifacts that suggest hunters set out on small boats with makeshift harpoons.
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| 7705 | 2019-08-01
6 Female Artists Who Turned Modern Art On Its Head - [Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:10:00 GMT ] These often overlooked women helped shape modern art around the world.
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| 7706 | 2019-08-01
Marine Protected Areas Are Important. But Are They Working? - [Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:00:04 GMT ] The world won't meet international ocean conservation targets by 2020, so a team of scientists is looking at what's next for saving our seas.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7707 | 2019-08-01
Why New iPhone Isn't Really for Developing World - - Apple hopes the iPhone 5c will catch on globally, but experts are skeptical, saying it still costs too much to be truly accessible.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7708 | 2019-08-01
Science Roundup: Swarm Intelligence, Longline Fisheries, and Insect Mating - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:48 GMT ] Take a bite out of science studies looking at insect quickies, how fisheries hook olive ridley turtles, and why conflict is good for decision-making.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7709 | 2019-08-01
Alzheimer’s Tests on the Horizon? - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:11:10 GMT ] Three new studies suggest it may become possible to diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7710 | 2019-08-01
Warden Wounded in Africa's Oldest National Park Had Enemies - [Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:33:15 GMT ] Emmanuel de Merode, chief warden of Virunga National Park, is recovering from gunshot wounds suffered in an attack Tuesday.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7711 | 2019-08-01
Q&A: How One Entrepreneur Set Out to Save Uganda's Forests—and Help It - - Sanga Moses, the founder of Eco-Fuel Africa, talks about how his fuel enterprise is preventing deforestation and improving prospects for rural families.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7712 | 2019-08-01
Who Are the Yazidis, the Ancient, Persecuted Religious Minority Struggling to Survive in Iraq? - - With the advance of Sunni militants into Iraqi Kurdish territory, members of the Yazidi religious minority have fled their homeland of Sinjar. As thousands struggle to survive in the mountains and others press into Kurdish-held territory, Yazidi leaders warn of an existential threat to the long-persecuted group.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7713 | 2019-08-01
6 Sky Events This Week: Primetime Jupiter, Asteroid Juno, and Zodiacal Light - - Here's your chance to see the rare zodiacal light, plus Jupiter at its best and brightest.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7714 | 2019-08-01
Desert-Dwelling Fish Can 'Hold Its Breath' for Five Hours - [Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:57:05 GMT ] Tiny pupfish have adapted their respiration to go without oxygen for long stretches.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7715 | 2019-08-01
How Your Phone Could Save You From an Impending Earthquake - [Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] A new study says cell phones could give you enough time to get to safety.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7716 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Must-See Show Is the Lyrid Meteor Shower - [Tue, 21 Apr 2015 19:30:00 GMT ] Shooting stars will light up the night skies on Wednesday, and if you miss them you can catch a sprinkling for a few nights afterward.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7717 | 2019-08-01
T. rex's Oddball Vegetarian Cousin Discovered - [Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:19:00 GMT ] A newly discovered dinosaur from South America doesn’t fit easily into any known category.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7718 | 2019-08-01
Giraffes, Zebras Face Surprising Top Threat: Hunting - [Fri, 01 May 2015 18:00:51 GMT ] Demand for meat is driving some of the world’s iconic herbivores toward extinction, new study finds.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7719 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Spot a Trio of Spiral Galaxies - [Mon, 11 May 2015 17:04:00 GMT ]
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| 7720 | 2019-08-01
Space in Motion: Watch Gorgeous GIFs of Mars Sunset, Spinning Giant Asteroid - [Fri, 15 May 2015 16:22:58 GMT ] Two of this week's most intriguing views of space combine NASA images into animated form.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7721 | 2019-08-01
India’s Heat Wave: How Extreme Heat Ravages the Body - [Fri, 29 May 2015 14:00:00 GMT ] Furnace-like conditions can overwhelm the body's natural cooling system, resulting in injury and death.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7722 | 2019-08-01
Activists From Ecuador, Cameroon Win National Geographic Award - [Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] Fighting against the odds, two environmentalists triumph in their countries.
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| 7723 | 2019-08-01
Why Are Chipmunks Wearing Mini Spy Microphones? - [Fri, 12 Jun 2015 13:57:00 GMT ] Russian espionage technology is offering an unprecedented view into the secret lives of rodents in Canada.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7724 | 2019-08-01
What Do Mayonnaise and Hollandaise Have to Do With Math? - [Sun, 21 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The answer is in a book by Eugenia Cheng that explains how cooking plus a sense of humor adds up to an appreciation of mathematics.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7725 | 2019-08-01
Even Graphics Can Speak With a Foreign Accent - [Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:47:51 GMT ] Different cultures use color and other visual cues to send completely different messages.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7726 | 2019-08-01
‘Salvation Fish’ That Sustained Native People Now Needs Saving - [Tue, 07 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Traditional fishermen lead the fight to bring back a species that has an outsize role in nature and culture.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7727 | 2019-08-01
Can Rewilding Bring Nature Back to Modern Britain? - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:00:28 GMT ] Rewilding Britain aims to deliver a more dynamic countryside. The author is a zealous participant in a growing movement.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7728 | 2019-08-01
These Bizarre Fungi Resemble Corpse Fingers, UFOs, Tongues - [Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Many fungi, including mushrooms, are so diverse they can look like other living things—including us.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7729 | 2019-08-01
10 Years After Katrina, Some Are 'Homeless in Their Own Homes' - [Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:11:00 GMT ] Even after a decade, some elderly, frail, and disabled New Orleanians are without homes or essential services.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7730 | 2019-08-01
15 Pictures of Women at Work for Labor Day - [Sat, 05 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] To celebrate the “working man’s holiday,” here are some of our favorite pictures of working women around the world.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7731 | 2019-08-01
Why Killing a Bull Elephant With Big Tusks Hurts the Herd - [Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:11:00 GMT ] Scientists say the loss of a mature bull elephant has a profound impact on the herd.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7732 | 2019-08-01
In Historic Saudi Elections, These Women Stepped Up as Voters and Candidates - [Sat, 12 Dec 2015 14:00:00 GMT ] Q: What did it feel like, signing your name in the year 2015 to that piece of government paper that says you’re now registered to vote?A: (Pause.) “It felt like … progress.”
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7733 | 2019-08-01
How Arctic Fish Might Benefit From Shrinking Ice - [Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:00:06 GMT ] As polar ice disappears, predatory fish that hunt by sight may get a major boost, a new model suggests.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7734 | 2019-08-01
What'd You Call Me? Meet the Bony-Eared Assfish - [Sat, 12 Mar 2016 12:00:05 GMT ] The type of eel-like fish, which recently went on display in Canada, is a fascinating denizen of the deep sea.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7735 | 2019-08-01
Photos Show Devastation and Fear as Wildfires Rage in Canada - [Thu, 05 May 2016 16:44:00 GMT ]
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| 7736 | 2019-08-01
Portugal Ditched Fossil Fuel Power for 4 Days. Can We Go Longer? - [Fri, 27 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Achieving a big scale-up of renewable energy will take more than building wind and solar power plants.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7737 | 2019-08-01
Alligator Attacks Can Be Deadly But Are Quite Rare - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:26:00 GMT ] Officials are searching for the boy at the Grand Floridian Hotel, after an attack that experts say is very rare.
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| 7738 | 2019-08-01
Mapping the Hidden Worlds Beneath Greenland’s Ice - [Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:18:15 GMT ]
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| 7739 | 2019-08-01
The Case for Mass Slaughter of Predators Just Got Weaker - [Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:15:00 GMT ] A new study found that there’s little evidence that lethal predator control does anything to help ranchers.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7740 | 2019-08-01
Rare, Colorful Lightning Sprites Dance Over Hurricane - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:57:00 GMT ] The unusual phenomena were caused by discharges of energy above the storm.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7741 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What Happened the Last Time the Cubs Won the World Series - [Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7742 | 2019-08-01
Skeletal Remains of WWII Nazi Pilot Found by Danish Schoolboy - [Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:28:47 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7743 | 2019-08-01
10 Easy Ways You Can Help Scientists Study the Earth - [Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:01:07 GMT ]
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| 7744 | 2019-08-01
See Massive Roman Mosaic Unearthed in England - [Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:55:39 GMT ]
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| 7745 | 2019-08-01
Shocking Video Shows Hawk Beheading Its Prey - [Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:20:11 GMT ]
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| 7746 | 2019-08-01
1,700-Year-Old Musical Instrument Found, and It Still Works - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:08:00 GMT ] The mouth harp was recently discovered in the Altai Mountains region of Russia and still makes music after well over a millennium.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7747 | 2019-08-01
Elon Musk’s Tesla in Space Could Crash Into Earth - [Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:26:00 GMT ] Each long loop around the sun brings the sports car a bit closer to a fiery meeting with our home world, researchers calculate.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7748 | 2019-08-01
Here’s What It Really Means to Become a National Geographic Explorer - [Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:49:00 GMT ] These scientists, conservationists, storytellers, and educators are changing the world.
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| 7749 | 2019-08-01
Delusions of Infestation Aren't as Rare as You'd Think - [Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:44:00 GMT ] More people are turning to entomologists to identify parasites they believe are crawling on their bodies, but which turn out not to be real.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7750 | 2019-08-01
Insects Use Gears in Hind Legs to Jump - - A unique gear wheel mechanism in young planthoppers helps the insects coordinate their hind legs when jumping to escape predators.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7751 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Amid Shutdown, U.S. Government Should Learn From Apple - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:48 GMT ] U.S. leaders should take more care to protect the national image and brand, and to learn from the success of Apple and other tech giants.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7752 | 2019-08-01
Rwanda Genocide: The Art of Remembering and Forgetting - [Mon, 07 Apr 2014 11:09:22 GMT ] Two decades after the genocide, Rwandans navigate the way forward.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7753 | 2019-08-01
Historic Tragedy on Everest, With 12 Sherpa Dead in Avalanche - [Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:31:06 GMT ] The Mount Everest climbing season has begun with tragedy.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7754 | 2019-08-01
Grand Cosmological Claim Crumbles? - - Doubts about the discovery of primordial gravitational waves are met with added caution by the team responsible for the find.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7755 | 2019-08-01
Cloning Cows From Steaks (and Other Ways of Building Better Cattle) - - Can animal geneticists breed-or clone-a cow that will taste great and have a smaller environmental hoofprint too?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7756 | 2019-08-01
Groundhogs Aren't Looking for Their Shadow—They're Scoping Out the Opposite Sex - - When groundhogs emerge from their burrows on February 2, they're really not focused on shadows; they're focused on sex.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7757 | 2019-08-01
See a Blood Moon in Shortest Eclipse of the Century - [Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:30:42 GMT ] A total lunar eclipse will dazzle sky-watchers in the western half of North America.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7758 | 2019-08-01
A Year After Everest Disaster, This Sherpa Isn't Going Back - [Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:30:00 GMT ] Memories of the killer avalanche endure, but Pemba Sherpa is also worried about the Tibetan calendar.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7759 | 2019-08-01
This Chart Shows How U.S. Carbon Emissions Are Rising—Again - [Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:55:00 GMT ] Economic growth helped drive up U.S. energy-related carbon emissions in 2014, for the second consecutive year. Will this continue?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7760 | 2019-08-01
Survivors and Dead Evacuated from Everest Base Camp - [Sun, 26 Apr 2015 23:50:00 GMT ] Eyewitnesses describe carnage after shockwave hurls people inside tents
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7761 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Volcano Erupts and Sun Flares - [Fri, 01 May 2015 17:15:17 GMT ] Chile's Calbuco volcano blows its top and a solar flare bursts from the sun in this week's most intriguing views from space.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7762 | 2019-08-01
A Darwin Finch, Crucial to Idea of Evolution, Fights for Survival - [Mon, 11 May 2015 16:39:05 GMT ] One of the world's rarest birds, the mangrove finch has dwindled to a habitat the size of just 12 city blocks. Here's how scientists are trying to bring it back from near-extinction.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7763 | 2019-08-01
Emirates Airlines Bans Hunting Trophies of Lions, Rhinos - [Thu, 14 May 2015 21:18:32 GMT ] The world’s biggest international carrier joins South African Airways in banning transport of trophies of exotic wildlife such as elephants and rhinos.
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| 7764 | 2019-08-01
Interactive: Asteroid Metals - [Fri, 29 May 2015 13:14:43 GMT ]
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| 7765 | 2019-08-01
Hunting for 11-Ton Fishing Net in the War Against Ocean Trash - [Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] A massive piece of derelict fishing gear underscores the effort, expense, and dangers posed by an ever-increasing amount of marine debris.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7766 | 2019-08-01
A Prince Battles to Save Gorillas Amid Brutal Conflict - [Thu, 11 Jun 2015 19:40:00 GMT ] Emmanuel de Merode, director of Virunga National Park and a National Geographic Society Explorer of the Year, talks about the dangerous job of protecting the park and its mountain gorillas.
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| 7767 | 2019-08-01
5 Facts About the Surprisingly Wide World of Animal Mummies - [Sat, 20 Jun 2015 12:00:37 GMT ] For starters, most mummies are accidental, naturally preserved by lack of oxygen, or, in some cases, bat poop.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7768 | 2019-08-01
Ranger Killed, Others Injured in Africa's Oldest National Park - [Fri, 26 Jun 2015 17:29:52 GMT ] Scores of rangers have been killed in Virunga National Park in recent years. But 2015 had been relatively peaceful.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7769 | 2019-08-01
Alien Hunting Could Go High-Definition With Giant Space Telescope - [Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:52:00 GMT ] A new study makes the case for building a supersize space telescope that would create images five times sharper than Hubble's.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7770 | 2019-08-01
Yes, Animals Think And Feel. Here's How We Know - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] The author of a new book also says that animals can feel empathy, like the humpback whale that rescued a seal.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7771 | 2019-08-01
How Technology in Our Bodies Will Make Us 'More Than Human' - [Sat, 07 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT ] Coming innovations could enhance human capacity, such as by creating brain-to-brain communication, says a leading technologist.
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| 7772 | 2019-08-01
Unexpected Photos From the Campaign Trail in Florida - [Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:41:00 GMT ]
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| 7773 | 2019-08-01
Clothing from 1600s Shipwreck Shows How the One Percent Lived - [Thu, 05 May 2016 13:21:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7774 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Mercury in the Morning - [Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7775 | 2019-08-01
Biologist Says Nature Should Be For the Masses - [Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:31:00 GMT ]
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| 7776 | 2019-08-01
Historic Pictures Show the Hidden Women of the Space Race - [Fri, 23 Dec 2016 18:34:00 GMT ]
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| 7777 | 2019-08-01
Blue Herons, Jellyfish, and Other Animals With Daily Commutes - [Sat, 17 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7778 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Secretive World of Florida’s Chameleon Catchers - [Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:39:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7779 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Snake Stuck in the Nose of Another Snake - [Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:06:19 GMT ]
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| 7780 | 2019-08-01
13,000 U.S. Archaeology Sites To Be Flooded by Rising Seas - [Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:00:14 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7781 | 2019-08-01
18 Spider-Killing Spiders Discovered—And They Look Like Pelicans - [Thu, 11 Jan 2018 15:55:46 GMT ] The brutally effective assassins live in the rain forests of Madagascar, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7782 | 2019-08-01
What Dramatic Orca Hunt Video Tells Us About Dolphin Intelligence - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 23:37:00 GMT ] Video from a National Geographic expedition to Antarctica shows killer whales working together to 'wave wash' a crabeater seal off sea ice and into the water. Is that a sign of whale culture?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7783 | 2019-08-01
This is What a Literal Bear Hug Looks Like - [Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:27:06 GMT ] Jimbo the Kodiak bear lives alongside Jim and Susan Kowalczik at a wildlife rehabilitation center in New York state.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7784 | 2019-08-01
Cockroaches Have Neighborhoods, Too - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:47 GMT ] A researcher shares what he's learned from studying New York's cockroaches—and what they have in common with humans.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7785 | 2019-08-01
Egypt's Population Boom Threatens Cultural Treasures - [Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:00:02 GMT ] Soaring population growth in Egypt threatens historical buildings, monuments, and artifacts.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7786 | 2019-08-01
5 Key Takeaways From Startling Global Refugee Report - - For the first time since World War II, the number of refugees has passed 50 million, says a new report from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7787 | 2019-08-01
How Backpacking Can Put You in Touch With Your Inner Saint - - Mountains, deserts, rivers, even the anonymity of a city—different places draw us at different times.
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| 7788 | 2019-08-01
Celebrate Hubble's 25th Anniversary in Space With These Awesome Photos - [Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:35:00 GMT ] Hubble’s lead imaging scientist shares his favorite celestial views from the space telescope.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7789 | 2019-08-01
Citizens Spur States to Ban Trade in Ivory and Rhino Horn - [Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:02:00 GMT ] From Vermont to California, grassroots efforts drive state actions to protect elephants and rhinos.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7790 | 2019-08-01
The Science Behind Midwest’s Killer Tornadoes - [Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:16:43 GMT ] Weather scientists work to improve forecasting to help people get out of the way of nature’s fury.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7791 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Wolf Spider Squashed, Hundreds of Babies Emerge - [Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:28:10 GMT ] A scene in Australia gave people a start, but there’s a simple explanation, say scientists.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7792 | 2019-08-01
20 Pictures Reveal Nepal's Heartbreaking Earthquake Devastation - [Sun, 26 Apr 2015 16:17:00 GMT ] Whole communities were turned to rubble, and the death toll continues to rise.
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| 7793 | 2019-08-01
This Map Shows How U.S. Oil Train Accidents Skyrocketed - [Fri, 01 May 2015 16:08:00 GMT ] Incidents since 2010 have risen dramatically and hit more U.S. states.
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| 7794 | 2019-08-01
How Tornadoes Form and Why They’re so Unpredictable - [Mon, 11 May 2015 15:33:36 GMT ] A look at storm science after severe weather kills in the Midwest.
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| 7795 | 2019-08-01
Cotton Coulson, National Geographic Photographer, Dies - [Fri, 29 May 2015 01:06:00 GMT ] Admired photographer dies in Norway after losing consciousness on a scuba dive.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7796 | 2019-08-01
Why the Life of a Shepherd Has Value In Today’s World - [Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:13:10 GMT ] It isn’t about subsidizing a tiny number of farmers for nostalgic reasons. It’s about defending a special way of being, says author.
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| 7797 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Tiger Numbers Growing in Russia—But Will It Last? - [Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:55:34 GMT ] Populations of the big cats have increased threefold in some parts of the country, likely due to tougher stances on poaching and illegal wildlife trade, the Russian government announced recently.
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| 7798 | 2019-08-01
For Father’s Day, 15 Images of Awesome Dads - [Sat, 20 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Spanning 100 years and eleven countries, these photos show the tenderness and love between fathers and their children.
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| 7799 | 2019-08-01
Why the Confederate Flag Made a 20th Century Comeback - [Fri, 26 Jun 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] The popularity of the Confederate battle flag today has more to do with the Civil Rights Movement than the Civil War.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7800 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: Pluto Presents an Observing Challenge - [Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:31:00 GMT ] Days before the New Horizon spacecraft visits, the dwarf planet puts on a show for sky-watchers.
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| 7801 | 2019-08-01
Can A Skeleton Heal Rift Between Native Americans, Scientists? - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] Genetic analysis of a skeleton known as Kennewick Man may point to era of greater cooperation.
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| 7802 | 2019-08-01
Is Florida’s Bear Hunt Necessary? - [Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7803 | 2019-08-01
‘Missing Link’ in Tyrannosaur Family Tree Discovered - [Mon, 14 Mar 2016 19:00:09 GMT ]
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| 7804 | 2019-08-01
Both Bald Eagle Chicks Have Hatched - [Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:15:00 GMT ]
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| 7805 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Disturbing World of Bear-Bile Farming - [Thu, 05 May 2016 11:00:19 GMT ]
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| 7806 | 2019-08-01
Which National Parks Do You Want to Get $2 Million? - [Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7807 | 2019-08-01
Stinky, Destructive Sea Lions Inspire Wacky Deterrents—Like Fake Orcas - [Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] The pungent pinnipeds are sparking frustration from California to Canada. When will we learn to live with this marine mammal?
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| 7808 | 2019-08-01
Looking For Life on Proxima B? Try Glowing Aliens. - [Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:53:00 GMT ]
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| 7809 | 2019-08-01
Watch Baby Spiders Eat Their Mothers Alive - [Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:48:03 GMT ]
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| 7810 | 2019-08-01
Largest Marine Protected Area in North America to Be Created off Mexico - [Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:25:00 GMT ]
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| 7811 | 2019-08-01
Do Viking Funeral Clothes Reveal Surprising Arabic Lettering? - [Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:17:00 GMT ]
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| 7812 | 2019-08-01
Hundreds of Pterosaur Eggs Found in Record-Breaking Fossil Haul - [Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7813 | 2019-08-01
Arctic Fox and Snowy Owl Filmed Doing Strange 'Dance'—But Why? - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:03:00 GMT ] Is it play or predation? Experts weigh in on a curious video of two Arctic denizens meeting on the snowy tundra.
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| 7814 | 2019-08-01
Why Does Friday the 13th Scare Us So Much? - - Our superstition about the date is rooted in Western culture and religious beliefs, experts say.
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| 7815 | 2019-08-01
Two-Tailed Ancient Bird Uncovered - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:47 GMT ] An ancient dinosaur-era bird turns out to have two tails, one perhaps for flying and the other for showing off.
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| 7816 | 2019-08-01
Mount Everest's Deadliest Day Puts Focus on Sherpas - [Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:13:25 GMT ] On the deadliest day of Mount Everest's history, learn about the Sherpas and their crucial role in mountaineering.
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| 7817 | 2019-08-01
Summer Solstice Pictures: From Stonehenge to Carhenge - - Pictures from around the world depict sites where people celebrate the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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| 7818 | 2019-08-01
These Beautiful Antique Photos Were Made With Potato Starch - - Almost 30 years before Kodachrome, two French brothers invented a way to take color photos. The autochrome process they developed gave the soft, slightly blurred images the feel of an Impressionist painting.
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| 7819 | 2019-08-01
Are Harvard's Dying Hemlocks a Warning for Trees Everywhere? - [Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:10:00 GMT ] Snowshoeing through Harvard Forest is a chance to ponder the fate of forests on a rapidly warming planet.
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| 7820 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Blood Moon Rises and Auroras Dance - [Fri, 10 Apr 2015 15:33:00 GMT ] We see this century's shortest eclipse and the northern lights blaze over Iceland in this week's best space pictures.
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| 7821 | 2019-08-01
New Recipe for Conquering Everest: Rethinking Methods, Route - [Mon, 20 Apr 2015 19:29:11 GMT ] A veteran guide focuses on pre-climb training and the Tibetan side of the mountain.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7822 | 2019-08-01
Jenkintown: Report From A Big-Hearted, All-American Town - [Sun, 26 Apr 2015 12:00:11 GMT ] In this “Mayberry among the strip malls,” the police send emails reminding you to lock your doors and everyone joins the parade.
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| 7823 | 2019-08-01
How 'Crisis Mapping' Is Shaping Disaster Relief in Nepal - [Fri, 01 May 2015 15:48:10 GMT ] Volunteers use a growing digital toolkit to chart passable roads and structurally sound buildings after the quake.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7824 | 2019-08-01
How Tallahassee Beat the Old South at Its Own Game - [Sun, 10 May 2015 12:00:53 GMT ] On the battleground of an epic presidential election, George W. Bush may have claimed the state by 537 votes, but Al Gore will always have Tallahassee.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7825 | 2019-08-01
15 Pictures Capture Photographer Cotton Coulson At Work - [Thu, 28 May 2015 22:06:49 GMT ] American photographer who shot several stories for National Geographic infused his work with a lively sense of humor and a subtle beauty.
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| 7826 | 2019-08-01
Is Salmon Raised on Land the Future of Seafood? - [Sun, 07 Jun 2015 12:00:10 GMT ] On Vancouver Island, the Namgis First Nation raises salmon on land, setting a high standard for eco-friendly aquaculture.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7827 | 2019-08-01
14 Striking Pictures Show Power of Latin American Photographers - [Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Scenes of life, death, joy, sorrow and everything in between shows how photography connects us all.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7828 | 2019-08-01
Watch a Ton of Ivory Get Crushed in Times Square - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:54:00 GMT ] The U.S. government and conservationists are making a show of their opposition to the ivory trade.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7829 | 2019-08-01
Black Bears Are Rebounding—What Does That Mean For People? - [Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:20:00 GMT ] The North American omnivores have expanded their ranges in recent years thanks to healthier forests and stricter laws—which means more run-ins with people.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7830 | 2019-08-01
11 Ways Technology Stops Crime Against Endangered Animals - [Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:30:00 GMT ] As wildlife smuggling networks get more sophisticated, so do methods to find them and shut them down.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7831 | 2019-08-01
Spacecraft Sails By Pluto, Phones Home - [Wed, 15 Jul 2015 02:02:00 GMT ]
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| 7832 | 2019-08-01
A Glacial Pace: Tackling 20 Glaciers and Icefields Within the Next Decade - [Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:24:00 GMT ]
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| 7833 | 2019-08-01
Scheme to Sell Endangered Tortoises Ends With Prison Sentences - [Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:00:02 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: Tortoises from Madagascar for sale, a poached tiger, and smuggled snakes in a suitcase.
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| 7834 | 2019-08-01
Why a 'War on Science' Puts Us All at Risk - [Fri, 21 Apr 2017 19:12:00 GMT ]
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| 7835 | 2019-08-01
Coffin Flies, Corpse-Eating Beetles, and Other Bugs with Gruesome Jobs - [Sat, 24 Jun 2017 04:01:26 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7836 | 2019-08-01
A Drying Climate Threatens Africa’s Coffee, But Hope Remains - [Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
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| 7837 | 2019-08-01
Alligators Attack and Eat Sharks, Study Confirms - [Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:25:00 GMT ]
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| 7838 | 2019-08-01
Lobster's Pepsi 'Tattoo' Highlights Major Ocean Problem - [Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:30:28 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7839 | 2019-08-01
See How a Massive Supernova Released the Building Blocks of Life - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:35:15 GMT ] When Cassiopeia A exploded, it released elements like oxygen, hydrogen, and other elements needed to make DNA.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7840 | 2019-08-01
These Animals Are Winning Valentine’s Day - [Sat, 10 Feb 2018 05:25:00 GMT ] From gift-giving to sexy moves, some creatures have a leg up in the mating game.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7841 | 2019-08-01
How to See the 2018 Lyrid Meteor Shower - [Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT ] One of the oldest annual showers on record, the Lyrids will put on an good show this year thanks to dark, moonless skies during the peak.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7842 | 2019-08-01
Virunga National Park Sees Its Worst Violence in a Decade, Director Says - [Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:46:00 GMT ] Gunmen recently killed five rangers and a driver—the park’s deadliest attack in recent history.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7843 | 2019-08-01
Does Sports Diplomacy Work? - - Done right, athletic diplomacy can be more effective than political outreach.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7844 | 2019-08-01
Why Some Animals Mate Themselves to Death - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:46 GMT ] A few marsupial species mate themselves to death during times of plenty to ensure that their offspring survive, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7845 | 2019-08-01
Rescue of Ancient Ruin of Pompeii Follows New Plan - [Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:42:22 GMT ] The ancient town destroyed by Vesuvius is undergoing renewed rescue efforts.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7846 | 2019-08-01
After 450 Years, Archaeologists Still Hunting for Magnificent Sultan’s Heart - - With the 450th anniversary of Süleyman's death approaching, a search is under way to find the Ottoman sultan's lost tomb.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7847 | 2019-08-01
What Makes a Great Sled Dog? Breed, Ambition, Tough Feet - - Impatient tugs, excited yips, and pricked ears convey the joy of being unleashed on a snowy trail.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7848 | 2019-08-01
How Geothermal Could Cleanly Power the Planet: Indonesia's Tale - - The Earth's heat could power homes and businesses worldwide, but it's barely been tapped. Indonesia is trying to change that.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7849 | 2019-08-01
California Issues First-Ever Mandatory Water Cuts - [Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:35:05 GMT ] Facing historic drought, the state will require a 25 percent cut for consumers, but not for farms.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7850 | 2019-08-01
How Your School Could Become the Next Tinderbox for Measles - [Mon, 06 Apr 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] Hot spots for measles are scattered across the U.S., in areas rich or poor, in red states or blue.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7851 | 2019-08-01
Volcanic Eruption That Changed World Marks 200th Anniversary - [Fri, 10 Apr 2015 15:04:00 GMT ] The effects of Tambora's cataclysmic eruption were felt for years around the Earth.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7852 | 2019-08-01
Road-Eating, Slow-Motion Landslide Caught on Video - [Mon, 20 Apr 2015 19:16:00 GMT ] Russian authorities are investigating a massive earthflow that took down trees and power lines.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7853 | 2019-08-01
When A Madrassa Scholar And Jewish Reporter Become Friends - [Sun, 26 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] It’s important to listen to the quiet men and women who are showing us a humane Islam, says author.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7854 | 2019-08-01
These Chemicals in Pizza Boxes and Carpeting Last Forever - [Fri, 01 May 2015 13:38:00 GMT ] More than 200 scientists around the world document the threats of perfluorinated compounds and call for more government control.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7855 | 2019-08-01
Why to Fight for the World's Last Wild Places - [Sun, 10 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] A 9,000-mile long journey in the steps of two writers who celebrated the American West.
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| 7856 | 2019-08-01
One Man’s Dogged Search for Amelia Earhart - [Thu, 28 May 2015 16:15:00 GMT ] Teacher has spent $50K trying to prove the aviator didn’t crash into the Pacific -- and instead landed on a tiny island.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7857 | 2019-08-01
Swimming Pigs and Other Surprising Animals That Love Water - [Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:00:33 GMT ] Some cats, spiders, and moose are among nature's super swimmers.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7858 | 2019-08-01
Is It Hot in Here? Turtles' Sex Can Depend on Temperature - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:47:58 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7859 | 2019-08-01
Beyond Marriage: Photos of LGBT Life - [Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:19:00 GMT ] The Supreme Court has struck down bans on same-sex marriage. In light of the decision, here are photos of LGBT life from the archives.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7860 | 2019-08-01
Self-Driving 'Robocabs' Could Help Curb Global Warming - [Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:57:00 GMT ] Scientists say the type of robotic vehicles that Google and Uber are testing could slash heat-trapping emissions if used as taxis.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7861 | 2019-08-01
50-Million-Year-Old Worm Sperm Found in Antarctica - [Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7862 | 2019-08-01
Why Chimps Are Disappearing and How to Save Them - [Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Challenges facing our close relatives, says the author of a new book, include deforestation, unchecked population growth, and the pet trade.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7863 | 2019-08-01
Cursed: Take A Journey to the Scary Side of Geography - [Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:27:00 GMT ] From the Bermuda Triangle to Amityville, the world is full of spooky places. This author went to 30 of the most frightening ones. And returned to tell the tale.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7864 | 2019-08-01
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Idea for Sonic Tubular Travel Gets Real - [Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:15:00 GMT ] Companies and college students are testing ways to move people between cities by shooting through giant tubes. Sound crazy?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7865 | 2019-08-01
Happy Ending for Smuggled Pangolins - [Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:05:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7866 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: Inside the Quest to Return Nat Turner's Skull to His Family - [Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:23:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7867 | 2019-08-01
Where, and When, Will the Next Volcano Erupt? - [Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:00:16 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7868 | 2019-08-01
Massacre Survivors Cling to Life in Giant Swamp - [Wed, 14 Jun 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7869 | 2019-08-01
It's Now Legal to Sell Rhino Horn in South Africa. The World's Top Breeder Makes His Move. - [Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:01:00 GMT ] John Hume hopes that holding an auction will help protect the world’s embattled rhinos—and yield a big payoff.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7870 | 2019-08-01
How Climate Change Likely Strengthened Recent Hurricanes - [Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:24:00 GMT ]
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| 7871 | 2019-08-01
Giant Rat That Fell From Sky Is New Species - [Wed, 27 Sep 2017 04:01:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7872 | 2019-08-01
Male Dolphins Offer Likely Love Token to Females in Rare Video - [Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:01:23 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7873 | 2019-08-01
Elusive Wild Dog Caught on Camera in Surprising Place - [Thu, 30 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7874 | 2019-08-01
Mudslides, Wildfires, and Drought—California's Deadly Weather Explained - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:32:08 GMT ] A warming planet is at least partially to blame for the state's recent weather woes.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7875 | 2019-08-01
115 Years Ago, This Arctic Expedition Ended in Disaster - [Fri, 12 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] On the 130th anniversary of National Geographic’s founding, see what happened during an attempt to reach the North Pole.
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| 7876 | 2019-08-01
New Documentary Condemns Declawing of Cats; Who Is Right? - - Documentary takes on the controversial practice of declawing pet cats in America. What do vets and scientists think?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7877 | 2019-08-01
I Ran Faster Because of My 'Sports Gene' - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:46 GMT ] When David Epstein was writing The Sports Gene, he met a red-skinned Finnish endurance athlete whose DNA held the key to his Olympic skiing success.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7878 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: Blood Moon, Auroras, and Rover Tracks - [Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:09:14 GMT ] A galaxy warps, auroras light up the night, and the moon turns blood red in this look back at the week in space.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7879 | 2019-08-01
Best Space Pictures: A Black Hole Blows, Waters Recede, and a Mountain Erupts - - Astronauts watch soccer from space, stars light up the night sky, and a galaxy gets a ring in this week's best space pictures.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7880 | 2019-08-01
Unlike Footballs, These Animals Are Meant to Deflate - - These 11 animals inflate on command, whether for protection, mating, communication—or just to get a few hours of sleep.
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| 7881 | 2019-08-01
How One Man Realized His Dream of Visiting Every Country - [Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:50:46 GMT ] Lessons learned from traveling to 196 countries include what old camel meat tastes like and why toilet paper is the best economic indicator.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7882 | 2019-08-01
Is This Cat Going Up or Down? - [Thu, 09 Apr 2015 23:04:32 GMT ] Evoking memories of the great dress debate, a viral photo of a feline on a staircase divides the Internet.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7883 | 2019-08-01
This Week's Night Sky: See an Eclipse of Two Jupiter Moons - [Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:42:03 GMT ] In the middle of the week, the Lyrid meteor shower creates a late-night show.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7884 | 2019-08-01
Everest Base Camp a ‘War Zone’ After Earthquake Triggers Avalanches - [Sat, 25 Apr 2015 21:52:00 GMT ] Massive slides kill climbers, strand others on mountain, flatten Sherpa villages
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7885 | 2019-08-01
Energy-Poor Nepal Looks to Solar for Post-Quake Power - [Fri, 01 May 2015 13:20:00 GMT ] Nonprofit groups are raising money to provide emergency food aid, build latrines, and install free solar panels atop health clinics.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7886 | 2019-08-01
Why Do Animals—Including Your Dog—Eat Poop? - [Sat, 09 May 2015 12:00:09 GMT ] Most snack on feces because it contains some undigested food—and thus vital nutrients—that would otherwise go to waste, experts say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7887 | 2019-08-01
Texas, Oklahoma Floodwaters Contain Sewage, Other Pollutants - [Thu, 28 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] When deluges sweep away buildings and inundate towns, contamination from sewage and chemicals becomes a threat.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7888 | 2019-08-01
13 Pictures Capture Wonder and Bounty of Our Oceans - [Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] We depend on the ocean for food, recreation, as a weather regulator—and more. It in turn depends on us to keep it pristine.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7889 | 2019-08-01
5 Technologies That Could Help Curb Airplane Emissions - [Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:25:00 GMT ] As U.S. seeks to rein in growing airplane emissions, bug-proof jet coatings and other technologies could help.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7890 | 2019-08-01
Pope Francis Will Be a Powerful Voice on Climate Change - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:45:00 GMT ] The forceful encyclical, reflecting the pontiff’s spiritual and personal views, aims to influence key world decisions on greenhouse gases.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7891 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Auroras Bloom and an Exoplanet 'Bleeds' - [Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:51:08 GMT ] The northern lights bloom over Earth, while radiation blasts an exoplanet's atmosphere.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7892 | 2019-08-01
They've Seen Lots of Droughts, But This One's Different - [Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:00:00 GMT ] This time, crispy lawns, short showers, and unflushed toilets may be the new normal. If that fails? “Beat everyone to Oregon,” one Californian says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7893 | 2019-08-01
See Pictures of Pluto Get More Amazing Through Time - [Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:11:00 GMT ] Since its discovery in 1930 to this week's spacecraft flyby, pictures of Pluto have evolved from faint dots to crisp, stunning portraits.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7894 | 2019-08-01
Dive in! 14 Photos of Summer’s Best Water Sports - [Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:00:28 GMT ] The water’s fine for swimming, so plunge into our favorite photos of windsurfing, boating, and more from National Geographic’s archive.
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| 7895 | 2019-08-01
For World Animal Day, 10 Sharp Pictures of Brainy Animals - [Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:09:00 GMT ]
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| 7896 | 2019-08-01
A Frog Whose Babies Pop out of Its Back and More Freaky Animals - [Sat, 29 Oct 2016 12:00:14 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7897 | 2019-08-01
Supermoon Meteors and 7 More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in December - [Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:36:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7898 | 2019-08-01
100 Years of Eclipse-Chasing Revealed in Quirky Pictures - [Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:48:00 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7899 | 2019-08-01
Duck Penises Grow Bigger Among Rivals - [Wed, 20 Sep 2017 04:02:35 GMT ]
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7900 | 2019-08-01
Mystery Radio Bursts From Space Just Got Even Weirder - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:01:00 GMT ] Astronomers are transfixed by twisted waves seen coming from an odd object three billion light-years away.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7901 | 2019-08-01
How Syria's Chemical Weapons Could Be Disposed Of - - If the Assad regime agrees to hand over weapons, much will need to be done to safely remediate and dispose of the weapons.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7902 | 2019-08-01
Study: 10 Percent of U.S. Youths Cause Sexual Violence - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:45 GMT ] A new study on teenage perpetrators of sexual violence may change the way you think about rape.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7903 | 2019-08-01
Afghan Woman Who Went to School in Disguise Opens Boarding School for Girls - - Shabana Basij-Rasikh, who evaded the Taliban to get an education, is creating a boarding school for girls in Afghanistan.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7904 | 2019-08-01
California's 'Dismally Meager' Snowpack Signals More Drought - - California's snowpack is just a fraction of its normal level for this time of year, suggesting a fourth year of drought is on its way. And the problems extend beyond the Golden State.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7905 | 2019-08-01
How Did a Coyote End Up on a Roof in New York City? - [Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:23:26 GMT ] It's no April Fools' prank—the predators are becoming increasingly comfortable in cities, which offer more opportunities for prey.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7906 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Billions of Blue Jellyfish Wash Up on American Beaches - [Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:45:00 GMT ] The animals known as 'by-the-wind sailors' stay out on the open ocean—until the winds change.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7907 | 2019-08-01
Pictures: Nepal's 7.8-Magnitude Quake Reaps Death, Destruction - [Sat, 25 Apr 2015 15:46:00 GMT ] Photographs show the extent of damage that turned communities to rubble as survivors were still being pulled out late Saturday.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7908 | 2019-08-01
Tesla Unveils Home Battery: 5 Reasons It's a Big Deal - [Fri, 01 May 2015 12:20:19 GMT ] The electric car maker isn't the first to offer energy storage, but its impact on the market could be sizable.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7909 | 2019-08-01
15 Adorable Pictures of Mothers and Children Around the World - [Sat, 09 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] For Mother’s Day, see our favorite photos of families, from Mali to Mongolia.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7910 | 2019-08-01
New Species of Human Ancestor Found in Ethiopia - [Wed, 27 May 2015 18:55:00 GMT ] Fossil jaws over three million years old speak to close relative of Lucy
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| 7911 | 2019-08-01
How to Photograph Wild Animals (Without Getting Hurt) - [Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:09:33 GMT ] National Geographic photographers share their best advice.
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| 7912 | 2019-08-01
First Day of Summer: 4 Things to Know About the Summer Solstice - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:29:52 GMT ] It's almost summer in the Northern Hemisphere—but does it mean the Earth is closer to the sun?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7913 | 2019-08-01
Lost Myanmar Empire Is Stage for Modern Violence - [Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:00:06 GMT ] Centuries ago the region around Mrauk U was a realm of remarkable ethnic harmony. Today it is roiled by sectarian violence.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7914 | 2019-08-01
When Not Treasure Hunting, Pirates Practiced Democracy - [Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Yes, they had to yank eyeballs from sockets and beating hearts from chests, but pirates had voting rights and were compensated for injury.
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| 7915 | 2019-08-01
Is Your State Consuming More Than Nature Can Provide? - [Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:00:00 GMT ] Our never-ending appetite for food, water, and energy is driving the environment into the ground.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7916 | 2019-08-01
Which Cities In the World Are Closest to Nixing Fossil Fuels? - [Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:50:00 GMT ] Across the globe, cities are tackling climate change by shifting away from coal, oil, and natural gas. Yet a survey shows they’re now at very different stages.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7917 | 2019-08-01
Nature Never Forgives: 7 of Pope Francis's Greenest Quotes - [Sun, 20 Sep 2015 11:00:26 GMT ] The pontiff has emphatically urged immediate steps to combat climate change, calling it imperative to act to save God’s creation.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7918 | 2019-08-01
19,000 Sea Turtle Eggs Seized in Anti-Smuggling Operation - [Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:00:31 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: Filipinos detained on suspicion of smuggling, an ivory kingpin jailed for 20 years, and seized pangolin scales worth $1.8 million.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7919 | 2019-08-01
Wealthier Homes Have More Kinds of Bugs - [Tue, 02 Aug 2016 23:01:01 GMT ] The new research supports a 'luxury effect,' in which higher income neighborhoods host more biodiversity.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7920 | 2019-08-01
Meet the Native Americans on the Front Lines of a Historic Protest - [Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:05:00 GMT ]
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| 7921 | 2019-08-01
What Caused the Mexico Earthquake? Faults Explained - [Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:15:00 GMT ] What was that you felt? Faults deep underground produce different kinds of earthquakes.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7922 | 2019-08-01
A Running List of How Trump Is Changing the Environment - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:30:00 GMT ] The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7923 | 2019-08-01
Beheaded Maya Massacre Victims Found - - Beheaded and dismembered war captives have been found at a Maya mass burial site.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7924 | 2019-08-01
Were the First Artists Mostly Women? - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:44 GMT ] Handprints in ancient cave art most often belonged to women, overturning the dogma that the earliest artists were all men.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7925 | 2019-08-01
Zombie Spacecraft Rescue Planned by Private Group - - If all goes well, a NASA spacecraft that has been tumbling unwanted through space will be rescued by a private group.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7926 | 2019-08-01
Naked Titan Viewed for First Time - - The solar wind stormed past Saturn's moon Titan while a spacecraft watched.
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| 7927 | 2019-08-01
'Little Foot' Fossil Skeleton Rivals Famous Lucy in Age - [Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:34:00 GMT ] Four-million-year date for skeleton suggests South Africa figures more prominently in early human evolution than thought.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7928 | 2019-08-01
Sixty-Seven Years of Oil and Gas Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico - [Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:15:00 GMT ] Deepwater drilling is increasing in the Gulf. Oil companies say it’s safer now, but critics say spills are inevitable.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7929 | 2019-08-01
Nepal Earthquake Strikes One of Earth's Most Quake-Prone Areas - [Sat, 25 Apr 2015 14:51:00 GMT ] Magnitude 7.8 temblor comes in a region with a long geologic history of big earthquakes.
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| 7930 | 2019-08-01
What Animals Are Likely to Go Extinct First Due to Climate Change - [Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:00:00 GMT ] Australia, New Zealand, and South America are among the hardest hit as rising temperatures could drive the extinction of one in six species worldwide.
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| 7931 | 2019-08-01
Watch: WWII Planes Fly Over the Nation’s Capital - [Fri, 08 May 2015 22:30:00 GMT ] On 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, salute to veterans fills the skies
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| 7932 | 2019-08-01
Killer Fungus That's Devastating Bats May Have Met Its Match - [Wed, 27 May 2015 18:24:11 GMT ] A bacterium known to slow fruit ripening shows promise at slowing down white-nose syndrome—a disease that's wiping out bats.
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| 7933 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Octopus Carries Coconut—But Is It Using a Tool? - [Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:51:00 GMT ] A viral video shows an octopus toting a coconut as a ready-made shelter, which some biologists call tool use. But not everyone is convinced.
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| 7934 | 2019-08-01
Amazing Pictures: Baby Chameleon Doesn't Know It Hatched - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:15:00 GMT ] The newborn, curled tightly in an egg-shaped ball, offers a rare insight into the life of a developing reptile.
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| 7935 | 2019-08-01
Could Flying Bikes, Cars Be Next? Toyota and U.S. Army Explore - [Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:40:00 GMT ] Hoverbikes and boards that lift off the ground are no longer sci-fi. Even the U.S. Army is considering how to use them.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7936 | 2019-08-01
Why Do Small Birds Have Sweeter Songs? - [Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:03:00 GMT ] An anatomical difference in some birds produces sounds that are music to the human ear, experts say.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7937 | 2019-08-01
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Pluto - [Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:57:00 GMT ] As the New Horizons spacecraft concludes its flyby, learn about how Pluto was named—and why it still won’t be considered a planet.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7938 | 2019-08-01
This Spider Destroys Female Genitalia to Prevent Future Mating - [Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:54:00 GMT ] Some orb-weaving spiders secure their fatherhood by mutilating their partners’ genitalia—the first such discovery in nature, a new study says.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7939 | 2019-08-01
'Baby Hands' in Cave Paintings May Actually Belong to Lizards - [Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
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| 7940 | 2019-08-01
Famous L.A. Cougar May Have Killed Koala - [Thu, 10 Mar 2016 23:47:00 GMT ] The young mountain lion, which beats the odds crossing busy highways, is the main suspect in the death of a zoo koala.
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| 7941 | 2019-08-01
Mercury Is Sailing Across the Sun—Here’s How to Watch - [Thu, 05 May 2016 19:51:00 GMT ]
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| 7942 | 2019-08-01
5 Videos Show the Irresistible Charm of Seals - [Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:50:41 GMT ]
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| 7943 | 2019-08-01
Watch Baby Spiders Eat Their Mothers Alive - [Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:48:00 GMT ]
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| 7944 | 2019-08-01
Famed 'Afghan Girl' Finally Gets a Home - [Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:46:00 GMT ]
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| 7945 | 2019-08-01
How a Wayward Antarctic Seal Ended Up on a Brazilian Beach - [Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:36:02 GMT ] The young animal did not survive its journey, but provided an astonishing case study for biologists.
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| 7946 | 2019-08-01
How Mobile is Moving Boundaries - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:59:00 GMT ] What happens when we lose all perception of limitations and connect with our potential? We change our minds, ourselves, and our world.
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| 7947 | 2019-08-01
Is Maternal Instinct Only for Moms? Here's the Science. - [Wed, 09 May 2018 19:23:00 GMT ] The latest looks at brain chemicals and social development suggest we need to rethink our definition of motherhood.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7948 | 2019-08-01
Danes Use Far Fewer Plastic Bags Than Americans—Here's How - [Mon, 21 May 2018 12:58:00 GMT ] In Denmark, people use an average of four single-use plastic bags a year, compared to one a day in the U.S. But that doesn't mean Danes are satisfied.
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| 7949 | 2019-08-01
Searching for Elusive Green Sea Turtles in the Persian Gulf - [Sat, 16 Jun 2018 10:00:03 GMT ] Scientists are trying to solve riddles about where and how green sea turtles live in the Middle East, one of the world's least-understood turtle populations.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7950 | 2019-08-01
Beyond Testicles and Dads: 5 Legit Studies of Male 'Gear' - - With a new study linking human testicle size linked to parenting style, we rounded up recent research on the male animal.
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| 7951 | 2019-08-01
Olympic Torch in Need of a Light - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:43 GMT ] The Olympic torch relay is not ancient. It is incredibly popular. And it made history this week.
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| 7952 | 2019-08-01
Opinion: Killing of Great Tusker in Kenya Recalls Lesson From the Past - - A revered great tusker named Ahmed lived out his natural life, thanks to presidential protection by Kenya's former leader Jomo Kenyatta.
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| 7953 | 2019-08-01
Crossing Pacific, Balloonists Unofficially Set New Records - - Smashing world records for distance and duration in a gas-filled balloon, two pilots have completed their 6,646-mile journey across the Pacific Ocean.
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| 7954 | 2019-08-01
As Sea Stars Die, New Worries About Urchins - [Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:13:24 GMT ] Some urchins waste away, others come out of hiding as the fallout from sea star disease ripples along the California coast.
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| 7955 | 2019-08-01
Is Deepwater Drilling Safer, 5 Years After Worst Oil Spill? - [Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:48:00 GMT ] Deepwater drilling is increasing in the Gulf. Oil companies say it’s safer now, but critics say spills are inevitable.
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| 7956 | 2019-08-01
Calls of the Wild—Why Do Animals (Including Your Dog) Howl? - [Sat, 25 Apr 2015 12:00:34 GMT ] Some canines, monkeys, and yes, even mice communicate and defend their territories by howling, experts say.
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| 7957 | 2019-08-01
Lava Lake on Moon of Jupiter Revealed in Remarkable Detail - [Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:11:41 GMT ] The two mirrors of an Arizona telescope reveal heat rising from the horseshoe-shaped Loki lava lake on the moon Io.
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| 7958 | 2019-08-01
Nepal Desperate for Helicopters to Reach Shattered Villages - [Fri, 08 May 2015 20:12:06 GMT ] Mountainous terrain, washed out roads, government bureaucracy slow relief to remote regions.
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| 7959 | 2019-08-01
Expedition Launched to Save Africa’s Largest Wetland - [Wed, 27 May 2015 18:09:00 GMT ] Protection for the headwaters of Okavango Delta is urgently needed, says leader of an unprecedented exploration of the river system that feeds it.
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| 7960 | 2019-08-01
Shipwreck Shines Light on Historic Shift in Slave Trade - [Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:46:00 GMT ] A longer route from Africa to South America brought cheaper captives and less competition, but greater risks.
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| 7961 | 2019-08-01
Restored Anti-Nuke Sailboat Launches Again on a Peace Mission - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:52:32 GMT ] The Golden Rule drew attention to U.S. atmospheric nuclear tests in the Pacific in 1958 and helped start a movement that led to a ban.
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| 7962 | 2019-08-01
Map Shows Which American Cities Are Most Racially Segregated - [Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:39:00 GMT ] Some of the racial tensions in the news today may stem from how communities separate themselves by race.
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| 7963 | 2019-08-01
A Century of Bicycling History in 16 Pictures - [Sat, 04 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] As cyclists of the 102nd Tour de France begin the epic race, we look at the world of cycling through history and around the globe.
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| 7964 | 2019-08-01
How the Matterhorn Created Modern Mountaineering 150 Years Ago - [Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:18:58 GMT ] Climbers topped the Alpine peak in 1865. Then tragedy struck.
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| 7965 | 2019-08-01
This Lion Expert Was Banned From Tanzania for Exposing Corruption - [Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT ] A conservationist writes about the battle to save Serengeti’s Lions.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7966 | 2019-08-01
13 Pictures of the Cuba You Haven’t Seen - [Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:00:00 GMT ] Cuban youth are distinguishing themselves with new fashions, technology, and dance styles.
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| 7967 | 2019-08-01
Exclusive: This Is Africa's New Elephant Poaching Hot Spot - [Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:21:00 GMT ] Mike Chase, principal investigator of the Great Elephant Census, discusses the findings.
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| 7968 | 2019-08-01
Satellite Photos Reveal Hidden Alphabet on Earth's Surface - [Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:27:18 GMT ]
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| 7969 | 2019-08-01
How to See the Brightest Supermoon of 2017 - [Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:54:00 GMT ]
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| 7970 | 2019-08-01
North America's Waterways are Getting Saltier. That's a Big Problem. - [Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:43:16 GMT ] A salty chemical cocktail could make rivers and streams more corrosive, leading to dangerous effects.
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| 7971 | 2019-08-01
What is Spectrum, and Where are You on it? - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:55:00 GMT ] On our nation’s network of super highways for voice and data, do you need to pick a lane?
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7972 | 2019-08-01
As Fashion Week Ends, Pondering the Origins of Clothes - - Our ancient ancestors and our Neanderthal kin made their own fashion statements. But it's hard to know exactly what they were.
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| 7973 | 2019-08-01
Arctic's Hudson Bay Warming Rapidly, at Tipping Point - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:43 GMT ] The aquatic ecosystems around Hudson Bay, a region long spared the warming seen elsewhere across the Arctic, have reached a 'tipping point' driving rapid and widespread change.
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| 7974 | 2019-08-01
Bonanza of Skulls in 'Pit of Bones' Changes View of Neanderthals - - A cave in Spain has yielded a cache of ancient Neanderthal skulls that point to early facial evolution in our ancient cousins.
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| 7975 | 2019-08-01
Discovery of Big Bang's Gravitational Waves Goes Bust, Due to Dust - - A celebrated signal of big bang gravitational waves goes bust, due to dust.
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| 7976 | 2019-08-01
Amazing: Tiny Birds Fly Without Landing for Three Days - [Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:03:00 GMT ] Warblers that weigh about as much as a stack of 12 business cards fly thousands of miles across the Atlantic during their fall migration.
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| 7977 | 2019-08-01
Amazon Dams Keep the Lights On But Could Hurt Fish, Forests - [Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:18:00 GMT ] A surge in hydroelectric power could displace the iconic region’s indigenous peoples and resources.
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| 7978 | 2019-08-01
13 Pictures That Capture the Wonder and Thrill of Archaeology - [Sat, 25 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Digging for archaeology photos in National Geographic’s archive
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| 7979 | 2019-08-01
Spacecraft Crashes into Mercury at Insane Speed - [Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:51:24 GMT ] MESSENGER ends a four-year study of Mercury that revealed surprises about the hot little planet.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7980 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Crab Tickles Shellfish for Hours to Find Love - [Fri, 08 May 2015 16:54:51 GMT ] Newly released video shows how male pea crabs gain access to females—and it's behavior never before seen in a crustacean.
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| 7981 | 2019-08-01
Where are the World’s Hungriest People? Take a Look - [Wed, 27 May 2015 16:08:00 GMT ] New Map Charts Progress of 129 Nations as World Hunger Falls to 25-Year Low
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| 7982 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: See An Arrow on the Sun - [Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:09:48 GMT ] Pluto's moon Nix wobbles in a chaotic spin and filaments floating across the sun head to the right.
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| 7983 | 2019-08-01
Zookeepers Come To Aid Of Georgian Zoo After Flood - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:37:19 GMT ] After severe floods in Tbilisi, Georgia, elite zookeepers from the Prague Zoo help exhume hundreds of animal bodies from the waist-deep muck.
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| 7984 | 2019-08-01
Why Are So Many Shark Attacks Happening in North Carolina? - [Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:05:28 GMT ]
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| 7985 | 2019-08-01
Solar Plane Completes Most Dangerous Leg of Epic Flight - [Fri, 03 Jul 2015 16:26:00 GMT ] Experimental aircraft finishes longest stretch in voyage around the world.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7986 | 2019-08-01
Surprising Countries Where Solar and Wind Are Boomi - [Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:40:00 GMT ] Renewable energy is taking off in both wealthy and developing economies.
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| 7987 | 2019-08-01
Seal Catches Ride on Whale. Why Does This Keep Happening? - [Thu, 17 Sep 2015 22:03:00 GMT ] There’s another entry in the growing collection of pictures of animals riding on other animals.
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| 7988 | 2019-08-01
Murdered Parks Official Remembered for Anti-Poaching Efforts - [Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:59:00 GMT ] Tanzanian Emily Kisamo’s murder came at a critical time during the fight against wildlife crime, say conservationists.
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| 7989 | 2019-08-01
This Adventurer Traverses Rooftops—on a Bicycle - [Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:33:00 GMT ]
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| 7990 | 2019-08-01
This Week’s Night Sky: See Stormy Mars and Faint Pluto - [Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:05:00 GMT ]
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| 7991 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Muddy Cowboy and Polar Bear Selfie - [Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:38:00 GMT ]
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| 7992 | 2019-08-01
The World Votes to Keep Rhino Horn Sales Illegal - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:07:00 GMT ] A proposal by Swaziland to legalize trade in rhino horn was rejected at the wildlife trade conference in South Africa.
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| 7993 | 2019-08-01
Striking Photos Show People vs. Climate Change - [Thu, 02 Mar 2017 20:49:00 GMT ]
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| 7994 | 2019-08-01
Talk Like a Pirate Day? Not Even Pirates Spoke Pirate - [Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:22:00 GMT ] Arrrr you kidding me? Don't let it dampen your Talk Like a Pirate Day, but "walk the plank" and other buccaneer bon mots are pure pop culture.
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| 7995 | 2019-08-01
The 'Most Famous Wolf in the World' Lived Hard—and Died Tragically - [Sat, 11 Nov 2017 05:02:00 GMT ]
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| 7996 | 2019-08-01
Bats Are Boiling Alive in Australia's Heat Wave - [Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:10:00 GMT ] Thousands could die from the summer heat, wildlife conservation groups predict.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 7997 | 2019-08-01
5G Is Coming Soon. Do You Care? You Should. Here’s Why. - [Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:51:00 GMT ] Upgrading U.S. wireless networks has been called our most important infrastructure project. It’s actually happening.
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| 7998 | 2019-08-01
5 Surprising Raccoon Superpowers - [Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:18:00 GMT ] Though many see them as pests, these masked bandits have some pretty impressive skills.
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| 7999 | 2019-08-01
How to Scare Elephants—For Their Own Good - - Recorded tiger growls could scare Asian elephants away from raiding crops, protecting them from human retaliation.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 8000 | 2019-08-01
Space View of Natural Gas Flaring Darkened by Budget Woes - [Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:38:42 GMT ] New satellite technology offers a clearer view of the growing natural gas flaring problem. But the U.S. budget mess has slowed the effort to measure this source of energy waste and pollution.
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| 8001 | 2019-08-01
Mother Yaks Are a Step Above the Rest - - A new study of Tibetan yaks—close relatives of American bison—finds that mothers climb highest when seeking food or safety.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 8002 | 2019-08-01
Is Pollution Weakening Polar Bears' Ability to Mate? - - Arctic pollutants may damage males' penises, leaving them unable to reproduce.
National Geographic Society, Washington, United States-USA |
| 8003 | 2019-08-01
Was 'Earliest Musical Instrument' Just a Chewed-Up Bone? - [Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:01:00 GMT ] “Neanderthal bone flutes” were the work of scavenging hyenas, a new study says.
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| 8004 | 2019-08-01
Rewilding Farm Creates Refuge for England’s Rare Turtledoves - [Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:14:00 GMT ] The owners of Knepp Castle Estate, in Sussex, converted their 3,500 acres from crops to wilderness—and now rejoice in the transformation.
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| 8005 | 2019-08-01
Feral Cities: How Animals are Going Urban Like Never Before - [Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:19:53 GMT ] In his new book, Tristan Donovan takes us to the frontlines of people coping with a rise in urban wildlife, from boars in Berlin to boa constrictors in Miami.
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| 8006 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Chernobyl Fox Makes and Eats Six-Layer Sandwich - [Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:30:00 GMT ] A viral video of a red fox got us wondering: Just how much can they eat?
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| 8007 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: The Sun Flares For Cinco de Mayo - [Fri, 08 May 2015 16:13:42 GMT ] Plus, see Saturn's 'Death Star' moon and pull out your 3-D glasses for a new view of Ceres in this week's most intriguing views from space.
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| 8008 | 2019-08-01
Will Japanese Ban on Taiji Dolphins Stop Notorious Hunts? - [Wed, 27 May 2015 15:54:28 GMT ] Several Japanese zoos and aquariums voted last week to stop buying and selling dolphins taken during the notorious Taiji roundup, made infamous in the Oscar-winning documentary, The Cove. Yet animal advocates are dubious that it will stop the slaughter.
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| 8009 | 2019-08-01
Number of Starving Sea Lions in California 'Unprecedented' - [Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:24:00 GMT ] Rescuers say that more than 3,000 baby sea lions have washed ashore this year, raising questions about what the future holds after three years of mass strandings.
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| 8010 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Satellite Burns Up - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:35:46 GMT ] In the latest images of our universe, stars collide and a satellite goes up in smoke.
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| 8011 | 2019-08-01
Controversial Export of Elephants to China Appears Under Way - [Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:15:00 GMT ] A grim fate likely awaits young elephants plucked from Zimbabwe's wild.
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| 8012 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Pluto Reveals a Freckled Face - [Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:01:00 GMT ] In the latest pictures from space, galactic sparklers and smoke that blankets the eastern United States.
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| 8013 | 2019-08-01
With Flyby, Pluto Portrait Is Last New Face in Solar System - [Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:40:00 GMT ] New Horizons makes its closest approach to the dwarf planet, focusing on data collection at the expense of phoning home until Tuesday night.
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| 8014 | 2019-08-01
Cuba’s Young Artists Embrace a New World - [Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:28:00 GMT ]
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| 8015 | 2019-08-01
Why It's Unlikely the World Will End on September 23 - [Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:52:59 GMT ]
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| 8016 | 2019-08-01
Oil and Gas Drilling Is Causing Birds to Have Fewer Chicks - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 20:01:00 GMT ] A new study is the first in any animal to link noise pollution to stress and show that this connection can disrupt reproduction.
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| 8017 | 2019-08-01
Gotcha! 5 of History's Most Outrageous April Fools' Day Hoaxes - [Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:44:00 GMT ] Learn about 5 great hoaxes, including the famous Swiss spaghetti harvest.
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| 8018 | 2019-08-01
Why Elephants Are As Ritualistic and Violent As the Mafia - [Sun, 19 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] It’s all about power, dominance, reverence, brutality and—above all—family.
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| 8019 | 2019-08-01
These Charts Show That Detroit Is Surprisingly Crowded - [Fri, 24 Apr 2015 17:27:48 GMT ] It's lost a million people since the 1950s, but Detroit is still more densely populated than many major American cities.
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| 8020 | 2019-08-01
How Impoverished Nepal Can Rebuild for the Next Earthquake - [Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:00:00 GMT ] The earthquake in Nepal was a reminder: Billions of people live in houses that can't withstand shaking. Yet safer ones can be built cheaply.
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| 8021 | 2019-08-01
Solar Plane Set for 5-day “Earhart Leg” of Epic Flight - [Fri, 08 May 2015 15:16:00 GMT ] Swiss pilot has little room for error during a long journey over Pacific
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| 8022 | 2019-08-01
Listen: Lemur Calls Turned Into Beautiful Beatbox Jams - [Wed, 27 May 2015 14:54:45 GMT ] By making music out of animal sounds, Ben Mirin wants to create a 'gateway' for city dwellers to connect with the natural world.
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| 8023 | 2019-08-01
Saving an Ancient 'Lost' City in War-torn Syria - [Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:46:00 GMT ] A small band of Syrian villagers fight poverty, war, and the elements to protect an ancient site.
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| 8024 | 2019-08-01
Italy's Artifacts Police Wage Global War, Recover 137,000 Objects - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:08:55 GMT ] “Culture commandos” combine the roles of archaeologists, paleontologists, art historians, and combat-trained shock troops.
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| 8025 | 2019-08-01
Electric Light Means Later Bedtimes - [Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:50:00 GMT ] A study finds Argentinian hunter-gatherers without electricity sleep longer than those with power.
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| 8026 | 2019-08-01
Scientists in Flying Telescope Race to Intercept Pluto’s Shadow - [Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:00:03 GMT ] As a spacecraft nears Pluto, NASA's airborne observatory flew over New Zealand to catch a rare passage of the dwarf planet in front of a distant star.
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| 8027 | 2019-08-01
Fighting Octopuses Video Is First to Show How They 'Talk' - [Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] The gloomy octopus of Australia sends cues to its rivals about whether it will flee or fight—a novel discovery.
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| 8028 | 2019-08-01
Elephant Killings in Chad’s Signature Park Cause Alarm - [Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:00:05 GMT ]
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| 8029 | 2019-08-01
Woolly Wolf Seen in Nepal Raises Questions About Its Family Tree - [Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:48:00 GMT ] By analyzing the animal's poop, scientists provide more evidence it's not a subspecies of the gray wolf.
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| 8030 | 2019-08-01
Bid to Revive Ivory Trade Fails - [Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:11:00 GMT ] Even as nations voted to prevent two countries from selling ivory, they denied protections for elephants that would ban the ivory trade.
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| 8031 | 2019-08-01
Ancient Maya King Found in 'Centipede Dynasty' Tomb - [Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:33:59 GMT ]
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| 8032 | 2019-08-01
Why These Birds Carry Flames In Their Beaks - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 19:08:03 GMT ] Australia's indigenous peoples have long observed 'firehawks' spreading wildfires throughout the country's tropical savannas.
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| 8033 | 2019-08-01
As Yemen Descends Into Chaos, Key Questions and Answers - [Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:57:44 GMT ] Making sense of a growing conflict that involves a bewildering number of players
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| 8034 | 2019-08-01
Dung Beetles Roll With It - [Sat, 18 Apr 2015 13:31:01 GMT ] How do starry-eyed dung beetles get around during the day?
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| 8035 | 2019-08-01
Hubble Still Wows At 25, But Wait Till You See What's Next - [Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:00:30 GMT ] The James Webb Space Telescope promises to see in new ways, and even further back in time.
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| 8036 | 2019-08-01
10 Pictures You Haven't Seen Reveal Destruction Deep In Nepal - [Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:11:00 GMT ] Villagers in Thame and other valley towns have already begun rebuilding from the earthquake.
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| 8037 | 2019-08-01
Which California Crops Are Worth the Water? Check for Yourself - [Fri, 08 May 2015 14:42:02 GMT ] As the historic drought continues, see which top export crops are efficient at turning water into nutrition—and which aren't.
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| 8038 | 2019-08-01
How One Man Made A Field In France Bloom With Wildlife - [Wed, 27 May 2015 14:30:00 GMT ] When it comes to making the world a better place for bees and us, even little things matter—like planting a windowbox of flowering herbs.
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| 8039 | 2019-08-01
Fracking Pollutes Some Water, But Harm is Not Widespread, EPA Says - [Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:03:00 GMT ]
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| 8040 | 2019-08-01
A Quick Guide to Spotting Graphics That Lie - [Fri, 19 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT ] We tend to believe what numbers say, but just because they're on a chart, that doesn’t make them true.
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| 8041 | 2019-08-01
Inside the Fight to Stop Giraffes’ ‘Silent Extinction’ - [Thu, 25 Jun 2015 11:00:08 GMT ] Numbers of the famous African animal have fallen by nearly half in the past 15 years, prompting urgent—and sometimes risky—actions to help.
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| 8042 | 2019-08-01
81-Year-Old Wrangler Teaches Cowboy Skills to Navy SEALs, FBI - [Fri, 03 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT ] Smoke Elser’s knowledge of pack mules and crosscut saws proves priceless in machine-free wilderness areas.
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| 8043 | 2019-08-01
Is the Worst of Tanzania’s Elephant Crisis Over? - [Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:58:00 GMT ] After announcing devastating elephant losses, a top Tanzanian minister says poaching is now on the decline.
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| 8044 | 2019-08-01
Dried Seahorses Seized—All Eight Million - [Sun, 03 Jul 2016 14:15:00 GMT ] In this week’s crime blotter: fish illegally bound for Asia, a massive elephant skull, and 22 tortoises in a bag.
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| 8045 | 2019-08-01
Striking Photos Show The People v. Climate Change - [Thu, 09 Mar 2017 20:49:00 GMT ]
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| 8046 | 2019-08-01
These 5 Questions Might Boost Your Curiosity—and Make You Happier - [Fri, 26 May 2017 04:01:32 GMT ]
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| 8047 | 2019-08-01
Why Some Young Europeans Are Joining ISIS - [Mon, 18 Sep 2017 20:51:19 GMT ]
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| 8048 | 2019-08-01
Why the Oil Tanker Explosion Would Be Such a Huge Disaster - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:30:54 GMT ] The ship was carrying a form of oil called condensate—here's what it could mean for the environment.
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| 8049 | 2019-08-01
Antarctica May Have Hit Highest Temperature on Record - [Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:13:16 GMT ] But overall climate picture for southernmost continent remains 'complex,' say scientists.
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| 8050 | 2019-08-01
Flying Oceans of Magma Help Demystify the Moon's Creation - [Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:00:00 GMT ] The story of the moon’s birth might also include Pluto-size wrecking balls.
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| 8051 | 2019-08-01
How Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Train Journey Made History - [Sat, 18 Apr 2015 13:28:00 GMT ] On the 150th anniversary of that trip, historian Adam Goodheart reflects on the rail splitter’s special connection to railroads.
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| 8052 | 2019-08-01
Week's Best Space Pictures: Hubble's Birthday Portrait - [Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:27:59 GMT ] Astronauts spy an approaching spacecraft and satellites capture a cyclone in this week's best space pictures.
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| 8053 | 2019-08-01
NASA Technology Finds Nepal Survivors by Their Heartbeats - [Thu, 07 May 2015 21:48:10 GMT ] FINDER technology deployed for first time in real disaster situation.
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| 8054 | 2019-08-01
Watch: Pilot Pioneers Harrowing, Low-Level Wingsuit Flights - [Tue, 26 May 2015 19:59:00 GMT ] Outlawed in national parks, wingsuit BASE jumping comes to wilderness areas in Utah.
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| 8055 | 2019-08-01
As MERS Virus Spreads, Key Questions and Answers - [Thu, 04 Jun 2015 20:54:10 GMT ] The disease has infected dozens in South Korea. Here's how MERS works—and why it's so difficult to fight.
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| 8056 | 2019-08-01
11 Heart-Wrenching Pictures Bring Refugee Crisis to Life - [Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:30:00 GMT ] There are more refugees than ever, the UN reported Thursday. These photos show the human element of a global crisis.
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| 8057 | 2019-08-01
2 Weeks, 4 Deaths, and the Beginning of America's Fear of Sharks - [Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:24:00 GMT ] It took a string of shark attacks in New Jersey 99 years ago this week to make American swimmers fear the ocean’s top predator.
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| 8058 | 2019-08-01
Your Top 10 Questions About the Pluto Flyby Answered - [Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:15:00 GMT ] Are you ready for New Horizons' close encounter on Tuesday? Learn why the spacecraft won't be stopping at the dwarf planet and much more.
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| 8059 | 2019-08-01
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Fiery Springs and Meerkat Moments - [Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:30:00 GMT ]
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| 8060 | 2019-08-01
See the Wild Places That May Lose Protections as National Monuments - [Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:13:44 GMT ]
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| 8061 | 2019-08-01
99% of These Sea Turtles Are Turning Female—Here’s Why - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:01:07 GMT ] At the Pacific Ocean's largest green sea turtle rookery, a crisis is unfolding, likely thanks to warming temperatures. Will this become a global problem?
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| 8062 | 2019-08-01
Why Cape Town Is Running Out of Water, and Who’s Next - [Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:01:00 GMT ] The South African city plans to shut off the taps to 4 million people. But it's just one of many cities around the world facing a future with too little water.
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| 8063 | 2019-08-01
U.S. Unveils Plans to Cut Greenhouse Gases - [Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:34:32 GMT ] White House submits targets for meeting UN goals on climate change.
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| 8064 | 2019-08-01
First Ever Picture Taken of a Rare African Monkey - [Sat, 18 Apr 2015 13:22:00 GMT ] The Bouvier’s red colobus monkey had not been seen in some 40 years and was thought by many to be extinct.
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| 8065 | 2019-08-01
Medieval Death Sculptures Were Least Flattering Selfies Ever - [Thu, 07 May 2015 19:15:00 GMT ] Sculptors in England and Wales may have paid doctors for corpse models in order to carve full-body portraits of the wealthy, says scholar.
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| 8066 | 2019-08-01
As Animal Poaching Surges, Organized Crime Plays Bigger Role - [Tue, 26 May 2015 19:30:00 GMT ] Rhino horn and elephant ivory trafficking may be the soft underbelly of international criminal syndicates, says law enforcement veteran.
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| 8067 | 2019-08-01
Rare 'Sea Serpent' Oarfish Found on California Island - [Thu, 04 Jun 2015 18:22:00 GMT ] The fish, which was dissected for further study, is giving experts a glimpse into a mysterious deep-sea animal.
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| 8068 | 2019-08-01
DNA From Elephant Dung, Tusks Reveals Poaching Hot Spots - [Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:00:04 GMT ]
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| 8069 | 2019-08-01
ISIS Destruction of Ancient Sites Hits Mostly Muslim Targets - [Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:36:00 GMT ] The world is witnessing one of the greatest systematic destructions of Islamic sites in modern times—at the hands of Muslim militants.
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| 8070 | 2019-08-01
7 Cool Ways Cities Are Thinking Ahead on Climate Change - [Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:55:00 GMT ] From sea walls to 'sponge zones,' here are some innovative urban ideas for boosting resilience.
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| 8071 | 2019-08-01
Thousands Submitted Ideas to Our ‘Chasing Genius’ Challenge. These 4 Won - [Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:01:00 GMT ]
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| 8072 | 2019-08-01
World's Oldest Known Wild Bird Lays Egg at 67 - [Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:01:00 GMT ]
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| 8073 | 2019-08-01
Ringless Saturn? The Planet's Famous Feature May Be Surprisingly Young. - [Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:47:45 GMT ] The signature ring system may be no older than the age of dinosaurs.
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