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Physicists just 'held' an individual atom for the first time

The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level.



  • Research & Innovations

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We may know how the bizarre, cigar-shaped interstellar object 'Oumuamua was formed

The object 'Oumuamua may have been tumbling through interstellar space for billions of years, scientists say.




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Drug lord's rogue hippos taking over Colombia

Pablo Escobar’s legacy of mayhem continues by way of a thriving population of giant African mammals.




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One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window

The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989.




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Why a turtle's shell is so important

A turtle's shell is a lot more fragile than it looks, which is we need to stop looking at it as a suit of armor.




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Wild grey seal filmed 'clapping' on camera for the first time

Researchers from Newcastle University captures a wild grey seal 'clapping' on camera for the first time.




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This one cave salamander stayed completely still for 7 years, but it wasn't dead

Maybe it was on a meditation retreat.




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Whale 'breach party' stuns travelers in Maui

Two videos show whale watchers witnessing multiple whales breaching in Maui.




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Orangutan reaches out to 'rescue' man

Orangutan extends hand to 'rescue' man in snake-infested water during safari in Borneo.




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A spider's web is part of its mind, new research suggests

It might mean that spiders possess an extraordinary kind of consciousness.




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Bear the dog is saving Australia's koalas — and he needs your help

Abandoned as a puppy because he was too obsessive, Bear the dog is now rescuing koalas.




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What is the 'windshield phenomenon'?

Popularized in 2017, the windshield phenomenon is used to describe the lack of insects on a windshield after a drive, a sign of a dwindling bug population.




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Some birds watch other birds to see if what they're eating is good ... or gross

Blue tits and great tits keep an eye on how their bird friends react to certain foods.




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This microscopic parasitic animal doesn't breathe, and it's the only one we know of

Scientists say the parasitic blob H. salminicola doesn't need to breathe.




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Antarctic blue whales make 'unprecedented' comeback

Endangered blue whales return to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia.




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Many salamanders and frogs glow in the dark. (We just didn't think to check)

Many amphibians are biofluorescent and researchers have several ideas why the trait evolved.




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Pesticides impair the brain development of baby bees

Bumblebees exposed to neonicotinoids grow up with permanent brain damage.




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Now we know the reason for the narwhal's tusk

Narwhals use their tusks for a number of different tasks, but scientists think they've found the most important one.




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6 ways to improve your bond with your dog

Want to have a more obedient and more affectionate dog? It all begins with how connected you are as a team.




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What we know about the mysterious 'Tully Monster'

It looks like nothing else ever seen on Earth, but the bizarre 'Tully Monster' is still waiting on a definitive classification.




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No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity

New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.




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6 surprising ways mindfulness meditation can improve your brain

The benefits of mindfulness keep piling up, from growing grey matter to helping you master your emotional responses.



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We don't know how bright the moon is — but we need to

Figuring out the precise brightness of the moon will help with more accurate satellite views.




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How exoskeletons are strengthening Japan's workforce

These wearable devices are made specifically to lend strength and enhance lifting ability, and they are helping an aging population stay on the workforce.



  • Research & Innovations

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You're busy. Here's how to (really) make time for friendships

It might take a little more effort than when you were younger, but it's worth it to keep your friends close.




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Almost half of Denmark's electricity in 2019 came from wind power

The country aims to source 100% of its power from renewable sources by 2030.




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Big fashion companies finally join consumers to stop the massive clothing waste problem

There are smart, innovative alternatives to incinerating and landfilling apparel.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Bumblebees can switch to 'economy mode' when their nectar load gets extra heavy

Scientists have learned out how much energy bees use to fly when carrying heavy and light loads, and they learned about a new ability along the way.




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Most plastics in our recycling bins aren't getting recycled, new report finds

Just because you put plastic items in the recycling bin, doesn't mean they get recycled.




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'Blood snow' invades the Antarctic

Blood snow not only looks sinister, it contributes to a feedback loop that accelerates warming.



  • Climate & Weather

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What if whale migration isn't for food or calves?

All types of whales undergo long migrations each year, and new research points to a surprising reason: They need to shed their skin.




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'Cashless' stores don't work for everyone

A cashless store or even a cashless society is more convenient for businesses, so some try to avoid cash, but our society need bills and change to be equitable.




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Caterpillar 'plastivores' can eat and digest plastic bags

Could plastic-eating waxworms be part of the solution to our plastic pollution?




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Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies

Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends.




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A third of Americans believe in UFOs, but they aren't all looking for the same thing

A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons.




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Archaeologists discover recycling system in ancient Pompeii

The attitudes of Pompeiians towards death and waste was very different from our own.




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We're taking coronavirus seriously. What if we did that with climate change?

The similarities between coronavirus and climate change are many. It's just the time scale that's different.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to identify pollen allergy symptoms

Is it a cold or hay fever? Here's how to tell if the symptoms you're experiencing are due to a pollen allergy and what you can do.




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'Fuel' documentary brings change to classrooms

'Fuel' documentary brings change to classrooms. Film's green curriculum inspires schools to switch to biodiesel buses.




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Algae oil: I'll drink to that!

Breakthrough algae oil technology unveiled in Los Angeles! Sarah Backhouse was there and give you the scoop.



  • Research & Innovations

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Biofuel from algae could compete with oil, according to report

By increasing the lipid content, VG Energy says it could make algal biofuel at significantly lower costs.




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Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' may reach record size this summer

Historic floods and relentless storms are expected to boost the dead zone up to 15 percent larger than ever before, experts say.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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D.C.'s reflecting pool is full of algae after $34 million renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool reopened to the public at the end of August, after an almost 2-year renovation costing $34 million. After being recently fi



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Algae Opera': Singer grows edible algae with her breath

Mezzo-soprano Louise Ashcroft wore a squid-like mask. As she sang, the carbon dioxide fed the algae in her mask and nearby tanks, and the algae grew over the co



  • Arts & Culture

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Algae-powered apartment complex blooms in Hamburg

The BIQ House is a 15-unit net-zero energy algae-powered apartment complex clad with an algae-filled bio-adaptive shell.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Arctic algae 'tree rings' reveal record of climate change

Bright pink algae that light up the Arctic seafloor like Las Vegas neon are also guides to hundreds of years of climate history.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Puerto Rico's famous bioluminescent lagoon stops glowing

Scientists are trying to figure out why the popular tourist destination has gone dark.




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What's causing Canada's 'rock snot' infestation?

A pesky species of algae is infiltrating parts of eastern Canada due to global warming



  • Wilderness & Resources

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It's alive! Urban Algae Canopy produces shade, dietary supplements

At Expo 2015, this work of 'bio-digital architecture' stands as a living, breathing spirulina snack machine.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What you don't know about seaweed

You may not realize it, but seaweed is utterly essential to our world.



  • Wilderness & Resources