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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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Australian soldiers use time off from fighting fires to feed displaced koalas

Australian soldiers from the 9th Brigade used their day off to help feed displaced koalas affected by bushfires at Cleland Wildlife Park.




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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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This little owl was found in a ditch, but her reason for being there was a surprise

A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again.




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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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7 bizarre and fantastic creatures from the Biodiversity Heritage Library

With more than 150,000 illustrations of life here on Earth, the Biodiversity Heritage Library is a free, global library is full of history, myths and legends.




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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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10 fascinating facts about polar bears

From the color of their skin to their amazing swimming ability, polar bears are full of surprises.




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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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Red pandas are actually 2 separate species

Genetic study finds endangered red pandas are actually 2 distinct species.




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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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Deserted beaches are a boon to sea turtles during nesting season

Conservationists are reporting improved nesting conditions because conditions are right and there's less pressure from tourism.




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All it took for these zoo pandas to mate was for humans to go away

The zoo had been trying for 10 years to encourage pandas Ying Ying and Le Le to mate. All it took was a coronavirus lockdown.




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Whales are basking in newfound silence

Whales are benefiting from quieter oceans as the coronavirus pandemic quiets down the normal noises.




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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.



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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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'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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How regular baths can help ease depression

Warming the body by 2 degrees with a bath can help regulate serotonin. Another study it can be good for your heart, too.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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Eco-friendly dishwashing detergents fall short with consumers

Reduction of dangerous phosphates in cleaners has some protesting lack of cleaning prowess.




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How algae could change your world (or at least your car)

Algae-based fuels are finally reaching the commercial stage, and they're already in airplanes and U.S. Navy ships. And they could be coming soon to a gas statio




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ASU receives $15 million for algae alternative fuel research

Algae alternative fuel research could change the future, and ASU is leading the way. A $15 million U.S. Department of Energy grant was awarded to the Algae Tes



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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As sea ice melts, algae thrives on Antarctic seafloor

As sea ice melts at the poles, increasingly more sunlight hits the seafloor, allowing algae to thrive in ecosystems once dominated by invertebrates.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Massive eruption launched slimy algae army into the sky

The diatoms were launched by the Taupo super-eruption on New Zealand's North Island 25,000 years ago.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Stunning emerald green Arabian Sea may herald ecosystem disaster

The sea has a dead zone the size of Texas, and it's growing bigger every year because of sewage and fertilizer flowing into the waters.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Glowing blue algae lights up Tasmanian bay

Billions of bioluminescent algae literally make the sea sparkle in Tasmania's Preservation Bay off the coast of Australia.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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An ancient army of algae may have shaped life on Earth as we know it

We may owe our very existence to microscopic organisms that forever altered the food web.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why this Ohio city just granted Lake Erie the same legal rights as humans

Ohio voters just passed the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, and it could help to save the pollution-choked Great Lake.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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10 reasons making music is good for your brain

Researchers are still discovering all the ways that making music enriches your brain, but the impact is undeniable.




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What is ayahuasca, the shaman's brew?

Anthropologist Robin Rodd weighs in on the mind-altering herbal drink, ayahuasca, said to have healing properties.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Air pollution now a top 10 disease health risk

Air pollution from auto exhaust and other sources now poses one of the most serious health risks.




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Why the biggest dinosaurs had the flashiest head gear

Theropods like the T. Rex have their bony cranial ornamentation to thank for their enormous size.




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It isn't easy being a red wolf

When it comes to saving a near-extinct wolf species, you can't please everyone.




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Take a trip across Q'eswachaka, the last handwoven Inca rope bridge

​Stretching over the Apurimac River, this suspension bridge is made of grass and rebuilt every year using traditional Inca techniques.




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After 25 years as a trash dump, San Cristobal Canyon bounces back

Following years of misuse, gorgeous canyon gains new life as one of Puerto Rico's most important ecological attractions.




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5 reasons to pay attention to those dismal coral bleaching headlines

Bleached corals are akin to dead canaries in a coal mine — a warning of what's to come if we don't address the threat of climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Rice paddies: Glassy landscapes with a complex history

Learn more about the ancient agricultural legacy of rice paddy farming.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Oh, Canada! 17 national parks that give this nation reason to boast

Here's a glance at the variation of landscape and geography found within just a few of Canada's most amazing national parks.




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19 of the strangest basalt column landscapes on Earth

Our planet has quite a knack for creating surreal natural landscapes. Case in point: Basalt rock columns.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to make the most of the season's shortest days

With the Earth's axis now tilting at 23.5 degrees, the northern hemisphere is at its farthest point from the sun.




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Sun flashes jack-o'-lantern grin in uncanny NASA photo

A spooky face emerges from the sun's corona in this image captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.




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Who doesn't love an ugly Christmas sweater?

Bust out your ugly Christmas sweater, cast off your inhibitions, and swallow your pride. It's tacky holiday sweater season.



  • Arts & Culture

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9 illuminating facts about iguanas

Here's your crash course on the wonderful world of iguanas.




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Beet Root Porridge with Toasted Almonds, Pickled Beet Root, Goat Cheese and Basil

This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish.




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Make herb butter to preserve the last of your garden herbs

This DIY kitchen project couldn't be easier.




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7 overnight breakfast casseroles for an easy Christmas morning

Assemble these casseroles the night before. Throw them in the oven Christmas morning and breakfast is ready in about an hour.




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How to make Corned Beef Hash

Turn your corned beef leftovers from St. Patrick's Day into a quick, anytime meal.




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7 recipes for tomatillo season

Tomatillos are in season and plentiful right now so get creative with these husk tomatoes.




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Everything you need to know about mashed potatoes just in time for Thanksgiving

'Hell's Kitchen All Stars' Chef Barbie Marshall shares her tips to making perfect mashed potatoes, including why starting in cold water is the only way to go.