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The spots on these astoundingly diverse flowers may be explained by a model developed by mathematician Alan Turing more than half a century ago
Texans have a unique sense of pride in the history of their state, which was a nation itself for nearly 10 years after it won independence from Mexico
The Alpine ibex is able to climb a near-vertical rock face, but why does it?
Past cycles of volcanic activity in the region suggest that this tectonic turbulence may mark the start of a succession of eruptions that could persist for a century
Butterflies are not only ephemerally beautiful, they’re crucial pollinators for a variety of important food crops and flowers. And in the western U.S., they’re disappearing—fast
Dr. Michelle Oakley holds a golden retriever puppy. DR. OAKLEY YUKON VET follows Dr. Michelle Oakley as she makes house calls across thousands of square miles in the Yukon in northern Canada and Alaska
There may be a new weapon for fighting back against one of the most invasive species on the continent: fungus
While the pandemic has halted heritage tourism, travelers seeking to trace their roots can instead turn to great reads that delve into ancestors’ often surprising histories
Breakthrough moments, hopes for change, and more, women around the world shared their answers to six important questions
Drone footage taken in the far northeastern regions of Canada finally answers a long-held question about these "unicorns of the sea."
A busy mother otter provides a meal for her cubs
The cleaner wrasse joins humans, chimpanzees, dolphins, and a select few other animals that can pass a long-standing intelligence test
Drawing fewer than 10,000 visitors a year—just a fraction of those at other U.S. national parks—this remote landscape gives intrepid adventurers plenty of room to roam
In the face of plummeting snow leopard populations, Kyrgyzstan is becoming a model for conservation efforts
Researchers working off the eastern coast of New Zealand have made an illuminating discovery: three species of deep-sea shark are bioluminescent
Risking life, limb, and genitalia, jewel beetles looking for the perfect partner mistakenly mate with bottles
In the course of her life, she spotlighted social ills and corruption, often at great personal risk, resulting in important reforms
Bottlenose dolphins swim in Revillagigedo National Park, the largest fully protected marine reserve in North America
Butterflies are not only ephemerally beautiful, they’re crucial pollinators for a variety of important food crops and flowers. And in the western U.S., they’re disappearing—fast
By now, you've likely heard of this rover's mission, seen the hashtag #CountdownToMars, and may even be planning to pick up a red donut in its honor. Follow along as we chronicle the @NASAPersevere mission—and humanity's obsession with Mars—in the days ahead
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