Summer, winter, and fall each have their devoted followers, but spring holds a special place as the most cherished of the four…
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Bees can electrify the air by as much as 1000 volts per meter, or more than a thunderstorm.
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Superbugs are a worldwide problem, having killed around 1.27 million people across the globe in 2019. These multi- and pan-resistant bacteria cause…
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An errant walrus on the Avalon Peninsula drew a lot of attention over the weekend, though wildlife officials are asking people to give the animal its space.’Seeing a walrus in person, seeing the enormity of the creature and the skin texture and its tusks, it’s amazing,’ says photographer Alick Tsui. (Alick Tsui/Submitted) An errant walrus…
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ByJustin Brower Published April 28, 2022 • 10 min read Libraries and rare book collections often carry volumes that feature poisons on…
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Australian researchers confirm that deep-rooted Eucalyptus trees pilfer gold from ore deposits underground and transport them into their leaves. ByDan VerganoNational Geographic…
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Science The ice giant could represent the galaxy’s most common type of planet, but we know very little about it. Now scientists…
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Animals Wildlife Watch Indiscriminate traps, used to reduce crop and safety threats, also snare federally protected species. ByDina Fine Maron Graphics byTaylor…
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Recent brain imaging shows the disease can cause physical changes equivalent to a decade of aging and trigger problems with attention…
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The Untold, Dramatic Story Behind The Discovery Of America’s First Murder Hornet Nest
by Sue JonesByDouglas Main Photographs ByMark Thiessen andRebecca Hale Published April 15, 2022 • 12 min read The Asian giant hornet I’m holding in…