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Accidental implosion yields new measurement for ocean’s deepest point
ByMaya Wei-HaasPublished February 8, 2022• 13 min readA faint pop punctuated the sound of crashing…
Inside the booming business of cricket catching
ByHalima AthumaniPhotographs ByJasper DoestPublished February 3, 2022• 12 min readIt’s a cold night, and…
The volcanic explosion in Tonga destroyed an island and created many mysteries
ByMaya Wei-HaasPublished January 20, 2022• 12 min readFor many years, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano…
Health workers are exhausted. A photo studio let them express it.
Photographs ByCédric GerbehayeText byNina StrochlicPublished January 25, 2022• 9 min readSix months…
People losing their marbles as old pastime rises again…
Text byAshley HarrellPhotographs ByChristie Hemm KlokPublished January 24, 2022• 14 min readArcata,…
Record number of orca, humpback whales spotted in Salish Sea
It was a record-breaking year for orca and humpback whale sightings in the Salish Sea last year, according to a …
Is Omicron really less severe? Here’s what the science says.
This variant is more transmissible. So how do you protect yourself? And what are the implications for vaccines,…
Do Octopuses Dream?
New footage shows a sleeping octopus changing colors, indicating the creature may be dreaming.
In a new…
9 must-see stargazing events to watch in 2022
ByAndrew FazekasPublished December 30, 2021• 12 min readIn 2022 the night sky promises to be full of cosmic…
Whale and Krill Populations are the Secret to Healthier Oceans
Oceans rely on their largest species, especially whales, to recycle and regenerate ecosystems. Studies at Stanford…
The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than It Should Be
ScienceThe latest measurements with the Hubble Space Telescope suggest the universe is expanding faster than…
To regrow forests the U.S. needs billions of seeds–and many more ‘seed…
ByKyla MandelPhotographs ByChristie Hemm KlokPublished December 2, 2021• 20 min readSisters, OregonBrittle…
Why Shiitake Mushrooms Are Good For You
Shiitake mushrooms have been a popular food source in Asian households for thousands of years. Today, they are…
Here Are 5 Potential Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
Mushrooms are one of the standard foods found in supermarkets. Even just as a side dish, mushrooms are fantastic as…
Stunning images of longest partial lunar eclipse since 1440
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The longest partial lunar eclipse in centuries was visible overnight across all of North…
This mysterious frog re-evolved a full set of teeth
More than 200 million years ago, modern frogs’ ancestors lost the teeth in their lower jaws. How did Guenther’s…
The controversial sale of ‘Big John,’ world’s largest…
ScienceNewsThe fossil's $7.7-million sale has some experts worried that ancient bones' rising prices will put more…
Why stressed-out kids need mental health days as much as adults
FamilyMore and more schools are offering mental health days for children. Here’s how parents can make the…
New study suggests SARS-CoV-2 spreading widely within wild deer population
Earlier this year, researchers found that many wild deer in Michigan had antibodies that suggested the animals had…
5 pandemic tech innovations that will change travel forever
TravelThese digital innovations will make your next trip safer and more efficient. But will they invade your…