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Scientists Discover A Plant That’s Evolved To Be Able To Hide From Humans

The bright green flower Fritillaria delavayi has been harvested by humans for medicinal purposes for the last 2,000 years. Now, it's turning brown to camouflage itself.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 13, 2026

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Scientists Discover A Plant That’s Evolved To Be Able To Hide From Humans

The bright green flower Fritillaria delavayi has been harvested by humans for medicinal purposes for the last 2,000 years. Now, it's turning brown to camouflage itself.

By Natasha Ishak • January 13, 2026

Researchers Discover Chlamydia In The Deepest Reaches Of The Arctic Ocean

"Finding Chlamydiae in this environment was completely unexpected... And of course begged the question, what on earth were they doing there?"

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 9, 2026

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Researchers Discover Chlamydia In The Deepest Reaches Of The Arctic Ocean

"Finding Chlamydiae in this environment was completely unexpected... And of course begged the question, what on earth were they doing there?"

By Natasha Ishak • January 9, 2026

This 3,500-Year-Old Disposable Cup Shows Ancient Humans Weren’t Too Green, Either

"We are doing what human beings have always done but we are doing it on an unprecedented scale with materials that are going to take hundreds, if not thousands of years, to biodegrade."

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 30, 2025

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This 3,500-Year-Old Disposable Cup Shows Ancient Humans Weren’t Too Green, Either

"We are doing what human beings have always done but we are doing it on an unprecedented scale with materials that are going to take hundreds, if not thousands of years, to biodegrade."

By Marco Margaritoff • October 30, 2025

Tiny Caterpillars May Be The Solution To Our Plastic Problem, New Research Says

The tiny waxworm may hold the key to contending with one of our biggest environmental problems.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 12, 2025

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Tiny Caterpillars May Be The Solution To Our Plastic Problem, New Research Says

The tiny waxworm may hold the key to contending with one of our biggest environmental problems.

By All That's Interesting • October 12, 2025

A New Study Reveals How Bison Are Revitalizing Yellowstone’s Ecosystem

Grazing bison increase the density of microbes in the soil, leading to the creation of more of the nitrogen that's essential for plant health and growth.

By Ainsley Brown • Sep 4, 2025

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A New Study Reveals How Bison Are Revitalizing Yellowstone’s Ecosystem

Grazing bison increase the density of microbes in the soil, leading to the creation of more of the nitrogen that's essential for plant health and growth.

By Ainsley Brown • September 4, 2025

A Gray Wolf Was Just Spotted In Northern France For The First Time In A Century

Experts said the animal captured in the footage was likely the long-lost wolf breed.

By Natasha Ishak • May 11, 2025

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A Gray Wolf Was Just Spotted In Northern France For The First Time In A Century

Experts said the animal captured in the footage was likely the long-lost wolf breed.

By Natasha Ishak • May 11, 2025

Fortingall Yew Is The Oldest Known Tree In The United Kingdom — And It’s At Risk Because Of Overtourism

The Fortingall Yew may have been growing when the Pyramids and Stonehenge were being built.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 28, 2025

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Fortingall Yew Is The Oldest Known Tree In The United Kingdom — And It’s At Risk Because Of Overtourism

The Fortingall Yew may have been growing when the Pyramids and Stonehenge were being built.

By Natasha Ishak • February 28, 2025

Ancient Romans Produced So Much Air Pollution That It Changed Europe’s Climate

While ancient Romans were capable of actively affecting the climate, we're far better at it than they were — and that should worry us all.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 13, 2025

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Ancient Romans Produced So Much Air Pollution That It Changed Europe’s Climate

While ancient Romans were capable of actively affecting the climate, we're far better at it than they were — and that should worry us all.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 13, 2025

Thor’s Well, The Astonishing Sea Cave In Oregon That Looks Like It’s Draining The Pacific Ocean

Dubbed the "Drainpipe of the Pacific," Thor's Well is actually only 20 feet deep — but as the water rushes in from the Pacific Ocean, its depths appear unfathomable.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jan 12, 2025

Thor’s Well, The Astonishing Sea Cave In Oregon That Looks Like It’s Draining The Pacific Ocean

Dubbed the "Drainpipe of the Pacific," Thor's Well is actually only 20 feet deep — but as the water rushes in from the Pacific Ocean, its depths appear unfathomable.

By Aimee Lamoureux • January 12, 2025

Discarded Cheetos Bag Leads To ‘World Changing’ Ecological Problem In Carlsbad Caverns

A recent Facebook post from Carlsbad Caverns National Park revealed how a discarded Cheetos bag in the cave triggered an ecological crisis. Now, the park warns visitors to be more mindful of their impact on the environment.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 10, 2024

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Discarded Cheetos Bag Leads To ‘World Changing’ Ecological Problem In Carlsbad Caverns

A recent Facebook post from Carlsbad Caverns National Park revealed how a discarded Cheetos bag in the cave triggered an ecological crisis. Now, the park warns visitors to be more mindful of their impact on the environment.

By Amber Morgan • September 10, 2024