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Rising Temperatures Are Melting The Snow In The Swiss Alps — And Prickly Pear Cacti Are Taking Over

With temperatures on the rise, the prickly pear cactus is wreaking havoc in the Swiss Alps, pushing out native flora in the region.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 13, 2023

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Rising Temperatures Are Melting The Snow In The Swiss Alps — And Prickly Pear Cacti Are Taking Over

With temperatures on the rise, the prickly pear cactus is wreaking havoc in the Swiss Alps, pushing out native flora in the region.

By Amber Morgan • February 13, 2023

Researchers In New Zealand Have Identified The Largest Penguin In History

In 2017, paleontologists in New Zealand discovered fossils belonging to the ancient species Kumimanu fordycei, now believed to be the largest penguin in history.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 9, 2023

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Researchers In New Zealand Have Identified The Largest Penguin In History

In 2017, paleontologists in New Zealand discovered fossils belonging to the ancient species Kumimanu fordycei, now believed to be the largest penguin in history.

By Amber Morgan • February 9, 2023

New Study Finds That Hazy Skies In Impressionist Paintings May Have Depicted Air Pollution

After examining famous Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet and Joseph Mallord William Turner, scientists suggested that air pollution during the Industrial Revolution likely influenced the art style's signature "haze."

By Amber Morgan • Feb 8, 2023

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New Study Finds That Hazy Skies In Impressionist Paintings May Have Depicted Air Pollution

After examining famous Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet and Joseph Mallord William Turner, scientists suggested that air pollution during the Industrial Revolution likely influenced the art style's signature "haze."

By Amber Morgan • February 8, 2023

Scientists In Alabama Just Genetically Modified Catfish Using Alligator DNA

Scientists at Auburn University hope that one day these disease-resistant catfish can be sold for human consumption.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 7, 2023

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Scientists In Alabama Just Genetically Modified Catfish Using Alligator DNA

Scientists at Auburn University hope that one day these disease-resistant catfish can be sold for human consumption.

By Austin Harvey • February 7, 2023

Bear-Clawed Remains Found In Alaskan Wilderness Identified As Man Who Went Missing In 1976

Gary Sotherden went missing in the remote Alaskan wilderness during a hunting trip in 1976. Decades later, investigators have finally identified his remains, thanks to DNA testing.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 7, 2023

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Bear-Clawed Remains Found In Alaskan Wilderness Identified As Man Who Went Missing In 1976

Gary Sotherden went missing in the remote Alaskan wilderness during a hunting trip in 1976. Decades later, investigators have finally identified his remains, thanks to DNA testing.

By Amber Morgan • February 7, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Roald Amundsen, The First Explorer To Reach The South Pole

A Norwegian adventurer, Roald Amundsen made history when he reached the southernmost tip of the world in 1911 — but he wasn’t done exploring yet.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 6, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Roald Amundsen, The First Explorer To Reach The South Pole

A Norwegian adventurer, Roald Amundsen made history when he reached the southernmost tip of the world in 1911 — but he wasn’t done exploring yet.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 6, 2023

The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

Scientists believe that a version of the extinct dodo could be replicated but some argue that the money and time required to do so would be better spent protecting at-risk species today.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 1, 2023

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The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

Scientists believe that a version of the extinct dodo could be replicated but some argue that the money and time required to do so would be better spent protecting at-risk species today.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 1, 2023

A Beachcomber Just Stumbled Upon A 12-Million-Year-Old Whale Skull In Maryland

The whale skull was found packed in a 650-pound block of sediment that preserved the fossil like a "sarcophagus."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 25, 2023

A Beachcomber Just Stumbled Upon A 12-Million-Year-Old Whale Skull In Maryland

The whale skull was found packed in a 650-pound block of sediment that preserved the fossil like a "sarcophagus."

By Kaleena Fraga • January 25, 2023

Weighing Almost Six Pounds, Australian ‘Toadzilla’ Breaks Records For The Largest Toad On Earth

An Australian park ranger gasped when she saw the record-breaking monster cane toad, now dubbed "Toadzilla."

By Amber Morgan • Jan 24, 2023

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Weighing Almost Six Pounds, Australian ‘Toadzilla’ Breaks Records For The Largest Toad On Earth

An Australian park ranger gasped when she saw the record-breaking monster cane toad, now dubbed "Toadzilla."

By Amber Morgan • January 24, 2023

What Is Cordyceps? 23 Disturbing Photos Of The ‘Zombie Fungus’ And Its Hapless Insect Victims

In The Last of Us, an infection called cordyceps causes a zombie outbreak — but it's actually a real fungus that kills insects and is used in herbal medicine.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 22, 2023

What Is Cordyceps? 23 Disturbing Photos Of The ‘Zombie Fungus’ And Its Hapless Insect Victims

In The Last of Us, an infection called cordyceps causes a zombie outbreak — but it's actually a real fungus that kills insects and is used in herbal medicine.

By Austin Harvey • January 22, 2023