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How The Great Lisbon Earthquake Pushed Europe Into The Age Of The Enlightenment

Aftershocks of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake were felt as far away as Finland — and people were so traumatized that they questioned their faith and turned toward science.

By Morgan Dunn • May 13, 2020

How The Great Lisbon Earthquake Pushed Europe Into The Age Of The Enlightenment

Aftershocks of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake were felt as far away as Finland — and people were so traumatized that they questioned their faith and turned toward science.

By Morgan Dunn • May 13, 2020

Rare ‘Blue Dragon’ Sea Slugs Keep Washing Up In Texas — And Nobody Knows Why

Park officials have put out a notice warning visitors to steer clear of these stunning yet venomous sea creatures.

By Natasha Ishak • May 13, 2020

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Rare ‘Blue Dragon’ Sea Slugs Keep Washing Up In Texas — And Nobody Knows Why

Park officials have put out a notice warning visitors to steer clear of these stunning yet venomous sea creatures.

By Natasha Ishak • May 13, 2020

Researchers Thought Otters Juggled For Practice — Turns Out They Do It When They’re Hungry

Research across three U.K. zoos showed that captive otters will start to juggle more as feeding time approaches.

By Natasha Ishak • May 7, 2020

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Researchers Thought Otters Juggled For Practice — Turns Out They Do It When They’re Hungry

Research across three U.K. zoos showed that captive otters will start to juggle more as feeding time approaches.

By Natasha Ishak • May 7, 2020

Meet The Curly Tail Lizard, The Invasive Species That’s Eating Its Way Through Florida

The curly-tailed lizard will eat almost anything, which means it can thrive in foreign territories — but it also means trouble for Florida's native lizards.

By Natasha Ishak • May 6, 2020

Meet The Curly Tail Lizard, The Invasive Species That’s Eating Its Way Through Florida

The curly-tailed lizard will eat almost anything, which means it can thrive in foreign territories — but it also means trouble for Florida's native lizards.

By Natasha Ishak • May 6, 2020

Meet The Goliath Birdeater, The Biggest Spider In The World By Weight

Measuring nearly a foot wide, the Goliath bird-eating tarantula takes down prey like mice and birds, then liquefies their internal organs.

By Natasha Ishak • May 5, 2020

Meet The Goliath Birdeater, The Biggest Spider In The World By Weight

Measuring nearly a foot wide, the Goliath bird-eating tarantula takes down prey like mice and birds, then liquefies their internal organs.

By Natasha Ishak • May 5, 2020

Discover The Topiaries Of Tulcán Cemetery, A Masterpiece Created By One Tireless Gardener

José Franco Guerrero first began planting cypress trees in 1936. Now, the cemetery features 300 larger-than-life tree sculptures.

By Erin Kelly • May 4, 2020

Discover The Topiaries Of Tulcán Cemetery, A Masterpiece Created By One Tireless Gardener

José Franco Guerrero first began planting cypress trees in 1936. Now, the cemetery features 300 larger-than-life tree sculptures.

By Erin Kelly • May 4, 2020

‘Murder Hornets’ From East Asia Have Mysteriously Arrived In The U.S. — And They Could Endanger Our Bees

The earliest sighting was in the fall of 2019 when two of the insects were uncovered in Washington State.

By Natasha Ishak • May 4, 2020

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‘Murder Hornets’ From East Asia Have Mysteriously Arrived In The U.S. — And They Could Endanger Our Bees

The earliest sighting was in the fall of 2019 when two of the insects were uncovered in Washington State.

By Natasha Ishak • May 4, 2020

33 Pictures Of Animals Taking Over Human Spaces During COVID-19

Whether it's goats in Wales or coyotes in San Francisco, wildlife is thriving during the pandemic even though the human world has been brought to a standstill.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 29, 2020

33 Pictures Of Animals Taking Over Human Spaces During COVID-19

Whether it's goats in Wales or coyotes in San Francisco, wildlife is thriving during the pandemic even though the human world has been brought to a standstill.

By Natasha Ishak • April 29, 2020

Millions Of Years Are Missing From Earth’s Geological History — And Scientists Think They Know Why

A new geological study challenges an old theory that scientists have previously used to account for these gaps.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 29, 2020

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Millions Of Years Are Missing From Earth’s Geological History — And Scientists Think They Know Why

A new geological study challenges an old theory that scientists have previously used to account for these gaps.

By Natasha Ishak • April 29, 2020

Animatronic Ape Sent To Spy On Wild Gorillas Films Them Singing During Dinner Together

The robot was so convincing that the mountain gorillas accepted it into their troop.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 29, 2020

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Animatronic Ape Sent To Spy On Wild Gorillas Films Them Singing During Dinner Together

The robot was so convincing that the mountain gorillas accepted it into their troop.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 29, 2020