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A Once-In-A-Decade Corpse Flower Bloom Just Happened — And You Can See It Here

Also known as Titan arum, the 5-foot tall plant weighs 40 pounds and smells like dirty diapers.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 4, 2020

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A Once-In-A-Decade Corpse Flower Bloom Just Happened — And You Can See It Here

Also known as Titan arum, the 5-foot tall plant weighs 40 pounds and smells like dirty diapers.

By Natasha Ishak • June 4, 2020

Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Trigger ‘Ego Death’ That Could Be Used To Treat Depression, Study Says

A new study by Dutch scientists suggests that it could someday be possible to say goodbye to bad trips forever.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 1, 2020

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Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Trigger ‘Ego Death’ That Could Be Used To Treat Depression, Study Says

A new study by Dutch scientists suggests that it could someday be possible to say goodbye to bad trips forever.

By Natasha Ishak • June 1, 2020

Little Boys Hospitalized After Making A Black Widow Bite Them To Become Spider-Man

The boys were hospitalized for six days across three different care centers.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2020

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Little Boys Hospitalized After Making A Black Widow Bite Them To Become Spider-Man

The boys were hospitalized for six days across three different care centers.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2020

23 Of The Year’s Best Nature Photographs That Will Make You Marvel At The Beauty Of Our Planet

Wildlife photographers submitted their best work in the 2020 GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition — and the results did not disappoint.

By Natasha Ishak • May 18, 2020

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23 Of The Year’s Best Nature Photographs That Will Make You Marvel At The Beauty Of Our Planet

Wildlife photographers submitted their best work in the 2020 GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition — and the results did not disappoint.

By Natasha Ishak • May 18, 2020

Penguins Are Pooping Out So Much Laughing Gas It’s Wreaking Havoc On The Environment

King penguins' nitrogen-rich diet of fish and krill makes their poop a potent source of nitrous oxide.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2020

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Penguins Are Pooping Out So Much Laughing Gas It’s Wreaking Havoc On The Environment

King penguins' nitrogen-rich diet of fish and krill makes their poop a potent source of nitrous oxide.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2020

Woman Falls Into Boiling Geyser While Taking A Selfie After Breaking Into Closed-Down Yellowstone

The woman had to drive 50 miles before coming in contact with a park ranger who could help her.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 2020

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Woman Falls Into Boiling Geyser While Taking A Selfie After Breaking Into Closed-Down Yellowstone

The woman had to drive 50 miles before coming in contact with a park ranger who could help her.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 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

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