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From Dogs To Radioactive Boars, Animals Are Thriving Inside’s Fukushima’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone

Despite the danger from radioactive fallout inside the Fukushima Evacuation Zone, animals from wild boars to feral cats are living their best life free from human interference.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 20, 2020

From Dogs To Radioactive Boars, Animals Are Thriving Inside’s Fukushima’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone

Despite the danger from radioactive fallout inside the Fukushima Evacuation Zone, animals from wild boars to feral cats are living their best life free from human interference.

By Erin Kelly • January 20, 2020

Peru To Plant 1 Million Trees Around Machu Picchu To Protect It From Environmental Disaster

The trees will help protect the site from mudslides in the winter, fires in the summer, and will provide necessary habitat for local flora and fauna.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 15, 2020

Peru To Plant 1 Million Trees Around Machu Picchu To Protect It From Environmental Disaster

The trees will help protect the site from mudslides in the winter, fires in the summer, and will provide necessary habitat for local flora and fauna.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 15, 2020

Australia Has Lost 1 Billion Animals To Wildfires — Now It Will Kill 10,000 Feral Camels

A government spokesperson said the camels have caused "significant damage to infrastructure" and become a "danger to families and communities."

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 10, 2020

Australia Has Lost 1 Billion Animals To Wildfires — Now It Will Kill 10,000 Feral Camels

A government spokesperson said the camels have caused "significant damage to infrastructure" and become a "danger to families and communities."

By Natasha Ishak • January 10, 2020

Prehistoric Chinese Paddlefish Is The First Species Of The New Decade Declared Extinct

"Loss of such unique and charismatic megafauna representative of freshwater ecosystems is a reprehensible and an irreparable loss," one scientist said.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 7, 2020

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Prehistoric Chinese Paddlefish Is The First Species Of The New Decade Declared Extinct

"Loss of such unique and charismatic megafauna representative of freshwater ecosystems is a reprehensible and an irreparable loss," one scientist said.

By Natasha Ishak • January 7, 2020

33 Science Pictures That Amazed The World In 2019

From a 40,000-year-old wolf head preserved in Siberian ice to the first black hole ever fully visualized, this year's best science pictures left us astounded.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 31, 2019

33 Science Pictures That Amazed The World In 2019

From a 40,000-year-old wolf head preserved in Siberian ice to the first black hole ever fully visualized, this year's best science pictures left us astounded.

By Leah Silverman • December 31, 2019

The Strangest News To Come Out Of 2019, From A Meth-Fueled Death Party To A ‘Genderless Alien’

Check out these 11 strange news stories from the past year, like an accidental nine-hour LSD trip or a Spiderman-loving kid bringing heroin to school.

By Katie Serena • Dec 27, 2019

The Strangest News To Come Out Of 2019, From A Meth-Fueled Death Party To A ‘Genderless Alien’

Check out these 11 strange news stories from the past year, like an accidental nine-hour LSD trip or a Spiderman-loving kid bringing heroin to school.

By Katie Serena • December 27, 2019

Adorable Photos Of The Japanese Snow Monkeys Who Get Through Winter In Hot Springs

The Japanese snow monkeys who live in and around Jigokudani Monkey Park are the very picture of tranquility as they enjoy a long soak in the park's naturally-heated pools.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 17, 2019

Adorable Photos Of The Japanese Snow Monkeys Who Get Through Winter In Hot Springs

The Japanese snow monkeys who live in and around Jigokudani Monkey Park are the very picture of tranquility as they enjoy a long soak in the park's naturally-heated pools.

By Erin Kelly • December 17, 2019

From Black Holes To A Pregnant Newborn, These Were 2019’s Biggest Science News Stories

From start to finish, 2019 has been an exciting year full of science news stories that'll continue to fascinate us well into 2020.

By Katie Serena • Dec 17, 2019

From Black Holes To A Pregnant Newborn, These Were 2019’s Biggest Science News Stories

From start to finish, 2019 has been an exciting year full of science news stories that'll continue to fascinate us well into 2020.

By Katie Serena • December 17, 2019

India’s Living Root Bridges Could Be The Future of Green Design

Meghalaya, India's bridges made from living tree roots are as long as 164 feet and can carry dozens of people at a time.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 12, 2019

India’s Living Root Bridges Could Be The Future of Green Design

Meghalaya, India's bridges made from living tree roots are as long as 164 feet and can carry dozens of people at a time.

By Erin Kelly • December 12, 2019

11-Year-Old Girl Wrestles With Deadly Crocodile To Save Her 9-Year-Old Friend

"Since I was the eldest among the other seven children, I felt the urge to save her. So, I jumped into the water and swam to where she was struggling to float."

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 4, 2019

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11-Year-Old Girl Wrestles With Deadly Crocodile To Save Her 9-Year-Old Friend

"Since I was the eldest among the other seven children, I felt the urge to save her. So, I jumped into the water and swam to where she was struggling to float."

By Natasha Ishak • November 4, 2019