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The solenodon survived the impact that killed the dinosaurs, but after all that, we might be its downfall.
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An evolutionary ecologist argues that cutting-edge genetic research that could lead to species extinction should be handled with care
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Photo Contest Featured Photographer
Florencia Mazza Ramsay traveled to Barrow, the northernmost town in the United States, to document life and research on the front lines of climate change
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A hammerhead shark locates a stingray hiding beneath the ocean floor. Unnerved, the stingray makes a dash for freedom—but is it too late?
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Donning facial masks, wearing Zika-proof uniforms and freezing sperm: Does any of this stuff actually work?
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These armored reptiles have long been considered indestructible, but new threats are shifting the equation
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Invisible yet crucial, our microbial partners add a gene-swapping plot twist to evolutionary theory
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A Brooklyn-based artist strives to create emotional connections with the looming threat of climate change.
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Journey to the Center of Earth
Microbes living on glaciers collectively cover an area the size of New Hampshire—and they could have a big influence on global climate
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Food is a focal point for understanding broader environmental problems. In this podcast, we learn how food buyers are influenced in surprising ways.
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The effectiveness of the honeyguide call sheds light on why this golden relationship has stuck around so long
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Teeth, not flowers, might be the key to the duckbills’ success
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A new study shows that a group of ants have been conducting a subsistence type of farming since shortly after the dinosaurs died out
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A new chemical bill makes major strides, but doesn’t fix the root problem
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