Life

  1. Fossils

    Dinosaur dig

    Researchers uncover the fossil bones of a new species of long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur.

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  2. Animals

    Saving Africa’s Wild Dogs

    Learning more about African painted dogs may help keep these wild animals from dying out.

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  3. Animals

    Ants on Stilts

    Some ants appear to estimate distances by keeping track of the number of steps they take.

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  4. Animals

    Feeding School for Meerkats

    Meerkats teach their young how to catch and kill prey such as scorpions and spiders.

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  5. Fossils

    Supersight for a Dino King

    Tyrannosaurus rex had some of the best vision in animal history.

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  6. Health & Medicine

    Sun screen

    Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage human skin. That's why doctors recommend people who will be outdoors for long hours in the summer sun protect their skin.

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  7. Fossils

    An Ancient Spider’s Web

    The diets of some spiders haven't changed much in millions of years.

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  8. Animals

    Fishy Cleaners

    Coral reef fish eavesdrop on their cleaners to see who does a better job.

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  9. Animals

    Not Slippery When Wet

    A tree frog's specially designed feet allow it climb wet or dry slopes.

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  10. Animals

    Spotting the World’s Leggiest Animal

    Researchers have rediscovered and studied a millipede with as many as 750 legs.

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  11. Animals

    Firefly delight

    Decoding firefly flashes unveils mating signals and other secrets of insect life.

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  12. Plants

    Pumping up poison ivy

    Boosting carbon dioxide levels makes poison ivy grow faster and become more toxic.

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