When “Playing Dead” Means Saying “No Thanks”: Animals That Feign Death to Avoid Mating
From frogs to dragonflies, discover the strange science behind nature’s quietest “no.
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Storms With Titles: How Hurricanes Get Their Names
Discover how hurricanes get their names (from saints and phonetic codes to today’s global naming system).
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How Planting Trees in Cities Can Cool the Air and Clean Our Lungs
How planting trees in cities cools the air, cleans pollution, and restores balance to urban life.
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When Nature Changes Its Mind: The Animals That Can Switch Sex
From clownfish to oysters and snails, meet the animals that can change gender throughout life
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Fire with Wings: How “Fire Hawks” in Australia Use Fire to Hunt
Fire hawks” use burning sticks to hunt in a mix of science, myth, and natural intelligence.
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From Poop to Power: How Poultry Waste Is Turned into Energy
How poultry waste is being transformed into renewable energy worldwide
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