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A look at the mating systems of some monogamous ocean animals show that finding life partners helps species protect themselves and their young
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Each year on April 14, singles in South Korea drown their sorrows in a bowl of black noodles
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Ever wonder how a giant panda says I love you? Or how a sea lion bonds with a best friend?
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Chromodoris reticulata, native to the Pacific, engages in mating behavior previously unknown in the rest of the animal kingdom
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Japan's foodies have turned their attention to a new delicacy on Tokyo menus; will dirt turn up next in haute cuisine in New York and London?
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Decaying field huts, open pits of trash and oil-slicked beaches mar King George Island, a logistical hub for Antarctic research
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Aiming to catch a few trout for dinner, the author decides to try his luck at one of the region's many "sport fishing" sites
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They have recently been the subject of a lot of scrutiny, but the American military first began developing similar aerial vehicles during World War I
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A future America, populated by horse-faced, spindly giants with big feet
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The 147-foot-wide rock will pass a scant 17,200 miles from Earth's surface, under the orbits of some telecom satellites
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For centuries, the day's revelry has featured the liberated feeling of hiding in plain view
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Check out scenes from the new comic "Darwin: A Graphic Biography" by Eugene Byrne and Simon Gurr
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Dominic Episcopo's red and raw images capture the spirit of Americana.
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Airing February 11, the Smithsonian Channel documentary tells the story of the lunch counter sit-in that helped to change the country
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Just being inside all the time might be creating a population full of nearsighted people
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This week, hear from a panel of sustainability rock stars, see a documentary on China's presence in Africa and watch a Black History Month celebration
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A stunning look at starfish reveal beautiful patterns--but what exactly are those wormy structures, bald patches, and spiky maces?
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As drones become common as tools of the military and intelligence agencies, how are architects and designers responding?
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Predicted increases in torrential rain and severe drought will force birds in Asia to relocate in search of food and viable habitat, a new study finds
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The pyramids hail back to the days of the kingdom of Kush, which occurred around 2,000 years ago
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