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Scientists found that expressions of grief even extended beyond members of the same peer group
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In a study of 78 kitties, researchers concluded our feline friends can differentiate their names out of a series of random words
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Dubbed Peregocetus pacificus, the newly-described species was adapted to life both in and out of the water
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The colorful creatures can measure up to three feet long from head to tail and weigh in at around four pounds
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It's likely the planetesimal orbiting a white dwarf 410 light years away was the core of a minor planet caught in its immense gravity
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The last time Earth had this much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, trees were growing at the South Pole
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The gig pays around $18,500, but this is no dream job
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Komodo National Park may put the island off limits to restore degraded habitat and help its iconic giant lizards and their prey recover
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More than three times the usual number of migrating pink birds came, possibly attracted by algae blooms caused by sewage
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The duck-billed, crested lambeosaurine shows that a diverse array of dinos lived in the warmer but still harsh Arctic 70 million years ago
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Among the refuse found in her digestive tract were garbage bags, fishing nets and a bag of liquid detergent
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The apex predators likely absorb these toxins by eating fish lower down on the food chain
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An estimated 66 tons of feces left behind by climbers is coming out of the deep freeze on North America's highest peak
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The EDM artist’s mix of very high and low frequency beats discourages the insects from biting victims, having sex
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The Triassic Snadd delta between Norway and Russia lasted millions of years and was likely a biodiversity hotspot
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The analysis, which goes back to 1844, shows why the decline of the hawksbill sea turtle isn’t just a modern problem
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The ruling says only Congress—not presidential executive orders—has the authority to reverse bans on oil drilling leases
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But can they predict seizures before they occur?
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The unfortunate amphibian likely fell victim to an otter, which skinned it to avoid ingesting the deadly toxins found in its glands
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The mystery has been solved, but environmental advocates aren't celebrating
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