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New research shows that even babies are creeped out by these wriggly critters
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World Meteorological Organization reports that current atmospheric CO2 concentrations are at their highest level in 800,000 years
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Among the newly protected creatures are lions, chimpanzees, giraffes and whale sharks
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Critics say that his plan falls short of the drastic—and costly—effort required to effectively combat the crisis
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Palaeontologists have unearthed the remains of an ichthyosaur, a prehistoric creature more frequently seen in North America and Europe
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This Saturday, people around the world will be gazing up at the glowing orb in the sky
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Study shows that certain frequencies of noise cause oysters to clam up
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It's possible, say researchers who found that medieval strains of the disease may have come to Great Britain in the rodents' fur and meat
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The notes were given as a tip to a Tokyo bellboy in 1922
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In the wake of Hurricanes Maria and Harvey, bacterial infections threaten communities struggling to rebuild
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The tiny animal have some surprising reactions to the changing seasons
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Cross-sections of 374-million-year-old tree trunks revealed a complex web of woody strands that split and repaired themselves
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The creatures were previously thought not tough enough to survive the harsh winters
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UK scientists are recruiting volunteers to look for the critters’ “sperm pools”
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The sound quality in ancient times was likely much better than it is today
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Special wingbeats and long legs help mosquitoes take off without getting smushed
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After less than a day on the internet, it racked up 60,000 downloads
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More realistic simulations of the atmosphere of far-flung planets are helping researchers sort out the best candidates for possible life
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There's no need to worry: It's unlikely it will blow anytime soon
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Named for a unit of atomic particles, this decades-old quirky holiday seeks to raise enthusiasm for chemistry with cakes, crafts and a lot of bad jokes
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