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The World’s Last Male Northern White Rhino Dies
Only two individuals of the subspecies remain in the world
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The Mystery of the Sex-Changing Striped Maple Trees
Yes, trees can be male or female. And sometimes they switch it up
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New Tardigrade Species Found in Parking Lot in Japan
The adorable microscopic critter has a unique leg fold and lays unusual eggs
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Astronomers May Have Just Detected the Universe’s First Stars
A long-sought radio signal indicates the first stars began burning 180 million years after the initial Big Bang
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Some of Earth’s Deep Sea Microbes Could Survive on Saturn’s Moon
A methane-producing archaea survived simulations of Enceladus’ extreme conditions, hinting at the possibility of similar extraterrestrial life
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4G Coverage Bound for the Moon in 2019
A private moon mission scheduled for next year will use an ultra-compact network to beam back live images of the lunar surface
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As Oceans Warm, King Penguins’ Food Moves Farther Away. That’s a Problem
The already treacherous journey for nourishment will get increasingly challenging for penguins in the years ahead
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Global Seed Vault Gets Its Millionth Donation and a $13 Million Update
Built in 1998, the vault safeguards the world’s food storage in case of a global disaster
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A Sickly Paleolithic Pupper Only Survived Because of Human Help
The canine wouldn’t have been a good hunter, hinting early humans may have loved their pets for more than athleticism
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Blame Tailgaters for Your Traffic Woes
Keeping an equal distance between cars ahead and behind may eliminate “phantom” traffic jams
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The Story Behind Big Sur’s Glowing Waves
Photographer George Krieger captured the unusual scene in vivid detail
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Rare Yellow Cardinal Spotted at Alabama Bird Feeder
The bird’s distinctive coloration may be caused by a genetic mutation or a health issue
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Order Makes Cities Easy to Navigate—It May Also Make Them Hotter
Physics and statistics can describe how building patterns relate to cities’ tendency to hold heat
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Tracking Fishing Vessels Reveals Industry’s Toll on the Ocean
Satellites and artificial intelligence fill in gaps in global fisheries knowledge
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How Vampire Bats Can Survive on a Diet of Blood
Their diet may seem unusual, but a unique genome and gut bacteria help the critters get the nutrients they need
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Amateur Astronomer Captures Supernova’s First Winks of Light
Scientists say the chances were less than one in a million
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Scientists Identify New Species of Elusive Deep-Sea Shark
DNA analysis has shown that Atlantic-dwelling sixgill sharks are distinct from their relatives in the Indian and Pacific oceans
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Ancient DNA Contradicts Historical Narrative of ‘Extinct’ Caribbean Taíno Population
Researchers create Caribbean’s first complete ancient human genome, find Taíno genes in living people
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The Touching Story Behind This Award-Winning Wildlife Image
Taken by Jo-Anne McArthur, the photo shows a rescued baby gorilla hugging her caretaker
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World’s Tallest Wooden Building to Be Built in Tokyo
Architects are increasingly touting wood as a cleaner alternative to steel, concrete and brick
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