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The Animaniacs’ Take On Science
A look into the intelligent humor of this 1990s-era cartoon
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Male houbara bustards pay a steep price for wooing the ladies
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“Talking” apes are not just the stuff of science fiction; scientists have taught many apes to use some semblance of language
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Don Quijote May Tilt at an Asteroid
Deflection could be our best bet if an asteroid is headed towards Earth
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They may not be Dracula in disguise, but vampire bats are still creepy nocturnal critters that need blood to survive
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Other than the human tendency for imitating magpies, gold really isn’t all that special
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Project Nim and Rise of the Planet of the Apes are very different movies, but both question the ethics of chimpanzee research
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Archaeologists May Have A Bone To Pick With Herbivores
Carnivores aren’t the only creatures munching on bones, and herbivores are not the strict vegans we think they are
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Ten Ways to Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe
If radio messages are out, try looking for asteroid mining, planetary pollutants, or alien artifacts here on Earth
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Dieting May Cause The Brain to Eat Itself
When “autophagy” was blocked, hunger signals were blocked and the mice became lighter and leaner
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What In The World Is A Dik-dik?
Unlike other African antelope species, there are no herds of dik-diks. They form monogamous pairs that stand guard over their own territory
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The Vine With Its Own Bat Signal
Specially shaped leaves lure the flying mammals. The bats get a meal, and the flowers get pollinated
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Getting this close to a bubbling cauldron of lava is not just dangerous; it’s stupid enough that even other volcanologists will yell at you
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14 Not-So-Fun Facts About Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide, lactic acid and octenol found in our breath and sweat. They may have a preference for beer drinkers
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Disney characters aside, what would you choose to join this dark and dreary mythological circle? Styx, Erberus, Cerberus, Hypnos?
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Diamonds Hold Secret About Plate Tectonics
When it comes to diamonds in jewelry, perfection is everything. But imperfections are a clue to the past
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Most of us never come in contact with a deadly predator, but there are still enough encounters to remind us that humans are not the top of the food web
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Where the Pacific’s Predators Go
Scientists have found that predator species trade off between prey availability and water temperature in their travels
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Solenodons: No Bark But Plenty of Venomous Bite
Solenodons are unusual predators; they are among the few venomous mammals
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In a recent bit of good news, snow leopards have been spotted at 16 camera traps in northeastern Afghanistan
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