Science

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    10 of the Tallest Trees in the World
    Leafsnap Is an App That Identifies Plants (Including Trees) of All Kinds
    The Difference Between Sheep and Goats
    Characteristics of Temperate Grassland Biomes
    ALL the Rivers in the United States on a Single Beautiful Interactive Map!
    Bioluminescent Algae: Definition, Causes, and Toxicity
    15 Taiga Plants That Thrive in the Boreal Forest
    Tundra Land Biome Description and Characteristics
    Why Can We Sense When People Are Looking at Us?
    Why Your Brain Can Read Jumbled Letters
    8 Fascinating Examples of Convergent Evolution
    18 of the Most Active Volcanoes in the U.S.
    Have You Heard of the Extinct Banana?
    What Are Biotic and Abiotic Factors in an Ecosystem?
    What Is Glue Made Of?
    9 of the Most Dramatic Examples of Sexual Dimorphism
    Are There Really Dead Wasps in Your Figs?
    Savanna Biome: Climate, Locations, and Wildlife
    10 Bioluminescent Mushrooms That Glow in the Dark
    8 Amazing Examples of Biomimicry
    15 Unique Plants That Flourish in the Tundra Biome
    9 Amazing Fractals Found in Nature
    World's Oldest Moss May Not Survive Humans
    Mushrooms May Talk to Each Other Using Their Own Fungal Language
    Algae Could Supply Sustainable Protein to a Changing World
    Listen to the Sounds of the Largest Tree on Earth
    Turning Over a New Leaf—A Lesson From Trees in Embracing Change
    What to See in the Night Sky in September 2023
    A Field Guide to Full Moons
    How Do Glaciers, Ice Sheets, Sea Ice, and Icebergs Differ?
    Whatever Happened to Jimmy Carter's Solar Panels: The Sequel
    Finally Answered! Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
    7 Brilliant Mathematicians and Their Impact on the Modern World
    25 Sneaky Names for Palm Oil
    Your Lover's Scent Is as Good as Melatonin for Sleep
    The Main Thing Killing Birds Near Power Lines Isn't Electrocution
    What to See in the Night Sky for August 2023
    Trees Are a Cool Solution in the Heat of the Moment
    155 Million Pounds of Pesticide Leach Into Aquifers Every Year
    Why Are Sloths Sooo Slow?
    30 Wild Facts About the Boreal Forest
    What to See in the Night Sky in July 2023
    It's Summer Solstice Time—Here's What to Know
    The Many Mighty Benefits of Writing By Hand
    What to See in the Night Sky for June 2023
    Termites Outsmart Humans When it Comes to HVAC Systems
    Over 5,000 New Deep-Sea Species Found in Future Mining Hotspot
    Considerations for Regenerative Farming on a Small Scale
    Coastal Lights Are Tricking Coral Reefs and Harming Their Recovery
    Do Plants Have Feelings? A Science Explainer
    Biologist-Turned-Musician Creates Sonic Magic With Bioelectricity From Fungi
    What to See in the Night Sky for May 2023
    Trees Form Friendships and Remember Their Experiences
    94% of Americans Agree This Nature-Based Superhero is Good for the Planet
    Dozens of Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Released Into the Wild After Months of Rehab
    World's First Rewilding Center Opens in Scotland
    Sky-Gazing Medieval Monks Shed Light on Volcanic Mysteries
    What to See in the Night Sky for April 2023
    Stressed Plants Make Sounds, We Just Can't Hear Them