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Jimothy the raccoon has a rare spinal condition. Here’s what that means.

The internet’s favorite raccoon has become a symbol of resilience in Seattle. Here’s what his condition might mean for his future in the wild.

By Jennifer Byrne

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Land

Humans packed avocados before migrating across the Americas 5,000 years ago

Those same ancient avocado lineages could help protect the popular fruit today.

By Laura Baisas

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Whales

Sperm whales change how they communicate when ships are nearby

Sailing by a sperm whale? They may be talking about you.

By Laura Baisas

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Archaeology

Australian cave home to 25,000 years of healing—and curses

Ancient burnt grass reveals millennia of spiritual rituals inside Cloggs Cave.

By Andrew Paul

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Fish

New eyeless ‘demon cavefish’ discovered in Alabama named after mythological Demogorgon

The tiny and translucent fish is one of the rarest species in the United States.

By Andrew Paul

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Birds

Bald eagle believed to be Jackie healing in Ojai

Adult Bald Eagle 26-519 is perching and eating with assistance.

By Laura Baisas

Photo of two Iron Age grass sandal soles next to their side profiles
Archaeology

2,000-year-old grass sandals discovered in Iron Age ash heap

The rare footwear discovered in Spain predates the Roman Empire’s arrival.

By Andrew Paul

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Mental Health

How to empower kids to make safer choices

Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles.

By David C. Schwebel / The Conversation

A setting sun casts warm light on over a dog, an Italian Spinone, kicking its leg back on a walk in the woods.
Dogs

Why do dogs kick their back legs after pooping and peeing?

It’s about sending a message.

By Niranjana Rajalakshmi

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Mars

Mars’ desolate desert landscape captured by asteroid-bound NASA spacecraft

Watch a time-lapse video of the recent ‘Psyche’ Red Planet flyby.

By Andrew Paul

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