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By Elana Spivack Nov 25, 2021

Fascinating science stories to help you survive holiday small talk

Worm milk and 6 other things that are truly fun to chat about.

Person with long blond hair holding a book and cup of tea and smiling at a person with short brown hear and a red t-shirt in front of a family fireplace during the holidays

By Purbita Saha Jul 26, 2021

4 unexpected facts about the Northern cardinal, a bird you should know better

It sounds like a lightsaber and comes in rare colors. Top that.

Northern cardinal bird with right side male red and left female tan in a bare tree

By Jason Bittel Sep 24, 2019

Five animals that can sense things you can’t

Which mammal can detect a human pregnancy?

Dolphin illustration

By Jason Bittel Sep 24, 2019

Five animals that can sense things you can’t

Which mammal can detect a human pregnancy?

Dolphin illustration