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By Oct 29, 2016
Environment

Behold The Beauty That’s Now Protected By The Ross Sea Reserve

A new international agreement will protect these Antarctic waters teeming with life

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By Jul 20, 2016
Animals

Watch Purps The Penguin Get A Sweet New Boot

It's not just humans that get 3D-printed upgrades, anymore

By Feb 19, 2016
Animals

Watch A Pudgy Penguin Wobbling On A Treadmill

Science studies penguins' silly walks

By Dec 19, 2015
Science

The Best Science And Tech Images Of 2015

The first color photo of Pluto, a warm-blooded fish, and much more

By Dec 18, 2015
Animals

Giant Marine Reptiles Swam Like Penguins

Looks like a dinosaur, swims like a bird

By Dec 04, 2015
Animals

Just One Penguin Could Break Up A Huddle

Huddles are more complex than you might think

By Aug 14, 2015
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Scientists Are Using Satellites to Monitor Everything From Glaciers to Blue Whales

So much easier than counting on the ground

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Animals

Antarctic Scientists Infiltrate Penguin Huddles With Adorable Remote-Controlled Car

Penguin spying, for science