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Rare meteorite proves our solar system almost had an extra planet
The space rock was discovered in the sands of the Sahara desert.
A ‘mystery beetle’ is devouring North Carolina’s precious blueberries
The beetle’s 5-inch-long babies could threaten the state’s $70 million blueberry industry.
A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas
And causing widespread pollution linked to health problems.
Big wings and sweet songs: The mating lives of Panama’s katydids
The same structures used for camouflage can also help these insects reproduce.
The mystery of Alaska’s orange rivers is finally solved
New research clearly links thawing permafrost to toxic shift—and offers a way to predict it.
How out‑of‑work fishermen saved the American Revolution
Washington’s plan was simple: Take the sturdy, salt-stained schooners used for fishing and turn them into armed, seagoing predators.
Orangutan poop holds surprising clues about how long they breastfeed
Hint: It’s a lot longer than humans.
Can poppy seeds actually make you fail a drug test?
Unwashed poppy seeds can even cause addiction.
This T. rex could be yours for $30 million
Gus is about 12.5-feet-tall, 38-feet-long, and could fetch the highest price for any dinosaur ever sold at auction.
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