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Orcas smash dead sunfish into bite-sized pieces
Scientists in the Gulf of California caught this explosive never-before-seen feeding method on camera.
Is today the hottest day of the summer? The ‘Old Farmer’s Almanac’ has 30 years of data for an answer.
The worst of summer’s heat depends on where you live.
Airplane seats really are getting smaller
And why we should all be grateful for airplane mode.
‘Super weird’ object may be space’s first confirmed exomoon
The object about 72 light-years away from Earth could be the first satellite discovered outside our solar system.
Humans packed avocados before migrating across the Americas 5,000 years ago
Those same ancient avocado lineages could help protect the popular fruit today.
Sperm whales change how they communicate when ships are nearby
Sailing by a sperm whale? They may be talking about you.
Australian cave home to 25,000 years of healing—and curses
Ancient burnt grass reveals millennia of spiritual rituals inside Cloggs Cave.
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.
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.
Bald eagle believed to be Jackie healing in Ojai
Adult Bald Eagle 26-519 is perching and eating with assistance.
2,000-year-old grass sandals discovered in Iron Age ash heap
The rare footwear discovered in Spain predates the Roman Empire’s arrival.
Costumed ‘Ugly Mom’ helps orphaned sandhill cranes
Puppets, mirrors, and elaborate costumes all help keep orphaned birds from getting attached to humans.
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