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The Amazing, and Alarming, Science Behind Red Snow

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Red snow? Yes. It totally exists. And while it might look cool, it's not exactly what you want to see from Mother Nature.

A Greenland Shark Living Today Could Have Been Alive in 1620

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This denizen of the frigid deep not only lives a crazy long life, it also can grow up to 24 feet in length and eating its flesh can make humans "shark drunk."

A Pit Viper Snake Can 'See' You, Even in the Dark

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Pit vipers also carry venom in twin glands behind their eyes, delivered through movable fangs that can be folded up against the roof of their mouth.

Why You Should Totally Dig Prairie Dogs

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These chunky little guys aren't dogs at all. They're actually part of the rodent family and they're shockingly smart.

Is Earth the Only Planet With Tectonic Plates?

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Some scientists think plate tectonics could be a prerequisite for life. So do they exist on other planets outside of Earth? HowStuffWorks finds out.

How Do Animals Survive Major Storms?

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Miraculously many animals are able to ride out some of Mother Nature's most powerful storms. HowStuffWorks looks at just how they do it.

Sea Urchins Are the Edible Pincushions of the Ocean

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Sea urchins look like spiny pincushions and are considered a delicacy to foodies everywhere. HowStuffWorks gets to know the sea urchin.

Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'

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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?

Reading a Codon Chart and Identifying Amino Acids

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If you're studying genetics, molecular biology or a related field, odds are good that you will need to learn how to read a codon chart (aka codon table) to better understand the genetic code.

10 Whistleblowers and the Horrors They Exposed

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When people leak knowledge of illicit or immoral activities, they're thrust onto the world stage. Here are 10 whistleblowers who made big waves.

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