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10 Fascinating Facts About the New 'Tree of Life' Evolution Chart
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The newly developed family tree of Earth's 2.3 million species is a first draft of the 3.5-billion-year history of evolution.
Are Plastic-eating Enzymes Our Planet's Only Hope?
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Two bacterial enzymes degrade PET plastics and could potentially be a solution to Earth's massive waste problem. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
Who Were Oscar, Tony and Emmy? The Stories Behind Entertainment Award Names
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The secrets behind the names of entertainment awards aren't as straightforward as you might imagine. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Article.
She's the Most Famous Paleobiologist You May Not Know
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The late Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. And her volumes of research provide most of what we know today about the evolution of modern mammals.
Smart Wallpaper Contains Fire Alarm
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Researchers in China have developed a non-toxic "smart" wallpaper that won't burn and triggers an alarm when it gets hot.
What If Earth's Core Cooled Down?
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The core of our planet is about as hot as the sun. Could it ever cool down? That's one thing you don't want to happen.
Dolphins and Porpoises: They're Different!
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HowStuffWorks looks at the difference between porpoises and dolphins.
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
Brush Up on Parseltongue to Greet the New Salazar Slytherin Snake
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A new species of green pit viper found in India has been named after the founder of Harry Potter's Slytherin house.
Earth's Oldest Color Was Pink
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Scientists have found that ancient fossilized chlorophyll was dark red and purple in its concentrated form, which means that when diluted by water or soil, it would have lent a pink cast to earth and sea.