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Scorching Heat in Pakistan May Have Set a World Record
The mercury soared to over 122 degrees Fahrenheit in Nawkwabash, Pakistan. It could be the highest April temp ever recorded on the planet.
The Arabian Sand Boa Burrows in Sand to Ambush Prey
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The Arabian sand boa has mastered the art of living beneath the sand. Found slithering (or, more accurately, burrowing) across the Arabian Peninsula, its ability to stay nearly invisible — with just its eyes peeking above the sand — makes it one of the sneakiest hunters in the desert.
The Lion's Mane Jellyfish Was the Secret to a Sherlock Holmes Mystery
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With its fiery tentacles and massive bell, the lion's mane jellyfish is one of the ocean's most striking creatures. Known scientifically as Cyanea capillata, this giant jellyfish haunts cold northern waters, including the North Pacific Ocean, North Sea, and Arctic.
Can We Guess If You Identify More as a Democrat, Republican or Independent?
If there was ever a time to pay attention to politics, the time is now! But do you stand with the extremes, or somewhere in between? Take this quiz now and we'll guess if you're more Democrat, Republican or independent!
How Do Jellyfish Eat Without Teeth?
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They have no brains, no bones, and no backstories. Yet somehow, jellyfish are among the ocean's most successful survivors. So, how do jellyfish eat? The answer is all about stings, tentacles, and some very sneaky arms.
Real Life 'Jurassic Park'? Scientists Work to Bring Back Extinct Thylacine
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Bringing a species back from extinction might not be the stuff of sci-fi any longer.
Where Do Horses Originate From? Not Europe, Not Asia
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Where do horses originate from? We don't mean to sound corny, but the answer really does take us on a journey through millions of years of evolution, migration, and domestication.
What Makes Bog Bodies Different From Desert Mummies?
What makes peat bogs so perfect at preserving human remains? We look at what's behind these waterlogged areas of decaying plant matter.
The Amazing, and Alarming, Science Behind Red Snow
Red snow? Yes. It totally exists. And while it might look cool, it's not exactly what you want to see from Mother Nature.
The Naked Mole Rat Exhibits Hive Behavior, Lives Up to 30 Years
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The naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) is found in the dry regions of East Africa. These hairless, wrinkly rodents live in underground colonies that function more like insect hives than typical mammal groups.