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10 Types of Stars Blazing and Collapsing in Our Universe
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When you look up at the night sky, you’re seeing just a small sample of the incredible variety of the types of stars in the universe. These cosmic powerhouses come in wildly different sizes, colors and life stages, each powered by nuclear fusion in its core.
Yellow Jacket vs. Wasp Identification Tips
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When a buzzing insect makes a beeline for your picnic, it’s tempting to call it a wasp. But in yellow jacket vs. wasp comparisons, there are key differences worth noting.
Freshwater Jellyfish Are Too Tiny to Sting Humans
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Freshwater jellyfish may sound like an oxymoron—because jellyfish live in the ocean, right? Not all of them. Craspedacusta sowerbii, also called the peach blossom jellyfish, thrives in rivers, lakes and even gravel pits.
Axolotl Colors: The Natural, the Lab-made, and the Fictional
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Axolotl colors can be a little misleading; what you see online is wildly different from what exists in, well, the wild.
The Wolf Eel Can Chomp on Sand Dollars and Sea Urchins
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With their serpentine bodies, massive jaws and slightly grumpy expressions, the wolf eel is one of the most misunderstood creatures beneath the waves.
10 Sahara Desert Animals Thriving in North Africa
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If you're picturing a sea of sand with nothing but heat waves and tumbleweeds, it's time to rethink the Sahara Desert animals. The largest hot desert on the planet Earth is bursting with life, from lightning-fast insects to super-chill mammals that defy the extremes of northern Africa.
Are Whales Mammals? Yes, and They're Related to Hippos
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If you've ever wondered, "Are whales mammals?" the answer is a resounding yes. Despite their fish-like appearance, whales belong to the order Cetacea and share many features with other mammals. From breathing air to nursing their young, these marine giants check every mammalian box.
How the Glasswing Butterfly Flutters (Almost) Invisibly
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At first glance, it might seem like something's missing. The glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) gets its common name from its transparent wings, which can make it almost invisible in flight.
The Origins of Yoga: Spirituality, Meditation, and Wholeness
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The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root "yuj," meaning "to join or unite." In its earliest sense, it referred to the union of individual consciousness with universal consciousness. But the origins of yoga are far more complex than a single definition or set of poses.
How Sharks Work
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Sharks are one of the most sophisticated and enduring creatures. Learn about shark movement, shark senses, shark teeth, the daily life of sharks and threats to sharks.