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Is the Blobfish Unjustly Cast as the World's Ugliest Animal?
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The blobfish is actually pretty average looking in its normal habitat, but becomes a blob when it transitions from the pressure at depth to the water's surface.
Do People and Bananas Really Share 50 Percent of the Same DNA?
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You probably feel like you have very little in common with that banana lying on your kitchen counter. But science says you do! So, how is this possible? And is that stat accurate? We talk to the scientist who did the research.
How Squid Work
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Squid have been featured in sailing myths and legends for more than 300 years. Learn about squid, squid anatomy and find out what daily life for a squid is like.
How Fossils Work
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Fossils can tell us how life on Earth has evolved over time and also how the climate has changed. Find out what fossils are and how fossils formed.
Can You Match the Predator to Its Prey?
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Calling all nature lovers! Think you can ace this one? We'll show you an image of a typical prey, and you tell us what their predator is. Game!
Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake
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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.
Overcoming a Traumatic Experience
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Overcoming a traumatic experience is possible with time and proper support and tools. Learn more about overcoming a traumatic experience.
What have we learned from the Human Genome Project?
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The Human Genome Project revealed how the 3.2 billion base pairs contained in the human genome are ordered. Learn more about the Human Genome Project.
The Dumbo Octopus Is a Deep Sea Ballerina
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Deep in the ocean, living in eternal darkness, is the dumbo octopus (of the genus Grimpoteuthis), a creature that few humans have seen face-to-face. When someone is lucky enough to spot one, they're often captivated by its charms.
If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?
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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?