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The Slender Parrot Snake Can Grow to More Than 5 Feet Long
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Today, we're going to talk about a snake that glides through the trees of Central and South America: the parrot snake: These slender, vibrant creatures might look delicate, but they're expert hunters with some cool adaptations that help them thrive in the tropical forests.
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?
How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?
How Carbon Capture Works
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We know that humans are largely responsible for fueling global warming with our carbon emissions. So what if we could seize all that carbon and squirrel it away in a safe place? Well, we can. It's just hard and really expensive.
9 Brown Snake Species Hiding in a Leaf Pile Near You
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Brown snakes are some of the most common and diverse reptiles in the world. They come in a variety of sizes and levels of venomous potency, making them a group of wild snakes that's both interesting and important to study.
Do Plants Feel Pain? A Primer on Plant Neurobiology
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Though they may be stuck in one place, plants have proven to possess a surprising array of capabilities. But the ability to feel pain? Scientists are learning that the possibility isn't as crazy as it sounds.
Woodchuck vs. Beaver Habitats, Behaviors, and Misidentification
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At first glance, woodchucks and beavers might seem like not-so-distant cousins; both are stocky, brown, large rodents.
How Military Camouflage Works
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Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.
How a Microgrid Works
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A microgrid is explained in this article. Learn about a microgrid.