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Onions: A Humble Bulb with Remarkable History and Uses
Today, we continue our study in plant-based food to examine one of the most versatile…
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Hermit Crabs: Masters of Borrowed Homes
Over the years, we've taken readers on exciting voyages across the Seven Seas. We've explored…
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Palo Santo Wood: Sacred Tradition and Ecological Balance
If you've ever been fortunate enough to do a reiki session, a spiritual cleansing, or…
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From Wolves to Companions: How Dog Breeds Evolved from Wild Ancestors
When you look over at your dog, what do you see? Do you see the…
Posted inLand
Tasmanian Devils and the Fight Against Facial Tumor Disease
On the island of Tasmania, just south of mainland Australia, lives one of the world’s…
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Redwoods: The Tallest and Some of the Most Important Trees on Earth
Not everyone has the opportunity to stand amidst the towering redwoods of Northern California, and…
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Rattlesnakes Around the World: Evolution, Adaptation, and Their Global Relatives
Do you hear that sound? That faint, eerie rattling coming from somewhere at your feet?…
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How Fruit Bats Support Tropical Forest Regrowth
When we think of bats, our collective unconscious conjures images of squeaking, flapping masses of…
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The Science Behind Murmurations of Starlings
Most readers, even if they have only a cursory understanding of the natural world, will…
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The Life Cycle of Cicadas: 17 Years Underground
If you hail from a certain part of the United States, every so often, you're…
Posted inSea
Crayfish and Their Freshwater Shrimp Relatives: Life Beneath the Surface
For most of us, crayfish are little more than a spicy snack we can choose…