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Scientists Have Observed the Exposed Core of a Giant Planet
If a normal planet is an avocado, then all that remains (or maybe all that ever existed) of the bizarre planet TOI-849B is the pit.
The Real Reason Animals Are 'Taking the Cities Back'
An expert explains why those feel-good viral videos are actually bad news.
All the Weird Things You Learn As a Wildlife Photographer
Michel d’Oultremont has trained himself to poop in a cup and live in a tiny tent for days on end – all in the pursuit of a perfect shot.
150K Nature Illustrations Spanning Hundreds of Years Are Now Free Online
Thanks to the Biodiversity Heritage Library, you can easily peruse rad nature drawings, Charles Darwin's personal library, and many other works in the public domain.
Psychedelics Can Make You Feel More Connected With Nature, New Research Confirms
And this appreciation for the natural world can last for up to two years after the experience!
We Finally Know Who Would Win in a Fight Between an Eagle and an Octopus
The rare bout took place off the coast of Vancouver Island and, thankfully, a portion of it was caught on video.
Mysterious Craters in the Seafloor Were Likely Formed by Garbage, Scientists Say
Scientists were investigating the cause of "pockmarks" on the seafloor when they made an unsettling discovery: thousands of mini-craters, apparently formed by garbage.
We're About to Cross 9 Critical Climate Tipping Points, Scientists Say
These tipping points are now "active," scientists warn, and the rapid melting of polar ice and the loss of critical habitats could trigger an irreversible “global tipping point.”
A Mysterious Burst of Energy in Space Has Smashed Records
“Such a strong signal has never been measured in ground-based gamma ray astronomy—this is the first time."
How Croissants Could Help Solve One of Solar Power's Biggest Problems
Inspired by the flaky pastry, scientists invented a new device for storing renewable energy.
This Global Map Shows You How Nature Benefits You Directly
The map displays how people all over the world receive benefits from the environment, and who is most likely to lose them due to land use issues and the climate crisis.
Scientists Think They've Uncovered How the Strongest Magnets in the Universe Form
Magnetars may be the exploded remains of star mergers.