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Octopus DNA gives scientists a glimpse into Antarctica's ancient past, and a possible highly unstable future
By studying the DNA of separate octopus populations, they stumbled upon a remarkable truth: around …
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Coffee beans made from civet poop is big money in Bali. But PETA says tourists should avoid it as the animals are kept in cages and fed rotten berries.
Kopi luwak is made by cleaning and roasting partially digested coffee beans excreted by civets — an…
Marielle Descalsota
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Geologist Marie Tharp mapped the ocean floor and helped solve one of science's biggest controversies
In the 1950s, geologist Marie Tharp turned depth measurements into detailed maps of the ocean floor…
Jenny McGrath
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Scientists have created a huge map of the human brain. It could help us treat more diseases.
On October 12, researchers published a brain atlas that maps over 3,000 types of human brain cells.…
Kate Hull
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What does 'No Animals Were Harmed' mean? The disclaimer is not a guarantee of animal safety
The Animal Humane Association has trademarked the disclaimer that "No animals were harmed," and is …
Crystal Raypole
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Scientists finally finished mapping Earth's 8th continent Zealandia, helping them solve the lost continent's mysterious history
The huge landmassl, Zealandia, sits East of Australia. It's been lost underwater for millennia. Sci…
Jenny McGrath,Marianne Guenot
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NYC exterminators' new weapon has eliminated nearly 100% of rats from over 100 burrows and they already have their next targets mapped out
New York City exterminators are targeting rats on the Upper East Side by pumping carbon monoxide in…
Kelsey Vlamis,Jessica Orwig
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Jupiter's aurora triggered a planet-wide heat wave, a map animation reveals, solving a mystery that's puzzled scientists
A heat wave on Jupiter helped astronomers solve the planet's "energy crisis" mystery. Watch the vid…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Seals with funny hats discovered a hidden canyon over a mile deep under Antarctica and scientists want to honor the animals by naming it after them
Seal scientists are mapping unknown parts of the ocean and helping scientists predict how climate c…
Maiya Focht
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Wisconsin Republicans float the impeachment of a new liberal state Supreme Court justice because the court could toss GOP-friendly legislative maps
"I'm not saying it's definitely happening. But we have to take a look at it," Wisconsin GOP state A…
John L. Dorman
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Animated map shows how Russia's attempt to seize Kyiv failed during the first 2 months of war
Russian forces launched a renewed offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region after failing to cap…
Jake Epstein
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Here's where to start watching 'One Piece,' the anime, if you just finished the Netflix series and need more while waiting for a renewal
Netflix's "One Piece" adaptation has some differences from the manga and the anime, but you can rou…
Ayomikun Adekaiyero
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A major supplier of fuel to the East Coast has been down following a cyberattack. This animated map shows all the major oil and gas pipelines in the US.
The high level of oil consumption in the US wouldn't be possible without the 2.5 million mile netwo…
Alex Kuzoian
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A couple bought a private island in Finland they found on Google Maps and turned it into a $2,400-a-night getaway. Here's how they did it.
Aleksi Hautamäkia and his partner rent out their island on the edge of the Archipelago National Par…
Claire Turrell
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Celebrate the winter solstice with this gorgeous animation that shows how the Earth changes with the seasons
This animation illustrates how Earth's tilt and yearly loop around the sun determine our seasons an…
Paola Rosa-Aquino,Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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The Chinese military posted an animated video simulating how China's forces would attack Taiwan if war breaks out
The animated video from the Chinese army shows Chinese forces on the mainland, and navy vessels and…
Aditi Bharade
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Map shows the ice sheets and glaciers melting that scientists most fear will be the source of catastrophic rising sea levels
Sea levels are rising steadily each year due to global warming, but these glaciers and ice sheets m…
Marianne Guenot,Annie Fu
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Conservationists are using artificial intelligence to map out the best ways for saving threatened wildlife and resources
Conservationists are using artificial intelligence to help set strategies for protecting endangered…
Tim Paradis
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The most detailed map of the moon's geology ever released may help astronauts explore the lunar surface
Researchers at the US Geological Survey combined six flat maps and data from two spacecraft to crea…
Holly Secon
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A fat cat has become the top-rated tourist attraction in a Polish city with a perfect 5-star average on Google Maps
Gacek lives in a covered box on a street in Szczecin and first won international attention when he …