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A 'Frankenfish' that can live without water for days and officials instruct to kill on sight was spotted deep in Missouri, worrying conservationists

Northern snakeheads, aka Frankenfish, are vicious predators and an invasive species in the US that …

Emily Swaim   


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I'm a single mom with an autistic son. Here's why back to school is the most agonizing — and most inspiring — time of year.

The author shares how her son's progress over the school year might dissipate after the summer brea…

Rebecca Anne Nguyen   


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Wall Street analysts are betting on another online dating boom, but investors still aren't sure about the swipe-right revolution

Analysts argue that dating apps aren't a form of discretionary spending that's at risk of being cut…

Jennifer Sor   


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Photos show how Singapore's iconic 'green hotel' has been overrun by plants in the past 6 years

It cost an estimated 138 million Singapore dollars ($100 million) to build Oasia Hotel Downtown, wh…

Amanda Goh   


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Earth got its water and organic matter from asteroids, finds Japan's space probe

Water and organic matter was brought to Earth by asteroids, finds Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe. T…

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Palm trees bend in high winds and are hard to uproot. A forest ecologist says they're perfectly designed to withstand hurricanes.

As Hurricane Ian battered Florida, the state's palm trees stood firm, thanks to their flexible trun…

Paola Rosa-Aquino   


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How investing in green infrastructure helps cities manage the effects of the climate crisis and creates healthy communities

Additions like green roofs, expanding greenery, and residents having access to green and blue publi…

Erica Sweeney   


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Oldest human fossils from eastern Africa are about 30,000 years older than scientists thought

The bones of ancient Homo sapiens, unearthed in Ethiopia, were buried beneath a layer of volcanic a…

Morgan McFall-Johnsen   


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The human life span is theoretically limitless, a study suggests - adding fuel to a longstanding debate about our mortality

Recent research suggests that our chance of death plateaus after we reach a certain age. But that d…

Aylin Woodward   


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Over 300,000 bald eagles are now flying in the US, more than quadruple the number in 2009

Bald eagles reached an all-time low of 417 known nesting pairs in 1963 in the lower 48 states. Now,…

Matthew Daly   


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I research harmful microplastics. Here's what I do to keep my family safe from their toxic chemicals.

Tiny bits of plastic are in tea bags, breastmilk, and baby bottles. An expert explains how she keep…

Adrienne Matei   


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OPINION: Towards a carbon-neutral India — How central, state governments, and corporations are striving to tackle the planetary crisis

India has taken several measures towards climate change adaptation and mitigation. Our statutory fr…

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How a student activist in Madison, Wisconsin, is working to get others involved in local climate change efforts

Mario Canacasco is a 20-year-old communications student who edits a climate podcast and speaks on p…

Erica Sweeney   


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Republicans are attacking Democrats by framing Biden's 'Neanderthal' comment like one of Trump's racist remarks

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio tweeted that Biden "should apologize for his insensitive comments and s…

Jake Lahut   


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Extreme weather could wipe out crucial food crops. So 100 scientists spent 6 years hunting for the plants' hardier wild cousins.

"We have made incredible progress tracking down crop wild relatives that could hold the key to food…

Aylin Woodward   


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How to grow and care for your spider plant so it thrives for years to come

Spider plants are well-loved for their low-maintenance nature and pet-friendliness. Simply stick to…

L. Daniela Alvarez   


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Cognizant says it will spend ₹2.7 crore to restore one of India's last natural marshlands in Chennai

Cognizant is shelling out over ₹2.7 crore ($360,000) to try and save one of the last remaining natu…

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SpaceX's first space tourists have returned to Earth, splashing down inside the Crew Dragon spaceship

SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission, a spaceship filled with tourists, has survived a high-speed plummet …

Morgan McFall-Johnsen   


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8 low-light houseplants that can tolerate even the darkest corners of your home

You can still be a proud plant parent, even if your home doesn't get a lot of natural light. Just c…

L. Daniela Alvarez