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As the coronavirus continues to dangerously mutate, we're in a vaccination arms race against it.
It's one of the modern wonders of the world, and we just take it for granted.
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Some of our favorite photos from the ghost town Pripyat and the nuclear plant exclusion zone.
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The RSPB Wildlife Charity is looking for a Marine Management Support Officer to help develop conservation plans.
No technical skills required.
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It's a historic step towards sustainability.
Russia will likely dedicate efforts to the new partnership with China.
Turns out, they emerged in the Cretaceous, when T-Rex still roamed the land.
It's got all space enthusiasts giddy -- and for good reason.
The long-term COVID-19 vaccination strategy can resemble that of the influenza.
It's one of the most stunning features we've seen online.
It's a weird evolutionary thing that we'd build robotic tails.
Collective action can be surprisingly effective, if done properly.
As if hyenas weren't scary enough.
It could be a game changer, but for now, it's still early days.
A surprising way to treat at least some autism cases.
Mars is not as quiet as we thought.
For all their cuteness, whiskers are extremely hard to study -- which is why simulations can help here.
Are allergies getting worse? Yes -- and you can thank botanical sexism for that.
The pandemic has brought substantial changes in how we see transportation. Big changes may be a'coming.
Algorithms aren't nearly as arcane as some make them to be.
It's not the type of terrorism we're used to, but we're starting to see more and more of it.
A prion disease is now spreading through the US. Here's what you need to know.
Not even the world's tallest mountains are spared by our pollution.
You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
The internet of things is going deep -- deep underwater, that is.
It's a small change that can make a very big difference.
Geology and biology, caught in a chemical dance.
I'm always down for sticking it to the man a little.
The island of Skokholm off the coast of Wales is well known for hosting thousands of puffins ever year. This...
The word means different things in different contexts. It can be a racial slur, but it can also indicate a...
You're never really alone; there's always a group of microbes along for the ride.
The food on our plates is one of the main contributors to the ongoing climate crisis.
We're still not sure what the oldest animal on Earth is, but here are some potential contenders.
Delicious and cruelty-free meat.
Snow and ice helped researchers find many Viking structures -- but the mystery still deepens.
A bizarre story of cheating, chess, and popular uproar, became the most watched chess event in modern history.
Things are encouraging, but there are also serious concerns.
According to researchers, there's no real reason for concern.
The future of healthcare is shaping up in front of our very eyes.
Turns out, watching plants grow is actually quite interesting.