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This humble plant has a long history, and an even longer list of uses.
Back in the 1970s, both the oil and the coal industry were well aware of the effects burning fossil fuels has on the atmosphere. But, despite knowing that their activities are causing global warming, they didn’t tell the world — instead, they launched a campaign to sow doubts about the veracity of climate change, a […]
They are in the atmosphere and have an influence on the energy balance of the planet
I'd fall apart without it.
The inner workings of a bird's sex life.
Can you tell the difference between a frog and a toad?
Diversity, 100% biological.
It's one of the most important treaties in modern history.
The cold hard facts about ice ages.
Wonder why your room is full of moths in the summer?
A total of 1.3 million species have so far been identified but many more live on the planet.
The differences are too many to say all at once.
There are a lot of elements that come together to 'make it rain'. Both in nature and in the club.
These may be our hidden weapon against antibiotic resistance in the near future.
The Earth's great recycle bin.
RNA is often thought to potentially be responsible for forming all life.
The naked mole-rat is perhaps one of the most bizarre beasts on the planet.
Don't let your boss find out, but in a physical sense, energy is defined as the ability to do work.
...because it can't get a tan.
I mean... 'cause they're awesome.
Let's take a look at this pretty unique substance which permeates our bodies.
There are a few key differences!
Meet the incredible lyrebird from Australia. And you thought parrots were cool....
It's a surprisingly-old story.
It's all in the tilt.
Nature always finds a way.
These are two of the most spectacular phenomena you can observe -- and they can be intertwined.
Seismic waves can either be body waves or surface waves -- but the full story is far more complex.
If you think you don’t have viruses, think again.
It's not about the fight, it's about what leads to the fight.
If you live with a dog you just know when it’s happy or miserable, don’t you?
The only thing flat earthers fear is sphere itself!
Prime your knowledge on the blueprint of life.
A mammoth among rivers!
Most would say the Nile but some scientists say that the Amazon is the longest river in the world.
The future is here.
Bats can maintain just enough defenses against illness without triggering the immune systems from going into overdrive
DNA replication is the basis for biological inheritance.
Our best friends love treats. Here's how many calories they need to stay healthy.
It's probably not what you think it is.
A look at the process which makes life on Earth possible -- but may topple our society if taken too far.
It's a rare moment when kitty feels relaxed and loved. Don't ruin it!
Can you find the solution to this delicious math problem?
According to String Theorists, there are at least 10 dimensions. But there could be as many as 26.
The two look identical but they can be quite different.
Divide and conquer!
We have an amazing amount of diversity on Earth!
Some volcanoes really are super.
For something so small, it sure has a big impact.
You might have not heard his name, but you should have.