Latest Stories in Natural Sciences - Page 13
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Nature Blows My Mind! Optical Wonders of Insect Eyes
The compound eyes of most insects are not only cool looking, but have an interesting way of functioning.
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The Incredible Story of an Elephant Who Derailed a Train to Defend His Herd
Some of the most harrowing stories of animals defying human encroachment have likely been lost to the ages. But thankfully not this one
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Photo of the Day: The Ancient Angel Oak Tree
This oak tree is the largest living organism east of the Mississippi.
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Caption Contest: Llama On The Bus
This photo is begging for a caption -- and yours could win the contest!
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Photo of the Day: Mustangs Gallop at Dawn
Enjoy this bit of beauty on your Monday morning.
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Data from Chernobyl Workers Links Leukemia to Radiation
Chernobyl radiation linked to chronic lymphocytic leukemia; can data from this 20-year study help better gauge risks of common medical tests?
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Nature Blows My Mind! Weird and Deadly Carnivorous Plants
Some things in nature are the stuff of nightmares, like meat-eating plants that lure their victims in with sweetness.
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Caption Contest Winners! Elephant Showering with Zebras
Our top five captions for this contest are in!
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Your Belly Button is Like a Rainforest, and Here's Why
Boy, it's a jungle out there. I mean, in there. In your belly button.
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Obama's Victory Also a Win for Science Funding
Especially environmental sciences that have less payback but more public value can expect continuing support for four more years.
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Unusual Birds From Caribbean and Arctic Seen in Northeast After Hurricane Sandy
It's pretty amazing to think that one of the effects of such a huge storm to bring in birds from so far away.
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Return to Freedom: Inside a Wild Horse Sanctuary
TreeHugger visited a wild horse sanctuary in California. Check out the mustangs we met, and the mission behind this nonprofit.
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Photo of the Day: Harvest Colors Are The Best
Enjoy this bit of beauty on your Tuesday morning.
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Astronomers are Looking for Signs of Gigantic Alien Solar Power Stations!
In 1960, the great polymath Freeman Dyson published a scientific paper titled "Search for Artificial Stellar Sources of Infrared Radiation".
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Get the Stunning Wildlife Photography of Paul Nicklen On Your IPad
This app features some of the most amazing wildlife photos from one of the top photographers in the world.
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Caption Contest: Elephant Showering with Zebras
This photo is begging for a caption -- and yours could win the contest!
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Photo of the Day: A Wild Horse at Dawn
This mustang enjoys the early morning light at a sanctuary in California.
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Win a Free Safari in Zambia, Hang Out With Wildlife
One of our favorite wildlife photographers has created this giveaway which could put you in the middle of a whole lot of African Wildlife.
