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Warm Waters Helped Some Species Thrive After Earth’s Great Dying
Learn about the climate changes that followed the end-Permian extinction, allowing select species to take over the planet’s oceans.
What Bird Brains Can Teach Us About Learning a New Skill
Learn how Zebra finches’ natural drive to learn their songs makes them masters of their craft — and what we can learn from their process.
How Often Should You Wash Your Reusable Water Bottle? Studies Say Everyday
Reusable water bottles are great for fighting against single-use plastic, but they can carry a lot of bacteria if not cleaned often enough. Learn how to keep your water bottles clean.
5 of the Longest Gestation Periods in the Animal Kingdom
What animal has the longest gestation period? From salamanders to elephants, here’s how long it can take to make a baby.
Elephants Travel Smart to Conserve Energy on Their Journeys
Learn about elephants’ sharp sense of travel planning, helping them save energy and find food as they trek through their preferred habitats.
Newly Discovered Mars Molecules Resemble Structures Critical for Life on Earth
Explore the latest find from NASA’s Curiosity rover and what it reveals about organic matter beyond our planet.
The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment Could Answer Profound Cosmic Questions
Learn why the neutrino detector aims to capture elusive particles, hoping to reveal why the universe is the way it is.
Most Chewing Gum Is Essentially Plastic, Filling Your Mouth with Microplastics
Learn more about the tiny particles that can come off of your gum — what is essentially a soft piece of plastic — as you chew.
Examining Rocks Under the Microscope
Ever wonder how Earth scientists examine rocks? We cut them up and throw them under a microscope … and then everything seems different.