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In honor of Jackie the bald eagle, Ojai Raptor Center fills room with cards, drawings, and tributes
The famous bald eagle mother died on August 10.
Join NASA’s worldwide Voyager 1 celebration on Tuesday, November 17
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Human sacrifices were rare in ancient Peru, except when weather got violent
Ritual violence was an exception to the rule in the Lambayeque Valley.
Baby chimpanzees blow ‘raspberries’ because adults do it first
In a surprising first, scientists observed the primates learning new sounds.
Bald eagle Shadow defends Kaydee and his nest from intruder
The potential mates were spotted in Big Bear Valley for the first time in two weeks.
Fake rocks boost survival for venomous Australian snakes
The first-of-its-kind program bodes well for the endangered broad-headed snake.
Voyager 1 is almost one light-day away from Earth
NASA’s interstellar space probe has traveled farther than any other human-made object.
Albatross couple George and Geraldine reunite for the 10th straight year
The endangered birds are the only short-tailed albatrosses nesting at Midway Atoll.
2027 Kawasaki Jet Skis deliver a supercharged, eye-opening performance
We took the 2027 models for a spin and a splash.
9 fast fixes to help you stop doomscrolling
Kick the phone habit across Android and iOS. Bring back your peace.
The bloody palette of the animal kingdom
Red isn’t the only color when it comes to blood—critters produce the vital fluid in a variety of hues.
Polar bears are gathering close to this Canadian town—and co-existing with humans
The carnivores are particularly vulnerable to rising sea temperatures.
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