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The tarantella began as a frantic ritual believed to sweat out deadly venom.
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‘One-in-a-million’ yellow fish found in New York
The burbot has a genetic condition called xanthochromism.
College student develops LEGO-like, 3D-printed moon bricks
The prototypes made from artificial lunar regolith don’t require any binding.
This bear’s big butt is so beautiful, it just won an award
The iconic mama bear named Volverine wins the 2026 Big & Beautiful Award.
Mayan chieftain named ‘Bat’ ruled over an isolated jungle city
The nearly inaccessible settlement is called ‘Minanbé,’ or ‘there is no road.’
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
All you need is a little Morse code.
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.
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