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The hive rulers produce a pheromone that helps keep workers loyal. What happens when it’s gone?
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In 1974, America set its clocks forward for good in the name of energy savings.
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Science… U.S.-Chinese tensions have left nearly complete observatory in limbo, jeopardizing research into pulsars and other celestial objects
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Ix Ch’ak Ch’een was one of at least four women who oversaw the city of Cobá.
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The neurotoxins, found in algal blooms, primarily affect the body’s nervous system.
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More pixels doesn’t always mean a better screen.
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Survival International’s new report illustrates the dangers they face—and their resilience.
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Zebra’s stripes and leopard’s spots are perfectly imperfect.
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Dogs’ super-sensitive noses may have evolved to help them sense danger.
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Visited Places is one of the new features in the big iPhone software update for 2025.
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