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Feb 28, 2015

Project Isabela: When Slaughtering 250,000 Goats Meant Saving A Species

In the 1990s, the Galapagos Conservancy launched Project Isabela, an all out war against 250,000 goats in the Galapagos Islands to save the dwindling population of Galapagos tortoises.

Feb 28, 2015

Project Isabela: When Slaughtering 250,000 Goats Meant Saving A Species

In the 1990s, the Galapagos Conservancy launched Project Isabela, an all out war against 250,000 goats in the Galapagos Islands to save the dwindling population of Galapagos tortoises.

By John Schellhase

Feb 27, 2015

#TheDress Making You Question How Well You See Color? Take The Test!

Have you ever really thought about how weird it is that we all see and experience color differently? It’s true for everyone, not even those who are color-blind. To a certain extent, the subtleties of seeing our surroundings in living color vary among all of us. That’s one of the...

Feb 27, 2015

#TheDress Making You Question How Well You See Color? Take The Test!

By Abby Norman

Feb 19, 2015

10 Terrifying Prehistoric Animals — That Weren’t Dinosaurs

While dinosaurs get all the attention, discover why prehistoric creatures like the terror bird and the Titanoboa are just as terrifying.

Feb 19, 2015

10 Terrifying Prehistoric Animals — That Weren’t Dinosaurs

While dinosaurs get all the attention, discover why prehistoric creatures like the terror bird and the Titanoboa are just as terrifying.

By John Kuroski

Feb 19, 2015

Light Pollution, One Of The Few Global Problems That’s Easy To Solve

Thomas Edison's invention brought forth a new era for cities and humanity at large. But it also brought a negative externality that continues to plague Earth: light pollution.

Feb 19, 2015

Light Pollution, One Of The Few Global Problems That’s Easy To Solve

Thomas Edison's invention brought forth a new era for cities and humanity at large. But it also brought a negative externality that continues to plague Earth: light pollution.

By Susan Sims

Feb 17, 2015

A Brief History Of The World’s Oldest Disease, Leprosy

Many diseases have been around as long as humans, but Leprosy’s social history is the most inextricably linked with human evolution.

Feb 17, 2015

A Brief History Of The World’s Oldest Disease, Leprosy

Many diseases have been around as long as humans, but Leprosy’s social history is the most inextricably linked with human evolution.

By Abby Norman

Feb 16, 2015

Whale Sharks, One Of Nature’s Gentlest And Most Majestic Creatures

Whale sharks are the subject of international mythology for a reason. Get to know them here.

Feb 16, 2015

Whale Sharks, One Of Nature’s Gentlest And Most Majestic Creatures

Whale sharks are the subject of international mythology for a reason. Get to know them here.

By John Schellhase

Feb 14, 2015

Animal Facts: Love And Sex In The Animal Kingdom

A slug with a penis the size of it's body? These animal facts about love and mating will blow you away!

Feb 14, 2015

Animal Facts: Love And Sex In The Animal Kingdom

A slug with a penis the size of it's body? These animal facts about love and mating will blow you away!

By Kiri Picone

Feb 5, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

Feb 5, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

By Kiri Picone

Feb 4, 2015

10 Movie Myths That You Probably Believe

Hollywood is, of course, a source of entertainment, not facts. More often than not, movies and TV shows tamper with the truth in order to create a more exciting product. And while that’s all well and good–reality can be pretty dull–it has created numerous myths about the way the world...

Feb 4, 2015