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New Study Shows The Extinction Of Australia’s Megafauna Was Likely Caused By Climate Change

Australian megafauna, like giant kangaroos and car-sized lizards, coexisted with humans for at least 15,000 years before perishing.

By Natasha Ishak • May 20, 2020

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New Study Shows The Extinction Of Australia’s Megafauna Was Likely Caused By Climate Change

Australian megafauna, like giant kangaroos and car-sized lizards, coexisted with humans for at least 15,000 years before perishing.

By Natasha Ishak • May 20, 2020

Penguins Are Pooping Out So Much Laughing Gas It’s Wreaking Havoc On The Environment

King penguins' nitrogen-rich diet of fish and krill makes their poop a potent source of nitrous oxide.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2020

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Penguins Are Pooping Out So Much Laughing Gas It’s Wreaking Havoc On The Environment

King penguins' nitrogen-rich diet of fish and krill makes their poop a potent source of nitrous oxide.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2020

In Addition To Its Tiny Arms, T. Rex’s Legs Meant It Could Barely Run

The long-held belief that this apex predator's long legs helped it run faster might be prehistoric. Instead of speed, Tyrannosaurus rex was made for long, ambling periods of stalking prey.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2020

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In Addition To Its Tiny Arms, T. Rex’s Legs Meant It Could Barely Run

The long-held belief that this apex predator's long legs helped it run faster might be prehistoric. Instead of speed, Tyrannosaurus rex was made for long, ambling periods of stalking prey.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2020

How America Responded To The San Francisco Plague Of 1900 With Corruption And Racism

When the bubonic plague killed a resident of San Francisco's Chinatown in 1900, the city and state tried to hide it — and then ostracized Asian immigrants.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 2020

How America Responded To The San Francisco Plague Of 1900 With Corruption And Racism

When the bubonic plague killed a resident of San Francisco's Chinatown in 1900, the city and state tried to hide it — and then ostracized Asian immigrants.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 2020

Dogs Go Through Emotional Troubles During Puberty Just Like Us, Study Says

Depending on the breed, dogs hit puberty when they're between four and 20 months old. Sadly, many owners relinquish their dogs to shelters during this difficult phase.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2020

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Dogs Go Through Emotional Troubles During Puberty Just Like Us, Study Says

Depending on the breed, dogs hit puberty when they're between four and 20 months old. Sadly, many owners relinquish their dogs to shelters during this difficult phase.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2020

Why Do We Yawn And What Do They Mean? The Mysterious Science Behind This Universal Behavior

Though scientists have long sought to figure out what yawns are and why they're contagious, the answers remain fuzzy as leading theories have been debunked.

By Natasha Ishak • May 11, 2020

Why Do We Yawn And What Do They Mean? The Mysterious Science Behind This Universal Behavior

Though scientists have long sought to figure out what yawns are and why they're contagious, the answers remain fuzzy as leading theories have been debunked.

By Natasha Ishak • May 11, 2020

This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting • May 8, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting • May 8, 2020

Researchers Thought Otters Juggled For Practice — Turns Out They Do It When They’re Hungry

Research across three U.K. zoos showed that captive otters will start to juggle more as feeding time approaches.

By Natasha Ishak • May 7, 2020

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Researchers Thought Otters Juggled For Practice — Turns Out They Do It When They’re Hungry

Research across three U.K. zoos showed that captive otters will start to juggle more as feeding time approaches.

By Natasha Ishak • May 7, 2020

Scientists Discover Evidence Of Ancient Martian Groundwater In Antarctica

Though the Allan Hills 84001 meteorite was discovered in 1984, scientists have not been able to determine if the organic matter came from Mars or Earth — until now.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 5, 2020

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Scientists Discover Evidence Of Ancient Martian Groundwater In Antarctica

Though the Allan Hills 84001 meteorite was discovered in 1984, scientists have not been able to determine if the organic matter came from Mars or Earth — until now.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 5, 2020

‘Murder Hornets’ From East Asia Have Mysteriously Arrived In The U.S. — And They Could Endanger Our Bees

The earliest sighting was in the fall of 2019 when two of the insects were uncovered in Washington State.

By Natasha Ishak • May 4, 2020

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‘Murder Hornets’ From East Asia Have Mysteriously Arrived In The U.S. — And They Could Endanger Our Bees

The earliest sighting was in the fall of 2019 when two of the insects were uncovered in Washington State.

By Natasha Ishak • May 4, 2020

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Carancas Meteorite Sickness

Hours after the meteorite crashed near the remote Peruvian village in 2007, hundreds of people began reporting unexplained symptoms.

By Natasha Ishak • May 2, 2020

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Carancas Meteorite Sickness

Hours after the meteorite crashed near the remote Peruvian village in 2007, hundreds of people began reporting unexplained symptoms.

By Natasha Ishak • May 2, 2020