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World's Fastest Animal
See the world through the eyes of nature’s fastest animal—the peregrine falcon.
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What Rodent Sperm Can Teach Us About Biodiversity
When it comes to understanding the diversity of South American rodents, sperm might have a lot to say—if you’re willing to listen.
How Peregrine Falcons Thrive in Cities
This family of peregrine falcons is taking advantage of urban Chicago's resources.
Turn to Science for Great Thanksgiving Stuffing
Learn the secret to making delicious stuffing that's not gummy.
A Single Spine From This Cactus Can Lift a Half-Pound Slab of Pork
The spines of the jumping cholla cactus slide in with ease, but they’re grueling to extract. You can thank their barbs.
Cat Tongues Are Covered in Hundreds of Body-Cooling, Moisture-Wicking Quill Pens
Contrary to popular belief, a cat’s tongue is nothing like sandpaper.
Wombats Poop in Cubes. Scientists Are Figuring Out How.
These stocky, waddling marsupials have baffled researchers for years with their block-shaped turds—but a team of mechanical engineers is now sniffing out the science behind nature’s most deviant defecators.
Dispatches from Antarctica: Pupping Season for Weddell Seals
The NOVA team in Antarctica visits Big Razorback Island, where a colony of playful seals give them an unforgettable experience.
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