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Protecting Paddlefish Roe Aug 16, 2021

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How can different species benefit from environmental protections? The case of the paddlefish is a good example of how we can better protect our neighboring species.

Life In The Deep Biosphere Aug 13, 2021

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There's evidence that life can exist several miles underground. How do these unique ecosystems exist?

Trilobites Breathed Through Their Legs Aug 12, 2021

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Humans have noses, fish have gills, and 450-million-year-old trilobites had dumbbell-shaped breathing structures hanging off their legs. Today's A Moment of Science has more on this new fossil evidence.

Turtles, Tortoises, Terrapins Aug 11, 2021

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How can you tell the difference between a turtle, a tortoise, and a terrapin? Today's A Moment of Science breaks these classifications down.

The Oceans, Carbon, And Climate Change Aug 10, 2021

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Climate change and carbon levels have a massive impact on our oceans. Newly published research looks into what the future of our oceans can look like.

Can Plants Learn? Aug 09, 2021

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Pavlov's famous experiment ringing a bell before feeding a dog shed light on associative learning. Researchers wondered if plants were capable of making the same associations.

Modern Alchemy: Lab-Made Gold Aug 06, 2021

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Alchemy existed long before modern science, and it's appeal still lives on. Some still wonder, is transmutation possible?

Why Do Cats Shed All Year Round? Aug 05, 2021

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If a cat's fur is supposed to protect them from the cold, why do they shed year round instead of seasonally?

Did Climate Change Kill North America's Mammals? Aug 04, 2021

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North America used to be home to some of the world's largest mammals. 10,000 years later, scientists are looking at climate change as a possible cause of mass extinction.

Screens And Sleep Aug 03, 2021

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Artificial light from our devices has started affecting our ability to get to sleep. But how exactly does this happen? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

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