Life
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AnimalsChicken talk
Chickens can make meaningful sounds that, like words, refer to objects around them.
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FossilsBattling Mastodons
Marks on fossil tusks suggest that male mastodons were fierce warriors.
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AnimalsDecoding how bees work
Analyzing the DNA code of honeybees may lead to a better understanding of bee societies.
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AnimalsLiving in the desert
Animals adapt in unusual ways to survive in some of the hottest, driest places on Earth.
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BrainInternet Generation
For kids, the online world can be helpful in some ways and dangerous in others.
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AnimalsMating slows down prairie dogs
Mating season turns distracted male prairie dogs into easy pickings for predators.
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BrainThe Science Fair Circuit
For some kids, entering science fairs is like eating cookies. It's hard to stop at just one.
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AnimalsA seabird’s endless summer
Food plays an important part in the migration of seabirds and songbirds.
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FossilsFlying on Wings and Legs
An ancient bird had feathers on its legs that may have helped it fly.