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How Dinosaur Fossils May Help with Present-Day Cancer Breakthroughs

How Dinosaur Fossils May Help with Present-Day Cancer Breakthroughs

New research shows that when there's any tissue left, it could help us better understand cancer.

How Dinosaur Fossils May Help with Present-Day Cancer Breakthroughs

New research shows that when there's any tissue left, it could help us better understand cancer.

Otters Are Being Ripped From the Wild to Fuel Japan’s Café Craze

Otters Are Being Ripped From the Wild to Fuel Japan’s Café Craze

They squeal, they squirm, and they’re wildly popular on TikTok—but those otters in Japanese cafés didn’t get there by chance.

Otters Are Being Ripped From the Wild to Fuel Japan’s Café Craze

They squeal, they squirm, and they’re wildly popular on TikTok—but those otters in Japanese cafés didn’t get there by chance.

Florida Officials Push Deadly Black Bear Hunt That Could Leave Many Cubs Orphaned

Florida Officials Push Deadly Black Bear Hunt That Could Leave Many Cubs Orphaned

Hundreds of Florida’s black bears could be killed this December—and many might be mothers still nursing their cubs. Wildlife officials say it's about “management,” but the science and history tell...

Florida Officials Push Deadly Black Bear Hunt That Could Leave Many Cubs Orphaned

Hundreds of Florida’s black bears could be killed this December—and many might be mothers still nursing their cubs. Wildlife officials say it's about “management,” but the science and history tell...

Ancient Marine Reptile Unearthed With Bizarre Bones and Killer Teeth

Ancient Marine Reptile Unearthed With Bizarre Bones and Killer Teeth

It was first discovered in 1988, but only now has science uncovered what it truly was—a long-necked, 40-foot marine predator with a bite strong enough to crush ammonites.

Ancient Marine Reptile Unearthed With Bizarre Bones and Killer Teeth

It was first discovered in 1988, but only now has science uncovered what it truly was—a long-necked, 40-foot marine predator with a bite strong enough to crush ammonites.

Two Endangered Right Whales Make Stunning 2,700-Mile Journey Together

Two Endangered Right Whales Make Stunning 2,700-Mile Journey Together

They swam over 2,700 miles. They entered waters no right whale had been seen in before. Koala and Curlew—two of only 372 North Atlantic right whales alive—just pulled off the...

Two Endangered Right Whales Make Stunning 2,700-Mile Journey Together

They swam over 2,700 miles. They entered waters no right whale had been seen in before. Koala and Curlew—two of only 372 North Atlantic right whales alive—just pulled off the...

Dolphins Slain in Front of Children by Charter Boat Fisherman

Dolphins Slain in Front of Children by Charter Boat Fisherman

A Florida charter boat captain admitted to shooting dolphins and feeding them poisoned bait—all because they stole fish from his lines. The violence happened in front of children, with dozens...

Dolphins Slain in Front of Children by Charter Boat Fisherman

A Florida charter boat captain admitted to shooting dolphins and feeding them poisoned bait—all because they stole fish from his lines. The violence happened in front of children, with dozens...