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Animals
- This might be the first recorded tool use by a wild wolfThis might be the first recorded tool use by a wild wolf
- Invading queen ant tricks workers into killing their motherInvading queen ant tricks workers into killing their mother
- Tracking disease outbreaks to the ends of the EarthTracking disease outbreaks to the ends of the Earth
- Exclusive: Sperm whale speech has human-like 'vowels'Exclusive: Sperm whale speech has human-like 'vowels'
Environment
- Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?
- Why hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerousWhy hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerous
- In 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet EarthIn 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet Earth
- Farmers in Brazil are restoring biodiversity to grow resilient crops
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History & Culture
- New treasures hint at what Britain was like before Roman conquestNew treasures hint at what Britain was like before Roman conquest
- Exclusive: Inside the new Natural History Museum Abu DhabiExclusive: Inside the new Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
- The Roman emperor who died from eating too much cheeseThe Roman emperor who died from eating too much cheese
Science
- What 60 decomposing lizards can tell us about dinosaur deathWhat 60 decomposing lizards can tell us about dinosaur death
- How to see the northern lights—and why they’re more common nowHow to see the northern lights—and why they’re more common now
Travel
- Why winter is the perfect time to visit this coastal UK townWhy winter is the perfect time to visit this coastal UK town
- Why Edinburgh is Europe's ultimate escape for book-loversWhy Edinburgh is Europe's ultimate escape for book-lovers
- Why capsule hotels are taking global cities by stormWhy capsule hotels are taking global cities by storm
- At Hawaii’s former leprosy colony, a rare glimpse into historyAt Hawaii’s former leprosy colony, a rare glimpse into history