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Could raccoons become the new dogs?

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Could raccoons become the new dogs? They're undeniably cute, but they'd also be a pretty annoying pet. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Jackie and Shadow's chicks' genders revealed: It's a boy…and a girl!

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Environment Animals Wildlife Birds Jackie and Shadow's chicks' genders revealed: It's a boy and a girl! Sandy and Luna are now 9 weeks old. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Sandy is larger than Luna, as is typical for female bald eagles. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week.


Giant 120-sided 'Dungeons and Dragons' dice highlights every element

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Science Giant 120-sided'Dungeons and Dragons' dice highlights every element The chunky aluminum die is perfect for roleplaying games and chemistry class. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Part of ' enduring charm is the game's seemingly infinite possibilities.


Odd-shaped vessel hints at alchemy in medieval German castle

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The tall container was almost certainly used for distillation experiments. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The ceramic container is over 1.5 feet tall. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Astronaut who nearly drowned in space selected for Artemis III crew

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Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will serve as the mission's pilot. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano poses for his official portrait in a U.S. spacesuit at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Sex jumpstarted Earth's animal biodiversity

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Many species didn't have much sex for millions of years. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Evolution is responsible for Earth's stunningly diverse spectrum of life, but that wasn't always the case.


700,000-year-old squirrel poop helps scientist recreate an ancient world

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Descendants of these rodents are still alive today and are'like tiny Arctic pack rats.' More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Researchers document a cluster of ancient Arctic ground squirrel faecal pellets preserved in permafrost at Hunker Creek, Yukon, in August 2022. These coprolites contain remarkably intact ancient DNA, offering rare glimpses into ice age ecosystems. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week.


How to go back in time with Google Maps

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You can access historical imagery through Street View. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. See what a street used to look like. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


This creepy blob robot will keep going even if you break its legs

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While Argus looks like a sea urchin, its designers took cues from physics, not biology. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The 20-legged, omnidirectional robot has no top or bottom and no left or right. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


4 lawn options for people who hate mowing

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Grass alternatives can bring beauty (and bees) to your yard. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. If you dislike mowing the lawn, you have other options. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .