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Seed-size sea slug looks like an everything bagel

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An undergraduate student first spotted the translucent species off the coast of Taiwan. 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. These are some of the ingredients that come together to make, a newly identified species of sea slug, or nudibranch, found swimming in Taiwan. "Taiwanese divers call it'sesame' in Chinese and it is also small like a sesame seed, hence the name," researchers explain in a statement .


Extremely rare 1924 Olympic gold medal up for auction

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The medals were the first to feature the iconic interlocking rings. 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 medals were designed by sculptor André Rivaud. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. An extremely rare piece of Olympics history hits the auction block this week.


Golf ball-sized octopus discovered near the Galápagos Islands

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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. A tiny, bright blue octopus is small enough to fit inside the palm of your hand, but good luck trying to meet one. According to marine biologists, you'll likely have to settle with admiring it from afar for now unless you have access to a deep sea submersible--and a ticket to the Galápagos Islands . While conducting a deep sea expedition aboard the research vessel E/V, biologists spotted the diminutive invertebrate as they piloted a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) along the ocean floor near Darwin Island.


It's baby season at Yellowstone National Park

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Even though they are cute and fuzzy, remember to'give wildlife room and use a zoom.' 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. Baby bighorn sheep are some of the many new arrivals in Yellowstone this spring. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Even though many parts of the northeastern United States have seen surges of summer temperatures, it's technically still spring in the Northern Hemisphere, which means many animals are having babies.


3 buttons that don't actually do anything

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Health Psychology 3 buttons that don't actually do anything 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. Buttons can make you feel empowered, even if they don't actually do anything. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Have you ever pressed a crosswalk button and wondered if it actually does anything? You might be onto something.


New box jellyfish name warns of 'death from behind'

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Environment Animals Wildlife New box jellyfish name warns of'death from behind' 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 jellyfish looks nearly identical to a relative species. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. A recently discovered box jellyfish species living in near Singapore looks nearly identical to jellyfish previously discovered by the same scientist. But regardless of whether or not you can tell and apart, you'll want to steer clear of both of them.


The boat-billed heron looks fake but is very real

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Their beautiful bulky bills are perfect for scooping up dinner. 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. Their unique bill is perfect for scooping up crustaceans, fish, amphibians, and insects. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. When you think of a heron, chances are you imagine an elegant, long-legged bird posing majestically on the edge of a body of water.


10 images of Iceland's changing landscape

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A new documentary uses archival photos to tell the story of the land of fire and ice. 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. Strong winds lift snow off a glacial cap on a sunny day in Iceland. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. What happens when your homeland begins to melt?


The unexpected science hiding in Dante's 'Inferno'

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The poem appears to have geophysics and geology that was not understood in medieval times. 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 Divine Comedy" is divided into the "Inferno," "Purgatorio," and "Paradiso." Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Dante Alighieri's is one of the most famous Italian literary works, if not most famous.


10 must-know tips for visiting Yellowstone National Park

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Don't forget the bear spray. 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. The park, spread across 2.2 million acres and three states, includes half of Earth's active geysers, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, and stunning wildlife. Ahead of the 2026 summer tourist season, Yellowstone National Park recommends following these 10 steps for making the most out of your visit.