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Monster Monday: the Asian Giant Hornet

by | Monday, November 21, 2016 |

The Asian giant hornet is so large, it is sometimes mistaken for a small bird in flight. This big...

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Paris Climate Agreement

by | Tuesday, November 8, 2016 |

Yesterday, November 7, officials from around the world gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, for the 2016...

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Monster Monday: the Box Jellyfish

by | Monday, November 7, 2016 |

Under water, the box jellyfish is practically invisible. It is one of the most venomous animals on...

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Saving New Zealand’s Kiwi

by | Wednesday, November 2, 2016 |

How do you eliminate pests or an invasive species (introduced species that spreads quickly and...

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