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World’s largest water lily is a species of its own
When 19th century European botanists came across majestic water lilies with leaves bigger than a pingpong table, they first thought…
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Newly identified species is the world’s largest known giant water lily
Almost 180 years after specimens were first brought from Bolivia to the UK, a giant water lily has been confirmed…
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Facial recognition works on seals. No, really.
This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like…
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The scientifically best way to pack a cooler
The Fourth of July holiday might be primetime for eating, drinking, and hanging out, but every summer weekend has the…
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3 quick ways to brew refreshing iced tea at home
This article originally featured on Saveur. Call it stubbornness, but I drink plenty of hot tea in the summer. At…
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130-Year-Old Menus Show How Climate Change Affects What We Eat
This story originally appeared in Hakai Magazine and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Vancouver, British Columbia, is nothing…
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Cool off with this hot 4th of July fan sale on Amazon
Jumping into the pool is one of the easiest—and most fun—ways to cool off in the summer. However, it’s hard…
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Feathers May Have Helped Dinosaurs Survive Their First Apocalypse
Dinosaurs ruled the earth during the Jurassic period. But first, they had to make it through the end of the…
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What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
If the British had thwarted the American Revolution, the consequences for America might have been terrifyingly harsh. After all, during…
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