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Pine martens return to England, 90 years after they were driven to extinction
August 16, 2018, 1:24 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The pine marten has crossed from Scotland into England, a good sign for the species and for the red squirrels trying to survive.
Global tree cover has increased 7% over the last 35 years
August 14, 2018, 2:02 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
There's still cause for concern, however.
Our planet is approaching the 'hothouse Earth' tipping point
August 7, 2018, 11:51 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The habitability of the planet is at risk.
Crystal clear infrared images of Titan show Saturn's moon like never before
July 20, 2018, 12:30 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
13 years of image data from the Cassini spacecraft were used to construct these stunning images of Titan.
White shark nursery confirmed near Long Island
July 19, 2018, 11:05 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
Researchers tagging juvenile sharks have confirmed where these youngsters spend the first year of their lives.
Ireland to become first country to divest from fossil fuels
July 13, 2018, 8:23 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The national investment fund currently has more than $385 million in fossil fuel investments.
NASA may have accidentally destroyed evidence of life on Mars 40 years ago
July 12, 2018, 1:31 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
A key instrument may be the culprit in this accidental rewriting of history.
Newly found wasp species has a nightmare of a stinger
July 9, 2018, 12:51 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Clistopyga crassicaudata parasitoid wasp is a horrifying sight.
The crucial role southern white rhinos play in the race to save a lost subspecies
July 5, 2018, 11:29 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Researchers hope these rhinos could serve as surrogate mothers, saving the northern white subspecies.
Birds are wicked smart, despite their small brains
July 5, 2018, 10:49 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
Being called a bird brain really isn't an insult, now that scientists have uncovered just how smart these feathered friends really are.
Otherworldly wildfires blaze across Manchester moors
June 29, 2018, 10:56 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The Saddleworth Moor wildfires are 'unprecedented' in recent memory.
Pot farms threaten this adorable (and fierce) predator
June 28, 2018, 12:12 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The American marten could soon be an endangered species in California because cannabis farms are destroying its habitat.
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Creationists and conspiracy theorists share the same cognitive error, study finds
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Is scurvy making a comeback?
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17 popsicle recipes
You only need a popsicle mold and a blender to get started.
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Dogs that love the beach
With the water, the sand and the sea air, there's just so much to adore.
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10 keys to a great vacation
To make sure it's the best time it can be, a little planning is in order.
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Beaches with unique sand
Here are eight beaches where you can find exceptionally beautiful sand that strays from the norm.
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5 smoothie recipes
Feel free to mix and match these ingredients to create your own refreshing combo.
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How to attract fireflies
Fireflies are like nature's fairy lights, and who doesn't want more of that?
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8 places to escape the heat
You can ski, ice skate, play in snow or just enjoy the cool weather.
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