How to Fight a DRAGON with Science
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How do you defeat a dragon? With science, of course! Kyle breaks down this mythological battle in this week's Because Science!
The most bizarre deep-sea creatures - Infographic
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32 of the most bizarre deep-sea creatures discovered so far. Click the image to view full screen.
Catching A Texas Batnado - Science Friday Podcast
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Bracken Cave, 20 miles outside of San Antonio, is the summer home to 15 million Mexican Free-tailed bats. Each night, the bats swarm out of the cave in a “batnado“ in search of food.
Birds and Color - Science Friday Podcast
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Birds don’t just see the world from higher up than the rest of us; they also see a whole range of light that we can’t. Listen to the Science Friday Podcast to learn more.
We Crashed Water Bears on the Moon
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There are Water Bears on the surface of the moon!
Frogs Come Alive After Winter Thaw | National Geographic
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These frogs froze for the winter, but remained alive - now they are thawing out.
What Shark Is Attacking Tourists?
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After multiple attacks in the tourist hot spot, the Seychelles, researchers try to determine which type of shark is the culprit.
Why Can Soda Dissolve a Rat?
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Surprise! You won a rat in your soda!
How a Fish Saved the Vikings
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The Vikings suffered many hardships living in the north of Europe: long, cold winters and importantly a lack of sunlight. Luckily, they had cod.
What if a Radioactive Spider Bites You?
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Everyone knows that when you're bitten by a radioactive animal, you get superpowers... right? Kyle weaves a web of facts and math to ensnare the truth in this week's Because Science!
Largest Known Marine Stingray Study
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National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure.
How Many Spiders Do You Swallow in Your Sleep?
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Do you swallow spiders in your sleep?
These Plants Eat Salamanders | National Geographic
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Pitcher plants like these are known to feast on insects like flies. However, at a bog in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario Canada, scientists have found many pitcher plants with a more ambitious diet.
Fireflies Put on a Spectacular Mating Dance | Short Film Showcase
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of fireflies begin their mating dance in the pine forests of Mexico. Filmmaker Blake Congdon captured this incredible phenomenon as never before seen.
Is Meat Bad for You? Is Meat Unhealthy?
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Over the last few years eating meat has increasingly been associated with health risks, like heart disease, cancer and an early death. How unhealthy is meat really?
The Largest Insect Swarm | Because Science Live!
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The Largest Insect Swarm ever!
Melting the Iron Throne
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How to Melt the Iron Throne | Because Science Live!
The lovable (and lethal) sea lion - Claire Simeone
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Plunge into the ocean’s depths to take a closer look at the sea lion’s hunting skills, and to learn more about how climate change is affecting its habitat.
Lions Hunt Zebra | Savage Kingdom
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Lions hunt and kill a zebra, the pride eat together.
Hummingbird in a Rain Storm | Hostile Planet
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In the cloud forest a booted racket-tail braves a rain storm to find enough food to survive.
How Spiders Use Electricity to Fly | Decoder
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Can spiders fly? When you think of the greatest aviators in the natural world, you probably think of the usual winged suspects like birds, bees, and butterflies. But some of the earth's eight-legged creatures also have specialized ways of soaring through the skies—no wings necessary.