Maggie Crady
Associate Producer, Digital-
Scientists have wondered how hummingbirds use their senses when finding flowers with nectar, but didn't think their sense of smell was useful. New research shows that might not actually be the case.
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There are many supernatural creatures of the ocean that keep us fascinated, like the kraken or sirens. But what about a real sea dragon?
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Quaking aspen trees are known to group in communities, or "stands." These stands might actually be made up of genetic clones.
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Animals have had to adapt to their specific climates over generations of evolution. Climate change, however, has created a more immediate need to adapt.
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One-way glass is a common sight in crime shows, but how do these reflective surfaces really work?
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Friends add a lot to our everyday lives, but there's another benefit to strong social bonds in the animal kingdom as well.
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Animals can be composed of a surprising number of materials, including some metals.
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Why do salmon leap? Maybe they're just showing off. Or, they might be trying to shake off sea lice.
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When we think of social animals, fruit flies probably aren't the first example to come to mind. These tiny creatures need to be around others more than you might think.
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Many animals have strange or elaborate mating rituals, even some mice. Learn more about what makes this mouse's sweet song so different.