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Using chemistry to make otherworldly art

Artist Iori Tomita explores the natural art of the skeletal system by exploiting clever chemistry tricks. See how it's done.



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World's cutest endangered animal photographed for first time in over 2 decades

The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.




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Scientists identify world's first fully warm-blooded fish

The beautiful, predatory moonfish can warm its own body, just like mammals and birds.




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World's rarest whale captured on video for the first time

Long feared extinct, the extremely rare Omura's whale was recorded by a team of biologists off the coast of Madagascar.




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World's weirdest slug is shaped like a fish and glows in the dark

Phylliroe is a type of nudibranch, or sea slug, that has evolved to look and swim like a fish. And that's not the only weird thing about it.




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World's largest dinosaur footprint shows just how enormous these beasts were

Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod.




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World's deepest fish discovered 5 miles under the ocean surface

The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.'




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Scientists had no idea where the world's tiniest flightless bird came from, until now

The Inaccessible Island rail (Atlantisia rogersi) can only be found on a single Atlantic island in the middle of nowhere. Here's how it got there.




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20 fantastic photos that offer a big peek into a small world

Nikon Small World Photomicrography shows how art and science intersect.



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Nikon Small World video winners prove small is truly is beautiful

Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019.



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12 captivating images from the Sony World Photography Awards

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, nature and more for Sony World Photography Awards.



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Hundreds of hot air balloons lift off, setting world record in France

In France, 456 hot air balloons floated in a line at the same time during the Mondial Air Ballons festival at an airbase in Chambley-Bussieres.




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How do you clean up the world's coasts? One volunteer at a time

Each year during the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, thousands of people remove trash from local waterways.



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Small worlds loom large in Nikon's photomicrography contest

The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class.



  • Research & Innovations

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World's oldest married couple celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary

John and Charlotte Henderson are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary this month at a nursing home in Texas.




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The 'world's worst cat' just got adopted

Perdita the cat has been dubbed the 'world's worst cat', but we know she's just misunderstood. And now, she's found her forever home.




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Dogs 'see' the world through their noses

With their vomeronasal organ and many, many olfactory receptor cells, dogs 'see' the world through their sense of smell.




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Greenland's ice sheet briefly hosted the world's tallest waterfall

Cambridge researchers studying the event say the waterfall in Greenland measured roughly 1,000 meters tall.



  • Climate & Weather

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Half the world's beaches could be gone by the end of this century

Scientists call for quick action to save beaches from climate change. Beaches offer protection from extreme weather events.



  • Climate & Weather

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Disney World to debut LED-lit dancing drones

Not to worry, nightly fireworks shows at Disney World aren't going anywhere ... yet.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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The world's biggest (and most powerful) water pistol can blast through a pane of glass

Maybe it's time to rethink the rules of water warfare and retreat to the age of squirt guns and water balloons.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What is the world's deadliest animal?

Sharks? Snakes? The animal that's deadliest to humans probably isn't what you think it is.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of "Comforting the World with Heat," Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa <br>-- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years --

・ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ・ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency




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World&#39;s oldest peach pits reveal juicy secrets

At more than 2.5 million years old, the peaches predate the arrival of humans to the region.



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Scientists warn the world is about to reach &#39;peak meat&#39;

Scientists say we have 10 years to dramatically restructure the livestock industry.



  • Climate & Weather

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Female surgeons around the world recreate New Yorker cover

#ILookLikeASurgeon aims to inspire inclusion and diversity in the surgical field.




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Meet 20 kids who are changing the world right now

These kids see no reason to wait until they are older to make a difference in the world.




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World Central Kitchen still serving up hope in Puerto Rico

World Central Kitchen founded by Chef José Andrés has served over 3 million meals since Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, and it's not done yet.




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8 people who changed the world as kids

Here are eight young people who made an impressive mark on history and our world.




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The world&#39;s most famous pig is cancer-free now, and her unique CT scanner is saving lives

Earlier this year, her fans raised $650,000 to purchase the world's largest medical medical scanner to help her.




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The &#39;most famous bike trail in the world&#39; may be leased to oil companies

The federal government is proposing opening up Utah's Sand Flats to drilling.




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Fly around the world (in less than 80 days)

Go on an adventure with reasonable airfares that let you circle the globe.




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NASA wants to build world&#39;s most efficient plane

NASA’s projects are radically redesigning passenger aircraft to reduce fuel use and pollution.




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Solar Impulse soars to new world records

A solar-powered airplane soared over the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to Hawaii, and set a slew of new world records in the process.




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World&#39;s first animal terminal under construction

The ARK at JFK will boast luxurious accommodations for all species — but not people.




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Solar plane finishes historic flight around world

Solar Impulse 2, the solar-powered plane, traveled across four continents, three seas and two oceans with Bertrand Piccard, Andre Borschberg at the helm.




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World&#39;s longest flights leave passengers in the air for the better part of a day

Despite fantastic cabin service and other amenities, these sky marathons can tax even seasoned travelers.




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Airport art is taking off around the world

More and more airports are offering installations from the realms of art and tech as a way to help travelers de-stress.



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World&#39;s tallest indoor waterfall will be located in already-spectacular airport

Singapore's Changi Airport outdoes itself once again.




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11 ways graphene could change the world

This ultra-strong, ultra-thin supermaterial could yield a technological revolution.



  • Research & Innovations

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This map shows where you would end up if you dug a hole to the other side of the world

This map helps you find the antipodes (the other side of the world) of any place on Earth.




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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists

Theory explains many of the bizarre observations made in quantum mechanics.



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What if wind farms could power the world?

IEA report calculates the promise of wind energy in the coming years, and it's immense.




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How algae could change your world (or at least your car)

Algae-based fuels are finally reaching the commercial stage, and they're already in airplanes and U.S. Navy ships. And they could be coming soon to a gas statio




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The mysterious world of albino redwood trees

You may already be familiar with albinism in humans and other animals, but did you know there are albino plants, too?



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6 ingenious traps set by the world&#39;s hungriest carnivorous plants

From Venus flytraps to pitcher plants and bladderworts, explore the wonderfully weird world of carnivorous plants.



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Peek inside the brilliant world of New Zealand&#39;s cave-dwelling glowworms

These bioluminescent gnat larvae fool their prey by beautifully imitating the night sky inside of caves.




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10 irreplaceable World Heritage Sites that are on the brink

These endangered World Heritage Sites, both natural and cultural, could use a helping hand in restoring and preserving their integrity.




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Explore the wide and wonderful world of epiphytes

Epiphytic plants encompasses an enormous range of plants that grow on top of others, acquiring their nutrients through all sorts of nifty and unusual ways.



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Blog: How tech kept the world ticking over

Qlaims Insurance's Mike Keating on how technology will help brokers, insurers and customers stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak.