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Margaret Hamilton helped Apollo reach the Moon by preparing for failure
The famous photograph shows a stack of software listings. Margaret Hamilton’s larger contribution was helping teams think through what a…
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What would it take to treat Spinny the Yellowstone bison?
Could Yellowstone treat Spinny? Here’s what bison veterinary care involves, why capture carries risks, and what remains unknown about his…
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Watch Big Bear’s eagle cam capture a meteor after midnight
Big Bear’s eagle cameras captured a meteor early on October 6. Watch the source post, explore the live nest, and…
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10 wildlife crossings built to give animals a safer way through
Forested bridges, panther underpasses and railway openings are changing the options available to wildlife. Ten North American projects show what…
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A plague researcher died in Siberia. Russia says no plague cases were found
Nearly 200 contacts were monitored after a researcher at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute died from unexplained pneumonia. Plague remains unconfirmed,…
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Fat Bear Week is over. Churchill’s polar bear season is just beginning
Fat Bear Week has ended, but another bear season is beginning. Each fall, polar bears gather near Churchill while waiting…
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How a tiny green alga led to the 2026 Nobel Prize in medicine
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine traces back to a light-sensitive protein in a tiny green alga. Here’s…
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How Big Bear eagle Jackie stayed warm for nearly 62 hours in snow
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie incubated three eggs for 61 hours and 58 minutes during a 2024 snowstorm. Here’s how…
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10 moments that made Jackie the eagle unforgettable
Remember Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle through 10 moments, from her first years and life with Shadow to the…
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