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The species of giant tortoise that inhabits San Cristobal Island, initially thought to be Chelonoidis chathamensis, was found to genetically correspond to a different species, not yet described. (Galápagos National Park/Zenger)

Galapagos Giant Tortoises Alive Today May Actually Be A New Species, Scientists Say

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The originally identified species is believed to have gone extinct.
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A school of manini fish pass over a coral reef at Hanauma Bay on Jan. 15, 2005, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Many coral reefs are threatened by ocean warming and acidification, but a new study offers hope about their long-term survival. (Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Optimism Grows For Survival Of Hawaiian Corals In Long-Term Study

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Long-term study shows that even after a stark response to stressors, given enough time, corals can recalibrate.
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Lake Powell, a critical source of hydropower and water for the West, is continuing to dry up. In this file photo, the tall bleached bathtub ring is visible on the rocky banks of Lake Powell on June 24, 2021 in Lake Powell, Utah. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

‘Unprecedented’ Water Levels Threatening Hydropower Generation In The West

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Lake Powell water levels are expected to be below the target for a few weeks before rebounding in April due to snowmelt.
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California scrub jays are seen defeating a puzzle containing food, developed by scientists to test whether sociable birds have cognitive abilities superior to those of less sociable birds. (Oregon State University)

Loner Jays Learn Just As Well As Social Jays, Scientists Say

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Scientists developed innovative puzzles for birds to solve to gain a prize.
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With the proven world popularity of Israeli TV formats — think “False Flag,” “Fauda,” “Beauty and the Baker” and “Shtisel” — it’s no wonder executives from Netflix, A&E and HBO are heading to Jerusalem to scout the next big hit. (Glenn Carstens-Peters/Unsplash)

Jerusalem Launches New Accelerator For TV Formats

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Big name producers from Netflix, HBO, A&E partner with accelerator to support, guide and help fund promising Israeli TV formats.
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An American white pelican flies over the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, a major stop for birds on the Pacific Flyway, on June 23, 2006, near Calipatria, California. (David McNew/Getty Images)

Pelicans Prefer Native Fish At Popular Sport-Fishing Reservoir

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Fish-eating pelicans at a reservoir in Utah have been found to prefer local chubs and suckers to cutthroat trout.
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The Endurance22 Expedition uncovered the wreckage of the Endurance, the ship that carried a crew of explorers which attempted the first land crossing of Antarctica. In 1915, the ship was cornered within dense pack ice in the Weddell Sea, forcing the 28-member crew to abandon the Endurance for a months-long escape. Pictured, the taffrail and ship’s wheel, aft well deck. (Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust/National Geographic)

Crew Successfully Completes ‘World’s Most Challenging Shipwreck Search’

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Photos captured by the Antarctic expedition show incredible detail for a shipwreck over 100 years old.
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The PrettyDamnQuick team in Herzliya, Israel. (Courtesy of PrettyDamnQuick)

How A Rush On Beer Led To A Shipping Software Startup

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Overwhelmed by orders during the pandemic, the founder of a craft brewery developed software to simplify delivery logistics.
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Aerial view of the Northern Amazon on June 11, 2007, in Peru. The pristine forest has borne the impact of roads into the forest and roadside urbanization. The Amazon is under threat from infrastructure development in Peru. (Brent Stirton/Getty Images)

Death Of A Rainforest: Amazon Near Tipping Point Of Transitioning To Savanna, Study Says

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Three-quarters of the rainforest is currently at risk of transitioning.
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Researchers have found that female brown ear ticks (Rhipicephalus appendiculatus) have a protein in their saliva that eliminates the sensation of pain and itching, leaving their victims unaware of their bite. Pictured is a female (left) and male (right) brown ear tick. (Alan R. Walker/CC BY-SA 3.0)

Drug Made From Tick Saliva Could Ease Itching And Chronic Pain

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The Votucalis protein may lead to a replacement for addictive opioid pain-relievers.
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