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Despite climate change, newly discovered species in 2026 are teaching us that even in adversity, some still thrive.

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Quick Take One bird known as the great eared nightjar looks quite similar to fictional dragons. These cute birds have ear tuffs that resemble horns and pointy little noses. Their plumage is mottled ...

By the time this article hits the mailboxes it will be February 20th. It already feels like spring is here, although I’ve been fooled before. I’ve been looking at that 10-day forecast, and I just ...

The researchers turned to hydrogels, which are water-rich, jelly-like polymers that respond to temperature and chemicals. But ...