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Cristina Ortiz
The boat-billed heron: When nature thinks big
With its oversized bill and large eyes, the boat-billed heron is a striking example of evolution going big. Read about it here!
June 29, 2026
Pinocchio frogs seem straight out of a fairy tale
Pinocchio frogs use their extending noses for courtship displays, blending fairy-tale looks with real rainforest survival strategies.
June 22, 2026
Glowworms turn cave ceilings into underground starscapes
Glowworms turn dark New Zealand caves into beautiful starscapes all year round. They use their elegant but deadly displays to trap their prey.
June 15, 2026
Venus-Jupiter conjunction 2026. Wow! Best photos here
The Venus-Jupiter conjunction for 2026 is here! Enjoy these stunning photos from around the world as the sky’s brightest planets have been drawing closer.
June 10, 2026
Elephant calf reunion melts hearts in Kenya
An elephant calf reunion in Kenya melted hearts recently. The lost baby answered her aunt’s call and her family rushed in to welcome her home.
June 1, 2026
The binturong is a strange mammal that smells like popcorn
The binturong is a strange mammal that smells like popcorn, lives high in the trees and quietly helps tropical forests grow.
May 18, 2026
Will Pluto become a planet again? The ongoing debate
Will Pluto become a planet again, or remain a dwarf planet under current definitions? Scientists still disagree nearly 2 decades after its reclassification.
May 13, 2026
AI-powered robots helping clean Europe’s ocean floor
AI-powered robots are helping researchers locate and remove waste from Europe’s seafloor, making underwater cleanup safer and more efficient.
May 5, 2026
A disabled parrot becomes the alpha male of his group
Bruce the disabled parrot has risen to alpha status among his peers. Bruce does not have an upper beak, yet he excels with a unique beak-jousting tactic.
April 27, 2026
Small ants clean larger ants in a surprising twist of nature
Small ants clean larger ants, a researcher has discovered. It's the first known case of interspecies grooming between ants.
April 20, 2026
