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Cristina Ortiz
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
The tree-kangaroo lives in the hidden world of the treetops
The tree-kangaroo lives high in the rainforest canopy, leaping, climbing and revealing a surprising side of marsupial life few have seen.
April 13, 2026
Bull sharks choose companions and form lasting bonds
Bull sharks form enduring social bonds, selecting preferred companions and sustaining strong, structured networks in the wild.
April 6, 2026
A new platypus mystery … hollow hairs like bird feathers!
The platypus keeps amazing scientists: even its hair hides a strange secret that, until now, only birds were known to have.
April 2, 2026
Snow monkeys bathing in hot springs get health benefits
Snow monkeys stay warm in hot spring baths. These baths also affect their parasites and gut microbes. It's a cozy way to get a health benefit!
March 23, 2026
NASA helps giant tortoises return to a Galápagos island
Giant tortoises return to Floreana Island in the Galápagos. NASA satellites are guiding their release and helping revive the island’s wild ecosystem.
March 13, 2026
