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11 ways the world is coming together for Australia

A cute Koala bear in a Eucalyptus tree, bushland Victoria, Australia.

30 animals threatened by the Australian wildfires

zebra

Hilarious tests try to answer how the zebra got its stripes

Airplane

Michel Lotito: the man who ate metal (and an entire airplane)

moon

How long does it take to get to the Moon? It depends on how you travel

Libgen

Libgen just wants to share information, but is it illegal?

mirrors

The smart mirror is changing how we see the future

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Confused about string theory? It’s all about vibes

World of Science

The universe is churning out fresh stories at the speed of light.

Smartphones and Fitbits can spot loneliness in its tracks

Giant catfish endangered species

River monsters do exist, but they’re disappearing

CBD oil products

There is a CBD infused product for every problem — but do they really work?

Fritz Vollrath, research leader at the Zoology dept, is heading a team of scientists known as the 'Oxford Silk Project' that is studying the biological, chemical and mechanical properties of silk from spiders webs for use in industry.

Spider silk: Has science’s stickiest mystery been unraveled?

Found new world with green environment from open wooden door against cityscape background

Nature deficit disorder could be the reason you’re so stressed

Smartphones and Fitbits can spot loneliness in its tracks

River monsters do exist, but they’re disappearing

Giant catfish endangered species

CBD oil products

There is a CBD infused product for every problem — but do they really work?

Fritz Vollrath, research leader at the Zoology dept, is heading a team of scientists known as the 'Oxford Silk Project' that is studying the biological, chemical and mechanical properties of silk from spiders webs for use in industry.

Spider silk: Has science’s stickiest mystery been unraveled?

Found new world with green environment from open wooden door against cityscape background

Nature deficit disorder could be the reason you’re so stressed

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The weirdest pets people have owned

Polar bear pet exotic weird

A young girls reacts as she is greeted by Juno, a fifteen year old male Beluga Whale, at the viewing window at Mystic Aquarium. Juno is one of two Beluga Whales at Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, Connecticut. November 28th, 2017

The whimsical side of wildlife photography

Human Brain Floating in a Liquid in a Bell Jar with a Dark Foggy Background 3d illustration 3d render

Scientists edge closer to dystopian ‘brain-in-vat’ scenario

Cheese wheel sent to space spaceX

We’ve sent some pretty weird stuff to space over the years

Miraculous ways to use WD-40 in your life so you can be MacGyver

Did you know?

Due to thermal expansion, the Eiffel Tower can be up to 15cm taller during the summer.

What's Happening on the 101

Get tapped into what’s trending around the network

Move sequels coming out in 2020

Movie sequels coming out in 2020 — and beyond!

woman in Tehran, Iran, Hijab

30 surprising facts about Iran

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These are a few of Oprah’s favorite things

In the News

Geneticists could breed new cows that emit less ozone-destroying methane gas

World War II bomb explodes 75 years after dropped by Allies

Newly identified species of glass frog already found to be at risk of extinction

Scientists discover ‘spaceship’ Cambrian predator

Athletes make performance-enhancing gut microbes

A weird old skull turned out to be a unique hybrid whale