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How to cope with stress at work—and avoid burning out
How to cope with stress at work—and avoid burning out
What rising temperatures in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
What rising temperatures in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
Is the 5-second rule true? Science finally has an answer.
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Is the 5-second rule true? Science finally has an answer.
Secrets of the Octopus
Octopuses are like aliens on Earth: three hearts, blue blood and the ability to squeeze through a space the size of their eyeballs. But there is so much more to these weird and wonderful animals. Intelligent enough to use tools or transform their bodies to mimic other animals and even communicate with different species, the SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS are more extraordinary than we ever imagined.
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These rollerskaters take over Paris every Friday night
These rollerskaters take over Paris every Friday night
The story of this French village is set in stone — literally
The story of this French village is set in stone — literally
How to spend a long weekend in Zagreb, Croatia
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May 2024 Issue
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An octopus invited this writer into her tank—and her secret world
An octopus invited this writer into her tank—and her secret world
See how ancient Indigenous artists left their mark
See how ancient Indigenous artists left their mark
This biologist and her rescue dog help protect bears in the Andes
This biologist and her rescue dog help protect bears in the Andes
Done the Camino? Try tackling Japan’s 88-temple Shikoku Trail
Done the Camino? Try tackling Japan’s 88-temple Shikoku Trail
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