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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
How Black travelers are reclaiming Portugal
How Black travelers are reclaiming Portugal
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
Why are vitamins named after letters?
Why are vitamins named after letters?
Is the 5-second rule true? Science finally has an answer.
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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Why this city-state is famous for its fusion food
The story of this French village is set in stone — literally
The story of this French village is set in stone — literally
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How to spend a long weekend in Zagreb, Croatia

June 2024 Issue

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What La Palma's 'lava tubes' tell us about life on other planets
What La Palma's 'lava tubes' tell us about life on other planets
How stressed are you? Answer these 10 questions to find out.
How stressed are you? Answer these 10 questions to find out.
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
Why are vitamins named after letters?
Why are vitamins named after letters?
Some people don’t experience stress. Are they happier?
Some people don’t experience stress. Are they happier?
‘Urgency culture’ might lead to burnout. How can you combat it?
‘Urgency culture’ might lead to burnout. How can you combat it?

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