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The Messy Eater Helping Save Over 18 Other Species

Brought back from the brink of extinction, the world's largest flying parrot won't just stun you with its giant wings and shocking color—they're up to something really special! Here's how their rising numbers are helping nearly two dozen other species thrive, as well.

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The Secret Rooms You Aren’t Shown at the Natural History Museum

Can we predict the future by looking to the past? Behind the fossils and neatly arranged collections we see at a Natural History Museum is a hidden world; one which is unlocking discoveries that are changing our future!

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New Discovery! More Mammals Are Glowing in the Dark?

Platypus are already known to be strange creatures, but there’s a new characteristic to add to these odd-balls: they GLOW! The thing is, scientists are finding that they actually aren't the weird ones when it comes to this. It turns out, glowing in the dark is a trait far more common in mammals than we've ever thought! Ready to test what you think is possible?

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How Nuclear Bombs Are Revealing Forgeries!

What do priceless works of art and nuclear bombs have in common? Well, if you're trying to sniff out art forgeries, those bombs come in handy! It turns out art heists are a lot more high tech than you may expect.

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We’re Going to the Moon Again! The Reasons Why Are Amazing

Need something awesome to look forward to? In 2024, you'll be able to look up at the moon and know that humans are on it! That's right, we're going to the moon again, and this historical mission is bringing us closer to a better shared future, for everyone.

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