Nature
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'Might sound too good to be true'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Hippos can fly, briefly
Speed Read When hippos get moving, all four feet leave the ground for about 15% of their stride cycles
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why does Trump talk about sharks so much?
The Explainer How to understand the former president's comments on one of nature's perfect killing machines
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Cicada-geddon: the fungus that controls insects like 'zombies'
Under The Radar Expert says bugs will develop 'hypersexualisation' despite their genitals falling off
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Long-distance footpaths in the UK
The Week Recommends Set yourself a proper walking challenge or enjoy a stroll on one section of a famous route
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya: luxury ecotourism meets Mexican flair
The Week Recommends Caribbean resort hidden in Yucatán Peninsula mangroves combines fine dining with a true love of nature
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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A23a: why world's biggest iceberg is on the move
The Explainer The mass of ice is four times the size of New York and 'essentially' an island
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Scientists have their eyes on 2 supervolcanoes
The Explainer 'The probability of a catastrophic eruption is low but not nil'
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Britain's new coins, inspired by King Charles III
In Pictures Royal Mint unveils eight designs reflecting the King's love of nature
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why frogs and other amphibious 'climate captives' are 'the world's most threatened animals'
Speed Read Endangered mammals and birds get a lot of attention, but amphibians are faring much worse in this hotter world
By Peter Weber Published
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Why did the Hadrian’s Wall tree mean so much to us?
Talking Point Teenager arrested after Sycamore Gap tree felled overnight
By Felicity Capon Published
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The week's good news: Sept. 28, 2023
It wasn't all bad!
By Catherine Garcia Published
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The red fire ant invasion 'creeping closer' to London
Deadly insect considered one of world's most invasive species has been spotted in Europe for first time
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Asian hornets threaten ‘catastrophe’ for UK bees
Speed Read Invasive species is gaining ‘foothold’ in southern England with ‘sharp rise’ in sightings
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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