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Astronomers found the oldest and farthest supernova ever
Astronomers found the oldest and farthest supernova ever
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Here's the real reason the U.S. doesn't use the metric system
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See Sally Ride’s boundary-breaking life in photos
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How to organize any closet, big or small

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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June 2024 Issue

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These images will help you see coral reefs in a whole new way
These images will help you see coral reefs in a whole new way
What rising temps in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
What rising temps in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
When a people's stories are at risk, who steps in to save them?
When a people's stories are at risk, who steps in to save them?
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
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?

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