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How the Morpho Butterfly Gets its Iridescent Color
By studying the structural color of morpho butterflies, scientists are learning more about producing color without using pigments or paint.
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Follow the surprising evolutionary journey that led to the majestic elephant.
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The story of the dolphin reveals how intelligence evolved, step by step, over billions of years.
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Step into the stunning cave that’s reshaping our understanding of prehistoric art.
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Witness how Native North Americans have generated scientific knowledge over thousands of years.
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Follow the relentless quest that led to a breakthrough treatment for a deadly disease.
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Archaeologists investigate the dramatic origins of democracy in ancient Greece 2,500 years ago.
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Follow the Artemis mission to bring humanity back to the Moon for the first time since Apollo.
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Surprising evidence at the world’s oldest temple overturns our understanding of human history.
