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Animals These are our favorite animal stories of 2025 From clever cockatoos to vomiting spiders, these cool critters captivated us this year.

Dec 16, 2025 · Scientists and journalists share a core belief in questioning, observing and verifying to reach the truth. Science News reports on crucial research and discovery across science disciplines. …

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Dec 16, 2025 · Science & Society Meet 5 scientists reshaping the way we understand the world These five early- and mid-career researchers are shaking up what we know about the Arctic, black holes …

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