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Behold the Mighty Water Bear
Water bears, a.k.a. tardigrades, can withstand boiling, freezing, and the vacuum of space.
Behold the Mighty Water Bear
Water bears, also known as tardigrades, can survive boiling, freezing, the vacuum of space, and years of desiccation.
Meet the Judge of Our Winter Nature Photo Contest
Photographer Clay Bolt helps choose finalists out of hundreds of submissions.
Winter Nature Photo Contest: Vote for Your Favorites!
Voting for your favorite Winter Nature Photo Contest submissions starts today at 2 p.m. EST.
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Surprise: Cockroaches Are Fastidious Groomers!
Why do cockroaches spend so much time cleaning themselves?
23:38
The SciFri Book Club Visits ‘Gorillas in the Mist’
Dian Fossey’s classic account of her fieldwork is on the reading list this month.
How Dirty Roaches Get Clean
Cockroaches are constantly grooming themselves, especially their antennae, says entomologist Coby Schal. A new study investigates benefits of clean antennae.
Wild Advice for Shutterbugs
Photographer Alex Wild shares some tips for getting those insect glamour shots.
Cold Snap: Our Winter Nature Photo Contest Returns
Warm us up with your best winter nature shots.