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The Intricate Connection of Birdsongs to Human Language
In 1799, during his explorations along the Orinoco River, German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt “stayed with a local ...
Unraveling the history of Valentine’s Day: Origins and traditions
But the origins are far more complex — and darker than the chocolate we indulge in on the day of love. Valentine’s Day is ...
What’s the Difference Between the FDA and the USDA?
Explaining America’s weirdly complicated food inspection system, including who regulates poultry and eggs and how Robert F.
2nd bird flu virus detected in western US. What does this mean for prevention?
After a different strain of bird flu was recently found in cattle for the first time, experts reveal what this means in our fight against the virus.
Smithsonian Magazine15h
14 Fun Facts About Lovebirds, From Their Lifelong Devotion to Surprising Aggression
The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...
Texas Standard10h
The ancestor of modern ducks and geese may have waddled alongside the dinosaurs
The age of the dinosaurs may conjure images of large, fearsome reptiles in the minds of many – but those were far from the ...
Top commander with UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon is injured after protesters attack his convoy in Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — Top commander with UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon is injured after protesters attack his convoy in Beirut. The president held a joint press conference with Elon Musk, and experts think ...