Sorry, there was a YouTube error. Although there is no evidence that the European bison (Bison bonasus), known as wisent, ever roamed the islands of the United Kingdom, its genetic heritage suggests that it is attuned to the environment. The European bison is a hybrid that descends from the steppe bison (Bison priscus) and the aurochs (Bos primigenius), both extinct species that […]
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The Mughal emperors in India faced a sartorial quandary: Should they continue wearing their traditional Central Asian attire or adopt the lighter cotton clothing of this warmer climate?
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From dissecting hearts to designing ornithopters, James Bell Pettigrew saw spirals as the blueprint of nature—but his grand vision was lost to history.
Monkeys Infected With Transmissible Diseases Are Trucked Across U.S.—Where’s the Transportation Department?
Experimenting on monkeys is cruel—and keeping them is a threat to public health.
Bees Are Sentient and May Be Self-Aware
Bees are remarkable creatures, even for the mundane tasks we see them engaged in daily.
How Trophic Cascades Devastate Ecosystems and Endanger Human Health
Bats and vultures may not be widely loved, but their decline has profound negative implications for humans.
Why We Evolved to Dream at Night and What Dreams Mean
We forget most of our dreams. So why do we have them?
Guide to Preserving Sacred Land Near You
Preserving biodiversity is among the most urgent issues of our time, and it needs to be addressed regionally to succeed.
Why Do We Sleep and How Can We Sleep Better?
Sleep is a biological necessity, but it remains a mysterious phenomenon we don’t fully understand.
How Community Solar Can Liberate You From Fossil Fuels
Local and rural cooperative utilities can use community solar to meet unique place-based clean energy needs.
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