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Egg-laying mammals and peacock spiders: Meet some of Australia's weirdest creatures
By Scott Dutfield, How It Works magazine published
Some of the world's strangest species can be found down under, from dolphin-tailed sea cows to mysterious marsupial moles.

10 stunning natural wonders of the world you need to visit
By Amy Grisdale, How It Works magazine published
Some of the best locations nature has to offer, from an island teeming with dragons to a famous waterfall.

Scientists built a perfectly self-replicating synthetic cell
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists created a new organism called JCVI-syn3A that contains fewer than 500 genes.

'Dark Watchers' have been spooking California hikers for centuries. What are they?
By Brandon Specktor published
Enormous, shadowy figures in hats and cloaks have haunted the California coast for more than 300 years. What are they?

Gargantuan 'Tsar Icicle' collapses on tourists in Russia, killing one
By Brandon Specktor published
The 130-foot-tall (40 meter) 'Tsar Icicle' waterfall collapsed on four tourists in Russia, killing one.

1st-ever footage of giant pandas mating in the wild is not 'cute and cuddly'
By Mindy Weisberger published
Filmmakers spent three years following pandas in China's Qinling Mountains, capturing never-before-seen footage of males competing over females.

'Elinor Wonders Why' teaches kids to explore science by asking questions
By Mindy Weisberger published
A curious bunny named Elinor explores Animal Town with her friends, in an endearing new PBS series that teaches kids how to find answers about science and nature.

Best Geode Gifts
By Amy Kaspriskie published
Finding a gift that rocks is simple when you consider geology. Geodes are great options, with their gleaming mineral-filled layers, and we’ve collected the best options.
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