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2025: A Year of Science, Space, and Surprising Creatures

January 2, 2026

2025 was a year packed with remarkable scientific events and discoveries. One of the most talked-about events was the emergence of Brood XIV cicadas. These insects, known for their unique 17-year life cycle, captured the attention of many, especially in the Cape and southeastern parts of Massachuset

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A Unique Sea Monster from the Age of Dinosaurs

May 28, 2025

In the vast ocean that once covered parts of Vancouver Island, a peculiar marine reptile swam around 85 million years ago. This creature, part of the elasmosaur family, had a mix of ancient and advanced features. It was a true oddity among its kin. Scientists have now given this creature a name: Tra

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The Saltwater Secret of the Dinosaur-Eating Crocodile

April 23, 2025

The ancient terror crocodile, Deinosuchus, was a fearsome predator that roamed North America around 82 to 75 million years ago. This giant reptile had a body nearly as long as a bus and teeth the size of bananas. It was known for its wide, long skull with a unique, bulbous lump, unlike any other cro

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Herpetofauna's Hidden Helpers: Exploring Microbiota

November 15, 2024

Symbiotic microbes greatly influence the health of their hosts. Amphibians and reptiles play a vital role in the animal kingdom's history and hold significant ecological, economic, and scientific value. Previous studies have shown that the microbiota in these animals are closely connected to their e