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Kyiv's Chill: A Family's Escape from the Cold War

January 15, 2026

In the heart of Kyiv, a family found refuge in their cozy apartment, a sanctuary amidst the chaos of war. Despite the damage from a missile strike, they held on, adapting to the challenges. However, this week, Russia's relentless drone and missile attacks plunged the city into its most severe heatin

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The Shrinking Brain: Shrews' Secret to Surviving Winter

May 1, 2025

The Eurasian common shrew, Sorex araneus, is a small mammal that has a unique way of dealing with winter. Instead of hibernating or migrating, it shrinks its brain, skull, and most organs. Then, come spring, it grows back to its original size. This ability to change brain size is something that scie

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The Goldilocks Dilemma: Why Climate Change Puts Bumble Bees at Risk

December 25, 2024

Climate change is pushing many animals to the brink, and surprisingly, winter conditions might be a key factor. Take bumble bees, for instance. These crucial pollinators are struggling due to climate change, but scientists are only beginning to understand how winters affect them. It turns out, bumbl

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Warming Up to Winter: A Bed-Stuy Goldfish Pond's Uncertain Future

October 1, 2024

As the mercury drops, the Bedford-Stuyvesant goldfish pond, a TikTok-famous attraction, faces an uncertain future. Created by Hajj Malik Lovick, the pond has become a beloved community spot, but its survival depends on a plexiglass system to keep the fish swimming through the colder months. Lovick h