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740 results for: Penguin

  1. Physics

    Nobel laureate finds beauty in science and science in beauty

    In ‘A Beautiful Question,’ Frank Wilczek explores links between math and art

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  2. Animals

    Emperor penguin population could decline by 2100

    Emperor penguins’ reign over Antarctic sea ice could be in decline by the beginning of the 22nd century.

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  3. Life

    You don’t have to go to Antarctica to see wild penguins

    Tourists can visit many species of wild penguins outside of Antarctica.

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  4. Life

    New bird flu found in Antarctic penguins

    Designated H11N2, the virus was found in less than 3 percent of the 301 Adélie penguins tested and the infection is asymptomatic.

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  5. Oceans

    Feedback

    Readers discuss oil spills, the dangers of fracking and what teams need to succeed on long space missions.

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  6. Science & Society

    Autism’s journey from shadows to light

    Science writer Steve Silberman considers autism in the modern era of neurodiversity - a movement to respect neurological differences as natural human variation - framing the relatively progressive autistic experience of today against the the conditions oppressed past.

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  7. Math

    Sharks’ hunting paths may not be driven by math

    Penguins, tuna, sharks and other marine hunters have been shown to use math to find food. But simulations suggest the behavior is a result of rough water, not complex calculation.

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  8. Science & Society

    Science News’ favorite books of 2015

    The Science News staff offers its must-read picks of 2015.

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  9. Animals

    Penguin huddles move like traffic jams

    When one emperor penguin takes a step, he sets off a wave of movement.

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  10. Life

    Penguin’s flight from Antarctica clocked

    A climate shift millions of years ago may have forced the birds’ ancestors to flee to warmer digs.

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  11. Animals

    The Thing With Feathers

    In the new book, "The Thing With Feathers," Noah Strycker brings people nose to beak with the plumed creatures he knows so well.

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  12. Animals

    Octomom and six other extreme animal parents

    The octopus that brooded her young for 4.5 years is just the start when it comes to tales of extreme parenting.

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