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Five 'missing' bird species were rediscovered in 2025, offering hope to conservationists

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With the new changes, the overall number of “lost” birds, as defined in a 2022 study, dropped to 120 from the 163 listed when the list was first published.
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10 science-backed ways to feel more 'at home' in your own house

From avoiding high-contrast colors to redesigning your space to better fit your social life, these are 10 expert-backed tips on feeling more comfortable at home.
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Practicing mindfulness leads to more than just relaxation. Here's how to get started

When people are mindful, they direct their attention toward their moment-to-moment bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts.
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These are all the national parks where your dog can become a 'BARK Ranger'

At about 150 national park sites — of the 433 under the NPS umbrella — visitors who bring their dogs along can collect an official “BARK Ranger” badge.
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National park ranger photographs newly-discovered species for the first time while on the job

Alongside a park volunteer, the ranger unearthed a fuzzy new member of the Big Bend ecosystem.
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This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits

Penn State’s Protected Areas Research Collaborative Listening Lab records sounds that help manage wildlife populations, protect natural sounds, and improve park management.
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5 citizen science projects that have actually made a real difference for the environment

Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of the problems citizen science helps solve are concerned with spreading the net wider — or getting more helping hands on the task.
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The 13-year-old has joined the likes of Chef José Andrés and Dr. Bernice A. King as a community “builder.”
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Texans were tired of waiting for state help from hurricanes. So they helped each other

Texans like Doris Brown have been looking for ways to protect their neighbors since Hurricane Harvey struck in 2017.
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Five 'missing' bird species not seen in the wild for over a decade rediscovered in 2025

With the new changes, the overall number of “lost” birds, as defined in a 2022 study, dropped to 120 from the 163 listed when the list was first published.
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From avoiding high-contrast colors to redesigning your space to better fit your social life, these are 10 expert-backed tips on feeling more comfortable at home.
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We’ve all heard of lions, tigers, and bears — but what about axolotls, quokkas, and narwhals? We’ve collected the ultimate list of animal names (plus animal good news)!
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Ultimate List: 335 Animals That Start with S

Are you looking for animals that start with S? We’ve curated the ultimate list of intriguing animals from around the world.
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Technology and Tradition Team Up To Watch Over a Sacred Island’s Sea Turtles

Uninhabited Poilão Island in Guinea-Bissau is Africa’s most important nesting ground for green sea turtles. Researchers and local people now work together to study the turtles with the aim of better protecting them.
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Meet the Mexican Family Who Gave Up Fishing To Monitor & Rescue Sea Turtles

The Kino Bay Turtle Group is made up of a family of former fishers in northwestern Mexico that keeps a close watch on sea turtles, monitoring and rescuing any that become entangled and educating the public about their importance.
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