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While it might seem like an all-or-nothing process, insect metamorphosis likely emerged through gradual evolutionary changes.

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I visited the Butterfly House on a recent trip to the Museum of Life and Sciences in Durham. I love to see the different shades of wings flitting by, sometimes landing on leaves or drinking from a ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...

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The ability of some animals to dynamically change color to match the brightness of their surroundings is one of nature's ...