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Heather: A Guide to Growing and Caring for This Beautiful Shrub Overview Heather, also known as Scotch heather or ling, is a captivating evergreen shrub known for its prolific pink-purple …

Saving the Saker Falcon: A Biologist’s Mission in Mongolia The Perilous Plight of the Saker The saker falcon, once a revered hunting companion in the Middle East, now faces a …

Identifying and Treating Asbestos Tiles in the Home What Are Asbestos Floor Tiles? Asbestos floor tiles were popular from the 1950s to the 1980s. They were made of vinyl and …

Tinkerbell in the Southern Skies: A Galactic Collision Discovery of the Cosmic Bird Astronomers made an extraordinary discovery in the southern hemisphere skies: a three-way collision of galaxies, aptly nicknamed …

The Common Core Debate: What’s the Fuss About? Common Core State Standards: A New Era in Education The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a set of educational standards that …

Shade-Loving Plants for Your Garden If you have shady areas in your yard, don’t despair! There are many beautiful and easy-to-grow plants that thrive in low-light conditions. Shrubs Hetz’s Japanese …

Linhenykus: The Unique One-Fingered Dinosaur Discovery and Description In 1993, paleontologists unearthed Mononykus, a peculiar dinosaur that challenged their understanding of dinosaur anatomy. Mononykus possessed the slender build of ostrich-like …

Murphy Beds: Space-Saving Solutions for Every Room Murphy beds, also known as wall beds, are a clever way to maximize space in small or multi-purpose rooms. These ingenious beds can …

Mother and Baby Humpback Whales Communicate in Whispers to Avoid Predators Humpback whales are massive creatures, reaching up to 50 feet in length. However, their newborn calves are much smaller, …