Could Axolotls Help Heal Humans?

This is a close-up photo of an axolotl, a pink underwater animal with frilly red gills on its head and a happy little face. It looks like it’s smiling while swimming.
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Have you ever heard of an axolotl? These tailed amphibians are known for their ability to regrow limbs, organs, and even parts of the brain!

Now scientists are... Read more

Giant Book Festival Is Fun for Everyone

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A mind-blowing amount of fun is coming, so start a fab family tradition with a day or two at the Tucson Festival of Books (TFOB), the largest book festival in the state!... Read more

Endangered Species Act Turns 50!

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Long Lost Continent Finally Found!

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Top Photo: Advokaat doing fieldwork in Malaysia. Photo credit: uu.nl/en/news

You may think you’re having a bad day when you lose your homework or house keys, but can you imagine losing something as... Read more

Diamondbacks Return to World Series!

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Top Photo: Rookie sensation Corbin Carroll

Peaking at the right time is important for any team wanting to succeed in the postseason. And now, as of press time, two Cinderella Wild Card teams are... Read more

Can Smells Help Boost Your Ability to Learn?

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A new study shows being exposed to different smells could help improve learning and memory in older adults—by more than 200 percent!

This is not the first study to show... Read more

Deadly Wildfires, Heat & Flooding Across US

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Top Photo: FEMA and Hawaii officials survey the fire damage in Lahaina. Photo credit: wikipedia.org

Mother Nature made her presence known across the United States last month, starting with three... Read more

Man and Dog Survive 60 Days Lost at Sea

Shaddock sits in a boat wearing a lifejacket and fisherman hat petting his dog Bella
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Top Photo: Shaddock and Bella enjoy the hospitality of the Mexican tuna boat that rescued them! Photo credit: Image: Facebook

After surviving cancer, an ambitious sailor from Australia survived two... Read more

New Brain Research May Lead to Cure

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Top Photo: Dr. Halfmann. Photo credit: Image: stowers.org

Scientists may be one big step closer to finding a treatment for Huntington’s disease, a rare, inherited... Read more

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