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This fungus turns cicadas into zombies who procreate—then die
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Secrets of the Octopus

Octopuses are like aliens on Earth: three hearts, blue blood and the ability to squeeze through a space the size of their eyeballs. But there is so much more to these weird and wonderful animals. Intelligent enough to use tools or transform their bodies to mimic other animals and even communicate with different species, the SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS are more extraordinary than we ever imagined.
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This striking city is home to some of Spain's most stylish hotels
Photo story: a water-borne adventure into fragile Antarctica
Photo story: a water-borne adventure into fragile Antarctica
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These are the best dishes to eat in Glasgow

May 2024 Issue

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Zoroastrianism still has fervent followers
Zoroastrianism still has fervent followers
An octopus invited this writer into her tank—and her secret world
An octopus invited this writer into her tank—and her secret world
See how ancient Indigenous artists left their mark
See how ancient Indigenous artists left their mark
This biologist and her rescue dog help protect bears in the Andes
This biologist and her rescue dog help protect bears in the Andes
Done the Camino? Try tackling Japan’s 88-temple Shikoku Trail
Done the Camino? Try tackling Japan’s 88-temple Shikoku Trail
How eating ‘bacon bugs’ helps save lemurs
How eating ‘bacon bugs’ helps save lemurs

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