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In our modern era of larger, more destructive, and longer-lasting fires -- called the Pyrocene -- plants and animals are evolving quickly to survive. By synthesizing the wide body of research about ...

Many innovations in modern design come from studying how animals solve problems in their environments. From the way insects move to the structure of feathers or the grip of tiny feet, these natural ...

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