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Every fall, one of the most extraordinary migrations on Earth unfolds almost unnoticed above our gardens, fields, highways, and backyards. A butterfly weighing less than a paperclip sets off on a ...

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The Atlantic hurricane season reaches its climatological peak around September 10. Here’s why storms are historically most ...

Have you ever picked up one of those winged maple seeds, tossed it into the air, and watched it twirl toward the ground like a tiny aircraft? You’re looking at what millions of people call a maple ...