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10 of the funniest animal photos of 2026

(Credit: Scott Suriano/ Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)

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Great white shark in shallow water (Credit: Alamy)

Why Canada is now a great white shark hotspot

By Stephen Dowling

Six pictures black and white photos of cocker spaniels from the School for Dogs experiment. Hands wearing blue latex gloves have been edited into the picture, apparently drawing on or pointing to one the dogs with a pen, against a wider yellow background (Credit: BBC/ Serenity Strull/ The University of Chicago Press)

The forgotten experiment to create a 'super dog'

By Laurie Clarke

Meta's new AI is about to break the internet

By Thomas Germain

Telescope using laser to help correct distorting effect of atmosphere (Credit: A Ghizzi Panizz/ Eso)

How to make an artificial star - with lasers

By Richard Fisher

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The Viking word behind American independence

By Sophie Hardach

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Dalmatian pelicans in a lake in Turkey (Credit: Alamy)

The quest to save Turkey's lake of birds

By Katie Nadworny

An illustration shows two cupped hands holding a small patch of soil covered with grass, set against a blue backdrop (Credit: BBC/ Serenity Strull)

Why getting your hands dirty is good for you

By Becca Warner

People watch waves crashing into seaside houses at Mondos Beach, California, during a super El Niño event in 2016, with palm trees in the background (Credit: Getty Images)

The Pacific warming patterns warping US weather

By Isabelle Gerretsen

A mother bear and two bear cubs float in a swimming pool while resting their paws on the side. In the background is a white wall, orange chairs, cushions and an orange California sign (Credit: @poolbearlife)

The bears cooling off in a California pool

By Isabelle Gerretsen

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