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You Should Really Thank the Fruit Flies

Would you believe that your genes are super similar to a fruit fly’s? They’ve been helping us discover our own bodies for years, here’s how…

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Creating Artistic Wonders from Nature

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

What can art teach us about nature? Andy Goldsworthy is an environmental artist that uses the natural world to create awe-inspiring works of art.

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How do we learn to adapt when life pulls the rug out from underneath us?⠀
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When it comes to survival, we all have our own uni

When it comes to survival, we all have our own unique talents that we bring to the table.⠀
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