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Even as some scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth, other researchers have been discovering new species on our own humble planet faster than ever before. From high up in the mountains to ...

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On a late night in the Philippines, zoologist Terry Gosliner slipped into the waters of a sandy harbor, on the hunt for photos of octopus and other marine creatures. But as he swept his flashlight ...

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