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Celebrating with a Cake Topped with Fish, World’s Oldest Penguin Turns 38

The world's oldest Humboldt penguin, Spneb, celebrated her 38th birthday with a special ice cake topped with fishy treats, delighting staff at Paradise Park Wildlife.

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Celebrating with a Cake Topped with Fish, World’s Oldest Penguin Turns 38

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One of the world’s largest deep-sea coral reefs discovered off Argentina

Biologists have discovered what may be one of the world's largest deep-sea coral reefs off Argentina, a significant finding that expands our understanding of marine ecosystems.

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50-foot ancient snake discovered in India may be one of the largest ever

Scientists in India have discovered Vasuki indicus, a 50-foot ancient snake that lived 47 million years ago, potentially one of the largest ever to slither across Earth.

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A one-in-a-million supernova seen five times could reveal the Universe’s true speed

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A village biogas project tests Zambia’s push to improve rural energy access

A farming community in Zambia is using a biogas plant, managed by a local cooperative, to convert cattle dung into energy for cooking, irrigation, and electricity, improving rural energy access.

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Celebrating with a Cake Topped with Fish, World’s Oldest Penguin Turns 38

Latest Discoveries

One of the world’s largest deep-sea coral reefs discovered off Argentina

50-foot ancient snake discovered in India may be one of the largest ever

A one-in-a-million supernova seen five times could reveal the Universe’s true speed

A village biogas project tests Zambia’s push to improve rural energy access

Daily Games

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The Compliment Chain

Cold Water Wake-Up

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