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CNET experts talk about life — from microorganisms to massive deep sea creatures.

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Dodo De-Extinction: How Scientists Plan to Resurrect an Iconic Species

The dodo's demise was caused by humans. Now scientists think they can bring the bird back. Should they?

By Jackson Ryan

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A Scientific Investigation of 'The Last of Us' Fungal Pandemic

By Jackson Ryan

Insect with a dark thin body and bulbous eyes with curled antennae and four long, lacey wings extending out. A giant lacewing.

Rare, Jurassic-Era Giant Insect Discovered at Arkansas Walmart

By Amanda Kooser

Damaged Liver Is Repaired in Machine for Three Days, Then Transplanted

By Monisha Ravisetti

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See exquisite flowers preserved in 100 million-year-old amber

By Amanda Kooser

A red wolf wearing an orange tracking collar walks across a green field.

See Endangered Red Wolf Pups Caught on Camera in Rare Footage

By Amanda Kooser

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Rare, Jurassic-Era Giant Insect Discovered at Arkansas Walmart

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Scientists Find Flamingos Acting Like Cliquey High Schoolers

Scientists Find Evidence of Brain Surgery on 3,000-Year-Old Skull

'Ethereal' Fairy Lantern Plant Thought to Be Extinct Rediscovered in Japan

These Ancient Sea Animal Fossils Aren't What They Seem, Scientists Say

These Lovable Bald Eagles Are Relationship Goals

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