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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

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Ever wondered how some animals manage to survive without the luxury of a good night's rest while we humans desperately need our eight hours? The animal kingdom is packed with creatures that seem to ...

There are many famous examples of animals who seem to understand human language. But is there any real science behind them? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Ranking who has the best ears in the animal kingdom is a tough task, but some animals push the limits of hearing far beyond what humans can imagine. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...