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Lela Nargi

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Lela Nargi is a veteran journalist covering science, sustainability, climate, and agriculture for Readers Digest, Washington Post, Sierra, NPR, The Counter, JSTOR Daily, and many other outlets. She also writes about science for kids. You can follow her on Twitter @LelaNargi.
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8 Things That Could Happen if the Amazon Rainforest Disappeared

The mightiest rainforest in the world is shrinking at an alarming rate. If it disappears...

What the World Would Look Like Without Mosquitoes

Can you imagine a world without mosquitoes—and mosquito bites? You're not alone.

13 Ways Orangutans Are Just Like Humans

Here are some of the human-like traits you'll be surprised to discover in these shaggy...

How Many Tigers Are Left in the World?

Everywhere they live, tiger populations are threatened.

What the World’s Most Polluted Beaches Used to Look Like

Guidebooks show pristine sands and crystal clear waters—but these beaches have a dirty secret.

13 of the Most Colorful Animals of the Ocean

Some creatures that live beneath the waves are bright, beautiful, and strange.

12 Most Dangerous Animal Bites You Can Get

Keep every part of you away from the mouths of these creatures or you could...

13 of the Weirdest Deep Sea Creatures

The Earth's briny waters are full of life—some of it is truly strange and mysterious-looking.

14 Facts About Animals That Have Gone Extinct in the Last 100 Years

Since 1900, nearly 500 species of animal have gone extinct, according to a 2015 study....

9 Animals That Can Change Color

When you think of color-change artists of the animal world, you probably think chameleons, but...

12 Everyday Items That Take the Longest to Decompose

We all know the damage plastic bags do to the environment, but these other seemingly...

Here’s How to Make Your Own Non-Toxic Pesticides

Now's the time to start strategizing against the bugs, weeds, and fungi gunning for your...

23 of the Most Colorful Animals in the World

The natural world is full of bright surprises, like these amphibian, insect, avian—and even mammal—species.

This Is Why You Can’t Smell Yourself

Not being able to smell when you have B.O. is actually a good thing!

11 Psychology Experiments That Went Horribly Wrong

Science has given us amazing breakthroughs, but some researchers have been responsible for horrifying studies—here...