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An environmental reporter joins a research team trying to attach recording devices to sperm whales, in hopes of decoding their calls.

With science and good luck, 158 young tortoises were reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galapagos. Plus, an ancient sea turtle stampede.

The following is an excerpt of Hello World by Hannah Fry. Garry Kasparov knew exactly how to intimidate his rivals. At 34, he was the greatest chess player the world had ever seen, with a reputation ...