Curiosity Desk category
Every published story filed under Nature, newest first. Each one passed the same source, image and editorial checks.
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World Explained · Nature
NOAA's 2026 Wake Island expedition pairs broad sonar maps with ROV video, sensors and georeferenced observations—separating planned exploration from published discoveries.
Australian Curiosity · Nature
Some seeds respond to smoke molecules, some to heat, and some wait inside woody fruits for release. Experiments reveal why there is no single fire switch for Australian plants.
Australian Curiosity · Nature
Northern Australia's blade-shaped termite mounds line up with the landscape, but their bearings reveal a more interesting mix of sun, shade, wind and magnetic cues.