Scientists Discover World’s Largest Coral, Which Is Longer Than the Blue Whale and Can Be Seen From Space
Nature and EnvironmentResearchers originally thought the reef was a shipwreck because of its immense size.
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In 1940, a Creature Snuck Onto an Island in the U.S. and Devoured Everything. Today, Two of Man’s Most Feared Species Coexist Alone
Nature and EnvironmentThe story of Guam is set to become a future case study on the devastating impact of a single invasive species on an ecosystem.
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Yellow Brick Roads Don’t Just Exist in Movies. There’s a Real Yellow Brick Road Under the Sea
Nature and EnvironmentThe “yellow brick road” that led Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz wasn’t over the rainbow but under the sea.
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Big Tree Hunters Find World’s Largest Pine Tree in Yosemite National Park: ‘It Was All By Itself in the Forest’
Nature and EnvironmentThe centuries-old tree is known as the “Mossy Creek Giant” and has a volume of 5,761 cubic feet.
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Something Strange Occurred 15 Minutes Before the Tonga Eruption: A Signal, Imperceptible to Humans, Traveled Across the Earth’s Surface
Nature and EnvironmentThe wave was detected by seismometers in Fiji and Futuna, located about 460 miles from the volcano.
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Farmers Sound the Alarm About the Future of Potato Chips in America
Nature and EnvironmentPotatoes are getting harder to grow in places like Pennsylvania, which has the most potato chip makers of any state in the U.S.
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An Army of Giant Rats in Custom Vests: Africa’s Latest Anti-Poaching Strategy
Nature and EnvironmentSpecially trained rodents are nearly ready to patrol ports, helping to combat species smuggling.
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Dogs Are Still Evolving. It Makes Sense: Our Relationship With Them Is Also Changing
Nature and EnvironmentDogs have been companions to humans for at least 17,000 years. During this time, they’ve evolved significantly. They're still evolving.
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Honolulu Is Running Out of Options for its 650,000 Tons of Trash, So It’s Thinking About Shipping It Somewhere Else
Nature and EnvironmentHonolulu says that the trash could be shipped off for 10 years until it opens a new landfill.
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A Man Tried to Create a Giant Hybrid Sheep. It Landed Him in Jail
Nature and EnvironmentA Montana rancher pleaded guilty after cloning a protected species to create hybrids for hunting.
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The Water Cycle as We Know It Is in Danger. One of the Reasons: We’ve Been Ignoring ‘Green Water’
Nature and EnvironmentThe water cycle is essential to various systems, including natural, like climate, and social, such as agriculture.
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Scientists Have Discovered the Oldest Animal Fossil in Australia. It Has a Question Mark Drawn on Its Body
Nature and EnvironmentAustralia is famous for its dangerous animals, which continue to surprise us. The latest shock is paleontological.
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Fifty Feet Below, a Rock Hid Something Fascinating: A 2-Billion-Year-Old Life Form
Nature and EnvironmentThese are the oldest microbes ever discovered.
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In Just 24 Hours, Hurricane Milton Became One of the Most Powerful Hurricanes Ever Recorded in the Atlantic
Nature and EnvironmentIt escalated from Category 1 to Category 5 in less than 18 hours, making it one of the fastest intensifications in history.
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Days After Getting Battered by Hurricane Helene, Florida Holds Its Breath for Incoming Hurricane Milton
Nature and EnvironmentHurricane Milton became a Category 5 storm on Monday. It’s expected to approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula on Wednesday.
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Mount Everest Is Growing Faster Than Previously Believed. The Reason: One River ‘Stole’ Water From Another 90,000 Years Ago
Nature and EnvironmentA “robbery” 45 miles away led to a fascinating geological story.
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A Resident of a Small Island in Alaska Spotted a Rat in June. Now, 400 People Are Frantically Looking for It
Nature and EnvironmentThe so-called “Galapagos of the North,” one of the most biodiverse places in the world, is on high alert, and for good reason.
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The Worst Drought in 70 Years Has Increased the Price of Colombian Coffee. It Looks Like It’ll Get Worse in 2025
Nature and EnvironmentThis year's harvests haven't been good, but the upcoming ones look set to be worse.
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Dutch Scientists Thought It Was a Good Idea to Use Water to Slow the Melting of Ice in the Arctic. It’s Working
Nature and EnvironmentThe scientific community is increasingly suggesting new actions to address climate change. The question remains whether they should.
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Tourists Have Been Admiring the Vibrant Colors of Yellowstone’s Natural Pool for Many Years. In Reality, They’re Looking at Trash
Nature and EnvironmentHundreds of tourists visit the Morning Glory area daily to take pictures. However, they don’t realize that the colorful pool is a result of human pollution.
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