Nature and Environment, page 2

A Man Tried to Create a Giant Hybrid Sheep. It Landed Him in Jail

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A Montana rancher pleaded guilty after cloning a protected species to create hybrids for hunting.

The Water Cycle as We Know It Is in Danger. One of the Reasons: We’ve Been Ignoring ‘Green Water’

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The water cycle is essential to various systems, including natural, like climate, and social, such as agriculture.

Scientists Have Discovered the Oldest Animal Fossil in Australia. It Has a Question Mark Drawn on Its Body

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Australia is famous for its dangerous animals, which continue to surprise us. The latest shock is paleontological.

Fifty Feet Below, a Rock Hid Something Fascinating: A 2-Billion-Year-Old Life Form

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These are the oldest microbes ever discovered.

In Just 24 Hours, Hurricane Milton Became One of the Most Powerful Hurricanes Ever Recorded in the Atlantic

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It escalated from Category 1 to Category 5 in less than 18 hours, making it one of the fastest intensifications in history.

Days After Getting Battered by Hurricane Helene, Florida Holds Its Breath for Incoming Hurricane Milton

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Hurricane Milton became a Category 5 storm on Monday. It’s expected to approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula on Wednesday.

Mount Everest Is Growing Faster Than Previously Believed. The Reason: One River ‘Stole’ Water From Another 90,000 Years Ago

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A “robbery” 45 miles away led to a fascinating geological story.

A Resident of a Small Island in Alaska Spotted a Rat in June. Now, 400 People Are Frantically Looking for It

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The so-called “Galapagos of the North,” one of the most biodiverse places in the world, is on high alert, and for good reason.

The Worst Drought in 70 Years Has Increased the Price of Colombian Coffee. It Looks Like It’ll Get Worse in 2025

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This year's harvests haven't been good, but the upcoming ones look set to be worse.

Dutch Scientists Thought It Was a Good Idea to Use Water to Slow the Melting of Ice in the Arctic. It’s Working

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The scientific community is increasingly suggesting new actions to address climate change. The question remains whether they should.

Tourists Have Been Admiring the Vibrant Colors of Yellowstone’s Natural Pool for Many Years. In Reality, They’re Looking at Trash

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Hundreds 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.

U.S. Braces for Tropical Storm Helene. Forecasters Say It Could Become a Hurricane

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President Joe Biden issued a state of emergency in Florida in response to the forecast.

SandAI Is an AI Model Created Specifically to Study Grains of Sand. There’s a Good Reason Behind It

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This AI can delve into the history of each grain of sand by studying its microscopic texture.

It’s Not Just You: Chicago Stinks, Literally. City Officials Say It’s Because of the Lack of Rain

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No offense to Chicago lovers, but residents online are reporting a “faint sewer smell.”

Someone Dropped a Cheetos Bag in the Largest Cave Chamber in the U.S. Its Potentially Catastrophic Aftermath Will Surprise You

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If history is there so we can learn from our mistakes, maybe it’s time to revisit how we tell it.

Humans Aren’t Meant to Explore the Depths of the Ocean. They Still Insist on Doing It and Asking a Question: How Deep Can a Submarine Go?

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We know more about the surface of Mars than the bottom of the ocean. But it’s not a technological issue.

How a Bat Die-Off Led to a Rise in Infant Deaths in America

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A new study finds that the lack of bats, which eat insects that prey on crops, resulted in the use of more insecticide by farmers.

When Landslides Turn a Paradise Into Hell: A Look at the Crisis in Rancho Palos Verdes in California

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Landslides have been moving things around in the city for years. However, heavy rains in recent years have meant that instead of moving a few inches, things are moving a few feet.