Climate
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AnimalsChanging climate alters fish behavior
Study finds clownfish don’t swim away from scary sounds in future ocean conditions.
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ClimateExplainer: Global warming and the greenhouse effect
Like the glass-walled greenhouses used to grow out-of-season plants, certain gases in Earth’s atmosphere trap the sun’s energy near the planet’s surface. This keeps Earth warm enough for life to flourish.
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EnvironmentGetting the dirt on carbon
The circle of life continues thanks to the carbon cycle.
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ClimateIn Antarctica watch the heat (and your step)
Behind the scenes: news detective.
By Douglas Fox -
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AnimalsPolar bears in trouble
Melting ice is bad news for polar bears that live in northern Alaska.
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ClimateThe best defense is a good snow fence
Science fair superstar Erica David shows how fences that trap snow can help the environment.
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ClimateCatching some rays
In a world with increasing energy needs, scientists are turning to plants for help in using solar power.
By Sarah Webb -
ClimateA stormy history
The number of severe hurricanes in recent years may be normal, it turns out.
By Emily Sohn