Earth
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EarthDeep history
Scientists have gained new clues about when the Grand Canyon formed.
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EarthArctic melt
There is less ice than ever recorded in the Arctic Ocean, and scientists are concerned.
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AnimalsEyes on the depths
On a recent expedition to the Bahamas, scientists made new discoveries about how deep-sea animals see the world.
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EarthThe Rise of Yellowstone
New evidence points to a recent, rapid rise of land in parts of Yellowstone National Park.
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EnvironmentFear Matters
Halloween can scare kids and make them act strange. But animals and ecosystems respond to fear every day of the year.
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EnvironmentAcid snails
Changing chemistry in the world's oceans could affect the ability of a snail to defend itself.
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AgricultureFlush-free fertilizer
Scientists have found a new use for human urine — as a potent crop fertilizer.
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EcosystemsUnderwater jungles
Cold-water-loving kelp forests may be surprisingly abundant in the tropics.
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EnvironmentLessons from a lonely tortoise
In the Galapagos Islands, scientists are struggling to save some of the most endangered creatures in the world.
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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