Earth
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EarthDeep drilling at sea
Drilling holes deep into the seafloor unveils the ocean's past and hints at Earth's future.
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EarthIce Age melting and rising seas
Ice melted in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during ice-age warm-ups.
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EnvironmentFishing for fun takes toll
Sportfishing can account for a surprisingly large part of the catch of certain types of saltwater fish.
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ClimateA dire shortage of water
Parts of the southwestern United States are in the middle of the worst drought in at least 500 years.
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AgricultureGrowing healthier tomato plants
How well tomatoes grow depends on how the plants are mulched and fertilized.
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EnvironmentA newspaper’s hidden cost
Getting a newspaper electronically would be much better for the planet than receiving the paper version.
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EarthDistant quake changes geyser eruptions
An Alaskan earthquake changed the timing of geysers thousands of miles away.
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EarthDistant Quake Changes Geyser Eruptions
An Alaskan earthquake changed the timing of geysers thousands of miles away.
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EnvironmentAlien invasions
Around the world, plants, animals, fungi, and other life forms are ending up in places where they don't belong.
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EnvironmentLittle bits of trouble
Extremely tiny particles known as buckyballs can harm living cells.
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EnvironmentAn ocean view’s downside
Population growth in coastal areas could threaten shoreline ecosystems.
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EnvironmentImproving the Camel
Scientists are breeding camels that are stronger, faster, and able to go longer on less water.
By Emily Sohn