Earth
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EnvironmentPlastic meals for seals
Pieces of discarded plastic can end up in the stomachs of seals.
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ClimateWeekend weather really is different
When it comes to temperature, weekend weather has its own highs and lows.
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EnvironmentWatching for wldfires in Yellowstone
Forest fires can cause considerable damage, yet entire ecosystems may depend on them for survival.
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EnvironmentSwimming with sharks and stingrays
Marine reserves not only protect sharks, fish, and other sea creatures but also allow people to interact with them.
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EarthUndersea vent system active for ages
Chemical analyses reveal that the tall towers of a set of hydrothermal vents called the Lost City have been growing for 30,000 years.
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EnvironmentThe down side of keeping clean
Chemicals we use to clean and disinfect could be damaging the environment by killing off algae at the food chain's base.
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EnvironmentLess mixing can affect lake’s ecosystem
Warming a large lake can cut microorganism populations and disturb its food chain.
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EnvironmentCliff snails and rock climbers
Rock climbers can accidentally wipe out communities of cliff snails.
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EarthRiding to Earth’s core
A scientist has thought up a way to send a probe deep into Earth.
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EarthQuick quake alerts
A system of detectors could provide a few seconds warning that an earthquake is coming.
By Emily Sohn