Oceans
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MicrobesLiving long beneath the sea
Microbes in the mud beneath the seafloor may live millions of years, redefining what it means to be old and alive.
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OceansIcy inns at Earth’s end
Intrepid researchers discover icebergs host large and lively communities of life.
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EnvironmentWater’s worldwide travels
Scientists track the movement of ‘virtual water,’ used in the production of goods and exchanged among nations.
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EnvironmentSuffocating waters
Coastal animals around the world are spending more time in or around waters with too little oxygen.
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OceansLife beneath the ‘berg
Scientists find Antarctic icebergs play a new and bigger role in the climate cycle.
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EnvironmentUnderwater racket
The oceans are getting louder, and scientists want to know what that means for marine residents.
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